Well here we go again. That 30 ton is NOT considered in the towing world as a heavy wrecker. that is a meaduime wrecker. Nice try to bs everybody Casey. Let me know when you want to come play with the big boys try a 50 ton stick boom or rotator or come take a look at my 100 ton rotator maybe ill bring it to the cleaveland tow expo. bring your 30 ton and ill pick it up and stand it on its nose.
Dreams do come true - rarely by magic, mostly by hard work, perseverance, and holding on to your vision. A deep bow to all the planning. Oh, and it looks great too.
One of the best things about Casey's channel; he explains stuff so folks who don't know anything about trucks can understand it. I'd never have thought about any of the basic features of that Zacklift platform, nor why they are needed, but Casey lays it out super simple, but very descriptive.
i like how they literally put their name on their work. as an electrician, i was always taught to imagine putting your name on your work and take pride in it, but once you put your name on it, you want it to be done to the best of your ability, and be proud to say "I built that"
@@davestevens4263 pretty much. their system doesnt require the cost of time and money to modify a truck to be a dedicated tow truck, so they have a quicker turnaround time and can slow down a bit to make a better quality product too
Low-key version of this - before I retired, I was a technical writer. One place I worked, we had to put our names to every document we published. It sure makes you pay attention to detail!
Most companies don’t take this much pride in what they do. Wow they killed it. I’m so amazed at how beautiful and universal this unit is. !!! Amazing work Zachlift!!
That will be so versatile and capable. For a small company, having a truck that is both a heavy wrecker and a conventional hauler is awesome. Having good tools to get the job done makes a huge difference!! Can' wait to see this in action!
That is an awesome unit. For a craftsman to put their mark on their work shows the pride of the work. Quality at its finest. The whole setup you have collected makes the most dollars and sense.
Hey Casey My great uncle was Ed Zackovich. He founded Zacklift in Cle Elum Washington. I never got to tour the plant but you could tell driving past that it was a very clean place. He was a big man he must have been 6' 8" tall.
I know you're a one-man shop, but given how much work you got done with the blue rollback, my mind can't help but wonder what you could accomplish using both trucks on a huge job. You are one creative guy when it comes to recoveries. You never said you were good at this, so let me just say it for you: You are GOOD at this.
Casey, I love your dedication to the rollback. Building a tow truck just to haul it back and forth from the shop is hardcore. The genesis truck needs more spiked lugs.
Incredible, sounds like you put a little thought into the whole setup. I know you said you weren’t going to paint the trailer, but the rest is so shiny (for now) painted in matching colours would look fantastic. Can’t wait to see you and grumpy up to shenanigans. The irony of talking about companies having shops work on their trucks that don’t fix things was not lost on waving your hand in front of the rollback.
What irony??!!!! :) It was quiet shaming, executed very well indeed. We've all been in Casey's shoes at one time or another dealing with this kind of (in)competence and gaslighting.
Wow! A very impressive and capable rig, Casey. You definitely put a lot of thought into the rig and what is best for you and the type of work you do. Can't wait to see it in action.
Quality craftmanship is rare these days and this company seems to be one of the rare ones. The employees must be proud of the work they do each day. This is an impressive rig.
Casey I've been very excited for this video so we could see the finished product that rig is going to really aid in your line of work as a welder for the last 55 years i can say the fit and finish and attention to detail is really top quality, I'll be enjoying the videos you show us in action 👍
Sweet piece of Equipment ! Now you just need to sandblast the trailer, Put new decking on it, Flange it out to 102" and paint it Red. Can't wait to see some recovery videos !
He says he wasn't going to paint the trailer, but it would be nice to have a matching fleet. I agree, paint the trailer. Also lots of saw mills in Oregon to get some rough cut lumber for the deck.
Casey, you are a great spokesperson for all the products you use! You would make a great salesman! Good luck with the new rig and I can’t wait to watch future episodes with the Genesis!
Casey your dedication to improving your skills (marketing, service development, customer service) is impressive and an inspiration. You're an extremely capable person, and even more important you're a good person. God bless you and your family.
I am sure that it took every bit of willpower to keep from sharing what you were doing until now! I, for one, do appreciate how you made the time to explain all of the reasoning, deliberation, planning, coordination and chomping at the bit that you went through to make this a reality!! And when you shared how Zacklift replaced all the hardware after painting, it brought tears of joy to my eyes!! Congrats Casey!
