How to Operate a Front End Loader | Surface Mining Equipment

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  • In this tutorial, we will go over the basics of operating a large mining wheel loader for surface mining. We are operating a Komatsu L-1850, the 2nd largest wheel loader in the world! Have a question/comment? Feel free to leave them below!
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  • @altheastortz8038
    @altheastortz8038 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I had operated a Wa 380 Komatsu loader loading dump trucks and a 375 Ax Komatsu bulldozer for 43 years and wish I would have had videos like these in my earlier years I am now retired from working in a phosphate mine

  • @jameszimanyi6501
    @jameszimanyi6501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I always thought it would be awesome to see you guys cover mines equipment and here is a perfect start, would love to see some ex8000 excavator video or something around that size.
    Keep up the good work
    Watching from Australia 👌

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Totally would love to do more of that type of equipment. Definitely will work on it. Thanks for the comment!

    • @chrismcinOZ
      @chrismcinOZ 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bro.. trust me that was a shit into to mining loaders. He does good videos.. 👍 but that L1850 is the WORST example of large mining loaders.
      Komatsu WA1200 or
      Caterpillar 994 are better examples.
      (For real loader operators.)

  • @zabeemohamadi5547
    @zabeemohamadi5547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's very amazing,this model doesn't have steering wheel,this huge wheel loader is controlled by a joystick, Bravo Komatsu

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, it's pretty awesome. Thanks for the comment!

    • @austint7533
      @austint7533 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The joystick option comes with most all newer loaders now. I don’t like the joystick personally tho. Feel like I have more control with a steering wheel

  • @morgansword
    @morgansword 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I haven't run one for over twenty years and if I was to crawl on one it would be serious distress. I can say that as they get newer that they seem a lot safer. I ran a 988 and the 966 but other than that was a fiat chalmers, sorry about the spelling, that needs a ton of work and I'm 72 so don't put much on that happening. That is very impressive machine... I have worked in mines running drills and they had a loading system where it filled the dock then the dock dumped the stuff in carts on the fly so it was very quick but not very sanitary system.. impressive video

  • @stromghouls
    @stromghouls 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is just a Komatsu by name. everything on this machine is letourneau through and through. nobody can build a loader like this exept letourneau in texas. there is no other loaders like this.i respect Komatsu, but this ain't no Komatsu. only in name.

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Komatsu is keeping the legacy going though. Without them they probably would be closed. Komatsu has a great team and run a great operation there in Longview!

    • @stromghouls
      @stromghouls 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HeavyMetalLearning no they would not have closed. they produce something no one can. giant hybrid loaders. no one but letourneau can built something like the l2350. but yes, their survival is much better with a company like Komatsu. they have something caterpillar does not have. these loaders are a necessity in huge open pit mines. and Komatsu respect the letourneau heritage. i much prefer to see them with Komatsu. i have the biography of r.g. letourneau. and the fact Komatsu model name for these loaders is p&h is cool. p&h l2350. we have these loaders in canada.

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      erik freedom yes. LeTourneau’s history is amazing and those are great machines!

  • @williamswallows6909
    @williamswallows6909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What an amazing machine and video! Thanks so smuch for the education!

  • @zabeemohamadi5547
    @zabeemohamadi5547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi my buddy. I'm one of the your fans that I watch and follow your videos from Iran, your videos are very practical and suitable. thank you my dear buddy. you are in our heart

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the kind words. Greatly appreciate our fans that support us!

    • @zabeemohamadi5547
      @zabeemohamadi5547 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HeavyMetalLearningyou're welcome my buddy

  • @alangriff1
    @alangriff1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a MONSTER! Again an awesome video. Good work.

  • @jakegarcia7156
    @jakegarcia7156 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I operate a 994, would love to see you guys do something with a 994K

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That would be awesome! Maybe some day we’ll get the chance!

    • @jakegarcia7156
      @jakegarcia7156 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’d give my input if you want! Very different. I have a video of me loading some 240 ton trucks

  • @johnjere2330
    @johnjere2330 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi , masters am very very happy to learn this online thankful

  • @UnknowableAbsolute
    @UnknowableAbsolute 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow awesome video. I like it. This giant loader is awesome

  • @frankoreka2900
    @frankoreka2900 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you a lot sir you are the best and thank you for finding time .

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re welcome

    • @frankoreka2900
      @frankoreka2900 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heavy Metal Learning also I have question ? I live in Arizona and I wanna learn how to ride those equipment do you know where I can find a place that I can go and can learn also can get a certificate?
      I did call cAt company located at Mesa Az they said that you have to buy equipment for them to teach me .
      Have good day

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@frankoreka2900 Sorry, not aware of any places in AZ but I'm sure you can find something if you google heavy equipment training in AZ. We do offer entry level equipment training at our MN and TX site and have lots of people that travel in so if you're interested you can check us out: www.heavymetallearning.com/

    • @frankoreka2900
      @frankoreka2900 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Heavy Metal Learning for sure I did also call this one too but I don’t know if they work together with Sand box extreme because if so they told me that the office it is currently close they are going to move near by Frisco TX . I am actually going to look forward to it .
      But if it is something different I will check the website later tonight again thanks a lot for the information.

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@frankoreka2900 nope...that's the same place. Yes, the new location is opening in Sachse TX should be next month.

  • @Team_Fortress2
    @Team_Fortress2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    “Im inching here slowly”
    MY GUY YOU DROVE 30+ FEET “Inching Forward”

  • @brandonwilliamson3281
    @brandonwilliamson3281 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    0:16 and behind me you'll see our silver microwave.

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It does kind of look like a pizza oven....good catch!

