A NEW LEVEL of OH YEAH… CHECK OUT THIS CAT 313 EXCAVATOR

Been a long time coming but I finally pulled the trigger on a CAT 313. This little kitty has all the bells and whistles. Come check this thing out…
#heavyequipment #excavation #tristardiggin #tristardigging #caterpillar #excavator #CAT313 #satisfying #catequipment

[@spencer6764]

Awesome Sammy 👌 👏 👍 Congratulations 🎊

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jon...

[@yogaadisetiawan3335]

Nice videos Heavy Equipment 👍👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate you watching… Sam

[@PaulLB7]

That’s an exciting addition for you!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Paul. I'm excited about what I will be able to do with it...

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Congrats on the new machine my friend! Yeah you have been getting hammered with rain. It’s crazy how it’s all or none at different places

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Brandon. Looking forward to doing some bigger jobs with it. Getting ready to look at my job site this morning and it started raining. 🤔😫🙄

[@eliteearthworksllc]

@@tristardiggin man you can’t catch a break

[@tristardiggin]

Whew! Going back to bed...🤣

[@bowmanlandclearing777]

That 313 looks nice. The rain is been bad. it had to get alot of rain when i got me another machine.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jesse. I'm sure the 313 will get some work done in a hurry. Had someone else say that too. He said the weather turns bad right after he spends a lot of money...😁

[@mikec8519]

Moving on up! Now you need a Jerry

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Mike. And you said that right, I agree. I need a Jerry, without a doubt. Not sure there is a Jerry to be found around here. 😁

[@didle77]

Sweet new machine

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I sure am enjoying it... Sam

[@jeramyreberpuredirt7873]

Congratulations on the new 313. Excited for you.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jeramy! Now, if I could just run it half as good as you can run your excavator. You do nice work with that Kubota...

[@jeramyreberpuredirt7873]

@@tristardiggin thank you ❤️

[@NicolasBN]

Hey Sam, nice purchase ! Look forward to the next videos !

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Nicolas I appreciate it... Sam

[@chaspruitt2610]

Nice, real nice!! 👍🏼

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I'm really liking this thing...

[@astonmartin2727]

Congratulations on your blessings. I noticed you gave the machine a good clean up. This is the first law of success. No dirt moving equipment should be dirty and untidy. You really made it look nice. Try to get some CAT yellow and touch up the outside of the bucket and thumb. God Bless you brother. 🙏🙏🙏

[@tristardiggin]

Right, I enjoy clean interior on the equipment. I'm just not that good at keeping it that way. I could use a can or two of CAT paint for sure. Thanks for supporting the channel, I really appreciate it... God Bless, Sam

[@allanpeters4403]

Quite the arsenal now - love your vids!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Allen, I really like the equipment and should be setup to get some bigger jobs now. Appreciate you supporting the channel...

[@Justalittleoutoftown]

Nice machine. Same here with the rain we get about 3 or 4 days if we’re lucky then it rains again.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, finally catching a break here. Working 3 days and then more rain tomorrow...🙄

[@jamesblissett9452]

Nice new fleet of iron. 💪🏻🙏🏼

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks James. I should be able to get some work done, if the rain will let up...😁 Sam

[@Closedaccount924]

Congratulations sir on the new machine

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, it's definitely a step up from the 308 and loving it...

[@RichtonFarm]

That’s great! Happy for you!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank You, I appreciate it... Sam

[@ZIPLEVEL]

Congrats on your new machine! Have you considered using the ZIPLEVEL EZDepth for excavating? Unlike conventional technologies, EZDepth costs US$975 and installs in minutes to directly display depths over unlimited ranges, without line-of-sight, satellite horizons or complex arrays of sensors. Easy Depth readings from the cab without a laser and rod man.

[@tristardiggin]

I appreciate the info but using different systems... Thanks

[@garybritt1209]

Nice upgrade!.. cant wait to see it in action!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Gary. Should have a video out this weekend using the 313..

[@user-zd2uh1ox6d]

What a great message!!!! God bless!!!!! Jesus is the way the truth and the life!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank You Justin! Appreciate you letting me know you enjoyed it and that it was a blessing... God Bless, Sam

[@fishermanii4137]

Nice machine. Great and relevant message...

