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[@george8873]

Difference between this excavator rescue and that other badly buried one in the pond dredge job is this guy knew he was in over his head and asked for help. Well done Chris.

[@Skorpychan]

The pond one was in over his head. This one was just in over his tracks.

[@sagaciousalso5026]

Lesson 1: When in a hole, stop digging!

[@jimdaly5077]

Short & sweet.🌞🐝

[@deanreinke1148]

Just send the bill!

[@javabill]

props to that guy for putting pride aside & knowing when to ask for help. could have easily gone the way the pond dredge did. at least he'll learn from this. (& from one of the best)

[@Maximusprimeatyahoo]

There's nothing like a good friend that knows what he's doing.

[@gdismine01]

Chris almost made it look easy.

[@oldjarhead1125]

@@gdismine01 ALMOST? I thought he did make it look easy.

[@jamesweir2943]

especially when you don’t lol.

[@adavazquez6912]

Absolutely, especially is that friend is Chris, God bless him😇

[@jaquigreenlees]

I just wonder if the was where Chris' Hitachi went when he sold it.

[@MichaelJones1527]

When you know an excavator like the back of your hand, the operation doesn't look too hard, but for the inexperienced operator, it can be a nightmare. Something to be said for someone that has been raised in the construction field. Great work Chris.

[@karlhrdylicka]

Tools Trucks. That's the big difference between those drive a machine and those that can operate one .

[@gabrielaston3374]

Chris: making it look easy

[@georgeway2092]

i think wee can agree with your statement for anything we chose to tackle .......

[@damienconlisk8725]

Well done Chris,,, and also kudos to the guy that got it stuck but was man enough to admit his limits others would have kept going deeper and deeper down with their pride until no amount of Chris knowhow would have helped so well done both of ye, respect

[@TudaTenTv]

I love how this video highlights the versatility of excavators in various construction projects.

[@darinhassett4708]

I like the part where Chris talks with the operator and explains how in the future he can maneuver easier and safer in the mud with the matt placement. Good job Chris that shows that you care about passing knowledge on to others.

[@TudaTenTv]

The footage in this video of excavators in action is just so satisfying to watch.

[@davecoombs6060]

Too easy, you have recovered way worse machines out of the mud, great job!👊💪

[@t-yoonit]

The sign of a good operator is knowing your limits. Yes, he got stuck, but he called for help when he knew he was beyond his capabilities and before making it worse than it already was.

[@TudaTenTv]

I am impressed with how the video explains the different types of excavators and their uses.

[@nmhbrooklands]

Love these digger rescue videos, adds a bit of variety!

[@TudaTenTv]

I had no idea excavators could be used for so many different tasks until I watched this video.

[@georgiapatriot4575]

Nice that he called for help BEFORE the engine intake was under water (mud). You make it look easy, but I know it takes a lot of experience to assess the "feel" of how it's stuck and what you need to do to free it.

[@TudaTenTv]

I could watch this video of excavators all day, it's just so mesmerizing.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

The excavator whisperer is at it again! The owner was sure correct saying "An expert like you should get it out in a few minutes". About 5 total. That was one giant sticky mudhole. Thanks for sharing. It's fun watching you save others' bacon.

[@TudaTenTv]

This video shows that excavators are more than just heavy machinery, they are essential tools for construction.

[@babsyred9710]

Chris to the rescue.Never doubted for one minute you wouldn't do it lol

[@benchipley]

I'm surprised that Hitachi didn't jump out of the mud when it saw Chris/letsdig18 coming after it!! 😅 Good job!

[@terryrogers1025]

Nice save, I will bet it was greatly appreciated, this what experience does for you and speaks well of that young man to call you for help instead of getting even deeper into it like the one you dug out a few years ago that buried so deep you almost had to dig the door out to get the door to open. Speaks well of you young man, being willing to help. Thanks for the ride along sir.

[@TudaTenTv]

This video showcases the power and capabilities of excavators so well

[@victorhorace8467]

I love Chris’s recovery videos. He makes it look effortless.

[@koda7820]

When you do something enough you gotta get better at it 😉

[@karlhrdylicka]

@@koda7820 ,Not what my wife says since the hydraulic pressure is dropping due to old age.

[@koda7820]

@ Christopher C. lookup horny goat weed, that might fix your problem.

[@TudaTenTv]

This video is a great resource for anyone who wants to learn more about excavators.

[@patrickcolahan7499]

This is where experience comes in. I am sure that you have had your times when you started as well, but time is the best teacher. Thanks for sharing.

[@jeremybell9113]

You should have made it look a little harder to get out🤣🤣🤣 a little to easy for the pro!

