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Big day today! We had a Kubota KX-080 -4 Excavator Arrive! This is a rental unit the we will be using here on the property for the next several weeks. We will be clearing land, fixing our pond, digging stumps and more with this machine.
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[@Lazarus-xy4fr]

Hey Mike, I'm glad you changed excavator position to dig out that first stump. In sideways position you were really rockin' it.

[@Lasttruegrafters]

I go in flat with the ground and let the bucket use the ground as leverage with the teeth stuck in the stump, no matter how you’re sat in the machine all the weight is on the wrist of the bucket, maybe try it and see if you get what I mean

[@jackhume4532]

Don’t you just love all the engineers in the world 🗺, being thoughtful enough to develop and test all of there designs and then get them mass produced to help people with there projects like Mike Morgan’s new building and I for one ☝️ cannot wait to see this building built, all the best Mike and enjoy running your Kubota excervator .

[@louislarsen2256]

Operating excavators was always my favorite before I retired. The thumb is so handy for grabbing everything.

[@terrycastor8299]

Wow, it is DRY, DRY, DRY in western PA! I was amazed at the dust! That is pretty amazing to take out a stump and fell a tree that size in 15 minutes. Impressive. All you needed to make it stupendous was Melissa! I hope Hunter gets his BK run today. Have a day!

[@jboutdoors7019]

Mike when you dig, always put your tracks with you, and the blade in front of you, that will give you more pulling and digging power, and you won’t be tipping the machine so much.

[@froochie123]

not always the blade in front, what if he was pinning?

[@joeyoliver579]

Exactly

[@scottmcquarrie7295]

Whenever I'm digging and I need the visibility, like in the street or right situations, I always put the blade to the rear.

[@fivestring4653]

Second that

[@marsoudu87]

@@scottmcquarrie7295 But the blade in normal position is the front, that' how an excavator work.

[@Comp670]

I rented an excavator about the same size a month ago to remove 14 huge stumps. Each one took 20 to 30 min to get out, the were old growth fir with huge roots. Was a really fun day! Saved a huge amount of time, I have a kubota but its too small for this type of work. The rental was well worth the cost.

[@kennethtibbitts6641]

MELISSA GET THE KEYS AND START DIGGING FOR YOUR POOL

[@maintenancebynathan2150]

In the mid 60's, my dad stopped at H.E. with my brother and I. We passed it frequently. Dad had us stand in front of what was then a giant earth moving machine. About 35 years later I did the same with my kids. About time to do it with the grand kids. Thanks for the memories. PS obviously you have a few hours in an excavator. Nice video.

[@chrispileski6640]

These are my favorite type of videos, watching you run the heavy equipment and cut up trees! Nice work, can't wait to see the pond work.

[@Meister1551]

Mike, I think you need to do a detailed look at this Excavator. Makes me think I'm a kid all over again watching the Big Boy Machines in action. And while Mike has this powerhouse "digging" machine, now's the time to make your move Melisa, to get your swimming pool at least dug.

[@stephengmeiner3264]

Absolutely! I’d love a tour of that machine. I could watch that kind of work all day.

[@michaelmactavish1728]

if you bought that model here at my dealer hes selling the kx080-4 for $50,100

[@jjm4794]

Michael Mac Tavish No he’s not lol

[@michaelmactavish1728]

@@jjm4794 the kx080 is huge but in the feature there gonna be coming out with full size units even the loader and backhoes

[@lloydpainter1701]

OH MY! What I could accomplish with that machine........and a Mike to operate it! Great job Mike.

[@jamesoncross7494]

AWESOME!!!!! I can't wait to see you fix the pond. Great summer to do it because it's been so dry.

[@funkybayatPK]

Maestro of the Machine! Of course we want a tour PLUS split screen showing what the machine is doing WITH video embedded of what your hands/feet are doing to make that ballet!

[@mikeadams2339]

Yes please!

[@stewartbanks3663]

Morning Morgans! Have a coffee watching this morning and have to say you are a smooth operator in the Kubota X80 Mike very skilled with easy movements. Looking forward to seeing the progression. Have a day y’all! 👍😀

[@terrymangum3914]

Wow!!! That is one powerful machine. Made the stump removal look easy not to mention taking the tree down. Really enjoyed this video.

