Cat 319D LN climbing onto rail car

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  • Caterpillar 319D LN climbing onto a rail car to unload crushed rock in Kansas City.
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  • @RaymondBCrisp
    @RaymondBCrisp ปีที่แล้ว +119

    As someone that played with a few Tonka toys in his time, this might be the most badass thing I've ever seen...

    • @mightywhitey946
      @mightywhitey946 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm 43 and wish I still had my old metal Tonka toys. They are worth a small fortune.

    • @RaymondBCrisp
      @RaymondBCrisp ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@mightywhitey946 Hell yeah!

    • @bernhardgulker9261
      @bernhardgulker9261 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@RaymondBCrisp ...2pldlD

  • @PH-md8xp
    @PH-md8xp ปีที่แล้ว +211

    That is an impressive bit of maneuvering. Those machines are also incredibly capable and hats off to the engineers who design them.

    • @floydfloyd3706
      @floydfloyd3706 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      PH, do you think the original inventor of the excavator ever considered the possibility that someone would want to do this? The change in the center of gravity as the bucket swings around makes me cringe every time I see it.

    • @swedishpsychopath8795
      @swedishpsychopath8795 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@floydfloyd3706 Did you run out of your medicines again?

    • @lucasc5622
      @lucasc5622 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@swedishpsychopath8795 wat

    • @kvykimo
      @kvykimo ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@lucasc5622 meds, NOW

    • @Mammon-magazinDe
      @Mammon-magazinDe ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bravo!

  • @AaronGeo
    @AaronGeo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Pure concentrated nostalgia. My mom used to have machine videos like this on her computer, and I would just watch them over and over again. Good times.

  • @craigroberson8757
    @craigroberson8757 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    I love the video, as was said, the impressive power to climb, but gentle enough to put a table cloth on for Sunday dinner. Incredible talent from a gifted operator.

  • @AngelaLewis1976
    @AngelaLewis1976 11 ปีที่แล้ว +320

    YES...& Thank you!! This operator is my Uncle and he knows exactly what he is doing! As for all those thinking he was stupid or would be in some kind of trouble from his boss...quite the opposite actually. They were all very impressed and to prove it a picture of my uncle doing this is hanging on a wall somewhere in most CAT offices! Go look for yourselves. No wrong doing going on in this video people, just a GREAT operator doing his job! :)

    • @witchdoctor7398
      @witchdoctor7398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Well, my Dad was a heavy equipment operator for about 50 years - specifically a Dragline/Crane Operator. I've seen him do some cool stuff while operating. But, he would have never ever done anything this unsafe and stupid. He would have told the guy that ordered him to climb up there to pack salt in his azz.... It's a good thing someone from OSHA wasn't hanging around. That looks like at least a $10,000 fine. And, who ever is the Safety Manager on this project he/she should be fired! The operator of the machine could have been easily killed if there had been an accident. Crushed to death under 50 tons of steel... Oh, I've seen my Dad unload Gravel from Rail Cars. He did it from a platform built of dirt and did not have to perform tricks to do it...

    • @ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113
      @ihavefallenandicantreachmy2113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      I pulled my Dad's Finger. He Farted, so hard, it blew our Cat, "Ol' Trixie-Poo," into Low Earth Orbit. Guess what Ol' Trixie-Poo is, now. A "Catellite."

    • @ptmy8590
      @ptmy8590 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I know a guy who would load a mini into a dump truck like that. You do what you have to do.

    • @met9072
      @met9072 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Uhh Witch Doctor why do you think those step ramps were built, designed so and delivered to the job?

    • @millionairemobydick4489
      @millionairemobydick4489 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Also my uncle thanks

  • @jaredclawson1813
    @jaredclawson1813 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    I operate a Cat 385C, have run a lot of these machines for many years, long reaches, Link Belts, Volvos you name it. Beautifully orchestrated work, get a real kick out of this. On the other hand gotta sympathize with the Witch Doctor on a few issues as well. Break a hydraulic line, bad fuel or other split second sensor malfunction, (which modern equipment is famous for) any number of glitches can mean a quick game over. Not to mention getting OSHA or in my case MSHA involved to any degree can wreck your day entirely. Once again, cool, good skills, not always practice.

