Buying a new skid steer

Buying a used IHI CL35 compact track loader, freeing up a frozen bucket latch, and moving some boulders with a grapple bucket.

[@tux1968]

Andrew I like how much patience you had with that older customer and his rock placement. Great attitude.

[@futurecaredesign]

I think he sortof wanted the top of the rock to match up visually with the island of his driveway. But its difficult to find words for something that is about degrees of 'rightness'.

[@zombieman9559]

Paying customers are always right.

[@330FoeSho]

@@zombieman9559 That's not true. The customer isn't always right, but it's always your job to make them think they are.

[@zombieman9559]

@@330FoeSho absolutely right

[@matrix626]

@@zombieman9559 No, no they are not.. You will see in some of his videos that customers want him to do things that are against code and he has to tell them no.They argue and he eventually gets them around to the law.. Customers are usually wrong.

[@rjp3427]

Anyone else have a feeling he'll be back there next year rearranging that guys' rocks? :)

[@jaylast1958]

more power to him! He seems to really appreciate them

[@1decks]

It seems to me that he has too much time on his hands

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

1decks And That, is what retirement is all about.

[@makingithappen9722]

The big rock candy mountain.

[@jaro2450m]

I can move this rocks to rest of my life if the check will coming weekly

[@williamwallace176]

This reminds me of moving furniture for my wife.

[@medic2807]

Dad's love helping their kids do stuff. My old man passed away a few years ago. He used to love doing stuff around my place when I bought it. Your Dad has a lot to be proud of.

[@BetoDeNiro6]

Same dude. I’m really glad you feel this way. Miss that about my pops

[@kevinclark6289]

Lucky you mine is just the opposite my dad has went out of his way to make my life miserable one of the most ungodly human beings I've ever been forced to be around so again lucky you

[@rodolfoplasencia4953]

@@kevinclark6289 Is tough to be around a relative that makes our life miserable. Just do your best in appreciation. Some pay us what should be payed to others, and or, some give us a treatment and training like as we were or may be hatred by some, which later on you'll end up appreciating I hope. I being hatred by some, I know. I don't want to get into much details here and now but I felt some of what you've being through. Just do your best while you can be around those that hate you, until you can't do nl more and just walk away from them if you haven't. Their training have a limit. You'll decide when to walk away from them! And then, pay better your generation! Take care!

[@kahvac]

Good to see father and son working on things !

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I second this! I wish I could do something with my dad one more time!!

[@kahvac]

@@Military-Museum-LP Your killing me.. Me too !

[@buggscarrot9557]

@@kahvac I wish i could have done someone with my dad ...Once.

[@July4.1776]

HVAC

[@dmaifred]

Military Museum Yup my dad grew up with n a farm but moved to the city for us. He passed. I’ve now moved to the country and have a tractor. I bet he would have liked to reminisce and have a play on it.

[@RumMonkeyable]

Your Dad is a GEM, Andrew! Always love the videos where he makes an appearance.....alas, not because he's there to help solve a problem, but because it's a father and son working together. Good stuff! 👏👊👍😍❤️️

[@aliciab9854]

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[@ronaldjtriumph5985]

I absolutely admire how you provide this old gentleman exactly where he wants that rock ... AWESOME

[@hollywd269]

I think that's awesome how your Dad pitches in and helps you out when you need an extra set of hands!

[@maximus-2307]

he is not his dog he is his son. I do not see why would he not help him

[@mikebateman8021]

You are a nice respectful young man your father has done well give him a hug for me

[@billymcclanahan1794]

His dad reminds me of my grandfather. I miss him so much.

[@northjerseykevin409]

Billy Mcclanahan - I can relate. My grandfather taught me so much.Sometimes I wonder if he knew it at the time or if he was just going through the motions

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

ganymedeIV4 you just never know.......

[@rk22cc]

I'm sure he does

[@bongomakers]

Andrew, your videos connect with people. No long oration, no moaning about needing more web traffic, no silly attempt at humor and no music. New subscriber. Good job.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@saulgoodman4769]

"Hey Andrew it's Ron, remember that huge rock you put next to my house? Someone drove right into it and turned it around, can you come back and move it?"

