Awesome Bobcat Skid-Steer skills on the job site (video #1)

My friend and coworker Jake (of Black Sheep Skid Steer) using his Bobcat skid-steer on the job site. What he's doing in the video is what he always does on the job site, nothing special for the video. He is very effective at completing construction projects quickly and saves us time and money in getting our jobs done. In his spare time he performs stunts and entertains crowds with his Bobcat.
Visit his KZbin channel at Black Sheep Skid: / @blacksheepskid5207
...or his website at blacksheepskid.com.
Here's a video of him operating a Kubota skid steer: • Skid Steer STUNTING (w...
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[@nicholasbryant6122]

You can always tell when someone’s been operating a machine for a long time because they know how to do the strangest shit you’d never think of lol.

[@SouthwestORV]

That's true!

[@drivinovru]

A person this graceful with the skid-steer probably trips over everything when walking. It's people like this that make people like me think I can go rent one and be good at it in no time. You make it look real easy.

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes he does. I know what you mean.

[@fastdraw30]

Probably the most versatile piece of equipment ever invented.

[@SouthwestORV]

From my experience, I would say this, and the mini-excavator.

[@samuelsoto8138]

Agree

[@brucehoyer5030]

I love the look on non operators faces when they see something special!

[@SouthwestORV]

Right? Especially the stuff this guy can do.

[@jamiemyant9120]

I drive the bobcat for a living and I have to say that guy is a great driver

[@SouthwestORV]

I say it takes one to know one.

[@Trucksamuckpage]

Indeed your friend has skills! Fun to watch.

[@SouthwestORV]

Thanks.

[@bugs8484]

Really appreciate the talent this fellow has.

[@SouthwestORV]

Me too, believe me.

[@77JMW]

I used to love being the bobcat guy on the job. It was fun.

[@SouthwestORV]

Yep, especially if you're good.

[@jimsteele7108]

This dude is beyond good.

[@SouthwestORV]

I agree. Good is normal. This guy is excellent.

[@citydemoandabatement3094]

People think this is showing off, but It's good to know skills like this, because you never know when you'll have to do something of the sort to get the job done.

[@SouthwestORV]

That's exactly right.

[@td5232]

I could watch a good operator all day long. its fascinating how they are one with their machine!

[@SouthwestORV]

I couldn’t agree more.

[@DC9Douglas]

Same here! They use their machines like an extension of their bodies

[@ezejavii241]

Someone give that guy a promotion 👍🏼

[@SouthwestORV]

agreed

[@jamesmediaco]

promote to what? a bigger skid steer? this guy is in his element.

[@thabisoleeuw6757]

They will never promote him; they will just say "he is too good at his job"

[@SouthwestORV]

The nice thing is, he is an owner-operator, so he's already at the top. There is no more promotion when it's your own company.

[@samuelsoto8138]

Raise is salary

[@wilfdarr]

... and would you believe it's only his first time! 😉

[@SouthwestORV]

Yep, that’s why he’s so slow ;)

[@DOOMll]

водила бобика реально крут в работе! Очень приятно было смотреть. Передай ему мои восхищения его работой и заботой о бобике.

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he does this for a living, and yes he is a legal citizen of the U.S.

[@DOOMll]

@@SouthwestORV я бы 100 раз поставил ему Лайк.

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he's an owner operator.

[@viktorrotkiv1698]

He operates very smoothly... nice !.

[@SouthwestORV]

Oh yes, and he works miracles with that little machine.

[@alexbeedie6940]

He is one with the skid steer

[@SouthwestORV]

You, are right.

[@olddirtyburt7522]

Well, now he is just showing off........great job

[@SouthwestORV]

Believe it or not, he actually works like this. And he enjoys it!

[@michaellopez1246]

At the end of the day this guy does his job, and does it well! Excellent video!

[@SouthwestORV]

Thanks, Mike. I agree - he does his job well.

[@juanrendontorres174]

Im an operator, and i give this guy props. I have never tried this, time to test my skills and the machine too.... hold my beer!

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he deserves prop. He's awesome.

[@silverhaze_2121]

Lol

[@samuelsoto8138]

Just be careful and patient

[@JuanGutierrez-bv2hf]

Now that’s a professional driver

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he does it all day every day as his profession.

[@frankrodriguez7468]

that guy gots skills

[@SouthwestORV]

Yep, and girls like guys with skills!

