Spreading Stone With Letsdig18's Takeuchi TL12V2
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ส.ค. 2024
- Spreading stone on a parking lot with Letsdig18's Takeuchi TL12V2. This was at a company that builds trusses and they dug out some rock and dirt a few months back to pave an area now they want to use the rock to expand some of the parking lot. I undercut a section of dirt along the back fence and placed about 6" of stone. There was around 20 loads but most of it was mud mixed in with the stone, so what was suppose to be an easy half day job turned into more of a mess full day job lol. I got it knocked down and tracked in the best that I could but it's going to have to dry and probably need more stone. Also I give a brief review of what I think about this machine, it's a beast! Thanks for watching! #EliteEarthworks #Letsdig18
#TakeuchiTL12V2
Rewatched! Love it, grading skid steer usage, smooth results...
Thank you!
Looks awesome at the end!
The V2 is a thirsty workhorse......definitely a nice machine!! 👍🇺🇸
Yeah it’s a beast but wow that’s some fuel lol. Appreciate you watching buddy
Helloooo!
@@mrs.eliteearthworks Helloooo! 😁
Bud you make me want to come out of retirement !! Naaaa I finally got my ass print in this chair and my grand baby's to teach how to run things . But I love watching you guys operate !! Bud you were flying in that skid. Yes Chris is home moping around sense you left. Lol. I need more !!! Post post more vids !!!
Lol I appreciate that! It’s an awesome machine just drinks the fuel. He’s already asked when I’m coming back 🤣 Appreciate you watching
Great camera view, love the sound and finished results! Great Job!
Thank you!
Great job as usual, better watch out, Chris will make you an offer you can't refuse!!
Thank you! Lol he pretty much did 😁 Thanks for watching buddy
another fine job hope they are happy with the parking lot
Thank you! Chris said they were happy now they want new stone over all of it lol. Appreciate you watching
Ive been checking into the tl12 myself. Running cat 289 now and really not a fan of it. However, that fuel consumption is something to think about. Nice video sir, thanks for making it
Yeah I’m still going to get one and just gripe about the fuel lol. Appreciate you watching
Came out great considering all the rain they got this summer that seemed locked under that pile ! Ur a wizard with thing !! No matter what state ur in ! Lol
Thank you! Yes I guess all the rain washed the mud to the center of the piles lol! Thanks I really enjoyed this machine. Appreciate you watching
You made a few miles on the machine this day 😂 Good job! I enjoyed the videos with Chris this week as well. Thanks and stay safe.
Yes lol! Thank you! I had a great time working with him
Your fuel consumption may vary greatly when it comes out of your own pocket, but it sure is nice to have the extra power when needed, instead of wishing you had it !
Yeah I’m still getting one I was just surprised. But the amount of work you can do with this thing out weighs the fuel in my opinion. It’s a beast
Looks like it turned out Great , with what you had to work with there....Great job !!
Thank you! I appreciate you watching
@@eliteearthworksllc Your welcome !! I love watching you guys, I did the same type of work until i got hurt at work back in 2002, sure miss it !! But atleast I can still watch you guys and kinda go along for the ride !! lolol...
Sorry to hear about that. But glad we can take you along 😁👍🏻
Good video I am sure you enjoyed working with letsdig18.
Thank you! I really did and learned a lot too. Appreciate you watching
I have a similar issue with my Deere 329E. It’s 85 hp with an interim tier 4 engine and when I’m brush cutting I’m burning 4-5 gal/h at about 80% throttle. I thought this was crazy but I did some research into it and some guys in a forum I found online were comparing some Deere D models to the E models and we’re seeing significantly more fuel usage in the interim tier 4 engines compared to tier 3 that were in the D models. They called the dealer and they said this was normal. Mine 329E only has a 25 gal tank so I’m typically refueling every 4-5 hours when brush cutting. Doing Grading work it will last longer as I typically run about 60% throttle and I’m not running the the high flow either. But yeah, if you upgrade to a newer machine expect to burn quite a bit more fuel.