Casey This is one of my all time favorite videos. Many TH-camrs would be pissed by early negative comments. Knowing you from here and seeing your face as you told the story, I knew it amused you but made you even more excited. The whole scenario made my day. Zacklift teaming up with you shows anyone who follows your channel, Zacklift is in the ball in perceiving character and did their due diligence checking out your channel and you. It increases their credibility with anyone who knows you from TH-cam and I'm certain real life. It's a match made in heaven. ( I just want to say at this point, nobody buys the "I don't know what I'm doing" BS, it's entertaining, I'll buy "I haven't done this before" but the other.....nah. Just sayin) Anyway, this the "awesomest" video. Has my brain churning on some stuff I may get around to emailing you about. THANKS FOR THIS ADVENTURE!!
After the thought process that went into getting the Zacklift .. the truck required for same and the trailer to complete it all, the "I don't know what I'm doing" BS flew completely out the door !!! I've oft said he teaches, tours and is an all around great guy ... I almost laugh at the negative comments as there are 80+ good comments about it.
Very smart setup. If you got to recover a rig from an accident or burnt completely from a fire, and it’s too badly damaged to tow, just pull your trailer to the scene with the tow lift and then recover the rig and put straight on the trailer. Able to do the work of 2 trucks with just 1. You can’t beat that! 👍👍
Casey, you're a pretty smart fella. A tremendous amount of thought and planning went into what you wanted and needed. I am impressed. It reminded me of specing out a trailer for hauling trusses that met all our needs. Your planning was a lot more involved and complicated. Very well done!
Michael, are you the guy in Lebanon, Ohio that goes by Case Towing? If so, you have a Flat bed, a Medium Tow, and a 50 T. You don't have a 100 Ton Wrecker. Oh, and a 30 ton wrecker IS considered a heavy wrecker. The 100 ton rotator is the Century M100 made by Miller. I know of no other manufacturer and at 2.25 million dollars there are only a few of them.
This is amazing thanks Casey I’m not a truck guy, but I learned enough to see how other people can be truck guys. And it’s all about the toys. Genius machinery.
Can't tell you how many times I've driven through Cle Elum right past this place and never knew they existed. Can't wait to see your vision put into practice now.
Possibly your most informative (non recovery) video so far - congrats on the video and of course the upgrade in towing ability and versatility = cheers.
Casey, i own a 2007 E-450 cab and chassis with a v-10 gas powered engine... I pull a 26' non cdl hotshot trailer. I spent 25k on my setup.. Lots of hotshot drivers start out with 120k hotshot setups and work to pay for their setup and go broke within 2-3 years... I'm starting out cheap as possible and upgrade as i make enough money to pay for the upgraded equipment...!!!! That's my business plan...!!!!
Congratulation Casey, I'm very excited to see all the future content with this setup. You sure don't see many other companies if any that will put their names on the work they do, very impressive. Need to add some amber lights, amber lightbar and some work lights and you'll be all set for those night recoveries.
I came to your channel when your had that red Ford wrecker. Seeing your progression from then till now it’s motivating. You do some pretty cool shit. Hopefully your bush recoveries don’t take a hit. You helped a lot of stranded people.
Casey, I am certainly impressed with the Zacklift models and their quality control. I see why you would choose them and I am not even a tow truck driver. What worries me is that now you might do more heavy lifting videos and I really enjoy the recovery videos where you go help out normal people who have gotten into situations where they are stuck by adverse conditions or through deficiencies in Google Maps or their own lack of forethought, sometimes in somewhat dangerous conditions. The humanity you demonstrate when you help people without charge, sometimes getting muddy or covered with cold snow, warms my heart and is a big part of the reason that I have wanted to watch all your videos (well, perhaps not the shorts :). Coupled with the good works you do for society of your public land cleanups and brutally honest product reviews you set a stellar example for us all. At the same time I realize you have to make a living and help support your family and I'm sure the new wrecker equipment will help you to do that. I'll keep watching because you explain well what you are doing and I enjoy seeing the scenery in a part of Oregon where I've never visited. Best of luck in the future.
Congrats, Casey. That looks like a perfect rig for you. I realize I just watched a 40 minute informercial about Zacklift, but to me that's a small price to pay because I'll to get to see it (and you) in action in the future.
So I learned a lot about towing and how to spec a vehicle/vehicles to do so. I'm also impressed with the build of this. Not many companies are willing to spend the time AND money to insure that what goes out the door is the best that they are able to do. When I first started watching, I did start to giggle a little because as you were showing off what you got, it reminded me of how I still am about my new kitchen! Look at the whole and then break it down into the components and why each was chosen. I am looking forward to seeing it in action and also want to wish you much success in the future!
I am gonna be honest, I was kinda expecting you to do this sooner. Idk why, but this setup feels really you in a way. Making a truck into a multitasker that not only do towing and recovery, but also pull trailers like a regular truck is definately a game changer. The only thing missing is if they made a rotator option.
I converted a military surplus international fuel truck to Fifth wheel mounted under reach wrecker back in late 1990's. The fuel tank ( now dusty yard water tank sprinkler) mounted it on a 20' container trailer chassis. Hardest part was installing new fangled airbag suspension which is now an industry standard. Nice set up you now have.
