START TO FINISH! THE CAT 259D IS GETTING TRACKS AND SPROCKETS...

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 พ.ค. 2023
  • I put this maintenance item off a little to long. The track ripped and nearly left me stranded. check out this start to finish track and sprocket install...
    #cat #excavation #heavyequipment #caterpillar #cat259d #tracks #sprocket #hardwork #tristardiggin #tristardigging
    #maintenance #relaxing

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  • @jimamccracken5783
    @jimamccracken5783 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really believe I have found a channel where Christians Gather to watch a Christian man work and give us a heartfelt lesson.
    Keep doing the things you do Sam. God Bless.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Jim., and I believe that too. I'm actually surprised at how well the messages have been received on TH-cam. There are a lot more positive comments than negative ones. So, I appreciate you and all the other folks who are supporting the channel...
      God Bless,
      Sam

  • @MrSonny57
    @MrSonny57 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video!! Andrew Camarata puts tracks on in the snow!! Beautiful view!!

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! Yes, I’ve seen him do that…

  • @rolandrobles7974
    @rolandrobles7974 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the massage I joy your videos and specially the massages

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Roland and glad you are enjoying the videos and the message...
      God Bless....

  • @matttaylor373
    @matttaylor373 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gods creation that is all around us is amazing i hope you have heard the song count your many blessings! it helps ground me when i lose sight of all he has done for me!!! love the videos and the word. God bless!!!

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah, I know that song for sure. Count them and name them one by one. God's handy work is all around us for sure. Glad you are enjoying the messages...
      God Bless,
      Sam

  • @MaddMaxx_MaddMaxx
    @MaddMaxx_MaddMaxx 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love your videos man, I just came across your platform a month ago and I love and look forward to you sharing Gods truth with us, thank you for what you’re doing and God Bless You.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you I appreciate that and welcome to the channel. I sure do appreciate the encouragement on the message. It’s great to hear folks are enjoying it and look forward to it. So thank you!
      God Bless,
      Sam

  • @michaelweatherhead9470
    @michaelweatherhead9470 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amen Brother God is good be Blessed ❤️❤️. Great video of track change.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Michael. I appreciate it...
      God Bless

  • @zates2272
    @zates2272 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Those track bars are money..." two grunts and a toot!" LOLOLOL bout right! Hope, Amen.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Track bars was a great idea the guy had. Two grunts and toot will work every time...
      Thanks

  • @jamesbreault5762
    @jamesbreault5762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good stuff Sam👍👍👍👍👍

  • @jimamccracken5783
    @jimamccracken5783 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sometimes a person gets frustrated and just wants to quit. Just the otherday I was at that point. I was working in my shop doing some woodwork. Things were just not fittin the way they should. I just down opened my Bible and found the scripture where the Lord told the fisherman to the right side. I looked at my project and seen my problem lies in the right side. So I adjusted therightside and it feel together
    perfectly. So I had hoped I had found the problem and prayed about it and yes all is well. So bless you brother and may the Lord keep you safe.
    Send headpats to Diesel and prayers to your family. God Bless ~~~~~~~~~~>

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and Diesel loves the head pats and we sure appreciate the prayers...
      God Bless

    • @brianconner4854
      @brianconner4854 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah he also advocates slavery and rape and the death of entire populations of people as well as child sacrifice. Ever read the Old Testament ? Seriously. The very things we hold as moral are opposed in the Bible. Read. Don’t just read the nice stuff

  • @fullers1966
    @fullers1966 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Totally agree with you biggest thing we have the show Christ is our life and how we live

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Sir! I agree with you on that...
      God Bless,
      Sam

  • @jimd421
    @jimd421 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    O k I see it takes the machine to fix the machine. This is like which first came first the chicken or the egg. I really enjoy your video was great.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jim. That was a great analogy. Man o man, without the mini x helping that is a terrible job to do by yourself.

  • @tony2good726
    @tony2good726 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Diesel has that kinda look like, that ain’t the way to do it DAD. LOL !

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah! I get that look a lot from him and my wife! 😃

  • @theoldbigmoose
    @theoldbigmoose ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Diesel is such a good pal! Our most blessed hope!! Sam your messages are the best, wise words from a working man!

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you and Diesel says thanks too..
      God Bless,
      Sam

  • @fishermanii4137
    @fishermanii4137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job ! 👍

  • @jimmyduke4701
    @jimmyduke4701 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I only wish you could know how much I respect you.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you Jimmy, I appreciate that. Pray for the channel to keep growing so we can reach more folks with the Gospel...
      God Bless,
      Sam

  • @judsonpratt2543
    @judsonpratt2543 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for video and Hope message sir .. God Bless

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Judson for supporting the channel...
      God Bless...