    • @snap-off5383
      @snap-off5383 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      No you don't. Lifting an excavator like that is standard operating procedure. Those jack stands aren't hair brained fabricobbled "_____"-engineering, they're engineered, made and tested for exactly what they were used for. OSHA 100% allows this.

    • @networkedperson
      @networkedperson ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@snap-off5383 The maximum OSHA fine for killing a worker is only $10,000... OSHA's ability to regulate is significantly limited by corporate lobbyists buying up legislators... Tell me that the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) allows this, and then I'll be impressed...

    • @kobrapromotions
      @kobrapromotions ปีที่แล้ว

      @@snap-off5383 lol wouldnt be allowed in Aust

    • @snap-off5383
      @snap-off5383 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kobrapromotions Or the more likely it happens all the time there and you don't know.

    • @kobrapromotions
      @kobrapromotions ปีที่แล้ว

      @@snap-off5383 nah, literally no way on most mine sites. Privately maybe...

  • @barrybegley5379
    @barrybegley5379 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    What ever that very talented excavator operator is being paid, IT ISN'T ENOUGH !!! I would not have believed it, if I didn't see it with my own eyes. Amazing. Very steady hand on the twin joysticks. Greetings from Ontario, Canada.

  • @randbarrett8706
    @randbarrett8706 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    After all the various ‘fails’ I’ve seen involving these machines, this operator appears damn impressive

  • @FALK0R-FCUK.PUTIN.IRAN.
    @FALK0R-FCUK.PUTIN.IRAN. 10 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    How cute, a cat using it's litter box for the first time.

    • @joeritchie7286
      @joeritchie7286 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Hahahahahaha

    • @jefersonmenegaro4200
      @jefersonmenegaro4200 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pra na foi dirrtt

    • @jefersonmenegaro4200
      @jefersonmenegaro4200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oi operador é fraco em Viseu não pegou a lança na hora que tava puxando para cima no segundo estágio e já

    • @Aknan
      @Aknan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/iQGykWuz0fM/w-d-xo.html

    • @inulate2520
      @inulate2520 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      my names ur pfp

  • @jerrypolverino6025
    @jerrypolverino6025 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Da man! This dude knew exactly what he was doing. Not one wrong, or unnecessary move. A ballet.

    • @SeanChYT
      @SeanChYT ปีที่แล้ว

      5:29 disagrees

  • @blaynepuckett8797
    @blaynepuckett8797 9 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    I've ran excavators most of my life and have done similar manoeuvres like this climbing up and down quarry walls, creek and river banks, and large stockpiles of rock and various other materials. But I would probably be a little nervous climbing up on railcars this way. Hats off to a very skilled, confident and perhaps a bit crazy operator. Cool FN video though.

    • @brewse64
      @brewse64 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      i was about to write a similar post.yup this is'nt his first time.woulda liked to see that video lol but cool

    • @JensKCarl_Morgelgeschichten
      @JensKCarl_Morgelgeschichten 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Blayne Puckett This action is only totally nonsensical. So he gets the empty wagons not complete and digs Last but not even one. He should grow a grab bag unloading the wagon from the side. Therefore, he can not see, however, due to the high side walls, a good marshaller is required.

    • @blaynepuckett3819
      @blaynepuckett3819 9 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Jens Karsten Carl I don't understand anything you're trying to say. Your post makes absolutely no sense in the English language. Thank you for trying though.

    • @janainaleite8469
      @janainaleite8469 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      lvb

    • @nevomix5364
      @nevomix5364 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Дастан айтыш

  • @davidtatro7457
    @davidtatro7457 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That's an extremely fine display of operator skill, but maybe the company has never heard of this ancient invention called a ramp?

  • @CheGueverroIV
    @CheGueverroIV 10 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    No hesitation, truly an experienced operator.