It crazy how much fuel they burn these days. I bet the cutting really goes though it. Especially with the thick stuff you are mowing down. Appreciate you watching
Enjoyed it, thank you
Thank you! Appreciate you watching
Nice job Brandon turned out great considering the material you had to work with it was good to hear your thoughts n the comparison between yours and Chris’s skid steers
Thank you! Yeah it was fun to run the machine and compare it to mine. Appreciate you watching
Mrs. E is gonna look good in a new TL12. You may end up having to put a fuel tank on your trailer somehow to feed those ponies though. Thats a really nice machine. Stay safe brother.
Yes she will 😁 yep looking at ordering a fuel tank this week. Appreciate you as always buddy
Enjoyed the video. Finished product turned out great. Nice job. Now go play with that big loader.
Thank you! Yes lol that video is coming up. Appreciate you watching
Man, you got the skills for sure. I hope I can get the hang of mine soon!
Thanks man! I’ve had years of practice lol. You’ll get there in no time. Appreciate you watching
awesome job
Thank you!
I'm thinking that it's just these newer emissions engines like to drink the fuel. I have an older pre emissions Caterpillar skidsteer that has a Perkins engine and a 18 gallon tank and I can get 2 days out of a tank. I then rented a new Cat skidsteer the same exact size and model that has a Kubota engine with the emissions crap and it had a 35 gallon tank and like you said it was needing fuel before the day was over. They say that with the emissions that they burn cleaner but do they really if they're using more than twice the fuel, especially since they have to process and transport twice as much fuel not to mention manufacture the emissions equipment. My 2002 Dodge Cummins is the same 25 to 28 mpg depending on how I drive VS a new Cummins getting 14 mpg. And ya when you sped up the video you could see the mud pumping when you tracked across it. Awesome video buddy!
Yep the emissions stuff is just a pain and a pain on the checkbook. It’s how everything is going kind of annoying but what can you do. Thanks appreciate you watching. Yeah the ground was just saturated
Ya i know a lot of guy's do a full delete on their pickups and semi's and say that everything improves and have hardly any breakdowns after doing so. But don't know if there's any programing or aftermarket parts to do it on equipment, especially smaller equipment like skidsteers. Always enjoy watching your videos.
@@clydeacor1911 yeah I’m not sure there is either. You think someone would have came up with one by now but I know they are really cracking down on the delete kits. Thanks again
Great job there buddy. Keep up the good work and thanks for giving ur opinion on that machine.
Thank you! Yes love the machine just don’t care for the amount of fuel it drinks lol. Appreciate you watching
Just think if u were just running a big mulching head how much u would use then, when u need to run full throttle.
No kidding you could watch it go down lol
Awesome Job
Thank you!
You should work in airport projects, they do lot of fine precision grading and this skidsteer looks perfect for that👍🏻
That would be fun! It’s an awesome machine!
Nice work brandon that machine sure is a fast one worthy off a elite sticker 😅
Thank you! It’s very quick! I may have left one on it some place lol. Appreciate you watching
Nice
Thank you!
That thing is a speed demon... there were times when you were just a blur! LOL
THANKS for bringing the rain. We were up to 2 1/2” by 5pm. I finally got to go out to the new machine shed and listen to the rain (and sleet) on the roof. My tractor and implements thanked me.
Chris’s business is so different from yours... not just in scale but in type of jobs. Aside from the equipment, did you come up with any new business ideas? With your skill set and the availability of rental equipment... the sky (and your time) is the limit.
I hope you get to work this week... perhaps someone will need you to bail water with your Excavator!!!
Yeah it was it’s crazy quick. That’s great on the rain I wish I could work but we need this. Yes I’ve definitely learned a few things to help me be more efficient. I’m getting a fuel tank for one. Then looking at tilt buckets and have been looking at a few 140 size machines. I really saw the benefit of a bigger machine on some of these jobs. I could move dirt way faster and be able to take on more work. Thanks again for watching. I’m going back to the parking lot job when the rain quits
@@eliteearthworksllc just let me know and I’ll stop by... bring a couple of your stickers... I have a place for them!
I can do that 👍🏻
great video buddy 😎👊🏻👍🏻
Thanks man!