[@carmineiadeluca935]

Today's the Morgan's 1st day of their new lives. 👍 The projects begin !God's blessings & best wishes ❤

[@chrislaflair8243]

Rented a Bobcat mini excavator for a week during my Covid lockdown and unbelievable how much work you get done. That’s with me never using one before. They are easy to run once you get used to it. Plan to rent again next spring for more projects.

[@Lasttruegrafters]

I drive this thing daily, great machine, user friendly and loads of power, my boss purchased this and a 5.5 tonne Kubota brand new, quality excavators just no heated seat!

[@HighwayEquipmentCo]

Thanks for the shout out =) Love that KX080 and love the video - looking forward to the next one!

[@lazerbeam3928]

Wow what a monster of a machine! My wife came into the room where I was watching and I said "I need to buy one of those" She looked me straight in the eye and said "our property is not big enough". I saw my opening and told here we could buy a larger piece of land. I'm hoping the swelling on the back of my head goes down in couple of days.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Lol

[@bobbalbirnie2478]

Since you mentioned Chris (Letsdig18) I think you should invite him to come and have a look at your pond and help you decide what to do about fixing it so that it does not need to be fixed again and again, he is a valuable source of knowledge on pond design/creation. Would be good to see you two do a collaboration if he has the time. Cheers, and thanks for the great vlog posts, I enjoy all you have to share.

[@billp3995]

Nice machine. I have a kx033-4 with almost 300hrs on it. It’s pulls stump and cleans up good.

[@rogerbamatutz1927]

WOW! That's a machine. You're good Mike. You use it as if it were a third arm. I've helped digging out stumps by hand. It was 50 yrs ago but very hard work.

[@russellbowman8051]

When you got the right machine for the job it makes it a lot easier!!👍👊

[@tommyordoyne7461]

The perfect tool to dig a pool. Excavator control video please. Have a productive day.

[@gusswenson7811]

Good morning Morgan's. Great video.. I love watching a good operator work with equipment. Make it look like the equipment is just a extension of there hands. Keep up the great videos. Have a day. Always be kind.

[@mikeengler2645]

Watching your tube is like watching Frackil Rock always busy

[@merlewarnsholz2094]

Mike - Nice work with the excavator. I certainly didn't think you were going to use this beast to do tree removal, but it worked great, and once again your gentle touch on the controls is a joy to watch. Blessings to you, Melissa, and the family. Hi to Hunter, Hannah, and Eva.

[@rockingkvideos3160]

I’ve been very happy with my 080, bought it for land clearing with a masticating head and shear. Building rock retaining walls is next so I’m looking for a grapple. For an 8 ton machine it is a hoss,

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

When I watch Mike use machinery like this, it takes me back to my childhood...... I can remember walking around the town where I grew up with other young boys hoping to see some kind of construction work being done. Once we found it, we would plant ourselves and just watch the guys dig holes, demolish things, etc! What a dream! Mike, when I grow up I want to be just like you! 😂😂💪💪

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

lol

[@garycrumrine9538]

It is funny, I did the same thing in Illinois. I started taking a jug of coolaid to an excavator working in our neighborhood digging basements and laying water pipe. Eventually I ended up riding in the big equipment, pulling levers etc. All the other kids were jealous. What a blast. I held the stick when he shot levels etc too. A kids dream.

[@64eski]

I can't watch this channel anymore. I'm so jealous I can't see straight. Love that machine and all you're doing.

[@scottmassey4330]

Oh yea, love to see more info on that machine, like cost and rental numbers. Nothing like a big machine to do real work.

[@terrylandis6831]

Oh my Mike. Your gonna have lots of fun now!! Enjoy!

[@theenginehousegarage1485]

We're building a garage/barn also, and I dug a few stumps up with my tractor. It did the work, but it took forever, and left a huge hole in the ground. I rented an e55 Bobcat Excavator and took out the rest in no-time. I love doing work with my tractor, but sometimes the Excavator is the way to go... Keep up the good work!

