Glad to see you finally got that high flow you been wanting, even though it might just be temporary. Hope it works out for you and you decide to keep it.
Everything is for sale for the right price. Nice to see you upgrading the equipment. I would never be afraid of buying something you owned because I've seen how you treat your equipment and how you maintain it
He could get top dollar out of the old 220. I asked him about it a year ago and said he will never sell it. Which I wouldn’t either. I love the machine and never been on it (his). All his equipment works flawlessly as they should. Except maybe the Colorado or canyon over at the shed that’s been there forever lol
I do remember a few days when you cursed that 220 as the DEF system gave you fits. And another time when some flying embers got you very frustrated, but all in all she has been great and made a lot of videos for you. Pretty sure you won't be using low flow for power raking any more. Raking and mulching just work better on high flow. Nice that you keep all of your machines top shape and take care of them. Pretty amazing how far you have come in these last few years Chris. You earned it and should be proud. Of course what do I know, I am just an old boomer sitting at a desk, but worked hard and long hours when I was your age. Glad to see it pay off for you.
Chris must have some pretty impressive systems in place to keep up with job quoting, contacts, work and equipment maintenance scheduling, property management, farming, and finances. He doing all that behind the scenes and editing videos. Whew!
Kinda figured you'd end up with a high flow Takeuchi skidsteer after you seen the one that was used to mulch your fence line through the woods. It does seem to ride much smoother across the ground with those tracks compared to the other one. Not as much vibration in the camera. Should be a great machine for you if you decide to keep it.
Someday I hope to be able to buy a high flow skid steer with a really sweet mulching setup on it. I can’t get enough of those videos on here. The attachments they make for them now are totally amazing.
Looks great, nice finish to the project. Nice looking skid steer, 500 hours should have any bugs worked out of it,doesn’t surprise me would want to change that rear door out, I know I would. Your statement that you made about the old 220 being run until it dies, all I have to say is, the way you take care of equipment, that isn’t likely to happen. Thanks for the update sir.
Well, another awesome job done with the homestead owner most likely extremely happy with his his property looks. Once the grass grows in It'll be parklike and easy to maintain. The new skidsteer should be a really good asset given it's a high flow model. Chris, I've no doubt that a good body shop could fix the dent so It'll look like new. Way cheaper than a new one.
It hasn’t rained here since May, we’re just now getting some rain and it’s not much but better than none! The grass was even turning brown here, hopefully this little bit of rain will help the grass before the winter!
Many years ago I used to run a rubber, tired case 1085 with a ditching bucket, tickles me to hear you and DP talk about the flexibility and use of it because working on state highways cleaning out ditches that’s all we used very seldom had a digging bucket on it unless we are doing a culvert and that bucket hung off the front on a bracket I enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking your time to do a good video.
That pond looks awesome now. If you keep this skid steer, will you trade in the other or keep it so you'll have more flexibility? I remember you saying the Ruckus Rake worked best with high flow and it sure seemed to. Happy early birthday, Chris. Hope your upcoming day is wonderful for you. Thanks for sharing.
As good care you give your machines they still be like new when your ready to retire & who ever buys them will know they was well cared for if they watch you over the past few years ! The job looks great too & the high-flow really shows when you kicked the throttle up !
I like to hear the fact that you are willing to keep a machine that works great for you until it’s final demise😊👍 thank you for your videos they’re very enjoyable
That job has been the equipment breaking place for you. Upgrading to a high flow machine can open up some more attachment opportunities for you. Another great video! Thanks for sharing.
1 of the most important feature on the old 220, is that it’s paid for, it just makes money now, with the needed repairs it’ll work for several more years. When I got my truck paid off I was just a little bit more independent about the work that I did. I even turned some down.
@letsdig18 Started watching around the time you got the 220 and started doing more and bigger stuff on your own. So for me, that machine marks the start of things really taking off. I hope it never leaves.
Congratulations on the potential new equipment. After watching you dig with the 330 then go back to the 220 you really notice the difference in bucket load size. Hope everyone is having a great day. Edit to add. Have you had a conversation about designing a thumb for the 330 yet?