  • @poorfarm-nn6ii
    @poorfarm-nn6ii ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was an awesome video! Using wire to hold them pipes in was brilliant. I wouldn’t have thought to do that. You really just need them to stay in place and that’s just what they did. That was an awesome message too. I know one of my hopes in owning my own business is getting away from the daily life that I’ve lived for so long. I know I waiver in that place. I know that I’ve worked around rough old men all my life and I’ve become like the world in that aspect. Like I live two different lives at times. It’s so easy to go back to a fowl angry cruel mentality there. Being one of the crowd. Instead of being a light at times im just one of the world. I don’t like it. This message hits home. Thanks man!! Keep up the good work!

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not sure how brilliant that idea was. More like procrastinating and to lazy to make them. 😃
      Be the light in the dark places. You may be the only light some of those ole crusty fellers ever see. It's hard and I've worked in places like that too. God Bless and be strong in the Lord...

    • @poorfarm-nn6ii
      @poorfarm-nn6ii ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tristardiggin thanks buddy!

  • @LatitudeSky
    @LatitudeSky ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Surreal watching this. As you put the new tracks on, I kept hearing beep beep beep from what sounded like a skid steer. Paused the video and the noise kept going. Opened my front door to find a Cat 259 tearing out the fence next my building. Exactly like yours. For just a moment, reality and TH-cam blurred into one indistinguishable thing. Still cannot believe the timing. Way past pinching myself. Anyway their operator is nowhere near your level. He made a lot of noise, took 10 minutes and moved almost nothing. Less than half a bucket worth. Watching pros like you and Davin and Letsdig, it is easy forget not everybody is on your level.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's funny! 😃 Guess you were wondering where that beeping was. I appreciate the comment. It takes lots of seat time to get the hang of running a machine.
      Thanks,
      Sam

  • @Hknutson1
    @Hknutson1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the mic! Keep up the good work!

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you Mike. I'm liking the mic too. It has really helped the audio...

  • @lovejcdc
    @lovejcdc ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Mr. Sam you are a very resourceful man. Great job and great message

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks, and wow that can be a tough job to do...
      Glad you enjoyed the message...

  • @bjadvanturz
    @bjadvanturz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wasn't even watching you work when the camera was showing the back drop of beautiful TN. It is amazing how resourceful a man can be when he doesn't have anyone else to rely on. Relying on Christ is the only way to go.
    I HOPE you have a wonderful day.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Right, we have some nice scenery around here. Relying on Christ is the only way to go...
      Thanks

  • @Jeremy-de2of
    @Jeremy-de2of ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just found your channel yesterday n for whatever reason I went straight the the video putting the mulcher on the 308 n the struggle but that message at the end of your video really hit home there keep up the awesome work man

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Jeremy, I appreciate that and welcome to the channel.
      Glad the message was a blessing...
      God Bless,
      Sam

  • @CumminsCat
    @CumminsCat ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I went to harbor freight to pick up the 20 ton Air Jack they had for $120, it’s manual also and works good for those tasks that you have there. I also picked up a good used gas wheelbarrow air compressor so I have air on demand wherever I take it. Heh

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice, thanks for the info. I will go get one of those. I have a generator and air compressor on the truck so that Jack would work great...
      Sam

  • @slamsshenanigans2296
    @slamsshenanigans2296 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sam you could of put blocking under rear first then used bucket to lift and block front
    Voila!
    And I’m
    Pretty sure torque spec on them 259’s is bout 3-4 ugga duggas!

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the info and I'm sure 3 or 4 of them ugga duggas would fix it right up...

  • @fishermanii4137
    @fishermanii4137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sam impressive message on the " tool ". I believe this tool is found in these verses from EPH 4: 29 thru EPH 5: 6.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Right, those are certainly great verses.
      Thanks and God Bless....