[@driveheronman4304]

That guy gonna catch someone one day😢

[@Johnmiller-hp4mt]

When the trailer was up dumping it would have made more sense just to tap it with the bucket

[@DaleDirt]

Dude , this guy is awesome .

[@SouthwestORV]

He is awesome, and invaluable on the job site.

[@SamsungSamsung-iq5od]

Dale Allen bunədi şry

[@ab3__774]

That was freakn awesome. Wish we had guys like you at my company. Make life so much easier.

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he makes the jobs go quickly and turn out right.

[@khawarali8211]

What is your company

[@SouthwestORV]

Hatch Industries.

[@DieselandIron]

Great operator. Very smooth and confident on those controls

[@SouthwestORV]

Yessir.

[@dencher2317]

За штурвалом сын Боба,его родил Боб,сын не подвёл отца, семья Боб Кэт гордится им!👍👏

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, nobody does it like the Americans do. I agree 100%.

[@yesdeere1376]

Smooth as can be. Impressive

[@SouthwestORV]

Yessir, he is very smooth.

[@j.r.576]

10 out of 10 on that, what an operator!!

[@SouthwestORV]

I couldn't say it better.

[@mattchavonelle391]

You sir, are a true professional operator.

[@SouthwestORV]

He certainly is.

[@cristinalechuga5005]

Well done. Great operator. Experience shows.

[@SouthwestORV]

Well put.

[@devdoesitbest6974]

Expert doesn't even begin to describe what this is

[@SouthwestORV]

I agree. He has gone beyond expert, but only because he loves it and this is what he does all day every day.

[@therealsport7408]

Okay... I know how to get my front legs up, but the back ones!!? This guys amazing!

[@SouthwestORV]

Yep, he's pretty good!

[@rezanasiri6941]

this is what happens when you love what you do

[@SouthwestORV]

Correct. And he does love what he does for a living - operate the skid steer.

[@sosaglopez2344]

Damn he's good

[@SouthwestORV]

Yessir.

[@htowntxmade9826]

Wow i wish i can drive like that like this guy amazing skills on point good job !

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, don't we all.

[@samuelsoto8138]

You and me both 😆 Lol

[@mcciaccio]

Great operator, Thanks for everyone sharing the diesel trick. Im working on my driveway next month and that tip is helpful.

[@SouthwestORV]

Yessir!

[@postfencingltd]

Use a lawn sprayer nozzle and fill with diesel for even spread, especially with your rakes shovels, if your tools are getting clumps of cold Ashphalt spray some diesel on them and stick it in the hot Ashphalt , comes off like butter

[@bgreenall01]

Somewhere an OSHA manual just burst into flames.....

[@SouthwestORV]

...and productivity finally happened.

[@JoseSalazar-ij8ik]

Lol...

[@rogerwalsberg]

Smooth!!! Well done.

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he's very smooth.

[@devdoesitbest6974]

When the boss is off the property

[@SouthwestORV]

Luckily in his case he is the boss, owner operator, so he runs his machine like this all day.

[@sidneyalves8847]

O melhor operador de bobcat que vi.

[@SouthwestORV]

Si, es verdad. El es el mejor operador que yo he visto.

[@markw9281]

Damnnnnnn, that was impressive !

[@SouthwestORV]

Yessir. Or...yes ma'am.

[@TheCattlekings]

Now thats the way you do it

[@SouthwestORV]

Yep.

[@TheCattlekings]

@@SouthwestORV ain't got time for pussy OSHA clipboard warriors to get in the way of a job being done

[@pcdubya]

Dudes got serious skills

[@SouthwestORV]

Correct.

[@shyamkumarpandre9618]

I was driving this bobcat very nice skeet loader

[@SouthwestORV]

That's funny. POSER ALERT! But, you do kinda look like Jake.

[@soualor6619]

He the best so far I seen on youtube

[@SouthwestORV]

I agree. He best I ever saw anywhere!

[@christrumbly]

He's either hired or fired, Either way he's a badass.

[@SouthwestORV]

True. And he's hired. That bobcat is on a job site every day, making somebody money and getting the job done.

[@christrumbly]

nevertoooldtohavefun, for sure, I'd hire him!

[@christopherbarrette7686]

That is true art!!!

[@SouthwestORV]

It certainly feels that way during a job that needs to be done right, and quickly.

[@JoshuaTClark]

This guy is awesome….wonder what he was like as a kid!!❤😮🎉

[@SouthwestORV]

He was cool, and pushed the limits.