That is a wonderfully engineered piece of equipment, Casey. Thanks for showing it to us! I really think it is a great addition and I look forward to seeing it in action!
Casey your planning is next level - your whole set up is the sweet spot to work with each component while excelling individually too. Mind blown - the Zacklift is way better than I was expecting (never heard of them before being from the UK) I’ve been going through their content since you posted the picture of their office door so mostly seen the older detachable units.
I’ve seen a lot of rigs here in the south but never anything like that. How cool of a setup is that. Beautiful to boot. Can’t wait to see it in action. Congratulations Casey
When I first started watching your channel, never ever did I think I would be interested in heavy wreckers but here I am. Great job with everything, Casey! You deserve all your success and I have no doubt it will continue to grow.
Very nice setup all the way around, excellent craftsmanship. That is going to be extremely versatile. Really like the breakaways on your winch hooks and the gull wing boxes.
That’s the biggest “Swiss Army Knife” I’ve ever seen! As an old retired engineer who also has run heavy equipment his whole life, I want to play with it!
not sure why but the "I want to play with it" part made me giggle 😆 Could just be because it is 2am and I'm tired, but at the same time I can picture a man who looks like grumpy rubbing his hands together and dancing like an excited young'un wanting to try a new toy
I would leave the landing gear off as well but using that spot will make unhooking the unit more difficult if you have a bar in there with stuff hanging off it. Very cool unit and nice to see someone is still trying to build the better mouse trap. Its funny how things just stay the same because "that is how everyone does it" But then one day someone asks why? This looks like it is really well built good luck with it and hope the work comes.
WOW - I loved the flex at the end, picking up your ENTIRE trailer like it was nothing. Hearty congratulations to you Casey. I can see how much thought you put into this project, and I'm very excited to see all the adventures you are able to pull off with this amazing rig. Thanks for sharing, and best of luck!
When you showed it, I was so happy that it matched your business colors! Yippee! That's such an amazing setup for your business! Thank you for sharing this newest addition to the towing family with us. Take care and be safe 😊!
I’ve been watching you for years and have been eagerly waiting for this day. I always hoped a heavy wrecker would eventually join the fleet but not in the form of such a modular attachment. Extremely impressed by ZackLift’s product line and am so excited for you! Maybe a rotator in a few more years ;) P.S. I think an interview with the CEO of ZackLift would be super interesting, he sounds like a really cool guy.
Way cool! Nice you see you back into Heavy like the name of your company--looking forward to seeing the Zacklift in real use. I hope you keep as busy as you need to be and that this can be profitable for you. It looks like you have room to put your headache rack back on--are you thinking about it, or going to do something else with that space? (And your backup skills are unsurpassed!) Thanks for all the great content.
being specific is a good thing you are a one man show. too many irons in the fire gets nothing done. Not. too many people plan career business , you have im new to the channel and i feel like i walked into the middle of movie and finally getting caught up. there will always be negative people out there saying my truck is bigger than yours. hey to them who cares! plenty of worms and plenty of fish continue to do good and be there to help great plan
I’m a huge fan of the versatility of that unit, can’t wait to see it putting in work for you. Sure it’s probably not the same as a 50 ton wrecker but damn it sure can do what a regular wrecker can’t do as well.
its going to be sad to see the the roll back go but exciting to see what comes with this new setup also cant wait for off road recovery to start up again soon!
My question is why are you planning on getting rid of the roll back. Is it to save on insurance/taxes? I belive it was just a year ago that you got the roll back and explained how it fit into your business plan. It's finally running again.
Casey, I'm not a tow or recovery guy but I did do 40 years of SCCA amateur road racing and that kind of attention to detail like with grade 8 new bolts is just so cool. Hell I'd buy one just to show it off. Seriously, that is the kind attention to detail that builds Great race cars and now I'd have to say Great tow vehicles. Jim in Bend.
What a rad and capable setup Casey!! the sheer fact you can change this under 15 minutes is so rad. Well done!! a few videos behind and catching up see new wrecker work stuff.
I always wondered why you bought a long truck like that. I kind of expected you to shorten it. Very clever! It all makes sense now. That is some very creative thinking. You are definitely getting the most out of your truck. While 30 ton isn't huge, it is very capable and will allow you to do a lot. I'm sure that will meet your needs quite nicely.
Excellent presentation. Videos like this are gold to me. This type of stuff and explanation is what really matters when doing stuff. Thanks for making me smarter and better educated on all things in your field.