  • @MikeKehoe-re8ck
    @MikeKehoe-re8ck ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amen

  • @mikec8519
    @mikec8519 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Working by yourself is hard at times, but you got it done, myself I have little patience! If God guarantees you
    something grab it and don't let go.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow, it can be tough and sometimes just a extra hand to push or hold something would be a lot of help. In that case we just figure out a way to rig something up...😃
      Thanks,
      Sam

  • @blackdogexcavator21
    @blackdogexcavator21 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Part of thay went pretty easy, but part of it was a pain. Luckily for you, the old Diesel dog was there to help out.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right, if I had a good jack it would have went a lot better. I think I just need to buy a good one. Or if the 308 had been here that would have made it easier too.
      Thanks,
      Sam

  • @jamesbreault5762
    @jamesbreault5762 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We all fuss and complain at one time or another,it's how we deal with it that's important 😊😊😊😊😊

  • @Sir_Mike
    @Sir_Mike ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @oakleyjack7600
    @oakleyjack7600 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Two Grunts and a Toot,😂. I could pull that off years ago but I can’t get my torque wrench calibrated anymore and would be liable to have wheels coming off driving down the road

  • @bowmanlandclearing777
    @bowmanlandclearing777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know the feeling i broke a track clearing a field that was nice and level but i made a video on changing mine but once you got a way figured out it got easier but i only changed one out undercarriage isn't cheap. I had my mini skid which made life easier putting my track on.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right, it can definitely be a pain. I've had tracks come off in some terrible places and it was a nightmare getting it back on.
      I saw that video of yours, not a fun job...

  • @medlinmulchinglandclearingllc
    @medlinmulchinglandclearingllc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As always great video and great message! Thanks for sharing brother!

  • @donniecox5442
    @donniecox5442 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a 287 I love that thing but hate to have to put on tracks I've done it twice mabey 3 time cross ties or large 8x8s and a couple ratchet straps and my mini x no cuss no fuss ..keep diggin

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whew, those boogers can be a mess for sure. We just have to keep grinding until we get them back on. No tracks, no money...😃

  • @jimmytew9468
    @jimmytew9468 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great message Sam! Glad you were able to get the skid steer repaired. It's a good thing that track didn't come off on the job site. Chris Letsdig18 said that a skid steer get between 1200 and 1500 hrs on a set of tracks. But your right about the rip rap it's hard on those rubber tracks. I would definitely charge more for a job using rip rap. One bad turn on it and you could cut a new track. I noticed that you have a couple bad boards on your trailer.🤔 Are you trying to get your trailer to look like Lindsey's? If so it might take you a while but got to start somewhere.😂 Be Safe Out There Brother

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Jim, glad you enjoyed the message. Definitely trying to get my trailer to look like a Mississippi Smith Worx trailer, for sure. 1200 to 1500 seems about right...
      Thanks,
      Sam

    • @jimmytew9468
      @jimmytew9468 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tristardiggin I think you have a long way to go before it looks like Lindsey's. He just needs some help so how about y'all have a trailer decking party.🤣

  • @parker1ray
    @parker1ray ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a bit of info! M1 main battle tank treads weigh 10,000lbs each! Imagine doing that!

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh wow! I might have to have some help with those. 😃

  • @ledirtworks8403
    @ledirtworks8403 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Sam…Replacing Tracks is definitely a Job, One I find hard to enjoy as well .Lol
    Hey, That’s the same torque specs I use, 2 G’s and a T 😂😂. Spit my Water out on that one .!! Awesome Message Sir, I appreciate ya ! Have a Great Week and Stay Safe !! 👍🏻

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Evert.
      Right, track replacement is not my favorite thing to do. In fact, it isn't even my second favorite either. 😃
      Those torque specs are pretty precise. You have to really concentrate on the last part or you will really mess things up...🤪🤣😀
      Have a blessed week....

    • @ledirtworks8403
      @ledirtworks8403 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tristardiggin 🤣🤣👍🏻 That’s Sound advice right there !!!

  • @rodneydaniels4357
    @rodneydaniels4357 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Find your chart that tells you the gray bolt, the size bolt and the torque spec. They're in every heavy duty manual equipment

  • @Mr.frag-out
    @Mr.frag-out 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Put a paper plate in there roller to catch all that grease my friend

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That’s a idea👍
      Thanks

  • @Justalittleoutoftown
    @Justalittleoutoftown ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How did we ever get anything done without all the cordless tools we have now. I was watching your Walmart purchase when this one popped up. Guess I need to watch faster.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Right, you just have to pull an all nighter to get caught up. 😃
      Without cordless tools the world would now shutdown. 😳
      Thanks,
      Sam

  • @NUNLEY_7777
    @NUNLEY_7777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sleeper dude got that same dog

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ole Diesel is a good friend...