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I used it to load trucks yesterday for the first time since it was delivered. And it is definitely going to be a big change for getting work done. Glad you enjoyed the message...

[@jimmytew9468]

Nice piece of equipment Sam. It's going to allow you to take on bigger jobs and make things more productive. I enjoyed your message. Be Safe and GOD BLESS

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jim. I excited to see what this machine can do. I agree with you, bigger Jobs and more productive. Glad the messages are a blessing...

[@williamgroel2880]

Congratulations on the new machine God Bless

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you William, I appreciate that... God Bless, Sam

[@mcallisteroutdoors.8403]

Nice machine.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I appreciate it. I'm really liking the work it can do. Sam

[@canadabrushcontrol]

Beautiful machine! Really clean! I like the progressive thumb, it gives you a little more agility over the regular thumb. Congrats on the new purchase :)

[@tristardiggin]

I really like that thumb too. I've always wanted a progressive thumb. That will be a big help... Thanks, Sam

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

Nice 313💪💪💪

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks

[@kevindesha2959]

Thats a big boy!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Yes it is, biggest one I have been in. It kinda makes you smile a little while settling in it...😁

[@medlinlandmaintenancellc]

BIG MONEY!!! Congratulations on the new machine, well-deserved brother!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Mark. I'm looking forward to some bigger jobs with it...😁

[@emoryfarms]

Amen !

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks...😁

[@65BAJA]

New toy day! Awesome!

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, thanks!😀

[@DirtAndRocks]

Great machine, very happy for you!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate it. It's is going to be a big help getting bigger jobs... Sam

[@blackdogexcavator21]

Nice machine brother. I can't wait to see it in action. That should greatly increase your job efficiency and capabilities. Big Bertha and the Hog will speed things up a lot on your upcoming pond build. Great message too.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed the message. Really appreciate you always supporting the channel. Big Bertha is a good one for sure. Efficiency and bigger jobs are on the way... God Bless, Sam

[@frankbirkemose4967]

Congratulations, nice excavator, perfect size

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Frank. I believe it will be a great size as well. Excited about the jobs I can do with it...

[@valleylandworks3379]

Congratulations Sam, very nice machine.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I'm really excited about the work it can do... Sam

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

Just left the races. Started watching. We will see

[@tristardiggin]

Good deal! How did he do?

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@tristardiggin he took a 3rd!! First time on this track and he had a 5 minute practice. He rode safe and I’m proud for him. It’s out of the way for us but we did this for his birthday. That was May 2nd and the races there have been rained out every scheduled weekend till now. Finally got his shot!

[@tristardiggin]

That's cool, 3rd is great for first on the track...

[@lovejcdc]

WOW congratulations Sam! Super excited to see you finally got your 313. God bless y'all and I recommend the name of your new machine is Big Betty 😅😅

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I'm excited to have it and to be using it. Should have the first video out this weekend using the 313. Big Betty is a good name I think Chris (Letsdig18) named his track loader Betty if I remember right... Sam

[@lovejcdc]

@tristardiggin yes I believe you're right he did, well there's always Bertha lol

[@tristardiggin]

😁

[@storytimewithkhanlee3146]

Good channel, keep it up sir.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you and I appreciate you supporting the channel... Sam

[@sid6749]

Congratulations on the new kitty cat I love doing dirt work but I do demolition rain is a welcome sight on most jobs I do dust control lol

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Sid! I'm with you on the rain for demolition for sure. I have done a few and know what you mean about the dust. Thanks for supporting the channel... Sam

[@rodneystewart8958]

Congratulations on your new machine you deserve all the success possible

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Rodney, I appreciate that.