[@justwayne4785]

Left a bit, left, left, left a bit, right a bit, right a bit, right, right a bit lol, patience of a saint Andrew 👍🏻

[@carryclass6807]

no not sainthood at all, just normal. it is called doing you're job. millions do it every day.

[@rogerdickinson920]

Each left, right, left, add 10 bucks.

[@justwayne4785]

carryclass WOW! I hear there is a sense of humour sale going on, you should probably grab one before they’re sold out.

[@marcryvon]

A client is always right. As long as they pay the bill. Rude attitude is being a looser. As a Customer Service Manager for 36 years, I should know a thing or two...

[@justwayne4785]

Marc René Yvon So if a client wanted a 1 inch deep concrete base to park their 10 tonne truck on they’d be right would they? 😂 You’re obviously just a yes man, grow a spine.

[@genebruce6321]

Dude's picky about his rock placement. :-)

[@swamprat69er]

Just like a woman rearranging the living room. ;)

[@xcalibertrekker6693]

True but as long as he pays for it I would move it wherever he wanted. :-)

[@genebruce6321]

@@xcalibertrekker6693 Absolutely true.

[@markusayt]

His nickname shall now be the “rock whisperer” The rocks speak to him and tell him where they would like to sit. 😄

[@derekbest9703]

I hope Andrew does a follow up video of them forgetting they put a massive boulder there and backing into it when its covered in a foot of snow today

[@stonerdude4611]

Needs a hot bath and a good lubing & TLC. Andrew's awesome. Levi is like dad another one.

[@jasonpearce1651]

He probably could have put the rocks in the ground a bit IF THERE WASN'T A FOOT OF FROST

[@goodolebb2994]

@Casanova Frankenstein .. not sure - he did for awhile n she would be in vids sometimes ... but lately haven't seen her ... and i worry that he doesnt treat her right .. i mean -- she's in there workin with him .. helpin him ... hangin with nothin to do but be around while he does everything by himself ... and i hope he doesnt forget to treat her like a girl sometimes !!!!!!!!!!! she sain't just the hired help !!!!!!!

[@1STGeneral]

@@goodolebb2994 Ya all know Andrew likes a low maintenance low cost dependable life and not shy about lubrication

[@rcalzadilla]

Why is Andrew so popular that people can't get enough of it? People are connecting with him in an incredible way! I think there is more depth to him than he is willing to show. Love it when he shows the interaction with his dad and other people; it's a kind of " I want to be like Andrew when I grow up" kind of thing, you know? Have to hurry 'cause I am already 74.

[@turbocat1984]

Because hes authentic.

[@randomlyfunny2657]

You sound stupid

[@rcalzadilla]

@@randomlyfunny2657 Thank you, it's a compliment coming from you. Just a question of tiers, you know?

[@chrissynelson4752]

Its cool that you and your dad are always working together like me and my dad. Its a great bond to cherish

[@marty0715yt]

Customers ALWAYS RIGHT, eh?? Using that bar when you have a 9000 lbs Skid steer!!!

[@MrHowieZ1973]

I love it when a customer shows you exactly what they want. Everyone is happy that way .

[@chadmatthews2430]

I've enjoyed all of your videos and can appreciate all the equipment with no payments. I have been working on my Fleet, just traded an F250 today for a newer one with crew cab and 4wd. Got a little Kubota with a few attachments and can see myself getting a skidsteer and mini Ex. Thanks for the encouragement

[@whiskeyblood7258]

“Good? All the rocks are done?” “Except the ones in my head.” 😂 Gramps with the one liners

[@mikescott6647]

Andrew was just ....uhhh ok 😂

[@fynbo1007]

Congratulations with your new skid steer, hope to see it in many new adventures. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. God bless you and your family

[@ageuribeiro4039]

Regardless of the machine brand, Andrew can always do a great job; with patience and efficiency. Once again, congratulations, great video.👏👏👏

[@jimmclean4876]

Andrew I have been watching all your endeavors and appreciate your detail explaining the use and maintenance of all the equipment you have great Chanel. Thanks Jim Mclean

[@peterkucmas1165]

Good morning .. thank you for the videos. Kids and I enjoy watching, awesome work and insight into everything, It is amazing how comfortable and proficient you are with all the equipment. Your approach to repairs and fixes is so natural. It is nice to see your dad in the videos here and there. Kids love watching the dogs work with you. Also amazing are the drone flights. Thank you really enjoy your appetite for life, work and everything else.