    • @danieliasevoli1711
      @danieliasevoli1711 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you can operate one you can operate them all. I've been operating an excavator now 22 years and there's nothing I can do with it. No longer a challenge

    • @whyareyoulookinghere9135
      @whyareyoulookinghere9135 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@danieliasevoli1711yeah, I can bet there is nothing you can do with it.

    • @gagatoran964
      @gagatoran964 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@whyareyoulookinghere9135 yeah dude, I bet he can fly them machines to the orbit

    • @GlazeonthewickeR
      @GlazeonthewickeR ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@danieliasevoli1711 Greatest typo I’ve ever seen, fucking brilliant mate

  • @bwhog
    @bwhog ปีที่แล้ว +12

    These sorts of videos are always so cool! Some of these operators have a scary level of ability with their machines!

  • @antonhuman8446
    @antonhuman8446 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The point loads and forces on different components of a machine doing suchlike work must be enormous!

    • @freakasis
      @freakasis ปีที่แล้ว

      Steel FTW

    • @antonhuman8446
      @antonhuman8446 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@freakasis
      Referring to loads on the centre pintle especially. Also swing rail and -bearing.

    • @freakasis
      @freakasis ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@antonhuman8446 now imagine those loads when I'm pulling roots out so hard that the machine stands up on the push blade and then falls back down when it breaks. Several times on a decent stump. Then I swing around and slam the bucket into a driveway that the skid steer is having trouble breaking. Grease and repeat... Every day. Fine.

    • @antonhuman8446
      @antonhuman8446 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@freakasis
      Even more so.
      It must be ingradible!

  • @supertramp6011
    @supertramp6011 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This operator knows his machine very well. Impressive skills ,with such heavy equipment. He made this look easy!👌

  • @ScoopExcavator
    @ScoopExcavator 10 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Such an impressive loading job by this operator! This is how you load an excavator to the top of a rail car perfectly! Fantastic video!

    • @DEADIKATED
      @DEADIKATED 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      IKR I seen someone trying to put one on a boat from a hillside with planks and they ended up sinking the boat and machine!

    • @guidoaquilano8119
      @guidoaquilano8119 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      99

    • @zakirhossain3240
      @zakirhossain3240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nice,,jakir,excavetor,Bangladesh,

    • @sukrukilicalp1728
      @sukrukilicalp1728 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ,,

    • @Jean-PaulOLESZEK
      @Jean-PaulOLESZEK ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@guidoaquilano8119 as AA

  • @richardchittenden2407
    @richardchittenden2407 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The operator is unquestionably skillful but what is the end game? Why is he up there atop a coal carrier or whatever it is? It would be nice to know what is so darned important for him to perform this maneuver.

    • @Ransetsu
      @Ransetsu ปีที่แล้ว

      Because it's cool.

  • @donaldyounger3384
    @donaldyounger3384 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was really amazing! A lot of talent, skill and precautionary insight. Thanks so much.

  • @wuffa4503
    @wuffa4503 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i worked heavy construction for 30 years and know many operators capable of this,,but is it worth the risk?

  • @aflsteve9139
    @aflsteve9139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Reminds me of trying to get up my front steps when I've had a few too many drinks.

  • @GetsugaTensho85
    @GetsugaTensho85 9 ปีที่แล้ว +455

    And thus the Cat Excavator climbs the rail cart to lay its eggs and ensure the survival and safety of its offspring! What a majestic beast!

  • @ZJ4x95
    @ZJ4x95 7 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    good operator, even better spotter. very dangerous with the power lines so close and rough on the equipment.,

    • @martinteglbjrg9980
      @martinteglbjrg9980 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yfeiåæ, ldzh l!n, l,.

    • @kenoliver8913
      @kenoliver8913 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep, all round really stupid. Man is a jackass.

    • @digi3218
      @digi3218 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@kenoliver8913 I don't think the power lines are that close and even if they are.. You got to do what you got to do.. How is he the jackass lol still better than being an asshole I guess.

  • @fockwulf1
    @fockwulf1 8 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    this is how the CAT gets into its litter box to take a shit.

    • @thehojackline
      @thehojackline 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Don't disrespect CAT like that man. They make quality equipment. And, how else are they gonna unload the rock ballast hoppers there without the excavator?