    • @NUNLEY_7777
      @NUNLEY_7777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tristardiggin I can tell he's a good one

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks

  • @65BAJA
    @65BAJA 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    27:00 I've always gone by how many clicks my elbow makes 2? 3? 4 if ya need it really tight.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Now that is funny!😄

  • @user-un4wn5om9s
    @user-un4wn5om9s ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am watching you change the tracks and sprockets and I was thinking why didn't you just put the mini excavator in front of the bucket lift your bucket up that would brought the rear end up put your wooden blocks underneath it then push your bucket down to pick the front end up

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Right, there is a lot of ways to do it for sure.
      Thanks,
      Sam

  • @billmoore2300
    @billmoore2300 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    pick up as much as you can then push blade down and the machine will lift the 259 or one side at least.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Bill, putting on those tracks is a big job for sure…
      Sam

    • @billmoore2300
      @billmoore2300 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey man yea business as usual in Htown. Have a great Holiday from my family to yours! You have an awesome channel, I wish my sons would start filming our daily grind but we cant keep our website up to date?? LOL I'm not complaining, I get to go to work with 3 of my sons daily and I take my 4 year old with me after he gets out of preschool at noon. I have a 33, 30, 20 and a 4 year old we adopted 3 years ago! God has been so good to my family! I absolutely do not deserve the blessings he showers us with.
      @@tristardiggin

  • @PaulLB7
    @PaulLB7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been waiting for this one. Those warning lights go off on the new truck?

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You were waiting on it and I was dreading it! 😃
      The lights did go off and thankful for that. I turned the master switch off and back on and that fixed it...

    • @Big.Ron1
      @Big.Ron1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@tristardigginI was wondering the same thing. Thank you for sharing your journey and for your message. Thank you again and be safe.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Ron. I'm sure glad those lights started working again. Electrical issues makes my hair grey...

  • @davidpowell9915
    @davidpowell9915 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I replaced my tracks with the Z lug pattern tread. It has better traction than the block style. I like them much better.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I was going to try a different track this time but the cost difference changed my mind. I forget what the pattern was now but it was a bit pricey...
      Thanks,
      Sam

  • @hotshottocoolu2794
    @hotshottocoolu2794 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey I just want to offer you a little tip when you watch videos you can say 2 videos and put them in a category so it'll be much easier to find what you looking for no offense but I was just trying to give you a good tip that I use

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good info. Maybe I should group some videos together in playlists.
      Thanks,
      Sam

  • @joedoakes8307
    @joedoakes8307 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you notice how Loose that front arm assembly with the front idler was , when you were pushing against it with the hoe ?

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for the info. Best I can tell that idler frame just kinda floats inside the housing. I pulled it out last time I changed to check what you just mentioned. Appreciate you letting me know that...
      Sam

  • @hendersonlandworks6158
    @hendersonlandworks6158 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So what made you go with the same kind of tracks instead of trying a different pattern?

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thought about changing to a more aggressive tougher track but I can nearly buy 2 sets of these for the price of one set of the more aggressive tracks. Overall I can't really complain about this style.

    • @hendersonlandworks6158
      @hendersonlandworks6158 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@tristardiggin that’s me sir with my Takeuchi TL8 it comes with narrow or wide tracks I can buy 3 narrow for what 2 wides cost I have the block pattern like yours it does all right but want something more aggressive but hard to decide with all the styles they are making now

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Right, I just kind of stick with whats working.

  • @smithworx1091
    @smithworx1091 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That seemed to have gone pretty smooth for a change, lol. Where did you get the tracks and sprockets from? I know you told me but I forgot. The 299 is gonna need some soon. I dread it

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Except for having a good jack it did go pretty smooth.
      A place called Heavyquip in Knoxville. Will text you the info...

  • @Mr.frag-out
    @Mr.frag-out 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Where did you get the parts from

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      HeavyQuip in Knoxville TN

  • @roxyevans3176
    @roxyevans3176 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How much does the tracks weigh?

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว

      Good question. I'm not 100% sure. Pretty heavy because it is not just rubber. There are steel bars inside as well metal wire. Guessing around 300lbs or so...

  • @haroldlopez2530
    @haroldlopez2530 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is that a Monte Carlo SS?

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, it belongs to my stepson. It was his Grandads car...

    • @haroldlopez2530
      @haroldlopez2530 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tristardiggin thanks for your videos and the best part of all is taking about God. His good.

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you Harold and glad you are enjoying the messages. That is the best part for sure...
      God Bless,
      Sam

  • @stanhutchins4365
    @stanhutchins4365 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    God bless our lord and savior Jesus Christ. Amen

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes Sir! Amen…😀

  • @brushdawglandclearing
    @brushdawglandclearing 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I know you're using an annotated bible, so which one?

    • @tristardiggin
      @tristardiggin  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      John MacArthur Study Bible NKJV