[@HiddenHeightsFarm]

That's an awesome machine! Makes quick work of those trees.

[@StevesBeyondRepair]

Letsdig18 has a great channel! He has the gift of gab for sure! You are no slouch on that excavator Mike.

[@izzypisatx]

Yes please on the interior cab and controls video. Keep on rocking Morgans.

[@bullrun1]

👍🏼👍🏼 Kubota !! - wide open space like that, smart of you to reposition and dig over the blade, a lot less bouncing around and much more leverage than side digging.

[@54jake451]

Hi Mike, This is your neighbor to the north in Caledonia, NY. I'd like to see a full tour of the excavator and some footage while you operate it from inside the cab.

[@dickhansen8594]

Nice. Sweet machine. Thank you for sharing with us

[@billfenner7084]

I am glad to see that are using the Kubota excavator!

[@builtbybuck]

Mike, I have told you this before but I am going to tell you again you are a very talented guy in a lot of different areas.

[@bobpurs]

Just had an excavator here 4th of July weekend for 3 days. You can get a lot done. Thumb is awesome attachment to have. I used it to put some field drains in hay fields, dig out some stumps etc. .

[@GriffithsFfestiniog]

Great piece of kit and made light work of those stumps. Really looking forward to watching all your jobs develop over the next month a good change of pace.

[@TheShaunpk1]

Every one should have an excavator.

[@philipfarrell8114]

I really enjoyed ur video very experienced operator I'm retired heavy equipment operator and have used excavaters for 30 years

[@jimduke5545]

I vote for a “features” tour! I’d also like to see you do one stump with a BX to show that it can be done. I would be amazed if you can do the 10 foot stump drop with the BX 😱. Love the channel.

[@rodneyross5282]

I personally know it can be done with a little BX. Believe me it takes a while.

[@jimduke5545]

Rodney Ross Oh, I know you can dig out the stump, even drop a tree, with the BX. I didn’t say it couldn’t be done. I just don’t recall seeing it on KZbin and the time spent doing it (ripping roots, moving backhoe, clearing dirt...) is just one part of what I dread. Mike (or Mellissa 😉) might have better techniques that viewers (at least me!) would enjoy seeing. I think 10 foot stump drop with a BX would require he pick up the BX/stump with the excavator first 🤣. Just moving that stump to his root/stump pile with a BX would probably be...instructive.

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[@SMichaelDeHart]

Good morning Morgan's!! Sitting here drinking my BlackRifle Coffee and ready to enjoy and great M&M video.

[@Vega02flaco]

This is a nice machine we are using one of those little excavator they are so handy.

[@jeffreywelch7395]

Are you kidding me! Of course I’d like to see the inside of the big machine and how it works. And you’re a real tease just showing a little of it doing a job. I could sit and watch that for hours. I’m especially interested in seeing how you repair your pond. That is fascinating to me, and I’ve never really seen what can be done. Anyway you look like you know your way around quite a machine Mike. thank you.

[@michaelmactavish1728]

the kx080-4 is the biggest model for now but down road there thinking manufacturing the big full size excavator in the feature same sizes as the case cx215 excavator

[@joelnickerson6739]

I really like operating one of those. They do so much. I'd get one but I have a good tractor with the implements I need. Might get one someday if momma will let me.

[@oldmanfred8676]

That stump removal looks a lot easier than my Shovel, Axe and Mattock method! You folks need some rain!!!

[@derrick8808]

I would like a tour of the machine! It must be a lot of fun to run that thing, I’m very excited and happy for you and the build of you building! I can’t wait to get started on my shop, it’s been a dream for a while and I’m really looking forward to it happening soon!

[@tonygough8713]

Good job running the excavator Mike, I would enjoy seeing the function and controls. Thank you for your videos. And yea, let’s dig Chris is the best heavy equipment operator I have seen.

[@randycarpenter2914]

If you would please show the machine inside and longer videos of you using it. I watch letsdig18 all the time. His skill is impressive and he bought his own Volvo for his projects. Being disabled I need people like you and logger wade, Chris (letsdig18) and many others to keep my spirits up. Mike you are blessed and my age, so be safe life can change in an instant and forever. God bless.

