A Dangerous Way to Build a Road? New Property Road Build Pushes On!

[@americanpatriot2.06]

The humor never gets old. Throw in some safety info, some not a how-to disclosures, and some hard work, you have a grade A Captain Kleeman video!

[@Old-bold-pilot]

Good example of “run what ya brung”. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tombauer7330]

Every time I see you using the 555, I have warm fuzzy thoughts of Clint at C&C.

[@michaelmcclure8673]

Captain Kleeman just think years ago our families used mules and ropes to move and make stuff. And today you have the triple nickel. Get it done.😊

[@brotherbruce]

Dirt Perfect posted a video last week in which your 555 played a bit part and provided Mike and Aaron with some entertainment. They had to acknowledge the old triple Nickle looked pretty good.

[@chrishelms1967]

The Boom Swivel goes 🎶 squeak squeak squeak.....🎶

[@garylaviolette5853]

One thing about safety. Before you start something it is good practice to look the job over and think about what could go wrong and how to avoid it. A few extra minutes can save you a whole lot of grief.

[@chadshidler8903]

The old backhoe is money well spent. It's earning its keep now. Hopefully you brought some hotdogs and marshmallows my friend. Cook ya up some grub.

[@timooten5333]

There's more honesty and sincere "pull your boots up by the straps" type work on your channel, CK, than most others. I work on my property alone 99% of the time, and I thoroughly enjoy watching you develop ideas to accomplish what may intimidate many others. Huge fan in NE Alabama!

[@lastguy8613]

Seems like a excavator rebuild would be good for the channel!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Sound expensive

[@Dobbs103]

Very cool seeing you get to work that backhoe after you put all that work into it.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@LogicIndustries]

That rock pile is the perfect spot to build a Mafia Themed Rental Cabin™.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@kevinblevins2612]

Buckin Billy is a chain saw genius

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@ErictheAmateur]

I like the way you speed up the video without the annoying sped up sound. That’s a cool trick.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@andrewcoil5544]

And to think DP and MBTS was making fun of your 555. What a nice machine you have. It may be a little rough, but it works!!

[@denjhill]

I caught that too and told them not cool. DP did not take kindly to that criticism. If you can't say something nice about a guy's work keep you mouth shut.

[@michaelmullins1290]

Sometimes I wonder if you need the energy drink. The 555 is old and such, but your still doing a tremendous amount of work with it. Best of luck on the rock.

[@bruceknowlton8691]

You have a backhoe it's a beautiful day and you enjoy what you're doing it doesn't get much better. Probably worse part is taking us along but thanks for taking me along

[@OneEyeCustoms]

When I was a young man, late teen, I rolled my fathers Case backhoe on its side clearing trails on a hill side. No ROPS, yes it was that old. It scared the crap out of me. He had to come down with his track loader and tip it back upright. Lost lots of fluids and I learned a valuable lesson that day!!! Be careful out there.

[@JOYR1234]

Good morning I hope everyone has a wonderful day and just be safe out there

[@williamnoel5092]

You are an adventurous young man. Keep up the great work.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

Hay, Mike! Thank you! No, THANK YOU very much! Been anxiously waiting for today's post. A while back when you was doing the 555 rehab you shared with us a tip you got from Clint and the boys at C & C Equipment. The tip was using an air chisel, with a blunted chisel, to vibrate loose those ridiculously tight hydraulic hose fittings we've all struggled with. Well, over the weekend I blew a hose on my Case 480B backhoe. When I got it to the workshop I hit the two fitting with my air chisel and those fittings came off almost as if they were finger tight. WOW! WOW! WOW! I couldn't believe it! I'll be at the hose shop shortly after they OPEN today for a new one! Now, I'll sit back and enjoy today's episode! Lee PS: I comment again at the end!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Definitely a time saver! Glad it worked out for ya

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

@@CaptainKleeman I think that clip from that episode would make an excellent KZbin SHORT. I'm certain there are more frustrated hydraulic hose removers out there!

[@spencerrobinson2719]

Fun stuff! You are doing a lot with that old backhoe! I wonder if a feller could find a few joints of large diameter clay pipe somewhere close? Then maybe some stone head walls?

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Cap’n I like the idea of a rock bridge! Fortunately, that ledge rock is uphill. With the triple nickel and gravity…. You should be able to put one together with a little elbow grease and ingenuity. PS: having access to a chainsaw rock detector may come in handy for finding more building material!!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

It coming along nice!

