From watching your videos, I think you are one of the best operators of excavation machines I’ve ever seen, but you don’t seem to be too happy with your help and you seem to be a little sad, also, you work alone a lot and work in many isolated places, that’s not good or safe for you, it’s like hiking alone, not a good idea, as one could get hurt or have a health emergency and no body is there to help you-- I’m an older foreman of a crew that put new utilities in mobile home parks, my favorite was new sewer lines and water, along with fire hydrants--God Bless you
Machine #4, you said it was a “problem”... always remember and never forget, there are never problems, only solutions. I never say I have a problem, I only have solutions to screwed up situations.👍
Great video, thanks Chris! Awesome footage from different angles and comentary to help understand what the plan is and what is happening. Thanks for the effort and hard work!
The way Chris explains what he’s doing and the reason why he’s doing it is the reason why I like his channel so much, he keeps it interesting. I’ve watched other channels similar to his and they hardly ever speak. They get boring and I usually won’t watch anymore of their videos. I found his channel by chance a few years ago and I watch his videos every day. That’s another big reason why I like his channel, he uploads a new video almost every day.
Chris impresses me. At his young age I'll bet he has forgotten more about operating equipment than most men ever know! Very impressive and always good video!
"...helps if you put the master power switch on". Self deprecation is a sign of someone who is supremely comfortable with their life - good on ya mate.
Chris you define the difference between a operator and a manager! Operators run equipment. Manager has the experience to deal with the ever changing situations. Also agree with a previous post that you explaining what your doing keeps the content much more interesting.
Man, you talkin' about gonna live back in the Sticks !! They are gonna be way past the back 40 where Sasquatch is livin !! lololol...That's one hell of a driveway !! Kinda nice to be able to change up machines once in awhile, instead of being on the same one day in an day out. Unk had her sumped up there a little didn't he !! lolol....Yeah Chris, I think the Wood Ducks, an Mallards are gonna enjoy their little pond ya fixed up for um !!lololol...Great as always Man !! Have a Great Evening....On to the Next !!
Hi Chris. You have your work cut out for you .looks nice sir. Good job on getting the road all nicely done😀.all the equippment there what ya need.nice job site too.happy Working Chris and stay safe😀
Nice pond clean up. However, the frogs and snakes have to find a new home. Ducks will give you a thumbs up. LOL You sure needed some more help/ workers today. The red clay sure is a strong contrast, relative to the top soil.
Chris is a one man band most of the time ! lol 😂 I just see how you do it sometimes! 👍🏻 looks like a good pond for some wood ducks and the tall grass would be a good place for a blind! 👍🏻
Yeah, I was thinking that Chris really needs to see someone about that addiction he has ... to fixing ponds. The image in my mind was Chris' brain jumping up and down chanting pond pond pond pond like a lab with a stick to chase.
@@jaquigreenlees LOL...I was thinking the same thing......Chris had the "horse blinders" on for that part of the road. Truthfully, I think we all were looking for a pond :) on this job.
static roll with sheep's foot best for cohesive soil smooth drum rock sandy soils , me 40 years experience solving problem thru the midwest, u do good with what u got, most say ahaha, no worries u warrenty ur work , smaller lifts once above th muck . ..hellpful hints. .... i know u know just cringe see smooth drum on clay type soils , neighbor put in 1 mile road, did not listen big rain heavey truck stuck up to axle lol
Question from someone who knows nothing about digging and moving dirt: why do you park the haul truck with the tipper vertical? I assume it has something to do with allowing the remnants of what was in it to dry out and fall off? Doesn't this have a negative effect on the hydraulic rams holding the tipper up?
it probably stops water pooling in it and finding ways to rust anything out. Equally if it’s cold enough expansion and contraction of any ice formed in any weak spots can create bigger holes
The tipper sticking up in the air means it's easier to find in the morning. Ever lose your car in a car park? It's like that, only with heavy equipment.
I've heard a variety of answers but most have said its for drainage. I work for the county and we are forbidden from leaving our box up in the air like that as it could come down on someone. We have to render all of our hydraulics in a safe status so no one can get hurt. I've never ran one of those haul trucks so I don't know if they have the same risks of coming down as our dump trucks do. I do know that when we park our shoulder mowers, the mower deck will tilt down and be on the ground by the next day. So hydraulics releasing is a real thing.
In a previous video you said you asked the manufacturer to make some modifications....in the skilled hands of an experienced operator....you make the thumb and bucket combination look easy! Maybe time to patent that set up?