@@eliteearthworksllc you are welcome buddy 😀
Hello, nice to see ya on your own... Has Chris called you Timmy yet? I hear after done with Chris , might be headed to Frank in OK. He's opening a backhoe school. Hey all in fun good job!
Lol not yet. That would be awesome to work with Frank. My backhoe skills are terrible lol. Appreciate you watching
I never would have thought it was use that much fuel. However, I have a Kubota KX080-3 and if I ran it for 9 hours high throttle it would probably use around 25 gallons and its 70 horsepower.
Yeah that’s not bad everything seems to burn more fuel these days. Appreciate you watching
I couldn’t tell if that machine had a battery access door because you were moving so fast! 😆
🤣🤣 it has one. Yeah this thing is super quick!
Yeah, we did a demo on one of those machines. The fuel consumption was the determining factor in us not buying one. Sticking with John Deere.
It’s a power house but it likes the fuel. Appreciate you watching
@@eliteearthworksllc appreciate you posting great videos and taking the time to reply.
You’re welcome! Enjoy hearing all the comments 👍🏻
Yeah I can understand where your coming from on the fuel side of things. How many more horse is it over your 250. Turned out really good for what you had to work with. Keep up the great videos
It’s 11 more horsepower the 250 is right at 100. Thanks they seemed happy with it
@@eliteearthworksllc
Playing devil's advocate, wouldn't you do the same amount of work (like the gravel spreading) in some fraction of the time with the larger skidsteer compared to the smaller one? And to account for that rather than charging by the hour at a higher rate, charge by the ton or cy or sy?
Let's say you have one of Letsdig's dredging jobs where you have to use the skidsteer to move the mud from the pond to the dump truck 1000 ft away. It seems you'd want the fastest skidsteer with the largest bucket cause you have an excavator that may be waiting.
The bottom line is to make money, so obviously theoretically whichever machine generates the least total cost to do the job would be the best. But you have to consider all of the types of jobs you do.
Just talking among myself, don't mind me. ;)
@@jcgoogle1808 probably so I’m just comparing my skid steer I own now is the same size as Chris’s. His is 11 more horsepower and maybe a 1000 lbs. I was just surprised there was that much difference in fuel but mine is tier 3 and his is tier 4
My CAT 289 weighs approximately 11,700 lbs. With the AG turner it is about 92 hp. 24 gallons of fuel lasts about 14-16 hrs depending on how heavy its work is.
That’s not bad I know all the newer stuff will burn a bit more with the emissions stuff on them. Appreciate you watching
@@eliteearthworksllc mine is a 2019 model. The turner doesn't change the computer it plugs in in between the computer and injectors and changes what the computer is saying so that it is untraceable. I have really enjoyed it.
That’s cool! I wondered if they had stuff like that considering the do for diesel trucks
@@eliteearthworksllc yes sir! AG diesel solutions! Well worth the investment. Even has 3 different levels.
Awesome thank you I’ll have to look into that 👍🏻
Excelente
Thank you!
@@eliteearthworksllc te saluda charley en espera de los nuevos vídeos gracias
I have to say you’re one of the few like me that would take a vacation to go do the same work you do at home. Hopefully you got a steak for this job instead of mcdonalds lol.
Lol yep this was fun! And I did it was delicious 😁 Appreciate you watching buddy
Don't eat too much meat, bad for you body!
That is true
@@ConstructionMachineryChannel all I eat is meat. Not much of a veggie person and I feel healthy
@@ConstructionMachineryChannel don't worry, Mrs. Elite will put him on a fast-track diet back home...
The end result was nice, you always do excellent work. Thanks for the video. So, a ~15hp increase and a lot more fuel, is it worth it for you?
Thank you! Yes it is 😁 the machine is awesome! So much quicker and smoother. Appreciate you watching
A great video Brandon but you talking about the fuel when you have more power you’re going to burn more fuel with every machine that I’ve ever run but anyway you and miss elite y’all stay safe and keep the videos coming brother
Thank you! Yeah I understand that but it’s only 11 horsepower more than my loader so it was a little surprising. I know all the emissions stuff require more fuel too. Appreciate you watching
Good work bud. Are you also in NC?