[@robertadriver6931]

Great information regarding weight balancing on the riggers! Never had a clue.

[@brendahubert7916]

So wish I lived closer as I could take a mass of the big rocks off your hands to fill our valleys on our Missouri Farm

[@NotJustaTool]

The stone bridge is a great idea. Not only can you build it to support lots of weight, but it doesn't even have to be that high off the ground. Because no one cares if water flows over it, under it, or through it... it will not degrade with moisture. And it's easy to set in place with a little concrete, crushed stone, and/or staked rebar. Use a little church limestone to dress it up. Not sure all these stars lined up... ???? You are blessed Captain. Keep up the great content. Cheers!

[@CaptainKleeman]

That's the plan!

[@waynegauthier155]

Hi Captain, I can't believe your burning all that good looking firewood.

[@CaptainKleeman]

What else do you do with firewood? Isn't it supposed to be burnt?

[@robinredman5192]

Yup, falling trees and falling cameras, welcome to the Captain Kleeman show. Comment generators?..... I see where you're going. 😅🤣😂 Take care and thanks for bringing us along. John here, from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks John!

[@leol1682]

Like the video Mike making Roads in the woods on your land , And yes staberlyser on Bachoe is very inportant .

[@jerryc3050]

Captain, that looks like so much fun even though its work.👍

[@rhondasweeney7271]

You amaze me! You don't give up. I absolutely love what you're doing. I can hardly wait until the next video! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@psuu1]

Thanks for the practical advice. I was 100% shopping for old backhoes 5 min before you posted this.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Lol

[@terryrogers1025]

I like it, there isn’t much you can’t move, all you need is a big lever, even if the lever has hydraulic pressure to assist, stop and think about all the things that have been moved thru out the ages by using pulleys, ropes, levers, horse power, man power, and A frames, you sir can move anything, anywhere, and anytime you so desire, the key is willingness or want. Thanks for the update, enjoying the property development.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate it!

[@Bman2020]

Bud one tree one rock at a time crawl sneak though the woods before you know you turn around and you got what you wanted yea you spend $ and time but as you know a poor man’s budget is always fun you doing ok thanks for sharing great watch keep ‘‘em coming 👍👋🇨🇦

[@josephzickert4051]

You have me absolutely intrigued and full of anticipation with this project.

[@duncanfreeman296]

Hi Mike. I like the inadvertent use of that tree you put the camera behind. To protect us from taking another nose dive 😊. Maybe you could use this trick more often 😉 At 14:04

[@blueboatone5653]

I love your work, Mike! I think I have a solution for that leaky backhoe tire. I got a gallon of a tire sealant that says it can be used both off and on road, and it is washable with water. (Some brands can't be used for high speed tires.) I've sealed up 3 leaky tractor trailer tires, some other trailer tires, and I believe it will fix your backhoe tire. I don't remember the brand but it was tannish/orange in color. I believe keeping air in the tires will make the 555 safer and save you money at the same time. I hope this helps!

[@ronaldheit196]

Captain, there's no doubt that you're competent at what you're doing with the 555. You approach using it safely figuring all the ways things can go wrong and working around them safely. I have no doubt that's gonna be a pretty safe and nice road when it's done. A rock bridge would definitely fit in with that particular area. A couple of seasons and it would look like it's been there for many decades. Maybe a small rock wall on each side of the road as you approach the bridge to stablize each side from erosion.

[@Sparkey]

It was a good idea to leave that pile of rocks, you don't want to open up an interdimensional portal, bad JuJu. :)

[@robertnorthrup1914]

Or a zombie grave……

[@williammeiklejohn2850]

This is a fantastic project ....backhoe in the woods, new roads.....,stone bridges can't wait to watch your progress.....

[@philliptennis3537]

Great video Captain

[@lesminer2914]

Hey Mike, I like how you put "real time" audio over the time-lapse segments. I've noticed you doing this on several videos recently so I thought you'd appreciate some positive feedback on a neat editing technique. GOOD JOB!👍👍 (maybe other content creators will pick up on it.. I can't stand when they leave 'dead air' ;-)

[@CaptainKleeman]

Hey I appreciate the feedback! Something new I've been trying.

[@cohill25]

Good morning. I'm relatively new here and I've been enjoying your older videos. Don't tell DP, but I find your videos to be more enjoyable than his 😂, but the older ones with you two working together are the best!