@@dansbrown1313 Thanks, it would definitely be a big thumb. Realistically that is not the role of the 330. I asked because I thought he had mentioned it when he was still deciding on which machine to buy.
@@dennis2376 Thanks, apparently I did miss that part. I watched when he got it but many times I have in ear buds and am doing something else and apparently not paying attention.
Hope your test drive meets your expectations, you need a newer skid steer. Hi Robert - good to see you helping again. Hi flow should let you mow or mulch with it better as well as using the power rake.
Yes Sir !! it did all turn out really nice Chris... Congrats on your New Skid Steer !! The slope on the dam really does look a lot better now, Owner should be happy with everything !! Looks Great Man !! Great as always !! Have a Great Evening, And, On too the next !!
Haven’t heard you say “goopy” all summer!! 😂😂 It’s good that you take such good care of your equipment. That’s why it’s still worth the $$ to put a new undercarriage onto your older 220. It’s what sent you to the next level basically and here you are today! I understand why it’s special to you. It helps that it’s reliable, comfortable and more than adequate as well mind you. I remember this pond was all sandy clay. You took some heat from people that said it would leak, but you said you wouldn’t do it if you weren’t confident that it would hold water. With the grass as nice as it is around where it wasn’t disturbed and the house & trees in the background,,,,, looks great!! Not every pond has to be huge when you’re finished to be a great looking pond!! I remember that small one you did with your uncle right beside a house in a very tight lot. It was small, kinda deep and had a great shape. If, and only if, you ever go by there a short clip on how that turned out might be nice. Don’t make a special trip though,,, you’re too darn busy! Take care Chris! 😊
Well the rains, work stopped, grass was watered and the ponds gained some water. Eventually this project was done - it looks great. New skid steer back door bump - the fleet continues the develop - thinking business owner.
Thanks for the video Chris. Robert seems like a great hand to have around. Is he someone you pay to come in and help every now and then, or a friend or family? Have a great day!
Going to have to try out the bush hog attachment with the high flow skid steer now. I only recall seeing that used once at the start of the pond breaching project.
Chris, most High Flow is restricted by quick couplers. Check the couples type and look them up for maximum flow, you might be surprised that to find how much you are restricting the rake.
I must say Chris you always do nice work Looks like you should get heavy equipment operator of yr award You do fine work because you care About you're work
I know how you feel about the 220 . I used to run a Volvo truck it just ran and ran was well looked after sold it with nearly a million on the clock wish I had have kept it. Had it from new. Bought a replacement with less than half the miles as work had gone quite. The replacement truck broke my heart breakdowns nearly every day. I learnt my lesson
A good body shop could press out that dent with a 50 ton hyd. press & do the sheet metal work & it would look like new inside & out. Got to be cheaper than a new door. Glad to see a high flow in your future. I'm jealous: my 1979 42 h.p. air cooled Wisconsin 742 Bobcat has only 3.2 gpm on the auxiliary. Barely mixes a milk shake compared to yours.
Knew he wanted a hi-flow after trying that hi-flow TL12 last year. Great choice. It looks really beefy. Everywhere I look, people who own a Takeuchi skidsteer or CTL are buying a second or third one instead of another brand. Not sure what it all means but when people who can afford to buy anything they want keep buying the same brand, it has to be good.
You won't regret buying the high flow. Now you have something that can run a forestry mulcher. Glad to hear how loyal you are to the old 220. No matter what you buy it will always be my favorite. Given your ever increasing stable it may take a while to wear out the second undercarriage. The old 220 could still be digging holes when you retire... 😂😂
Chris, You Complete the Equipment always with very good new Machine. The new Skid steer to harmonize to Your Machine Park. Then finishing up you a Project what You very important is. Your insertion always 100 %. Interesting Video thanks
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It’s looking good Chris as usual! The old 220 still does the job myself friend, I remember when you would take a log and smooth everything out and that was some sloppy stuff brother! lol 😂
Have you thought about adding the DigAssist to the old 220? Bring it up to the same capabilities as the new one? That way you have consistent functionality between the two.