Man you will drive that machine off into anywhere... There could have been a big ol sink hole in there. I am sure the ducks and beavers and a few tadpoles appreciate your bravery and will thank you.
You can come to my place and fetch some semi loads of ceramic blue clay for free. Haha You probably know about Upsala Ekeby and Steninge Keramik. Have a nice day fellow Swede!
Yeah, I love that awesome truck. Love the sound of it's engine. That deep growl of power ! As soon as I saw that "pond", more of as wamp, I knew Chris would do a lil' clean up, more to his standards ! BTW, with all the cavalry out for him to run, he must long for Timmy ! Sad. No valuable candidate found yet ?? PS One of your best videos, Chris ! Really !
Do you think it's nicer to have helper to make the job quick and you'll not so tired. I know you can operate all those machines. Is Tim not coming back.
A man who knows how to build a road - get the road above the water, protect the in situ material and get the water off the road. Very nice work.
From watching your videos, I think you are one of the best operators of excavation machines I’ve ever seen, but you don’t seem to be too happy with your help and you seem to be a little sad, also, you work alone a lot and work in many isolated places, that’s not good or safe for you, it’s like hiking alone, not a good idea, as one could get hurt or have a health emergency and no body is there to help you-- I’m an older foreman of a crew that put new utilities in mobile home parks, my favorite was new sewer lines and water, along with fire hydrants--God Bless you
Machine #4, you said it was a “problem”... always remember and never forget, there are never problems, only solutions. I never say I have a problem, I only have solutions to screwed up situations.👍
Like the way you explain all your doing 👌
Lots to do on this project. Lookin good man
That little dozer just keeps on keeping on!
Great video, thanks Chris! Awesome footage from different angles and comentary to help understand what the plan is and what is happening. Thanks for the effort and hard work!
The way Chris explains what he’s doing and the reason why he’s doing it is the reason why I like his channel so much, he keeps it interesting. I’ve watched other channels similar to his and they hardly ever speak. They get boring and I usually won’t watch anymore of their videos. I found his channel by chance a few years ago and I watch his videos every day. That’s another big reason why I like his channel, he uploads a new video almost every day.
That's a neat little pond, kind of hidden in the corner of the woods.
And yes, pretty red dirt.
Thanks, and Woof to Winston and the other dogs.
Dig that little pond out to about 15' so she'll hold some big ole Catfish !!
Chris impresses me. At his young age I'll bet he has forgotten more about operating equipment than most men ever know! Very impressive and always good video!
To Chris 👍🏼🇺🇸 looks likes all Volvo's 👍🏼🇺🇸 going to need a BIG Volvo wash 👍🏼🇺🇸 Jennifer from Australia 👍🏼🇦🇺 keep on Digging Chris 👍🏼🇺🇸
You're right there, Chris. A starter motor works much better when it is powered.
Great. Well done .
Chris has a lot of patience and good planning ...
Evey your capabilities. I know, lots of years of experience goes a long way, but ya got to be a good site thinker, that's impressive.
Another great video Chris you and John and yawls family y’all stay safe brother and keep the videos coming
Another cool video. Glad to see the rain is staying away. Nice looking project there.
"...helps if you put the master power switch on".
Self deprecation is a sign of someone who is supremely comfortable with their life - good on ya mate.
Really good work chris really good my friend
Lol weres Tim when ya need him😂
The longer dipstick joke was great. Things are rolling out. Somebody was in a good mood. Great video Chris
Nice work Chris 🇺🇲
Chris you define the difference between a operator and a manager! Operators run equipment. Manager has the experience to deal with the ever changing situations. Also agree with a previous post that you explaining what your doing keeps the content much more interesting.
We need an Excel Spreadsheet to keep Track of the Machines, 🚜 Keys, 🔑 Oil⛽️ and Pipes. 🙄👍
Man, you talkin' about gonna live back in the Sticks !! They are gonna be way past the back 40 where Sasquatch is livin !! lololol...That's one hell of a driveway !! Kinda nice to be able to change up machines once in awhile, instead of being on the same one day in an day out. Unk had her sumped up there a little didn't he !! lolol....Yeah Chris, I think the Wood Ducks, an Mallards are gonna enjoy their little pond ya fixed up for um !!lololol...Great as always Man !! Have a Great Evening....On to the Next !!
If Chris left the borrow pit open over night he could possibly find Sasquatch trapped into it next morning! LOL
Very well done .great vid on top of that .godbless
So much mud! It seems that water barrier type dirt keeps popping up on various jobs.