[@rustrtal]

Awesome machine! There is a big difference between the GC and the F model besides just the grade control…you have another 50%+ more power which is just right for that size machine. Im curious about the thumb controls in all your machines…my 304 closes when I pull back/down and opens when push forward/up. My friends 312 is the opposite and we argue about which way is correct when running each other’s stuff…

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! Didn't know about the power difference just thought it was mostly the technology. This thing is a beast; loving it for sure. Will have to check on the thumb question 🤔. It's strange how the controls are muscle memory but can't remember to tell you which one it is 😳😁. But the 304, 308, and 313 are all the same. Will get back to you on which it is... 😁

[@jacobbuckley8232]

Congrats on the 313!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jacob. I'm definitely looking forward to the jobs this will open up... Sam

[@smithworx1091]

Congrats bro. I'm glad you cleaned the inside. Looks brand new. I know it was killing you not to be able to run it for a week lol. That thumb is sweet!

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, still not looking good to run it Monday either. I thought you might like that thumb.

[@PaulLB7]

NICE!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks...

[@Harikarikillboy]

Been jealous of ol smith worx? Lol. Nice machine bud!

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, I was a bit jealous too. Thanks and looking forward to using, if the rain will slack off...😫

[@babakraissiyan7516]

Congrats on new machine buddy👍👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thank You Babak I appreciate that... Sam

[@chuckgulledge2304]

Congratulations on your new c purchase

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Chuck, I appreciate it. Looking forward to some great jobs with it... Sam

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Dang Sam!! Congrats! You n Lindsey are way out pacing me machine size wise, not sure I can hang anymore… But I do still have better trailer deck boards than some of y’all 😝

[@tristardiggin]

That's funny! I'm sure you do have better boards than someone we know! 😁 Trying to keep up with Lindsey is going to put me in the poor house. Not really, it's definitely a step up in the jobs I cam take now... Keep on keeping on... Thanks, Sam

[@BurrellsUtilities]

Hell of a fleet for a one man show!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Josh. I appreciate you watching...

[@chuckunderwood6675]

Nice machine Sam. I was at this Church last Monday night for the fireworks show. One of the best fireworks shows I have ever seen. Saw the equipment sitting there and thought it might be yours. Cool to see the same place on your video today! Really enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Chuck and I appreciate you supporting the channel. Cool to see local folks finding the channel and enjoying it. Guess it was like "hey, I know where that is"! 😁 The church really does a great job reaching out to the community with their outdoor events...

[@TheLandscaperman1]

Congratulations on the big iron you deserve it!!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, it's going to really give me a shot at bigger jobs...😁

[@jim9387]

NICE Machine ... I want to be like you when I grow up :)

[@tristardiggin]

😎 lol... Thanks Jim, I appreciate it...

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

Absolutely stoked for you on the machine!! It looks awesome! I’ve ran a 315 but never been next to a 313. Very excited for you and the coming content as well. That’s was a great message. Until one of your videos in the past I didn’t know that repentance meant to turn away from. I thought it meant to be sorry. And I feel like many ppl hear it that way as well. So glad I found your channel and learned that. I hope this message and the meaning of that word find the ppl who need to hear it! Just ate Taco Bell, it’s 11:44pm and I’m about an hour or so from home!!

[@tristardiggin]

Uh! Taco Bell at 11:45 and an hour from home is taking a real gamble there Remy!!! 😁😫🤣 Im with you on repentance also. I thought the same thing for a long time. It's truly something that needs taught a lot more. Appreciate all the support for the channel...

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@tristardiggin you bet. Thanks for being man enough to create something worth supporting. First time I’ve had Taco Bell in probably 8 months and it all worked out. Got to sleep about 2am.

[@tristardiggin]

Glad to hear the Bell didn't get you! 🤔🤣😳

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@tristardiggin time will tell!

[@billwarner9586]

I'm glad God allowed you to upgrade to a larger excavator. Yes, in God's timing, it'll stop raining and dry up for you. I truly appreciate the ending message. Yes, we can't move spiritually forward while looking in the mirror of regret.

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir Bill that is right and well said. Thanks...

[@lcl_eworks16]

I turned the travel beacon off on our 315, you can access the on/off through the tablet console

[@tristardiggin]

Ok cool, didn’t know you could turn it off that way… Thanks

[@teddy14251]

Pretty sure I saw your equipment behind a church yesterday in Benton, anyways I like your videos.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, you sure did. That is where this video was recorded. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel... Thanks, Sam

[@anthonyyoung7344]

We are in dog days of summer and its going to rain about every day till the middle of August.