[@BarnStangz]

I like when you get your old man in the videos. Dude! Get him off the couch and put him a machine. We use to put my grandpa in a dozer and have him move trees and dirt... That IHI is nice! You're going to like that machine. I've always been impressed with their stuff and the IHI people in Elizabethtown, KY are super cool, they have sent me PDF's of their equipment and everything if you need help.

[@jospi2]

You are the Tyler Hoover of construction equipment. I love it.

[@michaelcurley7801]

Or ChuckE2009 and his tractors

[@LostSkills]

@@michaelcurley7801 Andrew's stuff works. ChuckE's stuff sits around broken:)

[@michaeltierney8573]

This video had me browsing skid steers on cL. Then I realized I don’t have a trailer, a truck, or any practical reason to own a skid steer. =/

[@AndrewCamarata]

Just buy one. Or look at tractors too, they can do similar work, but you can drive them to close jobs.

[@scottcol23]

You would be surprised at how fast you can make money with a skid steer and a grapple bucket and a brush hog. You can rent implements like trenchers and air chizzles you might need for jobs until you can own them. any equipment is a great purchase.

[@NagyUram]

@@AndrewCamarata all around good guy!

[@VTOutdoorServices]

Glad to see your dad helping you. I used to learn everything I could from my father and he always took the lead. But as he's getting older, I bring him in on projects like these and he stands there and waits for my instructions like yours seemed to. They won't be around forever. Take advantage.

[@AnomadAlaska]

I can't tell you how many times I've stepped back from something that started to go wrong and said "what would Pa do?" It's way better when he's standing there observing you start to screw something up.

[@TacoStacks]

Congrats man on all the recent success!

[@independentcontractor1633]

Awesome, agree, nice to father & son working together and as always Levi is THE MAN!

[@mr.waynes7555]

Andrew, I like it when you and your Dad work together....it makes my heart soar like a Hawk.

[@MIGASHOORAY]

My dad died when i was 20 yo now im 77 such a world of love and experience i missed out on.now in the past 18 months i buried 2 of my sons what a fkn useless life i have lived even my 3 wives turned out to be HEAPS OF SHIT.

[@pto200]

I always enjoy your videos. I like how you tackle anything that needs done. Thanks for your videos.

[@kevhunta]

great to see you working with your dad,wish my dad was well again so we can do thing like the old days,got to keep fathers busy lol,nice new machine

[@joedominick7517]

Levi looks a little apprehensive of the new machine. Nice to see you and your Dad working side by side.

[@1STGeneral]

He only has enough marking material to go around Levi that is

[@paraglide01]

I love how you are with your customers, same as in de video with the container dragging on the gravel you just laid. Always so helpfull towards your customers. Very good attitude.Can we have more Levi in your video's , he's such a sweet dog.

[@davecalvo6418]

Nice addition to the collection Andrew, its got more balls than I would have expected. Good to see your working through the winter and keeping busy.

[@arlingtonguy54]

I have a buddy that’s an equipment operator and he taught me that when setting big rocks to always bury them a little to make then look natural, like they’ve been there forever. Rocks sitting on top of the ground just don’t look right. Feng Shui stuff. There is a whole art of setting rocks practiced by the Japanese for hundreds of years which dictates size, quantity, direction, even grain. (Sakuteiki) check it out it’s really interesting.

[@stokeburner6730]

I agree with you on that. It would look better buried a little bit. I dont think this guy was to worried about it. He had him put the worse looking side outward. I guess he was just trying to protect his house. lol

[@jamesscott1932]

Stoke Burner that's so true. I like to plant them in clumps so I might have put the smaller and the larger side by side. The fun of landscaping is you can endlessly change it.

[@thejmoneyshow]

first world problems are a son of a gun

[@johnlanham9057]

Former high end golf course guy here. To “landscape in” hardscape, it’s supposed to be buried by 1/3. For what it’s worth...🤔

[@Jasonhb07]

That ground is probably frozen given how difficult it was to remove that little rock.

[@canvids1]

Andrew good luck with your new purchase. Thanks for another great video.