It all makes sense now! 😁 I like how compact it is when all folded up. Definitely a quality product with attention to detail. I like how they've called the boom addition Genesis as they expand or have a new beginning of the product line. Guess we'll have to wait till next week to see it in action other than slinging your trailer in your yard! Great video and explanation Zacklift couldn't have picked a better spokesman/collaboration to get the word out!
Always park something very heavy in front of it when it is off. always. hooks quick means easy to steal. Love that unit. I have built many crude ones in the past yet that one is the best I have seen. No better person to show how it works than you for sure. You are blessed.
Casey, I appreciate this video so much. I learned so much about towing, tow trucks and the ZackLift from you. How about a little red wrap on the cab to tie it all together? Bravo!
I don't think I'm quite as excited as you are, not knowing anything about trucks and towing except what I have learned from your channel, but I can see why you are excited. You obviously put a lot of thought into that set up and the quality of the Zacklift looks top notch. Enjoy every moment of using it. Congratulations on getting to a point where you could add it to your operation.
With those tie back points at the rear you could tow recover sideways in either direction using a pulley. Nice system because it allows the vehicle to be versatile. A permanent wrecker configuration only allows for towing only.
That's an impressive heavy-capable rig on the back of your truck. Look forward to seeing in in use. Wondering if you're still going to be doing the small-scale trail rescues from snow and mud without the roll-back to transport the tracked jeep and other vehicles to the site?
Thanks for the fun adventure, Casey! I've enjoyed the little journey and playful story you've been telling as you go along. It's always worth it to wait for the end of the story because you tie it together well! Looking forward to seeing it put to work!
That's quite the impressive recovery/tow unit! The only modification I would add and can still be done is to spray box liner in those bright red storage boxes. Yah I'm OCD like that lol! It would kill me to see them scratched up after a month of the accessories bouncing/sliding around in there. Looking forward to seeing this go to work!
Is Dang right I am excited After the last video came out I could hardly wait to look you up this morning and seeing you head down in the highway You could almost say I was disappointed You had not recorded any of your journey yet oh well there's always tomorrow I'll check back Thanks for an awesome series of videos
Very impressive set up. Now I can see the cost effectiveness this unit has as a whole. It makes small operator more versatile and cost effective for taking on more jobs that your set can do. I can’t wait to see what you able to do with this unit.
WOW!!! On a scale of 1 to 10 I give your new and improved set up a 10+++ . I absolutely love how your main power unit can now do so many jobs . Keep up the great work ( and videos ) and can't wait to see this new unit at work earning you some money .
Well here we go again. That 30 ton is NOT considered in the towing world as a heavy wrecker. that is a meaduime wrecker. Nice try to bs everybody Casey. Let me know when you want to come play with the big boys try a 50 ton stick boom or rotator or come take a look at my 100 ton rotator maybe ill bring it to the cleaveland tow expo. bring your 30 ton and ill pick it up and stand it on its nose.
I’m sure your mother is proud…. But the rest of think you’re a D-bag who can’t even spell “medium”.
@michaelciffo931 I'm go to venture out and say you're 5'4" with a pink Barbie Car...........?
@@CaseyLaDelle Oh, don't for the "ill" (I'll) spelling as well.
All I heard is "Whaa, whaa, whaa...I'm a butthurt little beotch!"
You feel like a big man, now that you've tried to cut somebody else down?
Well aren't you just a bowl of f-ing sunshine . You Can't just be happy for the guy? there is always somebody just gotta be better
HUGE thank you to the guys at Zacklift for building an absolute work of art! The build quality of this thing is on another level!
Congratz!! Awesome!!
Nef said , go Tow something already,😂
So excited to see what you do with this
Only question I have is how would you get the wreck off the trailer when you get there if they don't have a big forklift or something
@@BenAran426 release the brakes and roll off
Dreams do come true - rarely by magic, mostly by hard work, perseverance, and holding on to your vision.
A deep bow to all the planning. Oh, and it looks great too.
One of the best things about Casey's channel; he explains stuff so folks who don't know anything about trucks can understand it. I'd never have thought about any of the basic features of that Zacklift platform, nor why they are needed, but Casey lays it out super simple, but very descriptive.
Exactly. And that is why someone like me who has no real interest in towing is fascinated by what Casey is doing.
He is mostly right too!
Casey teaches and clears up many misconceptions as to how easy / hard it really is.
So nice to see the results of work of true professionals that take pride in their work.
i like how they literally put their name on their work. as an electrician, i was always taught to imagine putting your name on your work and take pride in it, but once you put your name on it, you want it to be done to the best of your ability, and be proud to say "I built that"
Good word travels fast & bad words travel even faster with poor quality products.
@@davestevens4263 pretty much. their system doesnt require the cost of time and money to modify a truck to be a dedicated tow truck, so they have a quicker turnaround time and can slow down a bit to make a better quality product too
There were a lot of people who would sign their name to the product that they built during WWII, tanks, ships, airplanes, etc.