[@tristardiggin]

Sounds about right Anthony. We got an extremely heavy rain last night. Probably don't have much of a driveway left...😫

[@johnprue]

Way to go Sam. I knew it👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks John...

[@clintoncherry8893]

Nice machine!!! I bought a 315 next gen a year ago with the 2D grade control and laser chaser and we love it. Congratulations

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Clinton I appreciate it. I've ordered a laser catcher for it. Should have it installed in a few weeks... I bet the 315 is sweet!

[@coltongarber8087]

You're supposed to have the backup beeper for safety reasons 😂

[@tristardiggin]

That thing gets on my nerves! 🤣😂

[@coltongarber8087]

@@tristardiggin i can understand that but you do what makes you comfortable i was just saying

[@coltongarber8087]

@@tristardiggin i would just hate to see my favorite KZbinrs get in trouble for something so silly that's all

[@tristardiggin]

@@coltongarber8087 Thanks, I appreciate that..😀

[@coltongarber8087]

Do you think you'll be putting a quick coupler on your 313?

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Colton, It would be nice to have for sure but the cost of the coupler, a new thumb and recalibrating the grade control system puts it out of reach. Would be very costly to add the quick coupler. Thanks, Sam

[@ericcrofut7]

Congrats. How are you going to haul that big of a machine?

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Eric and good question! My trailer is a 20 ton with air brakes, so that will be fine. I'm looking for a tandem truck, preferably a Mack. But in the meantime I'm going to see how the International handles it. May end up paying someone to haul it...

[@manofinterests334]

I'm having difficulty coming up with a polite description for my hatred of DEF. Got the GPS system installed on my D5, and about 2 minutes into the training session after it was delivered and set up, it threw a level two emissions fault code. I had just filled the DEF fluid tank the night before and it showed absolutely empty. I'd guess there's an issue with the fluid level sensor... it's been sitting useless on my job since wednesday and local cat service can't get there to look at it until Tuesday. Grrrr....

[@tristardiggin]

Right, there are no pleasant words available to speak about a def system. Mine, on the D5 has gone out twice. Thankfully both were covered by warranty. But warranty does help with lost work. What 2D system did you get? I have ordered a 2D system from Trimble Earthworks. Looking forward to having it installed... Thanks, Sam

[@manofinterests334]

I had the Topcon Hiper VR system installed. It is 3D machine control and has a laser reciever integrated with the gps system but the grade tolerance the thing was putting down without the laser seems to make it almost redundant if not unnecessary.

[@manofinterests334]

It was a DEF fluid level and quality sensor. They got it replaced yesterday and reflashed the ECM and a few other associated things and it was up and running last night. I ran it for a half hour in the near dark and put down some dirt around a foundation to minus 4/10ths to allow for settlement and 6" of topsoil, and man... didn't have to do any measuring off building corners, or set up and take down a laser or get out of the cab... just drove around "on the drawing" and pushed down dirt piles to grade in a yard area between a building and some sidewalks. I think the phrase "game changer" has become so overused, I don't really like it, but this... is that - for me working by myself. The cost of the system is eye watering but I'm hoping it's "buy once, cry once". Until I "have to" have it installed on an excavator hah.

[@tristardiggin]

Well good, sounds like def issue wasn't major at least. Wow! That grade system sure sounds sweet. I know what you mean working by yourself. My grade system is being installed today on the dozer and excited to see how it's going to work. Install once and cry once is a good way to look at it...

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hi Sam …Yes Sir , That Joker is going to come in Handy !! Proud for You Buddy , Can’t wait to see some videos and Hear your thoughts after Running it 😄 I appreciate the Message and You Taking the Time to Share it .! Have a Good Week Brother 👍🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Evert, should be lots of good video coming to the channel with the 313 in action. God Bless and have a great week, still wet here...😫

[@LifeWithChase]

Sweet machine! I didn't think you had a 20 ton tag. I was thinking it was a 10 ton, but seems i do remember it having air brakes now that I think about it. Are you getting a mulcher for the 313 or did you decide there wasn't enough work to justify having? Ps: I spent 4hrs washing the mud from my dozer undercarriage, that was after I shoveled what I could get to. It was packed around the final drives and inside the track adjuster cover like concrete!