    • @karolduncan370
      @karolduncan370 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lmao!

    • @OcRefrigeration
      @OcRefrigeration 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol.

    • @Creeperboy099
      @Creeperboy099 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      I get it XD

    • @Creeperboy099
      @Creeperboy099 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a joke, chill :)

  • @fordholdennut
    @fordholdennut 10 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Haha awesome! Heavy machines fascinate me. I can watch one all day just about! Bloody clever. Such powerful machines, but a skilled operator can be so gentle and precise too, for example, those couple of moments there, very delicately rearranging the load in the car as he went. Instead of taking big ungainly swipes as you might expect, it's all so very smooth and fluid. As was the rest of the operation. They become an extension of their own limbs almost.

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  • @kiljoysvnzr0
    @kiljoysvnzr0 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Those 2 "steps" are much easier to move around than a large ramp for a decent size loader with forks on it, not to mention that would be a long ramp and would have to be pretty intricate to hold that weight. Also, steel tracks on a steel ramp can be very slippery and any little slide could be.. shall we say "very bad".

  • @jonahansen
    @jonahansen ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an expert driver!

  • @craigjensen789
    @craigjensen789 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've seen some impressive stuff in my life, but this was awesome. Mad skills.

  • @kylescarborough4084
    @kylescarborough4084 9 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    THIS DRIVER IS AN ABSOLUTE BADASS!

  • @killerdaz1
    @killerdaz1 9 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ive drove 360s for a while but never on top of steel brave man highly skilled,but watch out for poles and power lines,not only fear of steel sliding from under weight of machine,well done im impressed with driving skill Darren uk england

  • @allenbeaulieu7077
    @allenbeaulieu7077 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That ole boy has some SERIOUS skills man!! Hell of a job!

  • @jeffleishman1553
    @jeffleishman1553 ปีที่แล้ว

    i so do love watching skilled operators

  • @RainManFights
    @RainManFights 11 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    fantastic! That operator deserves a gold star for the day. Wow, really impressive. I would have cried when the tracks were on the second level by about half a meter and the weight of the machine was precariously balanced on the bucket!! Simply amazing thanks for sharing.

  • @belfastbornstephen
    @belfastbornstephen ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow what an operator with nerves of steel, I am confused though as to why he needs to get up there in the first place.

  • @3dplanet100
    @3dplanet100 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hats off to that driver, to the people who designed those CAT cars, and to the people who planned to put those platforms.

  • @LesaMac2011
    @LesaMac2011 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For a 319D L N made possibly around 2008-2009 it works fairly well. I’m impressed how you made it up there with an excavator with no blade on it. And finding a European based machine in what I believe is an American railway facility is quite rare

  • @JStorm13
    @JStorm13 9 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great skill, you can tell he's taking it skillfully by swinging the boom around slowly

  • @spencerbentley8852
    @spencerbentley8852 10 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Staggering skill for the operator/drver, just a wonderful thing to see, pure man/and machine, love it

  • @chrisbinckes2732
    @chrisbinckes2732 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent...!
    rarely seen large machine extreme operating skills displayed....
    respect and congrats from tasmania

  • @ck300zx
    @ck300zx 11 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    bad ass... excellent driving skills, I didn't think you could get that much traction with that heavy Caterpillar. way to go!!!

  • @KnobCRICK
    @KnobCRICK 9 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    They should just build a fucking ramp.

    • @Mr1SUPERdoodle
      @Mr1SUPERdoodle 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Tighty Mimbers anybody could use a ramp, this way they get more hours lol

    • @LucasGresham610
      @LucasGresham610 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Ramp would be very long to meet the height of the car plus a ramp would be very difficult to transport

    • @ArnoldsDesign
      @ArnoldsDesign 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Tighty Mimbers I couldn't agree more.

    • @chasingadream51
      @chasingadream51 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Tighty Mimbers A ramp would take a day to build.... this guy did it in 5 minutes.... Id say, his way is better. lol

    • @KnobCRICK
      @KnobCRICK 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Gannon Hollywood Incorrect sir. They spent $ and time fabricating and engineering 2 platforms for this machine to climb and rest on. That alone - less the awkward climb makes a ramp superior.