[@radioace318la]

didn't appear to be hard down. just a little finesse was required. excellent work.

[@milosterwheeler2520]

Love how you make a solution to what looks like a major disaster seem so simple.

[@milosterwheeler2520]

@m Get well soon.

[@TudaTenTv]

The way the video is edited and set to music really enhances the viewing experience.

[@adriancarter825]

That machine saw you coming Chris and thought no point in resistance he will get me out 😂, well done chris .

[@randycarpenter2914]

Nothing,like knowing how to do it from years of experience. Just a little knowledge is worth gold in that situation.

[@richardherring8220]

Chris, sometimes your expertise and experience never cease to amaze me, when you make a somewhat impossible looking situation seem so simple, years of experience often pays big dividends !! Good job, man !!

[@richardherring8220]

@m m, careful don't drool on yourself, be sure to wear a bib !! LOL

[@TudaTenTv]

The production value of this excavator video is top-notch.

[@glennrickett6400]

I had a boss years ago who said " Its not what you do, its what you know how to to do". R.I.P. Vern

[@heatherlane9270]

It seemed easy getting unburied - that's where LetsDig18's many years of experience and intuition takes over.

[@shitloveaduck]

Intuition,, that’s the word I was looking for before!! 😂😂. Exactly.

[@TruckerChick]

It's a good thing this young man realized he was in over his head and called for help. A lot of folks would just keep spinnin the damn thing and burying it worse. Thankfully Chris has the experience and skill to help him. Good job to both of you guys. Keep your head up young man, nothing wrong with asking for help and learning a thing or two from a pro.

[@TudaTenTv]

Watching this excavator video has given me a new appreciation for the hard work construction workers do.

[@jeffparker3334]

Unbelievable. That young man was smiling on the outside and dying on the inside watching you just drive it out. I’m sure he appreciates the skills, experience and a lesson from the Master. You’re a great person Chris.

[@mariemccann5895]

I don't think he was egotistical at all, I bet he was thankful he chose to get help when he did.

[@woods-garage]

I like the in-cab angle in this video. I can see both joysticks and the action of the foot pedals through the hand controls. Good training for getting yourself unstuck. Thanks

[@kennykenlein4716]

Chris this is how I started watching you, about a year and a half ago I watched you dig out a rented excavator in a retention pond it was up to the top of the tracks and just sucked into the mud. You pulled up with you Volvo and some boards and a lot of patients and in no time you got it freed and you got another follower. Since then there’s not one I missed watching. You’re a good man with a great knowledge of your machines. Stay safe out there!

[@ukbusman]

Thats exactly how I found letsdig18 on that same video, now i'm an avid watcher too.

[@Fix_It_Again_Tony]

I just checked and that video has 20 million views now. The You Tube algorithm was smiling upon that one.

[@cjjohnson1821]

@@Fix_It_Again_Tony Must have sent it to a whole lot of us.

[@kimsapp1791]

That was the one that found me, also. I’ve been watching letsdig18, ever since.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Yep. That rescue 'trapped' a bunch of us into being Letsdig fans. I too have watched with avid interest his abilities in machines. He's able to work them like a conductor works an orchestra and makes a symphony.

[@nemo227]

That surprised even me. I though Chris would have MUCH more difficulty. He made it look almost easy. I've always been impressed with his knowledge and operational skills but much more impressed today. Nice job.

[@TudaTenTv]

The skill and precision it takes to operate an excavator is truly impressive.

[@craigwavra3495]

Here comes another 18M views!!! Cool video!!

[@dirkkorpershoek92]

It wasn’t that spectacular! But good video anyway 😁👍

[@colinwallace5286]

The fact that the tracks are the only thing UNDER surface level just shows that someone knew well enough to quit while ahead. A guy feels a bit silly when it comes out like that, but at least you weren’t standing watching the exhaust blowing bubbles.

[@dennisjohnstone4739]

Amazing how easy it is when you know what you're doing. Experience can't be bought. Well done Chris and the other operator too for knowing when his ability was exceeded and being big enough to ask for help!

[@TudaTenTv]

The way the camera follows the movements of the excavator in this video is so well done.

[@robertmccullough4822]

Operator Extraordinaire !!! Nicely Done Chris !!👏👏

[@TudaTenTv]

This video really highlights how excavators make the job of construction workers easier and more efficient.

