Chris, I have followed you for a long time and this is the first time commenting on your channel. I have enjoyed watching your videos. My Brother-in-law has grown a 3+ million dollar excavating business in Canada doing every imaginable type of job possible. The work you guys do is an art that requires pride of ownership, skill and customer satisfaction. You definitely have a calling for moving the landscape. Great work and videos.
Chris, your Volvosaurus sure loves chomping on those pine toothpicks. Too bad your not burning those. All those little pines would make one heck of a fire for Karen to freak out on. 😂😳😂
I’d love to see Chris show up for the excavator “operation” game at Dirt Perfect’s channel! If you haven’t seen it...imagine the children’s game “Operation” but using an excavator to pull the pieces without triggering the buzzer!
I watched one of you old videos just the other day with the Daewoo in it. I thought man that’s been a long time ago! Been following you a long time man. Watched you grow into one hell of a operator! I know your family is super proud of you. I know I’ve enjoyed being along for the ride!
Chris the last part of your video really shows how your bucket and thumb basically eats trees, totally amazing. You really know what you’re doing! Thanks for sharing. Kevin
Just got notification of this video at 10 pm ( our time in this part of the world). “ Eire” .....anyway I saving this video to watch in the morning when I’ll be having my croissants and coffee........my favorite time of day .........Thankyou for this .....Keep up the good work . Brendan H
The landfill here they actually put pipes into the fill to bleed off the methane gas that is formed when the biomass decomposes, the gas is pumped to a power plant.
Zeta was no joke in Alabama. I lost one tree on my property. As luck would have it it fell over my electrical service, ripping everything off the house. Finally got it repaired and hopefully the electrical company can reconnect me tomorrow. Thankfully I had a whole house generator installed when we but the house and it has been working overtime:)
Nice to see you can still work in t-shirt. We had 32 degrees in Clarksburg, WV this morning. Back in the 70s this weekend. Great job on resetting that wooden stake. Just great skill.
This might sound sad but I don't care.. I live in uk don't work in construction but find the videos Chris puts up relaxing. Watched hours and hours of them during lock down.... 6 months for me... And watch them all now. Where's Timmy gone ???? Just love his southern accent on the comentery. Thanks for keeping me sane..😁
Good One, Only Chris could replant a hand stake with a bucket, Nice landfill, thats the typical place without proper maintenance is a misery for holes in Tires, my family was in the roofing buisness for 30 some odd years.
Great video Chris it shows how good of a operator you are when you took your bucket and pick that steak up and put it back in the ground without getting off of your machine but anyway brother you and John and yawls families y’all stay safe and keep the videos coming
Thanks for the explanation as to why the wood is not mulched. Sounds that it is the most cost effective way to clear a lot, of the pistol/stick pines. Sure seems that there is away to recycle material. Thanks for the tour through the land dump site. Pushing that stake in, after it came out of the ground was sure a majestic trick. One for the books. No one else could have done that.
I've seen the results of someone mulching a house lot. All the shredded chips and chunks don't rot in minutes. Takes several years actually, and it isn't pretty to look at for a yard. As Chris stated, you still have to have someone dig out the stumps, or deal with all the regrowth from them, then there is the issue of some amount of shredded material being buried under the dirt on the house pad. Mulching has its place but on a house site isn't one.
In the market for land clearing in San Tan Valley? Look no further than LDW Excavating LLC! They did an amazing job prepping our lot for our new build. They were professional, efficient, and left the site clean and ready for the next phase. Highly recommend them if you're starting a new project in the area!
The Army missed out on you for flight school. You’d have made a great helicopter pilot. I should know. I am a former aviator and graduate of Ft Rucker. Putting that corner stake back was fun to watch.
Thanks for showing the landfill. I was curious how you opened the tailgate to dump those full loads of tree debris. And what they do with all your loads. Thanks for taking us along to work with you everyday!
