Looking forward to the 290's fixes and improvements! Owning, operating and maintaining this kind of equipment is such an awesome way to earn a living. I'm dabbling around in the trades atm but would like to own and run some machines one day. Cheers from Canada!
I have seen many Volvo excavators now working on construction sites across the country, but what amazes me is that basically these same excavators could not be given away when they were Samsung...what a difference a name makes.
Pretty nice machine. You always have little bugs to get worked out, especially on used equipment. It sure doesn't look like it was abused and banged around. Thanks for sharing.
The speed is adjustable. If you have a good mechanic then he will solve it. If you remove the magnet from the EGR valve without disconnecting the wires, the machine will run faster and dispose of less diesel. What you need is a 17 or 19 tool and a tape tie to hang up the magnet on the side so that the cables are not damaged.
Looks nice. And you didn't have to paint this one. It's funny you mentioned the pins and bushings. When I hear the audio, you could tell the bucket was shaking a bit. I thought to myself "Chris will have that fixed soon." :-) What does it take to move that locally on the roads? You mentioned it took them a while to get a permit to move it down from Virginia.
cool machine.. can you do a water bottle flip with the bucket and toe? driving up to a table and picking up some ones water bottle and doing a flip with it would top the charts of amazing excavator tricks.. and you sir, sure have the skills.
Have you not just considered getting a bigger clean up bucket for the 200 and loading trucks faster that way? We run a hitichi 160 with ex200 sized buckets for loading trucks. Better fuel consumption & much faster then the bigger machines.
Awesome looking and sounding machine. I love the sounds of the hydraulic pump working under a load. I have no need for a Volvo excavator, yet find myself wanting one....thanks man. Lol
New Volvo 290CL excavator 29t heavy weight, big bucket, quicker loading, i like the black, nice paintjob amazing machine Chris 👌😲😎💥i hope not you have worn pump issue, because he is a bit slow on the boom, you need more weight on the back 😲😲😲😲😲😲
lisa toggs hell yeah it is,there's a big difference in someone who "Runs" and "Operates" a Machine.A Operator makes the absolute best use and efficiency out of a Machine,taking care of it the whole time as well.Those skills cost Money to work,not to mention the hairy places you may have to take the Machine.
Great looking machine. Do you do a Volvo fluid analysis on any of your machines? We have done it on a Volvo loader and have been able to stretch out our service interveals with using good fluids and saved money. When new and under warranty we had to use Volvo filters which were a lot more expensive than a Wix filter and still a very good quality filter. Good luck on the new purchase.
You might want to check the Control Valves for the boom, seems like it is not opening up all the way. I could be a linkage is a little loose. If It has the electronic controls It may have a adjustment screw in the handles mounts. I seen that in a John Deere and Cat years ago.
In UK I believe it'd be 29 metric ton, not including any hyd or diesel fluid or bucket not sure if it includes dipper arm or not. So I'd guess it'd weigh out around the 35 metric ton mark as it stands there, which is about right for the weight you were given.
Great operator smooth as silk machine seems a bit slow for you, strong and extra large bucket that holds enough to raise tracks , plenty of hydraulic power just seems slow
Congratulations on the new to you machine. Slow going up? Cold oil? With the bigger bucket slow is fast fast is slow. You keep acquiring nicer newer equipment like this and eventually you'll half to hire an operator. Now there is a scary thought. :-)
Love the new machine. Looks awesome!!! You deserve it since you work so hard. Keep up the great work on your channel and have a great Fourth of July!!!
Hey Chris congrats on the new machine! It's always fun getting new toys! I was curious as to what brush cutter do you have for your Takeuchi? I'm wanting to buy one for my TL 250. Thanks man
Was that week wait for a permit a one time thing because it was coming into state for first time and staying there? Would sure suck if it took a week to get permit every time you moved it.
hey chris great videos mate keep them coming! why don't you put a quick coupler on your machines and just switch buckets to a mud/(gummy)bucket when loading out?
@@waltermattson5566 Slower than what? 290s are bigger machines than the stuff he works with these days, like a 160 or a 220, so they're going to be naturally slower.
Regen or Def? Hopefully the boom issue isnt a pump issue. New paint can sometimes be a way of dealers selling a piece of equipment like that to help distract from other issues. Good luck!
The 360 blc that i run is slow on the lift to and i have new pumps on it, (looks the same as the one on this 290) i also have all pistons repacked, even the main hydraulic package halves is resealed, only the cups ontop etc on it remains and i might get a somewhat tight machine. 2.3 m3 quick attach bucket on it to.
He said they saw it before it was painted but was washed. I suspect the speed was turned down for smoother operation unless for some reason those machines are really slow.