[@ronhart4166]

I love the way your dad is always willing to help out 👍 you guys must have a great relationship ❤️

[@brainclerk4431]

i love it how people know what they want in their heads until its done then its all change time! you are a remarkable being with the patients of a people pleaser , great job Andrew ! i felt the customers pain and sometimes it just has to be right !

[@benitomiori4671]

love your videos..... your so relaxed when fixing things

[@Quake81270]

Levi knew that wasn't one of your machines but he could smell you. Great video and nice new machine. I know you will give it a good look over now that you saw how it was maintained.

[@penninepippi540]

Wow compulsive viewing . Lovely to see Dad helping on again. Great machine . Thank you so much .

[@russse2793]

Look forward to more videos with your new skid steer. You are pretty darn handy in repairing your equipment. Thank you for sharing, and God Bless from Phoenix.

[@cmc7106]

Not first!! But going to stick around!! A lot of nice property in your area!! Great machine!! Congratulations!!

[@michael7423]

I love this new skid steer, it seems to match some of your other equipment, I also love seeing your Dad working with you. Only thing I’d like to see is an enclosed cab with heat and a killer sound system for all your great music. It looks like 2019 will be a great new AC new year

On the one hand what's with this damn rock collection, on the other it's good to have an appreciative audience.

[@MrRigmunkee1]

Having spent more hours in Bobcats than I can remember, getting in and out of your new machine seems like a dream. That might not seem like a big thing to some folks, but it is. A nice addition to the fleet. Good score!

[@winstonviceroy6125]

Love the new machine. Hope you do a video servicing it, putting in all new grease fittings,etc.

[@rngn2010]

Another great video and a happy customer.

[@paulstanding7267]

Hi love watching your videos you have a great job seeing all the different ways you tackle the jobs good luck on what you do.

[@WelshRabbit]

I love that drone ending overview. BEAUTIFUL!!!

[@bigcountry1165]

I see a pressure washing video coming up.. keep it up bud.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Rick Pollard pressure washer repair video too.

[@billymcclanahan1794]

Oyes, badly lol

[@MadMax-yq9ix]

@@AndrewCamarata lmao

[@Tailss1]

@@AndrewCamarata Your hot water pressure washer broke already?

[@bigcountry1165]

Take that burke bar to it... lol

[@timhottinger2166]

Almost immediately he's working on it. Andrew must luv it.

[@willaimr.kirkland8170]

Always impressed with your drone and how you present your beautiful countryside.

[@raeanker3078]

Thanks for the great video mate, good to see your first job on the new skid steer hope to see many more , just a observation from a old retired plumber of 30 odd years ,when I saw you trying to move those rocks by hand ,when your young and strong it's no problem but as you get older your body will you remind you about its limitations, and I bet there's a lot of subscribers that know what I'm talking about. Cheers from down under.

[@stonemoney691]

Man Andrew the older fella 👴 was super happy! Great work!

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

Andrew is an awesome video man...I found myself saying "bye Andrew" as the camera panned up and away at the end lol! That IHI is a stout machine!

[@jonr2329]

You are a good man Andrew. You showed a lot of patience with that man, and that speaks volumes about your character. I am sure he appreciated it and will tell others.

[@alansexton7]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos. They should be shown in every high school shop class with a test after each one.

[@Kyle-iz5qt]

Congratulations on all the new equipment man.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

Bobcat's problems are from years of instability as Clark foundered and sold Bobcat to Ingersoll Rand in the 90s who was buying up many businesses and had very poor management who insisted on low inventory of both machines and parts. IR sold Bobcat to Doosan in the mid 2000s. Companies would rather sell new machines than parts for old ones so they increase parts prices.

[@parabot2]

They are killing the Brand with such high prices on spares , people i know are not bothering with bobcat purchase's anymore .

[@CranialAccess]

As a Registered Nurse for 44 years, whose first brand new vehicle purchase after graduation was a shinny new Ford 3000 with an industrial loader and back blade, for $9200.00. It’s heart warming to see Andrew involve his Dad in many of his repair efforts. As a Director of Nursing involved in the care of the elderly for over 20+years, I sense Andrew besides being skilled in so many areas, is keeping a close eye on his Dad and there for him when he needs him. Andrews sister lives in Vermont...Andrew’s videos show a much stronger presence at home...with his Dad. An example of a son we all hope to have....