  • @Oldbutschooled
    @Oldbutschooled 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's actually easier than it looks for a skilled operator......he's a bit slow but is smooth , which is the important thing when you have steel on steel! Sudden jerks is what will make the machine slide!

  • @testticklehead
    @testticklehead 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done..... Thanks for the video!

  • @martinswiney2192
    @martinswiney2192 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Got to see a rail crew moving excavator from car to car one day. Crazy what a skilled operator can do with em. They were using it to set off new cross ties. Later came back and loaded old ones.

  • @-idahos_unknown-3573
    @-idahos_unknown-3573 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    can tell he is totaly cool with it not his first time... ive hopped trenchs n climb cliffs with my CAT 320 .. but aleast there is dirt to grab to.. a thumb attachment would make it a lil more confident if that were me doing that

  • @robusteushindiofficiel9675
    @robusteushindiofficiel9675 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Operator you're incredible...❤❤

  • @nivandozanotti3169
    @nivandozanotti3169 ปีที่แล้ว

    I still love this, 13 years ago, top mam, RESPECT

  • @ronparker3000
    @ronparker3000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! Super skills! The overhead wires would scare the heck out of me. Would love to see how he got down.

  • @raymondlai5
    @raymondlai5 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Kyle Eastwood =),
    Thank you for taking the time and effort to both upload and share this video with the youtube family. I hope you have a nice day! =).

  • @pay-tray-it4897
    @pay-tray-it4897 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing equipment but more so, the Amazing abilities of the operator!
    I've worked in gravel pits, excavation job sites and in heavy machine recovery in the past.
    I 've watched an operator comb the hair on a frog with an excavator!
    Now that's some fine work!

  • @user-mh8gx3gg5x
    @user-mh8gx3gg5x ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent operator deserves a medal

  • @audiotron1003
    @audiotron1003 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Brilliant stuff, I never watched a machine like that climb. Thanks for the vid upload :-)

  • @viciousKev
    @viciousKev 10 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I think he just voided the warranty.

  • @delcasaleexcavating9508
    @delcasaleexcavating9508 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had a great time with you guys tonight looking forward to many more. Happy memorial day weekend

  • @henryofwinafrica1423
    @henryofwinafrica1423 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video and it was super skilled operator!!

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's amazing what TH-cam have offered up as a homepage featured video

  • @LindaVarey
    @LindaVarey 10 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Very skillful driving!

    • @drkillerxx239
      @drkillerxx239 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Theres no skill in this at all

    • @drkillerxx239
      @drkillerxx239 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im not saying that I can do it im saying that if he messes up he can break the whole vechile

    • @HyperionGamingTOPKEK
      @HyperionGamingTOPKEK 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      that's why he has skill. because he can do it without breaking it.

    • @zanyredonkulous
      @zanyredonkulous 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      drkillerxx239 your comments make no sense. Get off the crack pipe

    • @maalsy
      @maalsy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can drive one and I'm 9 idiots

  • @hahaha9076
    @hahaha9076 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you think you can, or think you can't...
    Thanks for sharing.

  • @jnsmill
    @jnsmill ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That takes some major skill… very impressive.

  • @sanjeeva7
    @sanjeeva7 11 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Am I the only one wondering how he's going to get out of there with no crushed rock to climb on top of when the car is empty?

    • @titaniac3037
      @titaniac3037 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes

    • @Islandwaterjet
      @Islandwaterjet 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We go to the far end of the car and dig, work your way back to the stands.

  • @boyceful
    @boyceful 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Some mad skills right there....

  • @jonroth8427
    @jonroth8427 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing but impressed with this operators skill and iron nerves in doing this. I know I wouldn't have the cahones to attempt this.

  • @paulhole6953
    @paulhole6953 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thats what I call a skilled operator!