[@glenlongstreet7]

At the house I grew up in there was a bridge. I didn't know it was a bridge because it was covered with tree roots and stuff. Many years later I came back and found it. I expect it was hundreds of years old. I could imagine the old farm wagons pulled by a horse over a hill. Then I could see the rest of the road as it ran up into a field. I am sure your bridge will look the same and last for many years. I am looking forward to seeing your stone bridge.

[@cayminlast]

I think a stone bridge would be the absolute perfect idea, a nice arch or two, excellent. They say big jobs take 'one bite at a time', nice to see someone biting off chunks that he Can Chew.

[@garulusglandarius6126]

Can’t wait for the next one Mike 👍🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@kenfrazier616]

great progress, time and brain power gets it done

[@jaquigreenlees]

ok, before watching the tag on the thumbnail about the backhoe for road building gets this response: The backhoe is never the perfect piece of equipment for the job but it is a perfect piece of equipment to have on the job because of the versatility they have. A dozer or skid steer would both be better to set the road bed and grade, a full excavator to remove trees, stumps, brush along the route but the backhoe can do all the jobs even if less efficiently.

[@kevincarver9949]

Hey Mike. Great video. 555 is doing great. Just for the record I don’t believe you would have it out in the woods if you weren’t comfortable with it. It should be pretty obvious that you know what you’re doing. Thanks.

[@peadenl]

Chainsaws find more concrete than rock here in eastern NC. Almost magical how they find it.

[@cedarfallsfarm9833]

I watched this one earlier today. Enjoyed the work on the backhoe. I have a Kubota with a bucket that I use like a dozer. You're right about keeping the load low and also being vigilant the entire time you're operating. I've laid mine over, not something you want to do twice!

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@cedarfallsfarm9833]

@@CaptainKleeman PS, that fossil was cool!

[@douglaspeck8535]

i saw the 555 was featured on dirt perfects channel the other day...

[@mooshaker]

Sincerely wishing you good luck with this project. This could be really cool. And fun to watch.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@tylertempleton601]

Cool video!

[@timkd5vmv583]

Good Morning Captain!! You are making great progress. I think your rock bridge is going to turn out fantastic. We have a bunch of Great Depression Era parks that are full of rock bridges, stair steps along trails and cabins built with the rocks. Yours should hold up to decades of use.

[@CaptainKleeman]

The CCC did great work!

[@jefffrayer8238]

@@CaptainKleeman Wow, you know about the CCC where those in need actually did something to be proud of and help America?

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

Some 60 years ago, I recall walking over a stone bridge to cross a stream so I could get into a swamp to hunt ducks. I assume farmers had made it 50 years ago when the land was flooded when a dam was put in on the river. Fast forward 30 years and I bought the property adjacent to it. I couldn't find that stone bridge and I assumed another farmer had dug it out to improve drainage. I was forever getting stuck nearby on the stream crossing with a tractor and 2WD ATVs. I had access to a large rock pile and I hauled buckets of stone to line the bottom of the stream. It was not enough stone to impede flow but enough to keep from getting stuck. My point being that you don't need to build a stone bridge but maybe just a stone ford to keep from getting stuck.

[@cathiebaker6510]

Keep on. Diggin good tips there on the stablelisers. Beginners need too know your only as safe as what’s underneath them . Excellent work champ . 11:07 11:08

[@Crewsy]

You’re really getting good Captain. Knocking us over more times and even once when you were nowhere near us. Great comments about a backhoe vs track hoe. Most important point is the backhoe is the Swiss Army Knife of machines so while it may not be great compared to an excavator it can do so much more that an excavator can’t. Knowing the machine’s limitations is important no matter what you’re operating. A stone creek crossing will be amazing. I hope you manage to pull it off.

[@randallday7737]

Hey, Mike I was watching a video on DP's channel. Looks like he and Aaron might be needing you to build another 555 for them.🤔

[@buddyreed2623]

Hello Mike. You have such a nice-looking property, have you thought of or considered making some campsites for tents? There may be some renters, just because of the location, interested and would sure get some extra cash flow. Have good days!

[@beelerfamilyfarm]

Well. I’m on shift today, so…. I do have to compliment you on the pre plan of keeping dirt in the loader. I’m sure you get plenty of eye twitch messages about it, but they just don’t recognize the value of keeping immediately available fill at hand like that.