[@ArkamasRoss]

Man knows his machine

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes he does, as well as any man ever knew his machine. He's an owner operator and does this all day, every day.

[@JohnDoe-ii6pi]

Spraying diesel on the bed helps I heard

[@SouthwestORV]

What you have heard...is true.

[@dustin6477]

Should've sprayed a little diesel in the bed before putting the asphalt in. ;)

[@SouthwestORV]

If you watch the video again, you'll see in the video that I mentioned the diesel bottle ran out at the hot plant, and there was no other diesel on hand. Gotta get the job done.

[@LayneXIII]

Most plants don't allow diesel anymore. They have soapers now.

[@MustObeyTheRules]

Damn I suck with a skid steer. It’s mind boggling to even watch someone so smooth

[@SouthwestORV]

Right?!

[@edmonhaddad3335]

Very impressive, I wish I could drive my bobcat half as well as he does his.

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he makes it look fun.

[@turfcommando9216]

He's good, real good

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he is.

[@johnnybear111]

Thing has wooden sides, u know that guy is good

[@SouthwestORV]

Yessir, he’s good.

[@UA-lg2ej]

Looks like they welded additional plates of steel on the bucket to increase the volume of material it can scoop! Badass idea

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, it works well.

[@bobbywhite1411]

Nice moves and you got it man

[@SouthwestORV]

Yep, Jake Hatch does pretty well.

[@jeancey1]

I’ve been doing it since I was 18 the secret to that is tighten up the seatbelt

[@SouthwestORV]

There you go!

[@wickz961]

Good job 👍 I do that every day in my job i work in the bay area in California

[@burimduka1705]

Best operator

[@SouthwestORV]

Fo sho

[@seantwinning1451]

Very good driving! Expert

[@SouthwestORV]

Absolutely.

[@melmalnourie2796]

Well done!

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he makes it look easy...because it is easy for him!

[@leftychance1572]

typical ford diesel the hood is up

[@SouthwestORV]

Funny comment, but the hood is up in order to run jumper cables to the hydraulic motor on the trailer for the lift.

[@user-tt4wb1ln6q]

Отлично ,превосходно упровляете , машиной 👍

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he never operates on an empty stomach.

[@woodnyardjunkie]

"I'll sweep it off"... NOPE....."I GOT THIS"!!

[@SouthwestORV]

I was going to shovel it off. He was like, get out of the way.

[@gumballer133]

Pretty good skid operator. I remember the days when I could have fun on my skid and do cool stuff like load it the back of dump trucks etc. Now we have a big contract and everything is safety oriented. Hard had, vest, eyewear at all times. So the only time i can mess around is at the shop.

[@SouthwestORV]

The luxury of working for yourself, in rural USA.

[@gumballer133]

@@SouthwestORV Yep, Long hours, hard work, lots of headaches, but in the end its all worth it.

[@davieb68]

Now go rake that cold asphalt 😂

[@SouthwestORV]

That's the best part!

[@mauricecooper176]

nevertoooldtohavefun If he was a good machine operator you would not have to rake

[@onebadsavage26]

awesome skills. Most of what he did would get him fired where I work. They have no sense of adventure.

[@Scribles]

king of the world yep

[@SouthwestORV]

Yeah, in smaller business it's applauded because it's more efficient and effective. In bigger business it is a liability.

When I do that it’s because I screwed up. 😂😂

[@SouthwestORV]

Yep.

[@johnpartridge7623]

Quality mate 👍

[@SouthwestORV]

Thanks! I agree.

[@ZacHawkins42]

I don't think expert is a strong enough word 👍

[@SouthwestORV]

I agree, he is a superior operator.

[@TheGimpy117]

superlative is a word that comes to mind

[@jayhunter8084]

That's allot of practice and I mean years. And dammit man, save some work for the shoveler's haha...they need to earn their paycheck too 😂

[@SouthwestORV]

No...no the shovelers don't mind. :)

[@jayhunter8084]

haha...right!

[@Viralclown]

Jay Hunter 'a lot'

[@jayhunter8084]

Viral Clown .....That's good to know that you have no life. Looks like you have plenty of time to check other people's spelling. I already have auto correct screwing it up for me. Thanks for caring! If it wasn't for people like you who have nothing going on in their world then the rest of us wouldn't make it without you losers. hahahaha

[@Viralclown]

Just sick of everyone spelling it like you.