What a muddy whole, looks great though, can't wait to see what happens in the next episode. Have a fantastic day tmrw chris
every time I watch you use the 160 it reminds me of the Wolverine guy, the way that thumb snaps those trees like match sticks
Good stuff as always, Might help if the switch is turned on, Appreiciate the honesty of showing screw-ups.
Thanks for the video Chris, that’s the fastest pond job I’ve seen you do. 👏👏👏👏👍🇬🇧🍺
I just realized I'm biting my teeth together hard when seeing you grab some bigger bunches with the thumb, Chris. My dentist will love it! Haha
looks like all your help was happy--give them a bonus
NICE JOB WELL DONE LIKE ALWAYS. SALUDOS FROM CLIFTON N.J.
Good videos keep them coming.
5 or 6 videos in one. Also, we now all know what good clay looks like.
Hi Chris. You have your work cut out for you .looks nice sir. Good job on getting the road all nicely done😀.all the equippment there what ya need.nice job site too.happy Working Chris and stay safe😀
Nice pond clean up. However, the frogs and snakes have to find a new home. Ducks will give you a thumbs up. LOL You sure needed some more help/ workers today. The red clay sure is a strong contrast, relative to the top soil.
I love Komatsu
Looking awesome Chris great work
Keep up the great work!!👍👍
The one man Chris show.
Chris is a one man band most of the time ! lol 😂 I just see how you do it sometimes! 👍🏻 looks like a good pond for some wood ducks and the tall grass would be a good place for a blind! 👍🏻
Chris, if you dig deep enough that clay may change into a very course sand it is asphalt sand or traction sand aka red gold.
Please show the dozer cabin like as excavator when working with dozer. Tnx a lot for nice video
Looks like a perfect pond to make 15ft deep and make it a Catfish pond !
On today's episode of "Mud Mud Mud" Chris tries to see if he can get a haul truck and an excavator stuck in a bean field.
I'm so proud of me. I just figured out that the dirt that is less prone to being moved by water is at the upper elevations.
❤️ your Videos ...This🍺🍺 for you! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾✌🏽
That’s what I call a one man show
The excavator needs a train horn instead of that little beep. Lol
Ah, the swamp diggers are back! Beware of wet shoes and snake bites. ;-)
at least you tell everyone what you are doing compared to the others that I've watched they don't even speak at all
I cheated on Chris once and watched one of AJ's videos. I haven't watched anyone else's videos again. 🙂
I like that he talks too but I have to admit that some of the other guys that don't talk also do some nice work too.
You’re doing a really good
Chris, I love these videos, I still think you should say, "Let's Dig" at the end of your opening explanation!👍
Corny.
Mud Management Logistics!
question, when making the wood duck pond you werent concerned about infested with water moccasin snakes? you were certain in other marsh areas
👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🗽🙏🏻 Enjoyed!
Chris making catfish housing. Be sure you dont squish them with the excavator!
Thought that pond looked like prime snake habitat till you cleaned it up
Looks like marl you dug out to fill in with.
Don't they make the buckets they had on steam shovels? It seems that type would be great for mud and ponds.
How deep we can dig generally in a borrow pit? Can we leave it open at site if we don't have any bad dirt to fill it back?🤔
Chris when you haul off stuff do you haul it to the big pond you cleaned up a little and they said you could bring stuff there a help fill it
That is a lot of hardware in one place at one time! Damn.
Nice camera work, Chris!
I’m going to say that pond wasn’t on the job sheet, but you just couldn’t help yourself.....🤣
Yeah, I was thinking that Chris really needs to see someone about that addiction he has ... to fixing ponds.
The image in my mind was Chris' brain jumping up and down chanting pond pond pond pond like a lab with a stick to chase.
@@jaquigreenlees that's funny 🤣🤣
@@scruffy6151 I started laughing when it popped into my mind so figured I would share. :D
@@jaquigreenlees 👍
@@jaquigreenlees LOL...I was thinking the same thing......Chris had the "horse blinders" on for that part of the road. Truthfully, I think we all were looking for a pond :) on this job.
A day of driving everything sure beats sitting watching Utoob videos all day bro. Y'all stay well.
at 7:50 it kinda sounds like the old dump truck as a miss again in her..
I made the same comment in the next video.
static roll with sheep's foot best for cohesive soil smooth drum rock sandy soils ,
me 40 years experience solving problem thru the midwest,
u do good with what u got, most say ahaha,
no worries u warrenty ur work , smaller lifts once above th muck .