That makes sense. The EC750E (bigger one with a bigger bucket too) is probably more expensive as well. I'm no expert on the models or the prices of different machines but I'm sure Chris is and he probably got a great deal with this machine.
is this the one you bought from the auction and did you do the bidding or your uncle who is running the business side of it or did both of you make the decicion
neither they are oil filled from factory you have chains ad pads that make up a track the chains pins have oil in them as well as the rollers and idler then seals go bad and I leaks out you have the beginning of a lot of soon to be scrap metal to fix or replace
I'm not at all an expert on machines but why didn't you get a EC750E (the bigger one Volvo makes). It appears to be a bigger machine so you could use it on your bigger projects. I looked at the stats and it appears it is superior in all ways - More horsepower and a bigger bucket.
Chris, is the counter weight heavy enough for the work you'll be doing? It's just that it seemed a tad tippy with the bucket full and boom out; I'm thinking too, with the hydraulic thumb and that extra weight out there, would that give you more of an issue?
prob have pumps turned down to 85 percent if pump has jam nut on side you can adust angle of swash plate is that a twin pump machine with gear box drive on back or is pump connected directlt to engine straight inline with crank shaft and stacked pumps it wont be gear driven but anyways if they are going to charge you to adjust it buy you a set of gauges that go to 5000psi and do it yourself its not hard to do don't let ppl bs you and make it sound like a magic trick there are just many steps to it and order to executieing the steps
It takes a larger diameter cylinder to get enough surface area on the pistons to lift heavier loads. They take more oil to fill. To get more speed it takes larger pumps and larger pumps take a larger engine which uses more fuel.
copperheadmarine hey why don't you make anymore videos I like your videos you have everything I love in them. Big equipment Big trucks and work and hauling equipment
Looking forward to the 290's fixes and improvements! Owning, operating and maintaining this kind of equipment is such an awesome way to earn a living. I'm dabbling around in the trades atm but would like to own and run some machines one day. Cheers from Canada!
The cabin was quieter than i expected.
Wow that was squeaky!!
If Mr. Kapper had this machine her would dig ponds all over his property! lol
When you get over that 70,000 threshold,it requires a more specialized (more axles)setup. The herd is severely thinner at that capacity.
I have seen many Volvo excavators now working on construction sites across the country, but what amazes me is that basically these same excavators could not be given away when they were Samsung...what a difference a name makes.
Pretty nice machine. You always have little bugs to get worked out, especially on used equipment. It sure doesn't look like it was abused and banged around. Thanks for sharing.
New machine has those punch plate belly pans you love so much.
Amazing Chris, all the precision of a surgeons scalpel even though it's a giant machine.
Hi, it would be cool to see the new thumb and install.
Hey let's dig, go into your screen and make sure they have the main boom set on maximum work mode, that might be all that's wrong with it.
I went through the screen yesterday but couldnt find where you change anything
2010 yr
Nice machine. Great vid as always
Beautiful machine Chris. So why Volvo and cat or case. Cat makes nice machines but you pay for the name
Should have bought that wicked quick volvo at the expo. :P That thing would make up for it in cycle time.
Hey letsdig you should do a tour of all your and Charlie's equptment
watching that machine run is like watching paint dry.. slow!!!
Great video Chris. That machine is a monster. Might have to add counter weights for reaching out with loads as tippy as that was, lol.
The speed is adjustable.
If you have a good mechanic then he will solve it.
If you remove the magnet from the EGR valve without disconnecting the
wires, the machine will run faster and dispose of less diesel.
What you need is a 17 or 19 tool and a tape tie to hang up the magnet on the side so that the cables are not damaged.
Dude I think your doing a great service to these young kids we all at onetime or another have wanted
To play in the sandbox
Looks nice. And you didn't have to paint this one.
It's funny you mentioned the pins and bushings. When I hear the audio, you could tell the bucket was shaking a bit. I thought to myself "Chris will have that fixed soon." :-)
What does it take to move that locally on the roads? You mentioned it took them a while to get a permit to move it down from Virginia.
odc43054 Takes a semi truck and a oversize permit.
Good luck with it... Hope it turns out for you
cool machine.. can you do a water bottle flip with the bucket and toe? driving up to a table and picking up some ones water bottle and doing a flip with it would top the charts of amazing excavator tricks.. and you sir, sure have the skills.
find any snakes in it yet? nice machine hope you'll get great use off of it
Have you not just considered getting a bigger clean up bucket for the 200 and loading trucks faster that way?
We run a hitichi 160 with ex200 sized buckets for loading trucks. Better fuel consumption & much faster then the bigger machines.