[@seanpierce7673]

Lol! Hi Mike. Road is coming along. Having that extra reach sure is nice ha?

[@hvnfun8601]

Somewhere on the south fork of the Shenandoah river lays a bridge. This bridge sit in the river - not above it. It was built by placing rocks into the river as if they were building a rock dam. Some say they added line, others say cement to the rocks. Today - about 79 years later - it still carries vehicle traffic. During high water, it is underwater - but passable for the stout hearted. Imagine what you could do with the 555, your rocks and a few bags of concrete to finish off the rough parts.

[@jeffreybrookes9731]

In my nearly 40 years working in construction. I've observed one thing about most backhoe operators that I've watched, and you don't seem to do what I've noticed they almost always do. That is the date always seem to plant their loader bucket Cutting Edge into the ground and lift their front wheels off the ground as far as possible before putting their Outriggers down and lifting the back wheels off the ground. I do realize that you are not a backhoe operator and that they've probably got tens of thousands of hours or more operating a backhoe. I think you do a great job with what you have ,just folding an observation I have observed. 👍

[@CaptainKleeman]

Works great on even ground, twists the living heck out of the loader frame on uneven ground and causes it to be less stable 👍

[@wildtimbrown]

Holy Fossil Fest K-Man! ;-)

[@jdelbrid]

A great video to start the week off right. The tips on how to minimize the risk of tipping over the backhoe is priceless. In other videos I've noticed how you would sweep the bucket low to the ground and thought you mainly did that in case one of your tires decided to give way. A guy never knows where Murphy lurks. Keep up the good work and great attitude.

[@firesurfer]

Murphy is our ne'er-do-well cousin.

[@harrytaylor6854]

I don't know about you but when i was doing roads or trails i was having fun.

[@CaptainKleeman]

It's just a good time. No two ways about it

[@jimdaly5077]

Hi.When working on our new land started doing it by hand, Using my powerful long saw so I didn’t have to bend over more than really called for, I got the piles a cooking I liked the way it was looking, Moved on to using the backhoe to push dirt pull trees and move rock so, a new road & bridge we can build then our plans can be fulfilled, One thing I feel I must share you must always take lots of care and although I do what I do it doesn’t mean that you should to👍.Good man Captain. 👍🐝🌞

[@ccswede]

All that top soil from the trail through the woods would be an excellent additive to a vegetable garden.

[@vic745]

Good to be back out in the forest

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@wc4j]

sandstone church bridge?

[@bluegrallis]

"Except for the hospital deductible when things go wrong!" 😏 I have a crossing to build, but don't have the right equipment to do it. My little track loader will move the concrete slabs I want put down, but I need a bit of excavating done first. Maybe I should buy the 555 that WatchWesWork has worked on a few times and geterdone! 😎

[@bobbrown6682]

Always fun to watch your videos Mike. The stone bridge will be fun to watch you create!!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@Chico-td2fy]

Another day at the Rock pile 😊 🪨⚓️🚢

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@StevenFranklin-qg1om]

Cheapest log caloins I would like to see you look up this idea and see if you can look at thinking about building something like this

[@tapertrain1614]

So I noticed that the new property doesn’t have very many large trees, is there a reason? Logged or Mother Nature?

[@allensharlow7763]

Lookin good Mike, gonna be a nice addition to your land

[@hollandduck79]

hello from the Netherlands. thanks for the video Mike. Kind regards, Hollandduck

[@jamesrogers6376]

That crash at 9:20. Try to be more careful there bud. Electronics are fragile

[@timtaulu9914]

Many accidents happen because the people first, they do not understand the equipment they are working on. They may fail to take into account stresses and balance issues that are produced . They may also fail to consider the environment or working area. I enjoyed listening to your explanation of the knowledge of your equipment or situation. Safety is so important and it can not be discussed too much. I held safety meetings at the beginning of all projects mwking sure to point out hazards. No Loss Time Accidents over 20 years. Stay safe and productive

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@clarencewiles963]

You may want to try a larger 😮start battery and check out the charging system. That Ford 555 is doing pretty good. 😊

[@robertzapatka1082]

Well, the Swiss army knife of equipment! Doesn't do anything great but will do anything eventually with great results!

[@philliphansen2036]

Do you think you could use some of the stone you got from the church you took apart.?