[@trickstothetrades1801]

That wasn’t stuck it was just parked there 😂 at least for Chris anyway. Thanks to watching Chris i have been able to do some interesting things with an excavator 👍

[@thatdave86]

That's not a challenge for Chris ,😀best thing is he doesn't have to clean it lol. At least the guy asked for help ,rather than keep burying it even more ,good result,and the machine can keep working . I think when Chris would need to wear waders , it would be deemed Stuck 🤗

[@Insayshabull]

Don't beat up on that guys intelligence. He was smart enough to call Chris. Chuckles

[@RobTuck1475]

Chris, one heck of a guy who knows his stuff but humble enough to help out when needed.

[@johnsmith-ub7vr]

The excavator truly is a versatile machine in the hands of a good operator. Not much you can't do with one.

[@tacoenvy]

Yeah they truly are an incredible machine. Especially in the right hands.

[@johnsmith-ub7vr]

@@tacoenvy If I could only have one machine it would be a excavator.

[@stevelittle7390]

Bravo Chris! This shows why you’re the best!

[@longcaster]

Stuck and skill have the same number of letters. Glad you got it out with skill. The other guy quit when he knew it was getting worse, the best choice he had.

[@jonlennon3348]

You have to be one of the best operators in the USA period.I have been watching you for a long time and I appreciate skill.

[@TudaTenTv]

I love how this video captures the beauty and strength of excavators in their work.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Let’s dig 18 recovery 👍👍👍

[@everestyeti]

For the last couple of weeks Chris has been working in areas where the ground has been like rock, this guy comes along and finds a swamp. Nice one Chris, you make it look so easy.

[@TudaTenTv]

This video is a great reminder of the importance of excavators in building our communities.

[@stevedunford7632]

Naughty, naughty you know better than starting the day without greasing everything and checking the levels!!!!! Nicely done. I'm sure I could here the guy swearing under his breath as you, (in his eyes) simply climbed in and drove it out.

[@gethinjones1348]

Great job Chris, you made the job look effortless when I guess it a very difficult recovery for us mere mortals! 👍🏻

[@michaelreischman9429]

Years of Experience is a skill of the trade. Good work Criss.

[@karenheartoriginal3783]

Perfect! The asking for & receiving of help..and the humble expertise of the one who gave it.

[@hvy1ton]

Something about a machine being hip-deep in mud with twin tiger teeth on the bucket really gets me.

[@johnbeck9997]

Wow! Good you could bail him out. Been in similar situations, but on his side.Great Job.

[@chillywilli]

There is nothing bad about be inexperienced, but it is very good to acknowlegde that you need some assistance when it doesn’t seem to go right anymore. Saving this machine seems simple to Chris, but stopping on time saved the operator a whole lot worse. Hats off to both of them.

[@joopjansen9102]

The way you make it look simple is a true testament of your skills - well done! It's a good thing they stopped digging themselves in deeper and knew when to call in the expert.

[@williamfenner9915]

Chris is the greatest guy who is able to get these machines out of the muddest places. He does not even need a huge wrecker for assistance. I hope that you will get a lunch break or dinner for getting it out.

[@TudaTenTv]

I am so glad I stumbled upon this video about excavators, it's truly fascinating.

[@RadioactiveLobster]

Thought I clicked on a Diesel Brothers video for a second. Glad you got it out.

[@julianearl5026]

Kudos to the guy who got it stuck ... he didn't dig it in too far and knew he needed help so asked for it ... takes real courage to ask for help ... add to that - there were no gloating, no boasting, no accusations, no heroics ... Chris just applied the knowledge and got on with it . Well done to both guys 👍👍👍👍👍 ...

[@tomrogers9467]

I’ve been in a situation like this as an operator. The stress starts to impair your ability to make good decisions. I realized that and called in help. When you’re not stressed out, you can work much better. New guy walked the machine out. Fun times.

[@matteogomez3678]

Alright ! Been awhile, rescue mission

[@bones2610]

That was good of you to help the poor guy out. He found the pucker power on that one.

[@Gotblade]

That was impressive and something good for the other operator to consider!

[@ukbusman]

I bet he learnt a thing or 3 from Chris watching how it's done.

[@Gotblade]

@@ukbusman Chris is a good example in a lot of ways.

[@captainkirk1745]

It' GREAT when you have good help to call on when you need it. Hat's off to both of you!

[@fulltiltgrading8366]

Nothing compared to the last one…. Thank god! Nice job Chris 👍🏻

[@robinredman5192]

Your years of experience and what you have learned over the years continue to amaze me. Your are a truly awesome operator. John here from the back-roads of Northeastern Tennessee.

[@TudaTenTv]

After watching this video, I have a newfound respect for the hard work that goes into operating an excavator.