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, I figured the track cleanup would be a doozy. Right, it's a 20 ton with air brakes. Great trailer bit looking for a bigger truck though. Don't plan on getting a mulcher for the 313 at the moment. There is definitely work for it if advertising and trying to get it. I mainly bought it for off season work in the winter months. But don't necessarily need it. Honestly, I would rather do dirt work than mulch...

[@diggingwithdylan9092]

Awesome machine ! Would love to have one that size! Are you going to pull that with your dump truck ?

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Dylan. I'm sure going to try. I spoke with Brandon at Elite Earthworks and he has hauled his 2150 with his single axle some and so I'm thinking I will try it for now. Looking for a good tandem Mack though...

[@diggingwithdylan9092]

@@tristardiggin what engine and trans is in your truck ? I have an 89 8100 with an L10 and 9 speed. My loader is about 28,000 lbs and it pulls it okay. But I feel like 30-32k would start feeling pretty heavy!

[@tristardiggin]

It has a Cummins engine and a 10 speed Eaton transmission. It is loaded with power. So, I think it will be ok. The trick will be getting the proper axle weights right...

[@matthollenbeck4952]

Did you get rid of the 308. I am looking at a 310. I am not sure, might have to go to a 313.

[@tristardiggin]

Matt, I did sale the 308. It was a great machine and the 310 would be nice. But the 313 is great. No way to really compare the work of the 308 with the 313.

[@SuperMurf44]

Lucky 13?...call it Lucky!!...Lots wife?... can't remember her name we just called her Salty!

[@tristardiggin]

That is a pretty good name...😁

[@tristardiggin]

Yup that name would definitely stick, salty...

[@baha36072]

I am operating cat 313 since 4 weeks now! i can not get the taste of hitachi,volvo,kobelco , !! There is no feeling and very jumpy, yes I have set all the controlablity setups for my self but still don’t acting like hydrolic digger

[@tristardiggin]

That’s unfortunate! Maybe you can trade it off for a different brand… Thanks for watching

[@digginandbuildinwv7012]

Is it the 74 or 98 hp version? Just wondering how the power is on it. I have a doosan dx140 lc5 and a 175 currently, good machines but I've been slowing converting to cat, got the new next gen d3 and a 420xe bl. Thanks

[@tristardiggin]

From what I found on Google the 2018 D5K2 has 104hp. It is a great machine and very pleased with how it pushes. That next gen D3 is a sweet machine. Don’t have any experience in a newer backhoe. Thanks, Sam

[@digginandbuildinwv7012]

@@tristardiggin I was wondering about the 313 excavator

[@tristardiggin]

@@digginandbuildinwv7012 gotcha! The 313 I have shows 108. The GC model is showing 74. I really like the 313, very impressed with it… Thanks

[@Dirt_mountain-earthworks]

Hi

[@tristardiggin]

Hello...

[@josegallardo2453]

How much would you sell the 308 for?

[@tristardiggin]

Well, that is a good question. I do plan to sale it along with the 3 buckets, ripper and Prinoth mulcher. Need to get an appraisal on it to see what it's worth...

[@theoldbigmoose]

The 313's engine is about the size of the pony engine back in the day, but with 50 times more torque and horse power. Today's diesels are amazing! Did you say what size bucket you have for the 313? Great addition to your fleet!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Dave. It is a 36" bucket. And you are right, this little engines turned out the power to run the hydraulics for sure...

[@coltongarber8087]

i'd get rid of that stupid def crap for more power

[@tristardiggin]

Right, but it cost a lot to have it deleted too. When I start having issues I will definitely check on it…

[@coltongarber8087]

@@tristardiggin Makes sense and figures that it cost too much to remove it 😔 and in my opinion that's pretty pathetic but it is what it is

[@YogiBear48]

Current Sodom and Gomorrah = Los Angeles and San Francisco. 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Sounds about right...