I have three questions. 1. Why does John always get out of the dump truck? 2. Why do you always look to the left when driving the excavator? 3. When are y'all going to get another Timmy?
I dunno why he does it specifically, but I'll get out of my truck if someone else is loading me just to not sit so much. It's not super healthy, sitting all day.
That may be true. A chain saw is $400. An excavator is a tad bit more expensive. However, even though a chainsaw is inexpensive, the plant material and the stumps have to be removed.
Doing great Chris! That’s a good few trees you have taken down. Don’t see the point of chipping and mulching!! Nice to see where you dump it. Do you have to pay to dump it at the landfill? I know most places here in the UK they charge you to use the landfill. Take care and be safe buddy. Love Winston! Best Regards Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧🌲🌲🌲🌲
We have a biomass plant not too far from where I live. You should see if there's one anywhere near where you live. They would probably take that brush in.
Skill Son !! I mean skill !! putting that stake right back in place, and with that Big Ass Bucket !! lololol....Hell of an Operator you are Chris !! You keep Ol' Unk jumpin' too don't ya ...lol... Looked like a 1000 or so of those little Pines in that lot, that was quite a bit to load out...Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Evening.....On to the Next !!
Been a subscriber long enough to remember the old Daewoo. I think the first video I saw was you dredging, and I was amazed at how you picked up the mats and moved them. You were on the good old 210. Hadn't seen a machine with a thumb before until that video.
Chris, that was a lot of toothpicks you went thru. On a different note, I need to get your insurance info. I am in need of therapy. I found myself picking up sticks and twigs in the yard this morning using a hand operated grabber, I would pick up one and lay it next to another one and then get one more, then I would pick up all 3 to make sure I had a full “grapple “ load.
Nice job Chris. 😀wonder why they wont just burn it and then bury it.would be a Lot more efficient that way i would think .Nice Big truck loads going out of there .stay safe and nice video😀
I rented an e42 bobcat for 7 days, I have two days left. I can't even imagine the difference between this Volvo and the bobcat lol. I'm in a field of friggin some crazy vine. I'll be posting a video at some point when I'm done with the machine
Hey Chris you have most like said it in an other video but does John do the bidding for most of the job that you guys do, are you part of that as well, or do you guys have an on staff estimator. Not asking you to give away all your secrets are most of your jobs by the hour or done off of flat fees. 1 last question where does all the mud go from the dredging jobs you guys do as well. Thanks again for all the videos and keep up the exelent work.
What kind of license do you need to operate one of those? Im obsessed with the idea of one day getting land and putting a nice landscaped house with a control tower roofer and viewing deck above overlooking the trees and i want to use those trees to build more cabins to rent out around the property but not too close too eachother. Jobs jist dont pay shit anymore so one can dream. Im just ready to get away from the city. Off grid somewhat with healthy food i grow but a modernized look with a less is more mentality. I'll be following you this is all very interesting.
Christopher!!!! Please, ..just lost my dad and dealing with that as it coms. My son and my Daughter are both closer to you than me! I live in Boise Idaho And I will appreciate your talents to be shared with me! Please, my wife And I need a true god given job! Please sir!?
Hey I have watched your videos for a while now and just wanna say they are great I’ve ran smaller machines like a Deere 35g and hitachi zx60usb for my uncles business I’m hoping when I get my hydralic license I can run a big machine for a big company and make some good money
What machine do you find to be all-around more useful for clearing: the EC160 or the EC220? Do you often find yourself in the 160 wishing you were in the 220?
Just cause your needing glasses don’t blame your subscribers and saying you opened the frt window for our benefit.aha.John looked a little sore there great video as always and entertaining.😎😎😎👍👍👍
Hey Chris I enjoy watching and learning new things.had a ? I see that you do a lot of tree cleaning have you ever thought about getting a small tub grinder or chipper for your self instead of trucking it out ? Just had a thought keep up the good work and enjoy watching your videos
I agree with your comment about these trees being such a PIA. A nuisance. It would seem to be easier (?), or at least more interesting, when the trees are bigger, e.g., 12" or more. This is just frustrating. LOL
I remember seeing you operate a track loader spreading dirt. Have you ever considered using one to clear land with? I own and operate a 973c, and it's surprising how much and how quickly it can get the job done. I do understand most clearings i've seen you do are all being loaded out, that definitely where the excavator comes into play more. But in the clearing aspect have you considered it?