[@darrengreen7906]

It was only last week I was thinking it has been awhile since you rescuedan excavator...and the universe must have heard me. Nice one.

[@louGriggs1944]

Well, you made it look like he almost didn't have a problem there at all. I would have done the same thing he did. But I've seen you dredge ponds that were about that bad. Nice job.

[@shitloveaduck]

Nice comment!

[@alansmith4734]

The excavator needs a good pressure wash now!

[@haroldhawkins9370]

Chris I'll hand that one to you, you made that look easy. Well done.

[@donnaflanagan6612]

Looked easy, however that’s what experience does. Excellent recovery Chris, & good on the owner for putting his hand up for help. “Who you gonna call?”😊 Take care & cheers 🐨🦘🥰

[@grpcchurchnortonva.8024]

I liked when you said , you probably didn't have to take the keys out !!!! Lol !

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

I don't watch every video anymore but these recovery ones I like from start to finish.

[@IR-nq4qv]

Hey Chris, no where as exciting as the last excavator recovery you did, that was epic and took YT by storm, it has now guarnerd over 20 million views. You make this stuff look easy.

[@glennyoung9496]

Thank you Chris, for the kindness you always show to everyone that needs help.

[@maryriser7836]

Thanks for the video, I sink ours at least once a month! So I really needed to see a different method besides my lock chain around tree and pull technique because sometimes there isn't always a close enough tree.

[@shitloveaduck]

It appears no matter how ugly a mat looks, it’s a very great alternative to have around!! Haha. My only experience in an excavator is the last couple of weeks trying to steer some water that’s going over the top of my pond. It’s not a dammed up pond, but a hole in the ground with 3 springs that were uncovered when digging it. Instead of them letting water out, they filled the pond and now that we are getting good moisture, they are overfilling the pond. 1.75 acres of “holy sh*t” right now. It has created a marsh we don’t want so I am ditching it to a location that can be dammed up for a second pond. We are losing stocked trout over the edge where it’s flowing out. Once the dam is in place, next week hopefully, it will have a proper overflow that can control the water levels better and have a screen to keep the fish from being lost. They started hauling clay un today as soon as it stopped snowing!! Great contractor. He dug the pond and feels bad about the current situation l he could never have known,,,,. I don’t hold anyone responsible except Mother Nature,! I get a second pond that will now be shared with the neighbour!! He’s happy because it’s all my dime and he gets a nice fishing hole!! Hahaha. The new pond will be about 4 x 4.5 acres and 10 - 12 feet deep in most everywhere the pond will cover. There will now be a creek between the two that I have torn into the ground,,,, I certainly am not exactly “creating” the creek!! Haha. The contractor was impressed with what I did, but he did say it looks like a bomb or 2 went off there!! Haha. They will haul away the spoils and bring in some nice round river stone for the structure of the creek. It’s about 4 feet deep on average he guesses. I was maybe to the tops of the tracks in a few spots and nervous as h*ll!! But Chris videos helped me not panic. There’s a good gravel/clay bottom under topsoil. The pond went over costs by 30% and be ample 1.75 acres vs just 1 acre. Now the new pond will be about 7 acres with 4.5 being on the neighbour’s land! I felt horrible telling him the situation, but he is a great guy and just said we could do what needs to be done! The overflow will be on my property but 3/4 (approximately) of the dam will be on the neighbour’s land. I promised when we were done his land an portion of the pond will look natural. He is just happy he could spare the land! It costing me a small fortune, but life has been kind to me $$$ wise and I can afford it. Still hate that walk of shame to the neighbour’s front door seeing how they are going to react!!

[@ronhanson9581]

Working in mud is terrifying to those of us who live in dry country. Awesome skill

[@tomrogers9467]

Mud is Satan’s “Play Doh”.

[@markmaul4525]

Chris you make it look so simple yet amazing. And yes I do think that he could of left the key in it nobody was going to get it but you!!!!

[@Foxhunter49]

Some years ago the Water Board were laying new water mains across our land. I told them that it needed to be done in the summer as it was very wet ground. They started in October. I rained a LOT! I do not know how many mats were used, often two or three on top of each other, they did retrieve some but left even more behind. The two men working were walking mud people each day. A group of bosses came to see why it was taking so long and did not like it when I retorted "Told you so!"

[@danstiurca7963]

It looked easy from the outside, but the inside video shows he's an absolute master at the controls. His hands were flying at the controls to make that happen so smoothly.

[@drifter50038]

Two operators. One stuck. One not. Pretty much illuminates the High Value of Hard Won Experience.

[@tjjewell4115]

Chris, you are truly an Amazing Excavator Operator and you make it look so easy, congratulations on another save.