  • @WedlerEliacin
    @WedlerEliacin 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you so much

  • @Shahzadsalmani507
    @Shahzadsalmani507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am loder operator from Saudi Arabia

  • @Shahzadsalmani507
    @Shahzadsalmani507 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very good information sir

  • @CAT972
    @CAT972 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Dam stairs take forever 😂🤣😆

  • @Warshark9
    @Warshark9 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! I love your channel

  • @likeabossss463
    @likeabossss463 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yall should do one on skid steer when using different attachments

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah...we do have a skid steer 101 video under our LEARN playlist but it doesn’t cover attachments. We’ll see about doing another one.

    • @mrtwan5114
      @mrtwan5114 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you like skid steer?

  • @danielm.4346
    @danielm.4346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please update this video with the showing of switches, instead of only taking about them. Thank You.

  • @dcroqstar1
    @dcroqstar1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just can't get over how small that cab is

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah...feels like they could put an apartment up there!

  • @titan-tm7kl
    @titan-tm7kl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't been in anything bigger than a 988 cat loader that thing looks massive lol

  • @christianweis8721
    @christianweis8721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do a Front Shovel or a Production Excavator next

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES, definitely on our list. Hoping to work with our friends at Komatsu to make that happen! Thanks for the comment!

    • @christianweis8721
      @christianweis8721 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HeavyMetalLearning Any news on if that’ll be happening? I’ve been working underground for a bit and I’m interested in going back to surface mining lol I’d love to run a production excavator, shovel, or blasthole drill. I spent some time in CAT Haul Trucks when I was 18-19 years old.

  • @neevillefarm3192
    @neevillefarm3192 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you close/crowd forward quickly with a full bucket will it drop with the weight quickly too? Or is there some sort of safety mode on these large loaders?.

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m not sure on these larger loaders but I would imagine they are similar as the standard loaders that would drop like a brick (and scare the crap out of you...lol)

  • @thepizzadevil7392
    @thepizzadevil7392 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    super video!

  • @skylarhansen2469
    @skylarhansen2469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think the teacher said thus is actually a LeTourneau 1850. Does Komatsu sell them?

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Komatsu Mining acquired Joy Global (which Joy acquired LaTourneou many years ago)

    • @adelarsen9776
      @adelarsen9776 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      But did you know the RG Letourneau pioneered electric motor earth moving machines ?
      I recommend a book : "Move of Men and Mountains" by RG Letourneau. It's a fascinating read and you will learn about the beginnings of large mining and earth clearing equipment. He is a man who achieved a lot.

  • @shohag1686
    @shohag1686 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Boss♥♥

  • @hozhabrahmadeieh238
    @hozhabrahmadeieh238 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing

  • @codyludwig2811
    @codyludwig2811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    im looking at getting 2 Cat 992 which will be working with cat 777D, 785s and 775s

  • @mathiusbizinesi2482
    @mathiusbizinesi2482 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome

  • @daganhaddad
    @daganhaddad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    still prefer levers for bucket - I'm used to them

  • @Midwest_life
    @Midwest_life 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what type is is the komostu

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What type? Not sure what you mean...

    • @Midwest_life
      @Midwest_life 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HeavyMetalLearning oh like a komostu pc210

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Broc Borre this is a Komatsu L-1850 loader (originally was the LeTourneau L-1850)

  • @razorsharpview9090
    @razorsharpview9090 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this a Le Tourneau 2350?

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      No, this is the 1850 but the 2350 is made at this same factory.

  • @philipdunne2127
    @philipdunne2127 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm back into forward Americans 😨

  • @shadreckbanda8672
    @shadreckbanda8672 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're a good leacture indeed

  • @muraliramu8946
    @muraliramu8946 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What is the salary of t
    Wheel loader

  • @Midwest_life
    @Midwest_life 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can you find out how much that will cost

  • @mrtwan5114
    @mrtwan5114 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where can I buy one

    • @Porty1119
      @Porty1119 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Contact your local Komatsu dealer and prepare to write the biggest check of your life!

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m pretty sure there are some Black Friday deals!

    • @mrtwan5114
      @mrtwan5114 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll buy one next Black Friday

    • @mrtwan5114
      @mrtwan5114 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is there a coupon

  • @amitnain2486
    @amitnain2486 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi I am loader operator

  • @lazaruskatambo485
    @lazaruskatambo485 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's a simplest toy loader ever

  • @justincallaghan5391
    @justincallaghan5391 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guy says just like a normal wheel loader, most Normal loaders use two leavers to curl and dump,the wa 500 for example or 988k ,

    • @kier333
      @kier333 ปีที่แล้ว

      The new ones have joystick controls now. Back/forward is up down and left right is curl.

  • @skylarhansen2469
    @skylarhansen2469 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This

  • @marcelogalhardo3875
    @marcelogalhardo3875 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Se não manja nada

  • @powerram92
    @powerram92 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    since when does electric motor produce black smoke lol

  • @critical_shot9292
    @critical_shot9292 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Big toy

  • @CaptainCamperLP-CCLP
    @CaptainCamperLP-CCLP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Vest, safety glasses and a hard hat inside a ROPS cabin, what the hell is wrong with you?

  • @namnami4099
    @namnami4099 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    he is a big time amateur, if you ever become a mining loader with a big wheelloader, let the guy in the mine teach you. dont listen to this guy.

    • @davidorrell764
      @davidorrell764 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Take it as you see it, no need for the dig. The guy is up front at the start and states he is no expert. It is a basic overview of the machine and its operating features.

  • @killermurderer2208
    @killermurderer2208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Need to do cranes next

    • @HeavyMetalLearning
      @HeavyMetalLearning  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YES....totally agree, we'll see if we can make that happen!