Run until it dies, park it at the farm as an art or something? If you do that, you do realize that Matt from DieselCreek he’ll be coming around, and wanting to add this 220 to his own art collection of barn finds?
Hi Chris awesome new edition to the fleet I think you could have use another some time ago but the way things are going it’s tuff take care have fun G.Whyte
Chris you must have had second thoughts about the skid steer because when the old skid steer broke down I mentioned that you might consider upgrading to a newer skid steer.
Cut the millet for hay if its worth it or cut it for mulching the pasture to add organic material to the soil. No way to go wrong just choose what you think has the most benefit.
Hey Chris !! ""CONGRATS"" on another text book project as looks a whole lot better than the ""FROG POND"" you started with !! Hope 2024 is a good a year as this 1 has been for your business !! 👍👍👍👍👍
All I did was mention Chris’s name and channel on something I was watching and the pond master’s notice came up. Great job as always and how’s Betty? Haven’t been keeping up with notices lately…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Chris, have you ever used a LiDAR survey or your large area jobs to get a preliminary grade assessment? How do the rake tines hold up to the wear and tear? Are they replaceable if needed?
It should run you're mulcher better too. Less time to get it up to speed to continue cutting. Be sure you try that too. Even if only at home on your farm
Glad to see you finally got that high flow you been wanting, even though it might just be temporary. Hope it works out for you and you decide to keep it.
I upgraded to a high flow with my last track loader. It was my non-negotiable option. And I am so happy with it, I will not go back.
Everything is for sale for the right price. Nice to see you upgrading the equipment. I would never be afraid of buying something you owned because I've seen how you treat your equipment and how you maintain it
Exactly
good point
He could get top dollar out of the old 220. I asked him about it a year ago and said he will never sell it. Which I wouldn’t either. I love the machine and never been on it (his). All his equipment works flawlessly as they should. Except maybe the Colorado or canyon over at the shed that’s been there forever lol
Amazing watching you operate that grading bucket. Really turns out nice! Going to enjoy seeing the new high flow unit and rake!!
I do remember a few days when you cursed that 220 as the DEF system gave you fits. And another time when some flying embers got you very frustrated, but all in all she has been great and made a lot of videos for you. Pretty sure you won't be using low flow for power raking any more. Raking and mulching just work better on high flow. Nice that you keep all of your machines top shape and take care of them. Pretty amazing how far you have come in these last few years Chris. You earned it and should be proud. Of course what do I know, I am just an old boomer sitting at a desk, but worked hard and long hours when I was your age. Glad to see it pay off for you.
The high flow seems to make less work with the rake
We were about to buy that machine from Logan but wound up getting a Deere, glad to see that machine go to a good home!
Chris must have some pretty impressive systems in place to keep up with job quoting, contacts, work and equipment maintenance scheduling, property management, farming, and finances. He doing all that behind the scenes and editing videos. Whew!
would i be right saying he doesn't work with his uncke anymore?
It's horrible I keep it all in my head somehow lol
Yeah I have wondered this about a lot of these working TH-camrs who own proper businesses. I think they are super humans.
@@letsdig18 Haha, that's hard to imagine and makes it all the more impressive!
@@letsdig18 hire some people out please for your sanity :D
Congratulations on the high flow skid steer, now you can put some of those attachments to better use!
Always good to see a new "addition to the fleet" video, congratulations Chris, you've certainly come a long way since the Hitachi 👍
Kinda figured you'd end up with a high flow Takeuchi skidsteer after you seen the one that was used to mulch your fence line through the woods. It does seem to ride much smoother across the ground with those tracks compared to the other one. Not as much vibration in the camera. Should be a great machine for you if you decide to keep it.
Someday I hope to be able to buy a high flow skid steer with a really sweet mulching setup on it. I can’t get enough of those videos on here. The attachments they make for them now are totally amazing.
Chris, how's uncle John doing? Haven't seen him in a long time.
Looks great, nice finish to the project. Nice looking skid steer, 500 hours should have any bugs worked out of it,doesn’t surprise me would want to change that rear door out, I know I would. Your statement that you made about the old 220 being run until it dies, all I have to say is, the way you take care of equipment, that isn’t likely to happen. Thanks for the update sir.