[@jafo9346]

I haven't seen this video In a year. It's certainly worth viewing multiple times. Chris, you are the man!

[@kaboom4679]

Always amazing how bad these things can appear to be stuck , and , a good operator can still get them out .

[@rickallen9382]

With skill it drives out . More proof that you are the master. Good video Chris

[@kenmazer9481]

This is going to be good.

[@Rogster559]

Good job Chris , there’s a time when wallowing in the mud is required to get the job done , you were lucky you had clear sky’s, at the moment here in Australia we are having the biggest floods seen in many years a bloke I know has 2 excavators he parked on the highest ground near where he was working last seen there was only about 4 ft of the booms sticking out of the water and still more rain to come all the best from Tasmania Australia 🇦🇺

[@andyr5579]

You made it look almost too easy! That’s where the skill and experience comes in.

[@glynngrauer3962]

GOODMORNING ALL

[@glynngrauer3962]

@Rick Lane hey buddy

[@donaldcason163]

Another great rescue to your list. Enjoyed the way you can make things look so easy Chris. 👍😎🇺🇲

[@dwaynekennedy3554]

No replacement for years of seat time!

[@IHcubcadet]

Nicely done. There is no replacement for experience. You Sir are an excellent operator.

[@Hackbridge1963]

You made it look so easy! I was wondering why the video was so short? Job well done 👍🏾🇬🇧

[@tonepoem4438]

Another wild life rescue, good job Chris.

[@shisholy7828]

Way to go Chris. What a Champ.💪 I think you really made that guys day. Love it.🥰

[@shitloveaduck]

Can you imagine how that guy felt when he walked away? He was tallying the cost of trucking in another excavator, paying for that excavator’s use and another operator,,,,, cha ching, $$$. Fortunately Chris fixed it in a few minutes and the weight of the world came off of his shoulders!! Great he stopped and tapped out when he knew he was in too deep (literally). Seemed a nice guy too.

[@Jimbo65203]

I first started watching you when you recued a stuck excavator in a city pond, a couple of years ago. You were masterful then and masterful today. It takes a wise man to know when to ask for help.

[@shitloveaduck]

Chris Uncle John was in that video as well? That the one where they even linked buckets between two machines during the process? Uncle John seems to be a pretty good operator with not quite as much time in the seat as Chris, but he still is pretty d*mn good as well. They definitely have two different styles of operating though. That was one of my favourite videos of Chris’ and apparently it has around or over 20 million views!!

[@tomrogers9467]

That one was way way deeper than this job,

[@peadenl]

You made that look easy. Asking for help was a good idea for sure.

[@clikzip]

You know his friend had already sat there for an hour trying to get it out before he gave up and called Chris. Dude showed up and got it out in less than 5 minutes 😅😅

[@manyfaces2614]

This man is a doggone fessional

[@debc2596]

I have watched your channel for a couple of years now and it still amazes me how you make the hardest situation look so easy. You have a finesse about how you operate the Excavator and Dozers that I have ever seen. Can’t wait for the next pond dreg.

[@leecooper7374]

Steak dinner and a case of beer is way cheaper than calling a wrecker

[@smileywilson9972]

You made someone happy ❤

[@davestuart6593]

Chris to the rescue once again,Greg job Chris!

[@williamdavis922]

That's what separates experience from inexperience!! Nice job as always!!

[@randyjackson8138]

I work in a lot of mud and steep terrain, had a guy that tried 3 times in 350 that couldn’t come close to what I did in a 490. He needed 3 Matt’s and 6 logs lol. I enjoy watching and learning from you. 🤟😎

[@philipbrown1103]

i love these recovery vids, hope it doesn't happen but great viewing.

[@donnamullins2089]

Once again Chris to the rescue. You are truly Amazing. Such a gentleman just helping a fellow worker out of a jam. Love video inside the cab. Thanks again Chris.

[@dennismalcolm6620]

So good to see some one asked for help and you were able to come to the rescue!!!!.Good job Chris 😀.

[@jimbeam2705]

Back 7 years ago I made a BIG PILE of undesirable material along Route 3 in Massachusetts just before entering New Hampshire. It was nasty stuff dug out of Boston and other areas where they wanted to build. I ran a 345 Cat and 750 LGP JD. I would literally carry 2,3 big Crane mats at a time up the slope so I could bail the material higher. When I moved I would have to fish for the mats ,some would be so tore apart that I left them. I never got stuck, and many times I wondered how I didn't. What a money making job that was for me.

[@farmingboysYT]

yeaaa i always like these 😂