  • @OlympischbriesjeNadaAverage
    @OlympischbriesjeNadaAverage 9 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    some have seen him on the top of the Himalaya last week

  • @POPINCONEJO88
    @POPINCONEJO88 9 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    Serious skills

  • @stevenartascos2918
    @stevenartascos2918 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm impressed 👍!! That's amazing control..

  • @Rimrock300
    @Rimrock300 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    'Congratulations! You've just won a railroad car full of gravel! Well...good luck unloading it!'

    • @LEO1WOLF
      @LEO1WOLF 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rimrock300 - - Ha-ha, obviously he'll have NO prob with that!

  • @zysis
    @zysis 11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is what playing with Tonka as a kid will give you years later: MAD SKILL!!

  • @thegreanmonsterable
    @thegreanmonsterable 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    all the effort to build that scaffolding why didn't the just make it into a ramp?????

    • @nivid01
      @nivid01 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha, yep!

  • @scottofford3061
    @scottofford3061 ปีที่แล้ว

    Astounding, impressive! Thanks

  • @christopherrobinson3290
    @christopherrobinson3290 ปีที่แล้ว

    not sure exactly what i just watched , but it was amazing and im adding this into favorites ✊🏽

  • @freddepauw
    @freddepauw 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This on and off loading, climbing, working at steel inclines, is pretty much normal. The CAT is a moving ramp itself, Hydraulic power and combined skills are very far from understood by the general public...

  • @Max-px5ym
    @Max-px5ym 9 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    Someone give this man a cookie!

    • @vexzarkov7791
      @vexzarkov7791 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      i agree....a big...taxcookie

    • @camielenaserban5222
      @camielenaserban5222 7 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @cnuttall4193
    @cnuttall4193 ปีที่แล้ว

    absolutely amazing!

  • @allenjohnson389
    @allenjohnson389 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats one hell of an operator if people talking shit never operating equipment or been on a jobsite that's what he did is showing the capabilities of a machine with a great operator

  • @MrOTBxTrains
    @MrOTBxTrains 10 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    so it did make sense to put random construction vehicles on my model trains as a kid..

  • @ThePsiclone
    @ThePsiclone 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "Damn, forgot to fill up with diesel first"

  • @justicelut
    @justicelut ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s one skilled operator! Good job!

  • @davidty2006
    @davidty2006 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got recomended this.
    And nothing more satisfying than excavators climbing up stuff.

  • @__WJK__
    @__WJK__ 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice... plus those power lines in the background add some extra suspense too - lol

  • @DGrin79
    @DGrin79 10 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Made me think of a cat scratching around in a really big litter box

  • @ufoclips1
    @ufoclips1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I had a dirt bike that never climbed as high as that.

  • @richardweldon2062
    @richardweldon2062 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's strange. I can't possibly think of anything that could go wrong with this.

  • @kentstephens4770
    @kentstephens4770 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't get no better than that. That is a smooth operator.

  • @roberthansjorg
    @roberthansjorg 10 ปีที่แล้ว +116

    I used to operate a cat in the Uk but I'm damned if I'd ever do something like that. Totally unsafe and against every H&S rule there is. You'd get no thanks from the managers or your family if the machine tipped over because your luck ran out!
    Very impressive technique but I'd be more respectful if the operator used his skills to keep himself safe while working.

    • @bradleybrantner6478
      @bradleybrantner6478 10 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      This isn't the pussy UK.

    • @roberthansjorg
      @roberthansjorg 10 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Oh dear- another American desperate to publicise his inbred inferiority complex. You can't help yourselves can you? The world hates you and you wallow in it!

    • @bradleybrantner6478
      @bradleybrantner6478 10 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      No, the world hates our government. Do not make the mistake of confusing the two, the majority of citizens in the U.S. are unhappy with their government too. Things will change, there is another revolution coming, the spirit of resistance hasn't been lost since we violently broke away from your Britain. Justice will prevail in the end.

    • @bittemeinrammstein
      @bittemeinrammstein 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Bradley Brantner xD ...UK sucks... Only real countries with balls to do shit any more is Russians and Americans.