That Bucket & Thumb sure work nicely!
I want to know when you're going to announce the golf course contract.. cos you've certainly got the landscapers eye for form and function. Great job.
Well, another awesome job done with the homestead owner most likely extremely happy with his his property looks.
Once the grass grows in It'll be parklike and easy to maintain.
The new skidsteer should be a really good asset given it's a high flow model.
Chris, I've no doubt that a good body shop could fix the dent so It'll look like new.
Way cheaper than a new one.
Nice looking job Chris. That high flow skid steer should be a lot better for the work you use it for. Have a good one,take care and God Bless!!!❤😊
It hasn’t rained here since May, we’re just now getting some rain and it’s not much but better than none! The grass was even turning brown here, hopefully this little bit of rain will help the grass before the winter!
Many years ago I used to run a rubber, tired case 1085 with a ditching bucket, tickles me to hear you and DP talk about the flexibility and use of it because working on state highways cleaning out ditches that’s all we used very seldom had a digging bucket on it unless we are doing a culvert and that bucket hung off the front on a bracket I enjoy your videos. Thanks for taking your time to do a good video.
You would be correct, Chris, it turned out very nice. I had a feeling you were about to upgrade your skid steer, nice compliment to the fleet!
That pond looks awesome now. If you keep this skid steer, will you trade in the other or keep it so you'll have more flexibility? I remember you saying the Ruckus Rake worked best with high flow and it sure seemed to. Happy early birthday, Chris. Hope your upcoming day is wonderful for you. Thanks for sharing.
As good care you give your machines they still be like new when your ready to retire & who ever buys them will know they was well cared for if they watch you over the past few years ! The job looks great too & the high-flow really shows when you kicked the throttle up !
I like to hear the fact that you are willing to keep a machine that works great for you until it’s final demise😊👍 thank you for your videos they’re very enjoyable
Don’t forget your 5gallon bucket!! Results look good. Nice wide open area without those trees!
Congratulations on new addition to the fleet. Pray it serves u well as u service all ur equipment! Enjoy. God's blessings and stay safe.
happiest birthday wishes to you Chris 🎂 looks like you have a great highflow skid steer to add to your fleet.. keep up the awesome videos 🚜
That skid steer handles the ruckus rake great. You always have a great finish, even if some the area is muddy. Thanks for the video
Nice job around the pond and the new Skid Steer done a great job!
That job turned out perfect with grading bucket..hope the skid steer works as you expect it too..stay safe Chris
Wow Chris, It really looks great!! Nice semi new skid steer too. 😎
I must agree the job looks amazing. Not surprised however. Thanks for sharing Chris.
Looks fantastic Chris well done 👍👋🇨🇦
Geez Chris the new machine really spin's that rake like it should and you have this pond and yard looking like some classy golf course, very nice. 👌
Nice rake on the skid steer. Really fast. New under carriage on the 220 she will be good as new. Another job on the books. Have a good weekend.
The pond look so much better!! Love it.
Been the year for new equipment for you. You definitely needed a high flow unit. Thanks for sharing.
That job has been the equipment breaking place for you. Upgrading to a high flow machine can open up some more attachment opportunities for you. Another great video! Thanks for sharing.
Your AC is best defogger. 40 years in AC experience!
1 of the most important feature on the old 220, is that it’s paid for, it just makes money now, with the needed repairs it’ll work for several more years.
When I got my truck paid off I was just a little bit more independent about the work that I did. I even turned some down.
Exactly whatever it makes me is actually pure profit. For the most part
@letsdig18 Started watching around the time you got the 220 and started doing more and bigger stuff on your own. So for me, that machine marks the start of things really taking off. I hope it never leaves.
I worked outside doing landscaping work a LOT in my life, & praying for 2 more hours before it rained was an often seen prayer of mine
Nice skid steer, handled that Ruckus Rake pretty good. Investing back in the company, excellent business plan.
Congratulations on the potential new equipment. After watching you dig with the 330 then go back to the 220 you really notice the difference in bucket load size.