[@panzer6522]

Keep up the great videos Andrew you are a inspiring young man with Good work ethics

[@rtzapper]

awesome video really enjoyed watching it

[@darrylbulas8524]

Your work ethic is off the chart, are you sure your not Canadian!

[@stephencaine1548]

You're one kind individual. Cool to see how patient you were with that guy.

[@michaelcook768]

An excellent addition to the fleet! I think the more you use it, the better you'll like it.

[@gregorythomas333]

Congrats on the new acquisition!

[@ExperimentalFun]

I liked the old controls with the foot pedals but after I got use to the newer style controls, I think I like it better.

[@desertrat1357]

Hey! Are you gonna be putting out any new videos?

[@boyswhoweargirlspanties3861]

@Pantyboy SISSY Susanne Belinda Andrew Camarata has just gotten rid of some of the Bobcats.

[@helenreddypantysissy4030]

@@boyswhoweargirlspanties3861 Andrew Camarata has just gotten rid of some Bobcats because of those Bobcats have broken down.

[@maxnovakovics2568]

I learned with the iso joystick controls and I like it better than the H pattern, never used foot pedals yet but that sounds extra confusing at this point

[@MarcelKoop]

My wheelchair has the same operating system

[@baxter265]

Nothing phases you, always calm and focused to solve another problem. Your dad did a great job raising you.

[@dryroasted5599]

"I don't know if I can get it up!" That old guy hasn't got it up in years! LOL

[@alphabuckshot9]

I love this guy he’s a great mechanic and a genuine dude but it cracked me up when he said “im glad I tried to start it before I drove it there” lol

[@susannepatriot6264]

I'm pretty sure he was referring to trailering the skid steer to the job site and then finding out it wouldn't start. That would've sucked! Lol!

[@jasonwright6938]

Give that thing a good Andrew Camarata spray can paint job!

[@bobbymork4985]

Your outro cinematography and music choice was great. Keep on with the videos, the knowledge you provide is awesome

[@KavishS95]

New to this channel just can't get enough now I own a bobcat, never changed the attachment your ideo got me thinking i do need to clean the realease mechanism. Great vid :)

[@tobbes5427]

Your dad needs more time in your movies. Looks like a supporting dad.

[@tutekohe1361]

I see you talked the old guy with the rocks into doing a little camera work for you! He did a creditable job.

[@Onemattressatatime]

And his dad too we old guys really appreciate all air time costar work lol .

[@kzpylj7729]

Haha better than having to set it down somewhere and then moving it everytime you move to a different spot

[@artemartem1134]

Hey Andrew I know this is an older video and you may not see this but I want say thanks! I bought a 1980 Bobcat 732 a few weeks ago and I could not get the bucket off - same issue as you had here. I followed the steps you took(minus using the heat) and got the bucket off and the levers lubricated. Your content is amazing and keep up the great work!

[@scarroll625]

What a ball buster. You have way more patience than I ever will.

[@jeffreynavallo6684]

Your gonna be very successful in the Business Andrew you do nice work! And self taught .You should go for heavy equipment operator s license Those guys make big $$

[@MyFREEFrugalHomestead]

Hey that home owner did some great walking camera work ! Bring him with you next time ! Nice Machine. Between you and Essential Craftsman, I have spent too much time on KZbin. Thanks for the videos.

[@arussianasset3948]

You have some of the nicest customers Andrew. I'm glad you have reasonable people to work for.

[@josephkuhlman6831]

Always look forward to a new video. Your "good enough" attitude is refreshing. I am a "polish the bee bee" kind of guy and it turns out "good enough" if I'm lucky.

[@davidaylsworth8964]

I was waiting to see what would happen with your skid steer. Looks like a good choice Sir.

[@letsdig18]

man I cut the end off my toe off taking an attachment off like that it fell over. dont ever beat the release pins up with it tilted down where it can fall off and onto you!

[@brandonshreve7450]

No kidding that scared the hell out of me

[@samvansant2042]

I was scared as well yelling at my phone wondering why he was fighting physics and common sense but if you go back to 7:45 you can see he had the lip grounded and applying back pressure so I’ve seen worst.