Oooo Chris it’s a big bucket 😉🇬🇧
A 5 or a 9 scooper for the big trucks ?? Chris
You're not hearing that mess about scratches giving character huh...LOL
Awesome looking and sounding machine. I love the sounds of the hydraulic pump working under a load. I have no need for a Volvo excavator, yet find myself wanting one....thanks man. Lol
New Volvo 290CL excavator 29t heavy weight, big bucket, quicker loading, i like the black, nice paintjob amazing machine Chris 👌😲😎💥i hope not you have worn pump issue, because he is a bit slow on the boom, you need more weight on the back 😲😲😲😲😲😲
Congrats Chris on a nice piece of equipment. You work darn hard my friend and you deserve it or sure!
lisa toggs hell yeah it is,there's a big difference in someone who "Runs" and "Operates" a Machine.A Operator makes the absolute best use and efficiency out of a Machine,taking care of it the whole time as well.Those skills cost Money to work,not to mention the hairy places you may have to take the Machine.
I've been running a kobelco 295 and she seems to be a little light in the rear end and I think it has a yard and a half two yard bucket.
Great looking machine. Do you do a Volvo fluid analysis on any of your machines? We have done it on a Volvo loader and have been able to stretch out our service interveals with using good fluids and saved money. When new and under warranty we had to use Volvo filters which were a lot more expensive than a Wix filter and still a very good quality filter. Good luck on the new purchase.
tell us when u fix the speed problem 🙂
May this bring you nothing but ...
Joy & Happiness !
You might want to check the Control Valves for the boom, seems like it is not opening up all the way. I could be a linkage is a little loose. If It has the electronic controls It may have a adjustment screw in the handles mounts. I seen that in a John Deere and Cat years ago.
In UK I believe it'd be 29 metric ton, not including any hyd or diesel fluid or bucket not sure if it includes dipper arm or not. So I'd guess it'd weigh out around the 35 metric ton mark as it stands there, which is about right for the weight you were given.
Great operator smooth as silk machine seems a bit slow for you, strong and extra large bucket that holds enough to raise tracks , plenty of hydraulic power just seems slow
very nice, after listening to it it does sound like a worn pump.
Wow! Congratulations! That's a big beautiful machine
The bucket is big enough to put a small Volvo in it.
Sounds like you have some bad bottom rollers, nice machine
looks like you might need a little weight to the rear to.
Taking the thumb off completely might make the difference.. don't need a thumb on a big machine like that in my opinion.
Five high that's not a big machine
Congratulations on the new to you machine.
Slow going up? Cold oil? With the bigger bucket slow is fast fast is slow. You keep acquiring nicer newer equipment like this and eventually you'll half to hire an operator. Now there is a scary thought.
:-)
Starting to go big gonna need it
Love the new machine. Looks awesome!!!
You deserve it since you work so hard.
Keep up the great work on your channel and have a great Fourth of July!!!
Could we get a video of a line up of the equipment? Or at least most of it I'm sure everything's at different jobs for the majority of their lives.
Hey Chris congrats on the new machine! It's always fun getting new toys! I was curious as to what brush cutter do you have for your Takeuchi? I'm wanting to buy one for my TL 250. Thanks man
As Cotontop3 would say,"thats a beast man"
Good machine. I'am a fan of your videos since a couple months now here in Quebec, Canada. Continue the good work!
In the uk we tend to buy a bulk bucket for doing bilk jobs
Be amusing, you on the 290 & Justin on a mini side by side... just for amusement video, come on Chris... you know you want to! Lol
Very nice machine!
As time goes by, the excavators keep getting bigger😂
U need a backup camera on it so you can see while you're backing
Hey I just hauled a loader you need it was a cat 988k it weighed 120000 lbs dry weight you could put your little dozer in its bucket
Was that week wait for a permit a one time thing because it was coming into state for first time and staying there? Would sure suck if it took a week to get permit every time you moved it.
Well would ya look at that, it has a Ritchie brothers rebuild.
The beast is alive!
hey chris great videos mate keep them coming! why don't you put a quick coupler on your machines and just switch buckets to a mud/(gummy)bucket when loading out?
This one is gone now right?
He sold it about 9 months later, yeah.
@@Mephiston did this one have a bad pump or are all the 290’s slower?
@@waltermattson5566 Slower than what? 290s are bigger machines than the stuff he works with these days, like a 160 or a 220, so they're going to be naturally slower.
Chris you guys need a lowboy now
It is not pressure that is the problem. Flow is what needs to be adjusted.
that's a great looking machine Sir , how big is that bucket exactly ?
yeah buddy, looks good, factory rebuild? or dealer?
Nice machine except the manual thumb. Is it a new one in your fleet or does it replace the 160?
Unfortunatelly this model is known for dropping the cylinder linings
Wow Chris you got a shiny 290 nice
should be a mode switch. the mode it is in is a lifting mode. slower boom speed.
U need a camera mount for the front so you don't need to hold it
BIG bucket!