Hope everyone is having a great day.
Edit to add. Have you had a conversation about designing a thumb for the 330 yet?
Hey Randy, I think I remember Chris saying a thumb would make the 330 too heavy and making all sorts of trouble to transport it around.
@@dansbrown1313
Thanks, it would definitely be a big thumb. Realistically that is not the role of the 330. I asked because I thought he had mentioned it when he was still deciding on which machine to buy.
He did talk about it in depth when he got the 330, if you missed that.
@@dennis2376
Thanks, apparently I did miss that part. I watched when he got it but many times I have in ear buds and am doing something else and apparently not paying attention.
Thumb on 330 👍
Hope your test drive meets your expectations, you need a newer skid steer. Hi Robert - good to see you helping again. Hi flow should let you mow or mulch with it better as well as using the power rake.
That high flow skid steer has made a big difference to the Ruckus Rake power, that was a lovely site you finished Chris 👏👏👏👏🍺🍺👍👌
Yes Sir !! it did all turn out really nice Chris... Congrats on your New Skid Steer !! The slope on the dam really does look a lot better now, Owner should be happy with everything !! Looks Great Man !! Great as always !! Have a Great Evening, And, On too the next !!
Congratulations on new skid steer, high flow should work very well for raking 😊
Haven’t heard you say “goopy” all summer!! 😂😂
It’s good that you take such good care of your equipment. That’s why it’s still worth the $$ to put a new undercarriage onto your older 220. It’s what sent you to the next level basically and here you are today! I understand why it’s special to you. It helps that it’s reliable, comfortable and more than adequate as well mind you.
I remember this pond was all sandy clay. You took some heat from people that said it would leak, but you said you wouldn’t do it if you weren’t confident that it would hold water. With the grass as nice as it is around where it wasn’t disturbed and the house & trees in the background,,,,, looks great!! Not every pond has to be huge when you’re finished to be a great looking pond!!
I remember that small one you did with your uncle right beside a house in a very tight lot. It was small, kinda deep and had a great shape.
If, and only if, you ever go by there a short clip on how that turned out might be nice. Don’t make a special trip though,,, you’re too darn busy!
Take care Chris! 😊
Well the rains, work stopped, grass was watered and the ponds gained some water. Eventually this project was done - it looks great. New skid steer back door bump - the fleet continues the develop - thinking business owner.
Congratulations on your new toy 🎉 great video 👍🏻
That millet and crabgrass mixture you have growing will make some of the best hay you ever fed. Definitely harvest it
Ahh now it’s the old 220.
How fast we forget 😂
Thanks for the video Chris.
Robert seems like a great hand to have around.
Is he someone you pay to come in and help every now and then, or a friend or family?
Have a great day!
Looks a lot cleaner now, I like the clear line from the house to the pond
I remember when you got that grading buck for than 220, now. it seams mid size when you compare it to the dig bucket on the 330. 😄
Ooh! Demo job! Ì like Chris' demo jobs 😊
Going to have to try out the bush hog attachment with the high flow skid steer now. I only recall seeing that used once at the start of the pond breaching project.
Chris, most High Flow is restricted by quick couplers. Check the couples type and look them up for maximum flow, you might be surprised that to find how much you are restricting the rake.
I must say Chris you always do nice work
Looks like you should get heavy equipment operator of yr award
You do fine work because you care
About you're work
😊it came out nice Chris. I like how your rake can angle the one I have ran was a 3 point hitch set and had no angle.
Looks great. When you put that Ruckus rake in high gear it was flinging that stuff out of there ha
I know how you feel about the 220 . I used to run a Volvo truck it just ran and ran was well looked after sold it with nearly a million on the clock wish I had have kept it.
Had it from new.
Bought a replacement with less than half the miles as work had gone quite.
The replacement truck broke my heart breakdowns nearly every day. I learnt my lesson
What a nice transformation, this customer should be really content.
This project finished up nicely Chris!
Enjoyed watching the video Chris. 😊
Track tension on skid steer looks like it needs some adjustments.