Just curious ,the density of the pines made think of a problem a friend has , have you any experience with removing a large area of bamboo . Enjoyed the video .
Nothing like the scent of Diesel and Pine in the mornings... makes me wish for smell-o-vision.. ; ) The re-placing of the corner stake was nothing short of perfection... even if it "Might" have been a tad off the mark... close enough. The surveyors complain ask them if they can set one with a Volvo Excavator.. lol Years of experience shines... all I'm sayin.
Chris, I have followed you for a long time and this is the first time commenting on your channel. I have enjoyed watching your videos. My Brother-in-law has grown a 3+ million dollar excavating business in Canada doing every imaginable type of job possible. The work you guys do is an art that requires pride of ownership, skill and customer satisfaction. You definitely have a calling for moving the landscape. Great work and videos.
It is a true that it takes someone that can see the end results before they get started.
Setting that stake was just showing off! Love your skill.
Chris, your Volvosaurus sure loves chomping on those pine toothpicks. Too bad your not burning those. All those little pines would make one heck of a fire for Karen to freak out on. 😂😳😂
Now you're just showing off with that stake 😏😉👍👍
I’d love to see Chris show up for the excavator “operation” game at Dirt Perfect’s channel! If you haven’t seen it...imagine the children’s game “Operation” but using an excavator to pull the pieces without triggering the buzzer!
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That was dang cool! Can you stir a cup of coffee with that machine? lol
I watched one of you old videos just the other day with the Daewoo in it. I thought man that’s been a long time ago! Been following you a long time man. Watched you grow into one hell of a operator! I know your family is super proud of you. I know I’ve enjoyed being along for the ride!
Chris the last part of your video really shows how your bucket and thumb basically eats trees, totally amazing. You really know what you’re doing! Thanks for sharing. Kevin
Just got notification of this video at 10 pm ( our time in this part of the world). “ Eire” .....anyway I saving this video to watch in the morning when I’ll be having my croissants and coffee........my favorite time of day .........Thankyou for this .....Keep up the good work . Brendan H
@Dul Suas Ort Fein , being in England I often save Chris’ vids until the next day rather than stay up too late at night . 😀
You got a hammer to drive this stake. Chris: "No, all i got this huge excavator"
I bet he could open and light a zippo lighter with that too.
@@hillbillyb4u Probably 👍🏻
Lol exactly what I thought
@@hillbillyb4u I think I saw him light a BIC lighter once with his tracks.
That's just showing off for the camera, tbh...
The landfill here they actually put pipes into the fill to bleed off the methane gas that is formed when the biomass decomposes, the gas is pumped to a power plant.
Zeta was no joke in Alabama. I lost one tree on my property. As luck would have it it fell over my electrical service, ripping everything off the house. Finally got it repaired and hopefully the electrical company can reconnect me tomorrow. Thankfully I had a whole house generator installed when we but the house and it has been working overtime:)
If it's like here in N. Virginia, they will mulch it at the Dump/Landfill. They recycle it into Top Soil. Takes years ,so it requires alot of land .
Nice to see you can still work in t-shirt. We had 32 degrees in Clarksburg, WV this morning. Back in the 70s this weekend. Great job on resetting that wooden stake. Just great skill.
The way you can finesse the bucket is down right amazing, putting the stake back in! Thank you for the videos.
I bet for lolz hes probably got footage of him balancing an egg on one. :D
This might sound sad but I don't care.. I live in uk don't work in construction but find the videos Chris puts up relaxing. Watched hours and hours of them during lock down.... 6 months for me... And watch them all now. Where's Timmy gone ???? Just love his southern accent on the comentery.