[@CB71SS]

As long as the wood is being used and not just piled up and burnt or buried even if it's fire wood for this winter that's good a thing.

[@mattandrews6697]

What better way to start the weekend than coffee and the Morgan’s? LOL! Can’t believe how dry that soil of yours is today. Great job Mike! Love from Northwest Indiana! 🙏🏻👏👍💗🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Hallnout]

Hey Matt i see you here everyday. Where about are you from? I'm in kosco County.

[@mattandrews6697]

Troll Killa nobody really Michael hall I’m in Portage Indiana.

[@jasonbossaer2580]

There’s just something exciting about running a nice excavator like that. Stick a couple of those root balls upside down in your pond. Makes good fish habitat. Have a great weekend! Jason from Indiana.

[@timjames8503]

Excellent video as always!! On the farm where I deer hunt, I get to play with 2 excavators. The power of those machines is always beyond my expectations, and give me WOOD every single time I need to do something with them!!

[@tpctrash]

Nice having the ground so dry to get the dirt off the stumps.

[@andyjones6361]

Mike you’re pretty dang good with that excavator!!

[@barryhaynes103]

Mike ... you are a heavy machine operator ... obviously was not your first time pushing a tree over ... certainly one of your better videos ... could’ve watched you work the land with that machine for another hour ... thanks for sharing !!!

[@1944chevytruck]

RIPE AND TARE! New! Machine! good job Mike. thanks 4 video. be kind.

[@ronwood7040]

Now to get Eva or Hannah to run that machine while Mellissa is running chipper and Mike your on the tractor by Sunday night there wouldn't be a tree left. Love it Ron

[@curtisgibson6190]

Awesome video !!! Please give us a tour of the The machine!!!😀👍

[@allenhenry1113]

Hello Mike, im from Sardis City, Alabama. I cut and dug up 12 bradford pear trees, the biggest one took me around 30 minutes with my Yanmar tractor backhoe. I think you tractor backhoe will do the same. Nice machine rental 👍👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Yes, lets see a breakdown of your new toy👍👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@raymondrobinson6696]

Melissa! While he's at work for one day. You could dig one nice size hole! 😎 Knew those things were awesome. But WOW! That seems to be just the right size for just about any thing you want to do.

[@NHHalKnowsHow]

I have a Kubota B2920 with a BH6.5 Backhoe and I dug about a 30" hemlock stump out that was right beside my shed so I couldn't get to one side. I ended putting about 2.5 hours on my tractor before I was able to finally get it pulled out of the massive hole I made around it. I also live in new Hampshire and the ground is incredibly rocky that digging is tough! I know it took a while but I don't use the backhoe every day so being able to remove that stump was great!

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

The Granite State!

[@ronwhite6719]

Good choice Mike. It look like it took 8 minutes to get that stump out including cleaning and dropping. I can't wait till the next video.

[@pedintx]

I would enjoy and find a detailed video of the excavator very useful . Thanks for this great video. I have run a mini excavator, amazing machines. Paul from Texas

[@tomfillmore9710]

great video that's a very nice excavator that is not your first time on a excavator good job now it is Melissa's turn i bet she is not scared to try good job Mike can't wait for the next video have a great weekend

[@jimpikul8551]

Looks like you’re doing a tour of the machine. But as a side note, since the “He Shed” is still in the early stages, don’t forget to either install an oil/ water separator to catch fluids or set a grade to get the water to leave the garage come winter season. Nice work with the machine!

[@fredyoung4055]

Mike. firewoodfred here Brighton mi. Yes please show the inside of the Kabota !!! 👍👍👍

[@KwanTao69]

Mike, that thing is a beast and amazingly quiet inside the cab.. This is gonna be fun and yes, would love to see how the controls work.

[@daveschmidt5713]

Since you asked, I would love to have close up cab-view of you opperating the excavator. I'd also like you to give some commentary on how you approach each step of your project.