Just need a nice Felco mulcher for the skid steer now. Do some underbrush clearing as well in large areas.
A good body shop could press out that dent with a 50 ton hyd. press & do the sheet metal work & it would look like new inside & out. Got to be cheaper than a new door. Glad to see a high flow in your future. I'm jealous: my 1979 42 h.p. air cooled Wisconsin 742 Bobcat has only 3.2 gpm on the auxiliary. Barely mixes a milk shake compared to yours.
Knew he wanted a hi-flow after trying that hi-flow TL12 last year. Great choice. It looks really beefy. Everywhere I look, people who own a Takeuchi skidsteer or CTL are buying a second or third one instead of another brand. Not sure what it all means but when people who can afford to buy anything they want keep buying the same brand, it has to be good.
Like the video Chris and Richard , Like the new skid steer .
Good job, Looks like that skid steer might be going home eventually. I heard you say the door will be replaced.
Looks good and hail to the unsung hero, Robert.
You won't regret buying the high flow. Now you have something that can run a forestry mulcher.
Glad to hear how loyal you are to the old 220.
No matter what you buy it will always be my favorite.
Given your ever increasing stable it may take a while to wear out the second undercarriage. The old 220 could still be digging holes when you retire... 😂😂
This "globe upholsterer" always slicks up the jobs so nice.
Another fine job sir. 👏
Chris, You Complete the Equipment always with very good new Machine. The new Skid steer to harmonize to Your Machine Park. Then finishing up you a Project what You very important is. Your insertion always 100 %. Interesting Video thanks
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It's great to upgrade equipment the other skid steer was getting on your nerves at least you can run the mulcher great video thanks Chris and Robert
It’s looking good Chris as usual! The old 220 still does the job myself friend, I remember when you would take a log and smooth everything out and that was some sloppy stuff brother! lol 😂
Good afternoon Chris😊👍☔️
Love that ruckas rake.
That'll be a nice addition to the team. One more ain't going to hurt. Make it easier. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦
Very nice.looking skid.steer addition.
Have you thought about adding the DigAssist to the old 220? Bring it up to the same capabilities as the new one? That way you have consistent functionality between the two.
I KNEW Chris would buy a Hi-Flow ever since he purchased the ruckus rake a year or so ago! LMOBO!
Glad your search for a skid steer is over seems like a nice machine…peace Chris…
That Ruckus Rake will let a fellow throw his garden rake in the camp fire !
Just another perfect letsdis18 job well done. Very nice Chris and Robert.
Run until it dies, park it at the farm as an art or something? If you do that, you do realize that Matt from DieselCreek he’ll be coming around, and wanting to add this 220 to his own art collection of barn finds?
Congrats on the new ride
Hi Chris awesome new edition to the fleet I think you could have use another some time ago but the way things are going it’s tuff take care have fun G.Whyte
Chris you must have had second thoughts about the skid steer because when the old skid steer broke down I mentioned that you might consider upgrading to a newer skid steer.
Cut the millet for hay if its worth it or cut it for mulching the pasture to add organic material to the soil. No way to go wrong just choose what you think has the most benefit.
Hey Chris !! ""CONGRATS"" on another text book project as looks a whole lot better than the ""FROG POND"" you started with !! Hope 2024 is a good a year as this 1 has been for your business !! 👍👍👍👍👍
You tha man for sure!Looks great👍
All I did was mention Chris’s name and channel on something I was watching and the pond master’s notice came up. Great job as always and how’s Betty? Haven’t been keeping up with notices lately…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
That machine did a good job.
New skid steer, getting new under-carriage on old 220! ❤❤❤
Chris, have you ever used a LiDAR survey or your large area jobs to get a preliminary grade assessment?
How do the rake tines hold up to the wear and tear? Are they replaceable if needed?
Hi Chris, are you still doing work for uncle John or are you fully independent now? He hasn’t featured recently, hope he’s well…
Chris, you turn the weather and aggravation into joy and a pristine job
It should run you're mulcher better too. Less time to get it up to speed to continue cutting. Be sure you try that too. Even if only at home on your farm
Looks really good Chris