Thank you! No I’m in Missouri I was just visiting Chris for the week. Appreciate you watching
You’re right, they drink fuel like it’s going out of style!
🤣🤣 is your 12 that bad? But it’s so quick and powerful lol
Who needs a grader when you're in the skidsteer!!??
Lol that’s right 😎🤣
Just wearing out the tracks
Yep lol I usually get 2200-2400 hours out of a set of tracks
It's all a 'tradeoff'! Just those fuel comparisons you spoke of need to be part of the HOMEWORK 'you' need to do in consideration of upgrading to a 'newer' machine. One thing to always consider is, "NEED & WANT". Of course we all want bigger & better but like with a DOZER, do you really need one? I've seen about all of your videos and the jobs you take, other than a few, had no real use of a DOZER and you seem to make good money doing what you do. On DIRT BOSS's most recent video he used a smaller excavator and his big one would have not done the job as well. SO, only YOU can decide what you really NEED for what jobs you take, if that makes any sense to you and Mrs. E. Thanks for another one. Sonny (CT)
That is right. I really don’t need a dozer I do plan to get me a new loader and keep my old one as a back up. And one of these a 140 size excavator just speed things up and take on little bigger jobs. I will get more use out of a bigger excavator than a dozer. Appreciate the comment
How much more work did you get done in the same amount of time as your machine would do. How big a bucket do you think it could handle 8 foot? If you move more square feet an hour the increased fuel is offset on contract work
Yeah that is very true. It could easily handle a 8’ bucket and those were tri axle or quad axle loads and there was 22 of them. So it may have taken a day and a half to do with my machine. I would love to demo one for a few days and do a side by side comparison
Good luck on your “new equipment wish list”.
I bet Mrs. Elite won’t let you go back to Chris’s again.
Thanks! 🤣 probably not. Thanks for watching
@@eliteearthworksllc unless she was allowed “ retail therapy “ but that could be very expensive.
Very expensive lol
The camera is nice once you test it!
But you can really burn the fuel if you have the high flow option and some big high flow attatchments! No doubt about it!
Did you run it right at red line most of the time? Does Chris machine have the eco button? I think mine does I don't mess with it much if it does.
But I rarely need to run mine wide open.
It is still a bit of a pig though! 😂
I bet it does. It was wide open in power mode lol so that may have something to do with it. It does have the eco button. I didn’t think to dial it back I was enjoying how quick and powerful it was 🤣 Appreciate you watching
@@eliteearthworksllc Ya man no problem learned plenty from all you guys! Thank you!
Ya it still goes plenty fast, hard enough at 1/2 or 3/4 for most bucket stuff, at least I try to keep it turned down.
The big brush cutter with heavy & thick woody stuff you can't see through, it is fast but it just drinks it!
I appreciate that that’s great information to know!
I can see a new machine coming. Do like the bucket with teeth or without ?
Yes I want one of these. I still prefer a tooth bucket but the smooth was nice for the stone. Appreciate you watching
Better be careful Mr John and Chris might not let you go home
lol Jon did ask if I could stay for a month 🤣
have you ever used a multi purpose bucket for grading?
No I’ve just always used a tooth bucket for everything. Maybe one day I’ll try one out lol
I see a trade in the future 😁
Yes I want one of these 😁
That's a nice loader. Do you like the smooth bucket?
What's the top of you're priority list?
Tilt bucket for your mini
Harley Rake
New loader
Bigger excavator
It’s really nice. I prefer the tooth bucket still the smooth is ok in loose stuff but I like my teeth 😁
Tilt bucket
Loader
Bigger excavator
Harley rake
@@eliteearthworksllc hope you get the tilt. I think once you master it, you'll be more efficient.
Plus it'll be fun to watch you learn to use it.
I agree that tilt bucket is sweet. So much you can do with it
Is this is the next machine you buying in the future? great job
Yes I definitely want one of these! Thank you!
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Thanks 👍🏻
Harika 👏👏👏👏
Thanks!
You feel much difference between this machine and yours Brandon, other than a little more horsepower?
Yes everything about it was faster smoother and the controls and loader functions were way quicker
How does the extra fuel consumption compare to any work load efficiency increase?