[@Onthejob374]

My dad was a heavy equipment operator for 40 yrs.....I grew up around all kinds if excavators.....ran my first one at 11 yrs old

[@bigbigby4657]

Holy Smoly, that is Boy Boy for residential use! Yes, please sir, make an instructional video showing foot controls and stick controls, does & don'ts.👍..... I've never operated one but dang sure want to!😆

[@WindowGeek1]

Wow, Mike! What a nice machine. I’d love to see a detailed video of the inside features on it. It’s great just watching you work with it and seeing technique on how to do things. This is really exciting stuff!

[@d.a.ballou9740]

Mike, you make the videos and I'll watch them. I don't care what the subject matter is, I'll watch. Deal?

[@chipwoods8323]

That machine is sick! Made fast work of those stumps. 👍🏼

[@als2797]

That Kubota is a beautiful machine

[@JSomerled]

Yup..would like a good review of the machine and some video of it working different jobs...maybe a how to operate,going through the controls.And review servicing..

[@donshaughnessy3281]

Really enjoyed this one. Felt like a little kid watching the worker men on the big machines. Wonder how long it will take Mike to wipe that grin off his face.

[@talezfromthedashcam3138]

Smilin' like a butcher's dawg...

[@buy1.9mvideoeffects66]

👏

[@ebony5766]

Oooooh! I really liked being in the cab with you while you did that! I have always wanted to driven a big piece of equipment like that, and that was so cool! This will be an amazing series of vids! Can't wait!!!

[@articcattrv]

something you are going to want to try for a few hours is picking up your logs to cut your firewood. I have been doing that for ten years. It saves on the back , keeps the dirt on the ground and not in the chain, and is much safer when you have a pile of wood like you had around your neighbors pool. P S while your at it you and dig for Melissa's Pool.

[@baldbear5609]

Howdy Morgans, It's BIG, it's BAD and comes in Mike's FAVORITE color ORANGE!! Nice excavator Mike. The dozer blade should come in quite handy for backfilling and leveling too. Looking forward to seeing more of your smooth operating skills in future videos. Have A Day! ;~)

[@wyattearp1418]

Wow, Good Memories seeing that again.

[@deanehill9730]

Great machine and does the job easily. Be nice for you to show us around the cab internals. Thanks.

[@papadave9061]

Another fine example of ODWTM. You make difficult look easy, Mike. Have a day!

[@tmerkley6406]

Just a heads up, those Cherry Tree Roots make beautiful knife handles and other small projects. Very Pretty....

[@tbonemc2118]

I did much the same many years ago with a dinosaur of a JCB backhoe I bought. Best toy I ever had. Tried digging out a dam with it as well but only got down so far before it just bounced off. Hired a 20 tonner to finish off but on the day a 40 turned up for the same price because all their 20 tonners were busy someplace else. That machine sure moved a ton of dirt in a hurry. Your biggest problem will be getting rid of the stumps as they take forever to burn. I cheated because my local saw mill had a permanent waste fire going and I got to dump all of my stumps on that. God I miss those days.

[@Tabor-City-100]

That 80 model is wicked!! Nice footage! That will be gard to let go after running for two or three weeks.

[@bobraymond6135]

Nice machine! Would love a closer look !

[@stevemiller4148]

Would luv to see more of the inside controls of the Kobota👍🏻

[@h20dad1]

Its funny you mentioned Chris on Letsdig18, because thats the first thing I thought about when you started pulling that stump. He is, as far as im concerned, one of the best excavator operators I have ever seen. Been watching him for years and have never missed any of his vids.

[@paulrice1918]

Machine tour would be interesting. Good work with it so far.

[@marciam6224]

Loved it!! Next one needs to be much longer with "A little less talk and a lot more action". lol I've watched a few of letsdig18 videos. They're pretty good. I especially like the ones where he's cleared the land and pushed everything into a huge pile and lights it on fire.

[@augustreil]

Ha, he is a pyro, that's for sure !

[@thehawkc]

Nice smooth machine. You always make it look easy.

[@jimwesselman]

Looks like you have done this before, very smooth on the operation of the machine. Can’t imagine how difficult it would be without the thumb! Thank you for a great video!