..hellpful hints.
.... i know u know just cringe see smooth drum on clay type soils , neighbor put in 1 mile road, did not listen big rain heavey truck stuck up to axle lol
Is this your favorite time of year to work?
"If the oil's low, you can use a longer dipstick...: lmao
Chris likes ducks and fishes, so he has to make a subdivision for them.
... and snakes 🐍🐍 too! 😎😄
Question from someone who knows nothing about digging and moving dirt: why do you park the haul truck with the tipper vertical? I assume it has something to do with allowing the remnants of what was in it to dry out and fall off? Doesn't this have a negative effect on the hydraulic rams holding the tipper up?
it probably stops water pooling in it and finding ways to rust anything out. Equally if it’s cold enough expansion and contraction of any ice formed in any weak spots can create bigger holes
The tipper sticking up in the air means it's easier to find in the morning.
Ever lose your car in a car park? It's like that, only with heavy equipment.
I've heard a variety of answers but most have said its for drainage. I work for the county and we are forbidden from leaving our box up in the air like that as it could come down on someone. We have to render all of our hydraulics in a safe status so no one can get hurt. I've never ran one of those haul trucks so I don't know if they have the same risks of coming down as our dump trucks do. I do know that when we park our shoulder mowers, the mower deck will tilt down and be on the ground by the next day. So hydraulics releasing is a real thing.
..good one, stay safe and enjoy the day...
Sounds like the haul truck is missing again.
Yes i agree definitely 👍
Yea I heard that too.
What's the banging noise on the dozer when you're up on top of the clay?
Will one key fit all the Volvo in the fleet?
Splish splash i was playing the pond lol.
Are the servicing periods for the Volvo A300 based upon engine hours ?
In a previous video you said you asked the manufacturer to make some modifications....in the skilled hands of an experienced operator....you make the thumb and bucket combination look easy! Maybe time to patent that set up?
The one here is John's 250. Chris has a 220 with the modified boom goodies.
Man you will drive that machine off into anywhere... There could have been a big ol sink hole in there. I am sure the ducks and beavers and a few tadpoles appreciate your bravery and will thank you.
Can't beat a bit of weeding with a 250 lol. Nice one.
Love you vids
Hey Chris! Love the vids! Is your shop in Hayesville?
👍👍👍
I reckon you only drug out the grader to stop me bitchin'. ;-)
Sounds like the off road truck is missing on a cylinder, maybe time for a freshen up
I'm amazed the back left wheel is still going. Edit: Upon review, it looks like they replaced the ole' maypop tire.
They put a new one on a few months back. Lol
That red clay seems to pack well.
Wondering if it can be shaped and burned.
You can come to my place and fetch some semi loads of ceramic blue clay for free. Haha You probably know about Upsala Ekeby and Steninge Keramik. Have a nice day fellow Swede!
@@uppsalahazzemarkstedt2759 Nog känner jag till Uppsala leran, men det är så långt från Vidsel i Norrbotten.
@@makingithappen5178 I can fill upp my pockets next time i visit my relatives! Ha en trevlig helg önskar en kvartslapp i förskingringen!
@@uppsalahazzemarkstedt2759 Du är välkommen.
Like the video ,
It's going to be a sad day when there is no more haul truck thrash, that thing is a bit of beast.
Yeah, I love that awesome truck. Love the sound of it's engine. That deep growl of power !
As soon as I saw that "pond", more of as wamp, I knew Chris would do a lil' clean up, more to his standards !
BTW, with all the cavalry out for him to run, he must long for Timmy ! Sad.
No valuable candidate found yet ??
PS One of your best videos, Chris ! Really !
When you getting a new "Timmy " ?
Sometime after they discover they need one, I'm guessing.
Hi Chris. Just wondering what time you aim to have the machines working in the morning. Is it a 7am or maybe 8am start.
I bet nobody had to rock you to sleep that night!
sorry didn't realize that was the 250, my bad
If the oil level gets low, pour some water down the dipstick hole. That will raise the oil up to the proper mark, and you are good to go......
Oil companies hate this one trick.
You just wanted to play in the water!
Mud, yay
i've been noticing the last several videos, are you in another the topsoil is not red, it's a nice black. have a great day
Shut the door, snaky
Do you think it's nicer to have helper to make the job quick and you'll not so tired. I know you can operate all those machines. Is Tim not coming back.