I feel the work load out weighs the fuel consumption. That was probably 350 tons of material moved in less than 9 hours. I’m not sure my 250 would have done it that quick. Thanks for watching
I thought Chris ran a 4:1 bucket on his machine?
His uncle’s machines has one but he hasn’t got one yet. Appreciate you watching
Would the trade off be that you would get more done in the time against the fuel used Brandon?
Yes cause I’m not sure mine would have finished that job in 9 hours. I need to put a pencil to it, it could be a lot closer than I think it is. I’m still getting one it was too impressive!
@@eliteearthworksllc I think you may surprise yourself at what it come out to.
I’m sure it will
It takes diesel to operate heavy equipment bro, lots of it
That is does it just surprised it me it used twice as much fuel as my old loader but all the newer machines burn way more fuel. My big excavator and dozer go through about 35 gallons a day
How did you like that smooth edge bucket, I've been thinking about getting one for mine, I have the tooth bucket like you have and 4in1 smooth that I'm not crazy about.
It was ok but I still prefer a tooth bucket. Just seems easier on the machine. The cutting seems easier and quicker with a tooth bucket. Appreciate you watching
@@eliteearthworksllc I agree that tooth bucket cuts like butter and backs drags nice. I’m only thinking for spreading and back dragging stone, trying to justify $ 2,000. Thanks, Have a good day.
Yeah I keep thinking I’ll eventually get one but I always just get another tooth bucket lol
So.....when are you moving to NC?
Lol maybe fairly soon 😁
Wait.....Did Chris give you the older Ford pickup to drive?
Yes I drive to this job myself and had to haul the loader back lol
@@eliteearthworksllc but he didn’t give you the new one.
Oh no it’s in the garage 🤣
Hi! 😁💋
Sup 😘
@@eliteearthworksllc come here often?
As often as I can 😉
Yeah bigger machine eats more fuel. But can get more per hour for them.
That’s true. This one is the same size as mine just a vertical lift machine. But it’s super quick
@@eliteearthworksllc my 870 on busy day goes thru 30 gallons. Same vertical path boom.
Crazy
@@eliteearthworksllc not like old days with 763 bobcat could run all day on 9 gallons.
@@larryshedd5734 no kidding lol
Why is letsdig helping you,have you had to let your trainee loader/driver go?
🤣 I’m helping Letsdig this is one of his side jobs
Apparently, I’m not as fun to work with as Chris...😂
@@mrs.eliteearthworks I am staying speechless. After all you did say Brandon was your bitch
@@ko9446 😂
She says a lot of things 🙄🤣🤣
Tock a hoochie
That’s right! 💪🏻
i need to get healed up and come up your way and work for you a few days....... i might be able to do enough to earn a tee shirt, then i can promote you right along with mr frank and mr jeff anderson....... lol and even call you mr and mrs elite!!!!!!!! yall stay safe!!!!!
Lol that sounds like a great idea! Would be a blast and those are some great guys to be in a group with. Hope everything is going well in your recovery 👍🏻
Compare hours worked (fuel burned) vs material moved. Bet it not much more than your machine.
That’s probably true it was a lot quicker. Appreciate you watching
Agreed
Lol I was wondering if you would chime in on this video. I’m still going to get one 😁 I was just a bit a surprised. This thing is an absolute beast!
I watch all your videos @Elite 😊
Appreciate it buddy 👍🏻
That’s the new way to fix the environment burn more fuel to have cleaner emissions don’t make sense at all and DEF freezes in cold temps if machines not set up for colder climates
Yeah makes no sense. Oh wow I didn’t know it would freeze. Crazy
First :-)
Just kidding, cracks me up when people say that, I am like (well thats one to scratch off the bucket list!).
🤣🤣 yeah people seem to fight for that
@@eliteearthworksllc You should wind them up and write FIRST when you post the video.., that'll piss them off!
@@formhubfar 🤣 I bet it would
Seems strange to see you working with no bucket teeth .
I know I was missing my tooth bucket lol
Back to using your own equipment now huh? 😂😂
This is Chris’s lol 😁
@@eliteearthworksllc still using Chris’s equipment huh? 😂😂
I’m abusing it 🤣🤣