[@Mcnuggt]

Do you have any trouble with your heavy equipment

[@wpog8453]

Letsdig18 just took the time to give you some advice, so take it son.

[@KarasCyborg]

Yeah, I almost had the same thing happen to me. Got **REAL** lucky because it was up about 6' off the ground too so I could get out of my enclosed cab. I guess I was smart enough to stand to the side, but one lapse of judgment could have cost me a foot or leg. There are Grease Zerks that need to be greased regularly so the bucket locking pins can seat and unseat themselves smoothly. I didn't know about it, and the Bobcat salesman never mentioned it either, and they are well hidden especially after use in a muddy environment, they are hard to see. Pressure wash, then grease is the key. The grease in that chamber also keeps a lot of rocks, dirt, water, and rust out that prevent the lock pin from sliding. I bought a Milwaukee Cordless Grease Gun with 10,000 psi, and that helps with the maintenance tremendously. There's also better grease zerk interface clamps that make putting them on and pulling them off so much easier.

[@bardman3819]

I bet you love working with old guys as clients. They hang around all day, have all kinds of input, and cheer when it gets done exactly the way they want. Fun customers for sure....

[@candace3676]

Levi, howdy buddy. Happy new year. You and Andrew have a good trip around the sun. Dixonville, Oregon, salutes you two.

[@evanlabrie6148]

The video is so good please make more.

[@bufford14]

You'll get acquainted with those controls fast. They will feel like they're part of your body after a few hours.I love you videos can't go a day without seeing what you're doing next.\ See Ya Mark

[@rodlister3098]

Just love your work ethic Andrew...

[@TexasGTO]

I love your patients with customers.

[@thomaswhitten2537]

You have to wonder how much of people running into his house he's going get. But as long as it makes him happy, that's what counts.

[@thomaswhitten2537]

I like that!!!

[@areabum]

I'm guessing it's for snow plowing to keep them from hitting the decorative stone around the foundation.

[@dennisfahlstrom7422]

Looks to be an upgrade from the Bobcat. Good luck selling it. I sure agree with your comment about Japanese reliability compared to our machines. I’ve heard Volvo makes some good heavy equipment too. I thought we went through this learning curve about building unreliable junk about 40 years ago. Have American manufacturers forgotten already? In the past 50 years I’ve owned about 14 trucks including 3 Toyota’s and 1 Mazda and found that brand new American trucks were all less reliable than used Japanese ones - even high mileage used ones. I once bought a used Toyota SR-5 with 129,000 miles on it. I got it cheap because of the miles but it ran like a watch for another 165,000 miles until it was totaled out in a wreck. I salvaged the truck and sold the engine, transmission and rear end for almost what I paid for it. The Japanese proved it can be done. I’ve never had any American vehicle last like that. No wonder we have a hard time selling our stuff overseas.

[@m8pwa_]

Many of the Volvo's are built in USA so it is not the American workers or the engineers who are the problem... think it is management. Toyota has plants all over the world including USA and they still manage to make good stuff. Some American brands like Caterpillar making a good job to hold the American flag high. Has driven Arctic Cat (typical U.S. brand)... shitty finish but charming for many years, my UTV is an Polaris (pretty bad finish on the products). After Arctic they teamed up with Yamaha (think they already divorced Yamaha, don't know) they have really started to get some finish on their products and still they are charming. Like them a lot. So in conclusion, some American brands have forgotten and some have done their homework.

[@NagyUram]

Well done! And enjoyed every minute of the rock movement

[@hvlineman5227]

Love this video. I’ve got pictures of my dad watching my son operate a backhoe when he was 5 years old. He was digging a pond in my cattle pasture.

[@Evnflw1]

“Is that it for the rocks?”.... “ Ya, except for the ones in my head. “ 😆 Classic.

[@budlvr]

"Cep't for the ones in my head" the old guy made a Camarata funny !

[@georgelelandturner]

You're very lucky to be able to share this time with your father. Enjoy it as much as you can you will look back fondly!

[@gatekeeper65]

You're a lucky young man, but I suspect you got to where you are through your great work ethic. Take care, and good health to you and your family.