If you can't put your name on your work and be proud of it, then it's not good enough.
Low-key version of this - before I retired, I was a technical writer. One place I worked, we had to put our names to every document we published. It sure makes you pay attention to detail!
That’s one incredibly well engineered rig.
Most companies don’t take this much pride in what they do. Wow they killed it. I’m so amazed at how beautiful and universal this unit is. !!! Amazing work Zachlift!!
That will be so versatile and capable. For a small company, having a truck that is both a heavy wrecker and a conventional hauler is awesome. Having good tools to get the job done makes a huge difference!! Can' wait to see this in action!
That is an awesome unit. For a craftsman to put their mark on their work shows the pride of the work. Quality at its finest. The whole setup you have collected makes the most dollars and sense.
7 minutes into this video and I am liking this set up! Really impressive! 👍
Hey Casey
My great uncle was Ed Zackovich. He founded Zacklift in Cle Elum Washington. I never got to tour the plant but you could tell driving past that it was a very clean place. He was a big man he must have been 6' 8" tall.
Very cool!
I know you're a one-man shop, but given how much work you got done with the blue rollback, my mind can't help but wonder what you could accomplish using both trucks on a huge job. You are one creative guy when it comes to recoveries. You never said you were good at this, so let me just say it for you: You are GOOD at this.
I've been trucking 30 years.I'm impressed with how knowledgeable you are in your segment of trucking
Casey, I love your dedication to the rollback. Building a tow truck just to haul it back and forth from the shop is hardcore.
The genesis truck needs more spiked lugs.
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Incredible, sounds like you put a little thought into the whole setup. I know you said you weren’t going to paint the trailer, but the rest is so shiny (for now) painted in matching colours would look fantastic. Can’t wait to see you and grumpy up to shenanigans. The irony of talking about companies having shops work on their trucks that don’t fix things was not lost on waving your hand in front of the rollback.
I was wondering if anyone else caught that !
Me too, but the truth is true!
I agree! As someone who was a victim of a shop doing more damage than repair I empathize completely.
What irony??!!!! :) It was quiet shaming, executed very well indeed. We've all been in Casey's shoes at one time or another dealing with this kind of (in)competence and gaslighting.
Wow! A very impressive and capable rig, Casey. You definitely put a lot of thought into the rig and what is best for you and the type of work you do. Can't wait to see it in action.
Quality craftmanship is rare these days and this company seems to be one of the rare ones. The employees must be proud of the work they do each day. This is an impressive rig.
Casey I've been very excited for this video so we could see the finished product that rig is going to really aid in your line of work as a welder for the last 55 years i can say the fit and finish and attention to detail is really top quality, I'll be enjoying the videos you show us in action 👍
Congratulations Casey, you deserve a truck as amazing as you are. You may have to give up your tagline though 😊
Sweet piece of Equipment ! Now you just need to sandblast the trailer, Put new decking on it, Flange it out to 102" and paint it Red. Can't wait to see some recovery videos !
He says he wasn't going to paint the trailer, but it would be nice to have a matching fleet. I agree, paint the trailer. Also lots of saw mills in Oregon to get some rough cut lumber for the deck.
Agree with that, would be a really nice setup!
Casey, you are a great spokesperson for all the products you use! You would make a great salesman! Good luck with the new rig and I can’t wait to watch future episodes with the Genesis!
Casey your dedication to improving your skills (marketing, service development, customer service) is impressive and an inspiration. You're an extremely capable person, and even more important you're a good person.
God bless you and your family.
I am sure that it took every bit of willpower to keep from sharing what you were doing until now! I, for one, do appreciate how you made the time to explain all of the reasoning, deliberation, planning, coordination and chomping at the bit that you went through to make this a reality!! And when you shared how Zacklift replaced all the hardware after painting, it brought tears of joy to my eyes!! Congrats Casey!
Wow, nice to see the workmanship culture the owners put in place at zacklift.
Cyrious how your grandfather will react to your new set-up.
Casey
This is one of my all time favorite videos. Many TH-camrs would be pissed by early negative comments. Knowing you from here and seeing your face as you told the story, I knew it amused you but made you even more excited. The whole scenario made my day. Zacklift teaming up with you shows anyone who follows your channel, Zacklift is in the ball in perceiving character and did their due diligence checking out your channel and you. It increases their credibility with anyone who knows you from TH-cam and I'm certain real life. It's a match made in heaven. ( I just want to say at this point, nobody buys the "I don't know what I'm doing" BS, it's entertaining, I'll buy "I haven't done this before" but the other.....nah. Just sayin)
Anyway, this the "awesomest" video. Has my brain churning on some stuff I may get around to emailing you about. THANKS FOR THIS ADVENTURE!!