Thanks for keeping me sane..😁
Excellent video Chris, hugely interesting. Don’t know what it is that makes your operational finesse so damn mesmerizing.
Great stress reliever...
Like watching someone pull weeds, I love these machines.
Good One, Only Chris could replant a hand stake with a bucket, Nice landfill, thats the typical place without proper maintenance is a misery for holes in Tires, my family was in the roofing buisness for 30 some odd years.
Great video Chris it shows how good of a operator you are when you took your bucket and pick that steak up and put it back in the ground without getting off of your machine but anyway brother you and John and yawls families y’all stay safe and keep the videos coming
Ok ok, we all know you have mad skills no need to show off!! I can't even drive a stake with a hammer let alone and excavator LOL great video!
Thanks for the explanation as to why the wood is not mulched. Sounds that it is the most cost effective way to clear a lot, of the pistol/stick pines. Sure seems that there is away to recycle material. Thanks for the tour through the land dump site. Pushing that stake in, after it came out of the ground was sure a majestic trick. One for the books. No one else could have done that.
I've seen the results of someone mulching a house lot. All the shredded chips and chunks don't rot in minutes. Takes several years actually, and it isn't pretty to look at for a yard. As Chris stated, you still have to have someone dig out the stumps, or deal with all the regrowth from them, then there is the issue of some amount of shredded material being buried under the dirt on the house pad. Mulching has its place but on a house site isn't one.
In the market for land clearing in San Tan Valley? Look no further than LDW Excavating LLC! They did an amazing job prepping our lot for our new build. They were professional, efficient, and left the site clean and ready for the next phase. Highly recommend them if you're starting a new project in the area!
At about 16:50 in was pure amazing and professional.
The Army missed out on you for flight school. You’d have made a great helicopter pilot. I should know. I am a former aviator and graduate of Ft Rucker. Putting that corner stake back was fun to watch.
Always a pleasure to watch a master at work....
Thanks for showing the landfill. I was curious how you opened the tailgate to dump those full loads of tree debris. And what they do with all your loads. Thanks for taking us along to work with you everyday!
Nice work with that stake. nice light touch with all that Volvo power.
continue running the videos so we can see the work being done and show before\after pics. i love this channel.
Thanks for looking out for us Chris!!! Great video as usual!
I have three questions.
1. Why does John always get out of the dump truck?
2. Why do you always look to the left when driving the excavator?
3. When are y'all going to get another Timmy?
I dunno why he does it specifically, but I'll get out of my truck if someone else is loading me just to not sit so much. It's not super healthy, sitting all day.
working with the pines gives off a nice smell..
Nice work Chris 🇺🇲 almost 500 thousand subscribers
Takes a lot of patience to do this job. Probably several hundred of those small trees there. Nice work!!
Enjoyed the video bro, the trip to the landfill was the icing on top.
Who broke the board on top of the truck bed. It can't be you, Mr. No Scratch. Love your videos.
We knew you wouldn’t be getting out of your Cab to place Survey Stake back in the Ground? 😬👍
I have found your method seems to be much faster than a chainsaw , and somehow pleasantly pleasing to observe .. great job again . Thanks
That may be true. A chain saw is $400. An excavator is a tad bit more expensive. However, even though a chainsaw is inexpensive, the plant material and the stumps have to be removed.
With as much brush as y’all haul have you ever considered a large grapple truck? Huge fan of your content. Keep it up.
Can you even put the candles on the cake as you planted that stake? 😂😂🔝🔝
I was thinking the same, Mr Ricky. hahaha
@@donmiller358 😂😂😂 we aren't the only
How was your Halloween? Nice you're back to work and show the world how NC guys working. ;-)
Hi from England uk 🇬🇧, I love watching your blogs/videos. I've been watching for a long time 👍👌📱
I'm with you Chris I would just take all those pines down. Just replant trees you want. God bless
Doing great Chris! That’s a good few trees you have taken down. Don’t see the point of chipping and mulching!! Nice to see where you dump it. Do you have to pay to dump it at the landfill? I know most places here in the UK they charge you to use the landfill.