[@CaptainKleeman]

Maybe

[@TairnKA]

I get concerned when someone creates a fire, or two (maybe more), especially in a forested area (what if it/they get away from you). You were remarking about a rock bridge and the first thought I had was; "where did all of those red bricks from the church go?" ;-) You're right (IMHO), about keeping the backhoe bucket low and close to the base, there's physics at work here. I saw a D.P. video of Aron and him talking about your backhoe in his equipment lot (something happened that's not released yet)?

[@marketmalc]

You've got a certain amount of experience with the machines that others who perhaps think "we'll give it a go!" haven't. That really is not a good idea. You consider and don't leap in. That is what we call knowse. From Yorkshire. I DO enjoy your projects and work.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@bobmoroney3643]

You']re doing with a 5,000 machine what DP and his crew does with 1/2-million-dollar machine. Slow and steady wins the race and the outcome is about the same. Good Job Man.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@SciPunk215]

I know the Captain is an actual fireman, and I trust he's being responsible with these burn piles. But I grew up with Smokey Bear telling us to prevent forest fires. I was always under the impression that a lit cigarette could start a major fire if you're not careful. Camp fires were supposed to be in a clear space, surrounded by rocks. In recent times, we've seen devastating fires over large areas of land, from Canada's East coast to California to Hawaii. What's the secret to containing these burn piles???

[@basilchadbourne3254]

The key is burning when it is wet. As long as the leaves are moist the sparks that come off the fire shouldn’t set the woods on fire. The other trick is to stay in the area and watch for smoke away from the burn pills. All these large fires you talked about happened because it was very dry and a single spark is all that it takes.

[@KountryCuz1]

wish my Backhoe was that Quite ! Good Job !

[@johnnylindsey5808]

Good job captain I no you can do it it just takes time and be safe.

[@CaptainKleeman]

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[@dansevern3291]

I've come to expect equipment to "exceed normal expectations" on your channel. I mean, if the 755 "dozer" does a the jobs it does, what can we expect from the 555 with about three times the horsepower? 😁 Thanks for the entertainment, take care!

[@garrickbrandon7150]

Need to ask dirt perfect for some of that stuff he put in the tires of the hall truck for your 555 tires

[@jemilapointe]

Sure would be exciting to see you in a older jd 350 or cat d3 to do this. :)

[@CaptainKleeman]

Would be handy

[@ronsmith4434]

Looks great Mike

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks!

[@space-pop3527]

Always enjoy watching you work (as opposed to me doing it). Your camera could use some outriggers to keep upright. I started learning heavy equipment in the 1960's with my dad, who was an operating engineer my whole life. I did not stay with it and am now (at 75) getting back to working in my shop and with equipment. Thanks for the video's.

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching

[@tomswindler64]

You and your camera must have a love hate relationship,your record for having the camera fall over is impressive.nice looking piece of property.congrats on scoring this piece of property.backhoe is really getting put to the test,with all the things you encounter.great video Mike.just keep doing what your doing 👍👍👍😎😎😎👨‍🚒👨‍🚒👨‍🚒

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Captain thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@CaptainKleeman]

Thanks for watching Kevin

[@SWAMPHUNTER644]

I have often dragged boulders that were too large and heavy to lift with my tractor loader. I would make a log chain cradle around the boulder and drag it a quarter mile to where I needed it. Dam builders and loggers would often build log caissons on the edge of a stream and maybe some in the center and fill them with rocks. Then they could build a bridge on top of the caissons. You use what you have.

[@KevinCoop1]

Dumb question, at 16:30 you talk about not being stable. Why don’t you fill the bucket with dirt, keep it low to lower center of gravity, and use the front bucket to lift up the front tires. The bucket just barely touching the ground is not helping you at all.

[@garymessina1609]

Pretty cool video thanks Mike

[@CaptainKleeman]

Appreciate ya watching

[@alexosborne5629]

Access road taking shape nicely Mike 😁 Stone crossing will take some thinking time... You could pour a bridge abutment either side of the channel and place the large stones on top, and possibly some baffle rocks above the bridge to reduce the water velocity, if you have room and enough fall for that. Just a thought, it may give you some ideas, no doubt there will be plenty of other viewers giving you ideas too !!!🤓😂 I think part of your disclaimer should involve the camera placement and subsequent falling over of your viewers, wouldn't want anyone to blame you for their cricked necks and damaged furniture from holding on tightly 🤣🤣🤦‍♂️

[@CaptainKleeman]

Alot of camera lately