After the thought process that went into getting the Zacklift .. the truck required for same and the trailer to complete it all, the "I don't know what I'm doing" BS flew completely out the door !!!
I've oft said he teaches, tours and is an all around great guy ...
I almost laugh at the negative comments as there are 80+ good comments about it.
That’s a really well thought out, cost effective, business model. I’m impressed.
Very smart setup. If you got to recover a rig from an accident or burnt completely from a fire, and it’s too badly damaged to tow, just pull your trailer to the scene with the tow lift and then recover the rig and put straight on the trailer. Able to do the work of 2 trucks with just 1. You can’t beat that! 👍👍
Casey, you're a pretty smart fella. A tremendous amount of thought and planning went into what you wanted and needed. I am impressed. It reminded me of specing out a trailer for hauling trusses that met all our needs. Your planning was a lot more involved and complicated. Very well done!
Michael, are you the guy in Lebanon, Ohio that goes by Case Towing? If so, you have a Flat bed, a Medium Tow, and a 50 T. You don't have a 100 Ton Wrecker. Oh, and a 30 ton wrecker IS considered a heavy wrecker. The 100 ton rotator is the Century M100 made by Miller. I know of no other manufacturer and at 2.25 million dollars there are only a few of them.
That’s a sweet rig, now I understand the long wheelbase.
HEY! Hell yes! Looks awesome Casey!
This is amazing thanks Casey I’m not a truck guy, but I learned enough to see how other people can be truck guys. And it’s all about the toys. Genius machinery.
Can't tell you how many times I've driven through Cle Elum right past this place and never knew they existed. Can't wait to see your vision put into practice now.
Congratulations on the rig man. That’s a very impressive setup, great job explaining it to laypeople like us! Looking forward to seeing it in action!
Possibly your most informative (non recovery) video so far - congrats on the video and of course the upgrade in towing ability and versatility = cheers.
Casey, i own a 2007 E-450 cab and chassis with a v-10 gas powered engine...
I pull a 26' non cdl hotshot trailer.
I spent 25k on my setup..
Lots of hotshot drivers start out with 120k hotshot setups and work to pay for their setup and go broke within 2-3 years...
I'm starting out cheap as possible and upgrade as i make enough money to pay for the upgraded equipment...!!!!
That's my business plan...!!!!
That’s a FAR better than the standard hotshot business plan of getting a 5 year loan on a truck that they’re going to wear out in 3! 😂
Congratulation Casey, I'm very excited to see all the future content with this setup. You sure don't see many other companies if any that will put their names on the work they do, very impressive. Need to add some amber lights, amber lightbar and some work lights and you'll be all set for those night recoveries.
I came to your channel when your had that red Ford wrecker. Seeing your progression from then till now it’s motivating. You do some pretty cool shit. Hopefully your bush recoveries don’t take a hit. You helped a lot of stranded people.
Casey, I am certainly impressed with the Zacklift models and their quality control. I see why you would choose them and I am not even a tow truck driver. What worries me is that now you might do more heavy lifting videos and I really enjoy the recovery videos where you go help out normal people who have gotten into situations where they are stuck by adverse conditions or through deficiencies in Google Maps or their own lack of forethought, sometimes in somewhat dangerous conditions. The humanity you demonstrate when you help people without charge, sometimes getting muddy or covered with cold snow, warms my heart and is a big part of the reason that I have wanted to watch all your videos (well, perhaps not the shorts :). Coupled with the good works you do for society of your public land cleanups and brutally honest product reviews you set a stellar example for us all. At the same time I realize you have to make a living and help support your family and I'm sure the new wrecker equipment will help you to do that. I'll keep watching because you explain well what you are doing and I enjoy seeing the scenery in a part of Oregon where I've never visited. Best of luck in the future.
Congrats, Casey. That looks like a perfect rig for you. I realize I just watched a 40 minute informercial about Zacklift, but to me that's a small price to pay because I'll to get to see it (and you) in action in the future.
So I learned a lot about towing and how to spec a vehicle/vehicles to do so. I'm also impressed with the build of this. Not many companies are willing to spend the time AND money to insure that what goes out the door is the best that they are able to do.
When I first started watching, I did start to giggle a little because as you were showing off what you got, it reminded me of how I still am about my new kitchen! Look at the whole and then break it down into the components and why each was chosen. I am looking forward to seeing it in action and also want to wish you much success in the future!
I am gonna be honest, I was kinda expecting you to do this sooner. Idk why, but this setup feels really you in a way. Making a truck into a multitasker that not only do towing and recovery, but also pull trailers like a regular truck is definately a game changer. The only thing missing is if they made a rotator option.
Casy, I can't wait to see this in action! Impressive and well thought out.