Take care and be safe buddy. Love Winston! Best Regards Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧🌲🌲🌲🌲
OMG! A Daewoo! Retro dig. The good old days right! BS, you can have em!
We have a biomass plant not too far from where I live. You should see if there's one anywhere near where you live. They would probably take that brush in.
Skill Son !! I mean skill !! putting that stake right back in place, and with that Big Ass Bucket !! lololol....Hell of an Operator you are Chris !! You keep Ol' Unk jumpin' too don't ya ...lol... Looked like a 1000 or so of those little Pines in that lot, that was quite a bit to load out...Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Evening.....On to the Next !!
Been a subscriber long enough to remember the old Daewoo. I think the first video I saw was you dredging, and I was amazed at how you picked up the mats and moved them. You were on the good old 210. Hadn't seen a machine with a thumb before until that video.
Always wondered if it was a problem getting the load to come out of the dump truck. Well you answered that question....
Chris, that was a lot of toothpicks you went thru. On a different note, I need to get your insurance info. I am in need of therapy. I found myself picking up sticks and twigs in the yard this morning using a hand operated grabber, I would pick up one and lay it next to another one and then get one more, then I would pick up all 3 to make sure I had a full “grapple “ load.
In my mind I was making/ hearing the sound of the hoe as it swings and moves back and forth as I would turn and then move up or back to the next ones.
Nice job Chris. 😀wonder why they wont just burn it and then bury it.would be a Lot more efficient that way i would think .Nice Big truck loads going out of there .stay safe and nice video😀
Volvo should sponsor this channel.
I sorta enjoy watching you prove your abilities. Great job with the steak.
I rented an e42 bobcat for 7 days, I have two days left. I can't even imagine the difference between this Volvo and the bobcat lol. I'm in a field of friggin some crazy vine. I'll be posting a video at some point when I'm done with the machine
Hey Chris you have most like said it in an other video but does John do the bidding for most of the job that you guys do, are you part of that as well, or do you guys have an on staff estimator. Not asking you to give away all your secrets are most of your jobs by the hour or done off of flat fees. 1 last question where does all the mud go from the dredging jobs you guys do as well. Thanks again for all the videos and keep up the exelent work.
Thanks for looking out for us and raising the windshield lol. Love your vids
I find it satisfying watching trees go down and relaxing listening to the diesel engine running and hydraulic whining away lol
This is absolutely awesome. Thank you for all the helpful advice! Do you ever talk about pricing strategies?
I've worked with some really good operators in my life and watching you put a stake in the ground with that size machine that's damn impressive
What kind of license do you need to operate one of those? Im obsessed with the idea of one day getting land and putting a nice landscaped house with a control tower roofer and viewing deck above overlooking the trees and i want to use those trees to build more cabins to rent out around the property but not too close too eachother. Jobs jist dont pay shit anymore so one can dream. Im just ready to get away from the city. Off grid somewhat with healthy food i grow but a modernized look with a less is more mentality. I'll be following you this is all very interesting.
Letssurvey18 🤣nice buddy
Christopher!!!! Please, ..just lost my dad and dealing with that as it coms. My son and my Daughter are both closer to you than me! I live in Boise Idaho And I will appreciate your talents to be shared with me! Please, my wife And I need a true god given job! Please sir!?
Hey I have watched your videos for a while now and just wanna say they are great I’ve ran smaller machines like a Deere 35g and hitachi zx60usb for my uncles business I’m hoping when I get my hydralic license I can run a big machine for a big company and make some good money
Planting a stake, what's next? Putting together a LEGO set?
Where does the dump truck take the brush and how much does it cost to dump there?
