I was about to sign order for a Kubota kx 080, but you have convinced me to look harder at the Cat 309cr and I think I’m going with a new Cat D3 Dozier also
Enjoyed the video. It's something I been meaning to ask you. It's about the 313 can you go into the main screen and adjust the speed of different parts of the machine. Like stick, boom, bucket and thumb? I've seen where DirtPerfects Hyundai has that feature. I enjoy watching excavator at work but we didn't have any like they today. Just curious
Yes you can dial everything in to what you want. I need to do that now since I've gotten use to the machine. When the Cat guy comes and sets up the D3 I'm gonna ask if he'll help me adjust the 313.
I have a minimum I charge for each machine. Of course that price has changed since fuel is outrageous. I try to quote it based on the hours I think it will take. Then I let the customer set a limit more less and I stay within that limit based on a price per hour.
@@smithworx1091 Gotcha, Thanks for the info. I have semi trucks and do the same as far as day charges. I have had the machine bug for a while now, can haul any machine with my trucks. Just wanted to know what kind of money a machine makes because same as trucks, they are not cheap to invest into right now. But, Alot of guys in my area say they pull in $25k - $30k during the busier season.
@@jdiesel2823 that's pretty good. I'm nowhere near that but the machines pay for themselves. I just do a lot of other things so it's hard to stay on a machine that long. I wish I could though
@@smithworx1091 Not to derail this section but have a couple of questions. I’m bidding on a 3 acre lot clearing. I haven’t looked at the lot yet so density matters. But if it’s like this video, would this size machine work or should I go to like a 20 ton?
Nice work you make this look easy , after watching you I’m going to try a Cat 309 it’s a fine operating machine .
Thanks brother. That 309 is a really fast machine. You'll like it
I was about to sign order for a Kubota kx 080, but you have convinced me to look harder at the Cat 309cr and I think I’m going with a new Cat D3 Dozier also
That's awesome. I would love to have a new D3. They seem to be a perfect size
Enjoyed the video. It's something I been meaning to ask you. It's about the 313 can you go into the main screen and adjust the speed of different parts of the machine. Like stick, boom, bucket and thumb? I've seen where DirtPerfects Hyundai has that feature. I enjoy watching excavator at work but we didn't have any like they today. Just curious
Yes you can dial everything in to what you want. I need to do that now since I've gotten use to the machine. When the Cat guy comes and sets up the D3 I'm gonna ask if he'll help me adjust the 313.
@@smithworx1091 that's great that you can get each movement of the business end of it to the speed that is best for you.
Looks good keep on working friend nice cats
Thanks man!
That 309 is stout!
Makes me wanna get a 309 and do some land clearing.
Good stress reliever 😆
How much do you make average on a job? Do you charge per acre?
I have a minimum I charge for each machine. Of course that price has changed since fuel is outrageous. I try to quote it based on the hours I think it will take. Then I let the customer set a limit more less and I stay within that limit based on a price per hour.
@@smithworx1091 Gotcha, Thanks for the info. I have semi trucks and do the same as far as day charges. I have had the machine bug for a while now, can haul any machine with my trucks. Just wanted to know what kind of money a machine makes because same as trucks, they are not cheap to invest into right now. But, Alot of guys in my area say they pull in $25k - $30k during the busier season.
@@smithworx1091 monthly that is.
@@jdiesel2823 that's pretty good. I'm nowhere near that but the machines pay for themselves. I just do a lot of other things so it's hard to stay on a machine that long. I wish I could though
@@smithworx1091 Not to derail this section but have a couple of questions. I’m bidding on a 3 acre lot clearing. I haven’t looked at the lot yet so density matters. But if it’s like this video, would this size machine work or should I go to like a 20 ton?
I have a 309 on order
How are you liking yours?
Same. My 309 is supposed to be here tomorrow
Only complaint i have is i wish the thumb was setup a little more towards land clearing. Other than that I love it. And that's me nit picking.
@@smithworx1091 What thumb would you like to see on this machine?
@@blaablaahi just something a little more rigid. And more tines that cover the front of the bucket
lol no expert? but i just watched you curl sapplings around the tooth of the bucket to pull them out, thats
technique brother
Haha. I guess a real operator would notice that! 👍