I converted a military surplus international fuel truck to Fifth wheel mounted under reach wrecker back in late 1990's. The fuel tank ( now dusty yard water tank sprinkler) mounted it on a 20' container trailer chassis. Hardest part was installing new fangled airbag suspension which is now an industry standard. Nice set up you now have.
That is a wonderfully engineered piece of equipment, Casey. Thanks for showing it to us! I really think it is a great addition and I look forward to seeing it in action!
Considering how much I'm looking forward to new recoveries, I can't even imagine how excited you must be :D
Beautiful build, and awesomely versatile rig, Casey! You are going to have an absolute blast with that rig! I'm happy for ya!
Casey your planning is next level - your whole set up is the sweet spot to work with each component while excelling individually too. Mind blown - the Zacklift is way better than I was expecting (never heard of them before being from the UK) I’ve been going through their content since you posted the picture of their office door so mostly seen the older detachable units.
I’ve seen a lot of rigs here in the south but never anything like that. How cool of a setup is that. Beautiful to boot. Can’t wait to see it in action. Congratulations Casey
When I first started watching your channel, never ever did I think I would be interested in heavy wreckers but here I am. Great job with everything, Casey! You deserve all your success and I have no doubt it will continue to grow.
Very nice setup all the way around, excellent craftsmanship. That is going to be extremely versatile. Really like the breakaways on your winch hooks and the gull wing boxes.
You are a great instructor. I like the way that you include safety with every step proving that safety is integral to any operation.
That’s the biggest “Swiss Army Knife” I’ve ever seen! As an old retired engineer who also has run heavy equipment his whole life, I want to play with it!
not sure why but the "I want to play with it" part made me giggle 😆 Could just be because it is 2am and I'm tired, but at the same time I can picture a man who looks like grumpy rubbing his hands together and dancing like an excited young'un wanting to try a new toy
Casey im so glad that everything worked out great for you.your a class guy ,i hope everything goes perfectly smoothly for you.🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🌵
I would leave the landing gear off as well but using that spot will make unhooking the unit more difficult if you have a bar in there with stuff hanging off it. Very cool unit and nice to see someone is still trying to build the better mouse trap. Its funny how things just stay the same because "that is how everyone does it" But then one day someone asks why? This looks like it is really well built good luck with it and hope the work comes.
WOW - I loved the flex at the end, picking up your ENTIRE trailer like it was nothing. Hearty congratulations to you Casey. I can see how much thought you put into this project, and I'm very excited to see all the adventures you are able to pull off with this amazing rig. Thanks for sharing, and best of luck!
One of the coolest rigs I've seen. You're a pro man, can't wait to see what you achieve with this!
So happy to find this video with this extremely detailed description of the Zacklift. Thank you.❤
Awesome! That is a lot to take in. Casey, your planning is as astounding as the equipment. Thanks for taking us along.
When you showed it, I was so happy that it matched your business colors! Yippee!
That's such an amazing setup for your business! Thank you for sharing this newest addition to the towing family with us. Take care and be safe 😊!
Congratulations! Great to see good things coming together for you. The welders stamping their initials is very cool. old school pride and workmanship
I’ve been watching you for years and have been eagerly waiting for this day. I always hoped a heavy wrecker would eventually join the fleet but not in the form of such a modular attachment. Extremely impressed by ZackLift’s product line and am so excited for you! Maybe a rotator in a few more years ;)
P.S. I think an interview with the CEO of ZackLift would be super interesting, he sounds like a really cool guy.
Way cool! Nice you see you back into Heavy like the name of your company--looking forward to seeing the Zacklift in real use. I hope you keep as busy as you need to be and that this can be profitable for you. It looks like you have room to put your headache rack back on--are you thinking about it, or going to do something else with that space? (And your backup skills are unsurpassed!) Thanks for all the great content.
Not enough room for the rack that was on this truck
being specific is a good thing you are a one man show. too many irons in the fire gets nothing done. Not. too many people plan career business , you have im new to the channel and i feel like i walked into the middle of movie and finally getting caught up. there will always be negative people out there saying my truck is bigger than yours. hey to them who cares! plenty of worms and plenty of fish continue to do good and be there to help great plan
That looks like an incredible unit. That attention to detail on their part is incredible. Looking forward to seeing videos of it in action.
I’m a huge fan of the versatility of that unit, can’t wait to see it putting in work for you. Sure it’s probably not the same as a 50 ton wrecker but damn it sure can do what a regular wrecker can’t do as well.
its going to be sad to see the the roll back go but exciting to see what comes with this new setup also cant wait for off road recovery to start up again soon!
My question is why are you planning on getting rid of the roll back.
Is it to save on insurance/taxes?
I belive it was just a year ago that you got the roll back and explained how it fit into your business plan.
It's finally running again.