As much as you’ve been Hauling brush lately, it might be time for you invest in a tractor & dump trailer
What machine do you find to be all-around more useful for clearing: the EC160 or the EC220? Do you often find yourself in the 160 wishing you were in the 220?
Enjoyed wAtching
Chris, I think you're living a good life.
I think your cheeks are starting to get a little round.
It's not bad, it suits you.
16:16 😮 Maybe you can move the camera with that huge bucket, next time. 😎
Just cause your needing glasses don’t blame your subscribers and saying you opened the frt window for our benefit.aha.John looked a little sore there great video as always and entertaining.😎😎😎👍👍👍
People don’t understand if your Equipment isn’t moving, you’re losing money. Pretty Simple! 👍
Especially when a single excavator and it’s attachments cost something like 250k....his custom AMI bucket was at least 40k.
The crackle of the wood is such a cool sound
37:05 Nothing is more satisfying, than a good dump! (pun) =P
Hey Chris I enjoy watching and learning new things.had a ? I see that you do a lot of tree cleaning have you ever thought about getting a small tub grinder or chipper for your self instead of trucking it out ? Just had a thought keep up the good work and enjoy watching your videos
Ever tried to grow grass under wood chips?
We got a lot of rain from Zeta on Friday but the worst of the wind was last night.
Yea your removing their windblock so it wont take too many syrong storms to lay em down. Be safe and god bless
Snap, crackle, CRUNCH ! 😁
What are they getting for a load of brush at the dump? It costs me around $25/yard to dump up here.
I agree with your comment about these trees being such a PIA. A nuisance. It would seem to be easier (?), or at least more interesting, when the trees are bigger, e.g., 12" or more. This is just frustrating. LOL
All concrete and asphalt has to be recycled. This is why there is an additional cost on the purchase end. God bless
Chris, why not use the dozer on these broomstick pines then the excavator to clean it up?
I can't wait for live videos from yt
Just asking would there be and money in shredding all that timber versus hauling off in a dump truck like it is?
Put that stick back in the ground was awesome 👍
Chris did you guys finish filling in the pond that you used to dump all your debris in?
That wind from Zena reached Sweden yesterday.
That bucket was shining gold so must have been a beautiful sunrise. Or it was the lights, either way, made for good video.
Hey Chris we miss some big old snakes om the channel.We all know how much you like them
Would love to hear your thoughts in a video sometime as to the comparison between the new 160 and the old one. 4 cylinder vs 6 etc...
Enjoy your narration but the outside shots watching the machine and listening to the crunching of the wood is over the top. Thanks.
@ATV Seat Exchange , now I actually like inside and outside shots , it makes it more interesting, in my opinion anyway .
in the west its crushed and used as a base on the roads so they dont have to use so much of the good but expensive rock,
How much pressure can that thumb put on a log you are moving?
I remember seeing you operate a track loader spreading dirt. Have you ever considered using one to clear land with? I own and operate a 973c, and it's surprising how much and how quickly it can get the job done. I do understand most clearings i've seen you do are all being loaded out, that definitely where the excavator comes into play more. But in the clearing aspect have you considered it?
Why was the brush trucked out on this one vs burning. Thanks in advance.
Just curious ,the density of the pines made think of a problem a friend has , have you any experience with removing a large area of bamboo . Enjoyed the video .
In ground like this how many acres can you finish a day. Just curious I’m going into the business
Everybody needs a Timmy Tim Tim.
NICE JOB WELL DONE LIKE ALWAYS. SALUDOS.
Nothing like the scent of Diesel and Pine in the mornings... makes me wish for smell-o-vision.. ; ) The re-placing of the corner stake was nothing short of perfection... even if it "Might" have been a tad off the mark... close enough. The surveyors complain ask them if they can set one with a Volvo Excavator.. lol Years of experience shines... all I'm sayin.
The easiest way to clean up property may it be house lots or oil field leases