    • @bradleybrantner6478
      @bradleybrantner6478 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I never really thought about that... It does seem like everyone is getting more and more, I don't know, less adventuresome. I mean yeah there's dangers, but who gives a fuck? You only live life one fucking time here on earth, make it worth living.

  • @DirtDigger1250
    @DirtDigger1250 9 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    Neat vid, I've been running heavy equipment for 10 years, and this is ridiculous! Highly unsafe. Don't get me wrong, we all do things that we probably shouldn't do from time to time, or things that we will look back at and think "I can't believe I got away with that". In fact, if nobody were looking, hell, I might even do this myself.
    That being said, as a supervisor for a semi-large construction/mining company in Canada, I would never let something like this take place. There are simply too many variables in the equation. At the end of the day, we all have families to go home to.
    Again, not dissing this vid in any way, just my two cents.

    • @GnonplussedGnome
      @GnonplussedGnome 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Been watching this for over twenty years in real life.

    • @JaySybrandy
      @JaySybrandy 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My dad can do it he use to load his tiny 7 ton on to the back of his truck

    • @justinlee8392
      @justinlee8392 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is how rail cars are unloaded on a daily basis check out the HERZOG website.

    • @TheSabhia
      @TheSabhia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@justinlee8392 p

    • @TheSabhia
      @TheSabhia 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @JM G u

  • @kevinbautsch
    @kevinbautsch ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate the art of this!

  • @mightywhitey946
    @mightywhitey946 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Imagine what it feels like to attempt this for the first time. You got to have nerves of steel for this job.

  • @ABC-yt1nq
    @ABC-yt1nq ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing skill being demonstrated! Well done.
    Of course, that first low tunnel might be an issue ...

  • @witnessme2351
    @witnessme2351 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    give that man a beer.....

  • @sd70acefan
    @sd70acefan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Even this cat is a great climber climber!

  • @shakenbaked3
    @shakenbaked3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad this video had a happy ending. So many things could have gone wrong and then the title would have been...'so things were going really well, until they weren't' lol

  • @MrWhitelightning73
    @MrWhitelightning73 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Like a boss 😎

  • @PR0T0H0M1N1D
    @PR0T0H0M1N1D 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    *applause*

  • @johnmitchell1614
    @johnmitchell1614 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOAH ! ! You don't want a burst hose performing those manoeuvres. 😵‍💫 Well done, three cheers.
    Best regards.

  • @user-fs5lc2dl7t
    @user-fs5lc2dl7t ปีที่แล้ว

    Im-Pressive!!! WOW! That is one cool operator.

  • @barbelmeister
    @barbelmeister 10 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Who signed off the Method Statement? Or do you not do H&S in the US?

    • @davem.3309
      @davem.3309 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      barbelmeister nah our safety more lax

    • @usernamesrlamo
      @usernamesrlamo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dah fook you mean by method statement? This method is called American.

  • @28BREAK
    @28BREAK 8 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    "Soo.. How do we get it out?"

    • @gateway8833
      @gateway8833 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The railroad uses these machines to perform maintenance. The excavator will pick up old ties and place them in the railcar in front of the car, as the car fills up the operator simple climbs the pile and fills in the remainder of the car. Then while sitting atop of the filled car they will starts to fill the next car, builds a ramp and continues this until the cars are filled.

    • @SandBoxJohn
      @SandBoxJohn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +Abby Babby
      Here is one doing the exact opposite, unloading new ties.
      lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zHUHKsZulms/VpLnCweUEMI/AAAAAAAAS7w/QHX05TrV-dk/s1024-Ic42/DSC_5531.jpg
      Norfolk Southern 03-31-2010 23:45
      Princess Anne MD

    • @gateway8833
      @gateway8833 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +John Cambron I delivered ties to the Norfolk rail yard for years and watched these operators do some amazing things. thanks for the response.

    • @darrylcastro5542
      @darrylcastro5542 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      yotub

    • @darrylcastro5542
      @darrylcastro5542 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      kayatan

  • @byrysh
    @byrysh 8 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I can do that, hold my beer... (gets in excavator) Wheres the key? hic'

  • @dreawhite7064
    @dreawhite7064 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job driver