Just over the Virginia line??? Hmmmm Where or who did yall get it from. That's my neck of the woods
hey, i'm in NC too. how much did that big beast set ya back? if ya don't mind me asking
that boom is slower than a dragline
With all your experience, why do you need red warning stickers? Is that OSHA regs or some other mandated code?
Good looking machine man
Did you guys sell it just due to size?
Regen or Def? Hopefully the boom issue isnt a pump issue. New paint can sometimes be a way of dealers selling a piece of equipment like that to help distract from other issues. Good luck!
The 360 blc that i run is slow on the lift to and i have new pumps on it, (looks the same as the one on this 290) i also have all pistons repacked, even the main hydraulic package halves is resealed, only the cups ontop etc on it remains and i might get a somewhat tight machine. 2.3 m3 quick attach bucket on it to.
MrPlow_2841, I was thinking that too, "a coat of paint covers many evils!"
MrPlow_2841 if it's a 2010 it should be tier 3 with no emmisions
He said they saw it before it was painted but was washed. I suspect the speed was turned down for smoother operation unless for some reason those machines are really slow.
Mike Buffing Why are these excavators so much slower ?
Why not a EC300E? It got way better hydraulics. But it does have dpf and scr thou. And also you should consider a tiltrotator.
NoName and it would cost 150k more than this one
That makes sense. The EC750E (bigger one with a bigger bucket too) is probably more expensive as well. I'm no expert on the models or the prices of different machines but I'm sure Chris is and he probably got a great deal with this machine.
The Volvo is a bit Smokey you better get it checked just in case
That thing can take a scoop of dirt.
Do you have to get a permit every time you move it?
Different key to help prevent theft
is this the one you bought from the auction and did you do the bidding or your uncle who is running the business side of it or did both of you make the decicion
very nice machine just wondering does volvo have there own set up on controls or do they run cat or can u switch out to john deere ?
kevin baker you can switch any excavators pattern some are just a bit harder than others
Well wear with new toy 👍👍👍
superbe machine
Chris, can you advise why your latest video is shown as unavailable on 4th July!
It was suppose to be shown at a later date.....
do u grease the tracks or just the roller and guides
neither they are oil filled from factory you have chains ad pads that make up a track the chains pins have oil in them as well as the rollers and idler then seals go bad and I leaks out you have the beginning of a lot of soon to be scrap metal to fix or replace
Strange that they put a mechanical thumb on it in the first place.
I'm not at all an expert on machines but why didn't you get a EC750E (the bigger one Volvo makes). It appears to be a bigger machine so you could use it on your bigger projects. I looked at the stats and it appears it is superior in all ways - More horsepower and a bigger bucket.
Christopher Donald A lot more money to buy, and more money in fuel, well in some circumstances anyway.
what would be high hours on a machine?
Explain the size of bucket on each machine
Chris, is the counter weight heavy enough for the work you'll be doing? It's just that it seemed a tad tippy with the bucket full and boom out; I'm thinking too, with the hydraulic thumb and that extra weight out there, would that give you more of an issue?
just gonna have to learn its limits. that bucket it a little too big for the machine
Well that explains why it's tipping a bit.
Cheers!
Hey Chris,
Did you ever get the boom raise issue resolved?
As always, thank you for the great video's!
Cool beans!
nice machine
Volvo is the best
hey letsdig, why do you choose Volvo?
I just like the machines are the people are really nice to deal with
Very good brand !
letsdig18 haven't used there excavators yet but they sure make some nice rubber tire loaders. hopefully you got your issue worked out with the boom.
prob have pumps turned down to 85 percent if pump has jam nut on side you can adust angle of swash plate is that a twin pump machine with gear box drive on back or is pump connected directlt to engine straight inline with crank shaft and stacked pumps it wont be gear driven but anyways if they are going to charge you to adjust it buy you a set of gauges that go to 5000psi and do it yourself its not hard to do don't let ppl bs you and make it sound like a magic trick there are just many steps to it and order to executieing the steps
How much was it?
Did the Doctor ever come and check yo precious? Ha ha
Just dripping in that TH-cam money. Lol jk nice rig tho.
looks like it's slow all around
Chris, I don't understand why are bigger excavators slower, can you explain that to me ?
It takes a larger diameter cylinder to get enough surface area on the pistons to lift heavier loads. They take more oil to fill. To get more speed it takes larger pumps and larger pumps take a larger engine which uses more fuel.
a car paint job for sure
copperheadmarine hey why don't you make anymore videos I like your videos you have everything I love in them. Big equipment Big trucks and work and hauling equipment
Jalenwalshak359 I work for Berkshire Hathaway and they forbid it. Warren Buffet owns Berkshire Hathaway.
copperheadmarine that sucks. Could u do some videos or your off days? I like ur 900l do you still have it