Casey, I'm not a tow or recovery guy but I did do 40 years of SCCA amateur road racing and that kind of attention to detail like with grade 8 new bolts is just so cool. Hell I'd buy one just to show it off. Seriously, that is the kind attention to detail that builds Great race cars and now I'd have to say Great tow vehicles. Jim in Bend.
Pretty awesome to find a company thats dedicated to all the details. Hats off to them!!! It's a dying ethic these days.
Good sales pitch for the Zacklift, You have a right to be a proud tower
What an incredible piece of kit. I thought this kind of skill had long gone but the fabrication on this is epic quality.
What a rad and capable setup Casey!! the sheer fact you can change this under 15 minutes is so rad. Well done!! a few videos behind and catching up see new wrecker work stuff.
Well worth the wait‼️
Awesome plan love it‼️
It's always nice to work with a company that really cares about what they are doing.
This is so awesome Casey!! I really enjoy your channel and wish you much success with your new business model.
As a fellow operator, thats a versatile purpose built unit. Thanks Case.
I always wondered why you bought a long truck like that. I kind of expected you to shorten it. Very clever! It all makes sense now. That is some very creative thinking. You are definitely getting the most out of your truck. While 30 ton isn't huge, it is very capable and will allow you to do a lot. I'm sure that will meet your needs quite nicely.
Excellent presentation. Videos like this are gold to me. This type of stuff and explanation is what really matters when doing stuff. Thanks for making me smarter and better educated on all things in your field.
It all makes sense now! 😁 I like how compact it is when all folded up. Definitely a quality product with attention to detail. I like how they've called the boom addition Genesis as they expand or have a new beginning of the product line. Guess we'll have to wait till next week to see it in action other than slinging your trailer in your yard! Great video and explanation Zacklift couldn't have picked a better spokesman/collaboration to get the word out!
Always park something very heavy in front of it when it is off. always. hooks quick means easy to steal. Love that unit. I have built many crude ones in the past yet that one is the best I have seen. No better person to show how it works than you for sure. You are blessed.
Seriously impressed 👏
Casey, I appreciate this video so much. I learned so much about towing, tow trucks and the ZackLift from you. How about a little red wrap on the cab to tie it all together? Bravo!
Nailed it. Good job
I don't think I'm quite as excited as you are, not knowing anything about trucks and towing except what I have learned from your channel, but I can see why you are excited. You obviously put a lot of thought into that set up and the quality of the Zacklift looks top notch. Enjoy every moment of using it. Congratulations on getting to a point where you could add it to your operation.
Now that's a nice truck.
With those tie back points at the rear you could tow recover sideways in either direction using a pulley. Nice system because it allows the vehicle to be versatile. A permanent wrecker configuration only allows for towing only.
That's an impressive heavy-capable rig on the back of your truck. Look forward to seeing in in use. Wondering if you're still going to be doing the small-scale trail rescues from snow and mud without the roll-back to transport the tracked jeep and other vehicles to the site?
Yes, I haul it on a trailer behind my pickup
Thanks for the fun adventure, Casey! I've enjoyed the little journey and playful story you've been telling as you go along. It's always worth it to wait for the end of the story because you tie it together well! Looking forward to seeing it put to work!
Stick an AirTag on that wireless controller! 😂
And a battery store in the box 🤣
Casey, I really appreciate the way you educate and explain things to us who aren't in the towing world. Keep up the good work!
WOW That truck is a beauty. You will be busy this winter.😊your truck is a transformer.
That's quite the impressive recovery/tow unit! The only modification I would add and can still be done is to spray box liner in those bright red storage boxes. Yah I'm OCD like that lol! It would kill me to see them scratched up after a month of the accessories bouncing/sliding around in there. Looking forward to seeing this go to work!
Well done Casey that’s one awesome tool. Can’t wait to see it at the next wrecker games. Can’t wait to see your first job. Hope grumpy likes it.
Zero chance you will see me at the wrecker games
I dig it! Great job explaining it all to us Casey. Can't wait to see it working.
Is Dang right I am excited After the last video came out I could hardly wait to look you up this morning and seeing you head down in the highway You could almost say I was disappointed You had not recorded any of your journey yet oh well there's always tomorrow I'll check back Thanks for an awesome series of videos
Very impressive set up. Now I can see the cost effectiveness this unit has as a whole. It makes small operator more versatile and cost effective for taking on more jobs that your set can do. I can’t wait to see what you able to do with this unit.
WOW!!! On a scale of 1 to 10 I give your new and improved set up a 10+++ . I absolutely love how your main power unit can now do so many jobs . Keep up the great work ( and videos ) and can't wait to see this new unit at work earning you some money .
That thing is amazing. Can’t wait to see it in action.
One word IMPRESSIVE!
All the best!