[@daiiahi3403]

Most would throw a couple of guys up there with shovels....This guy is Awesome!

[@SouthwestORV]

We tried that but the asphalt was stuck to the bed floor, which is why he climbed up there to scrape it out.

[@dryocum]

That guy is master Bobcat operator!

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he is.

[@benedictojrramos1692]

As a an inspector I would reject your hot mix, why? you did not apply tact coat as primer.

[@SouthwestORV]

As an inspector, we would reject YOU. The practice of applying "tack" is debated amongst professionals for simple asphalt joints where hot mix is being placed on prepped base, jointing existing asphalt. We use tack coat for many applications, but this is not one of them. Our patches have held up for 10+ years without issues.

[@artmunoz2805]

Im yet to learn this ability Im owner operator in los angeles ca 763 bobcat thanks for the vid

[@SouthwestORV]

Most never will.

[@MinnesotaEric]

Outstanding!

[@SouthwestORV]

Jes.

[@ZJIGGA]

Pretty impressive! I wish I knew how to do cool stuff

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes it is. Start practicing something cool! This took him years to learn.

[@russelldodd93]

I mean damn. He's got skill.

[@SouthwestORV]

Oh yes. Great operator.

[@manlystyleunder50]

not at all, you clearly have no idea what you are talking about

[@DrMuto]

This was damn impressive! Anyone know how this guy got started running the skid-steer?

[@SouthwestORV]

I do, he told me about it. He grew up in a construction family. When he was grown and married, he had a dream of just owning a truck and a skid steer and being his own man/company. So he made it happen.

[@DrMuto]

Thanks for the reply. I learned to run alot of this equipment when I got the odd job here and there from people not showing up for work. I'm thinking about buying a skid steer of my own and doing more work i'm also thinking about getting an excavator but not sure if I want to dedicate the money into it just yet. This was an awesome video thanks for sharing :)

[@SouthwestORV]

You're welcome. If there's a local demand, I know it can be done. There are several guys in this area who have made a living out of it. The two three that come to mind immediately are backhoe and skid-steer operators.

[@ke_pedo]

@@SouthwestORV I live in southern California and would love to learn how to operate equipment like this skid steer and excavator. Do I have to go to school for that?

[@SouthwestORV]

No school will teach you this. You have to spend years behind the controls of your own machine.

[@vinceh.3966]

🤣🤣 the replies to the comments are priceless. But that dude has some serious thought skills for real.

[@SouthwestORV]

In real life he's a blast to talk to. Down-to-earth dude.

[@frigofflayhey5976]

Nice work

[@SouthwestORV]

I agree.

[@treyfox8273]

Everybody is just jealous because they can’t run a skid steer like you boys can keep up the good work

[@SouthwestORV]

Verdad!

[@adamr8628]

not jealous of someone foolish enough to run a machine that way.

[@chromedaddy5279]

He’s a 👍🏽 O.G on that thing

[@SouthwestORV]

Yep, he's invaluable on the job site.

[@jhughes8160]

That man has skills!!!

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes he does.

[@chuckybooty9014]

Wow that was flipn awesome..!!

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he's pretty great on a job site.

[@KarasCyborg]

A dump trailer with a shaker would be nice.

[@SouthwestORV]

True that.

[@ljprice3807]

Pritty Dam cool bro

[@SouthwestORV]

You're right...so is your stang.

[@LinoPR-ds2ke]

Much respect ✊

[@SouthwestORV]

Well-deserved.

[@fightsforrights9744]

Very good.

[@SouthwestORV]

I agree.

[@manuelzunigaa8172]

hes good

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he is.

[@MrWhitelightning73]

Like a boss😎

[@SouthwestORV]

Yep, and he does it in flip-flops.

[@JovenMitra1984]

Good skill's... keep safe and have a great day/thanks.

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he has great skills. Thanks!

[@ronmanley3199]

Impressive!

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he's very good.

[@user-mv6ps3qo5d]

Молодец,шельма на бобе!!

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, he's an owner operator.

[@milanraseta4896]

Rookie... lol... nice man.....

[@SouthwestORV]

Yes, this was his first time operating a skid-steer. Total noob.

[@zachmoritz9856]

This guy is such a good operator that he will make the service life of a skid steer go from 5000hrs to 1000.. SMH, the machines pay your bills.. use them as intended...

[@SouthwestORV]

It's his machine, owner/operator. He has been running machinery most of his life. He says that operating the way his does is actually not as hard on the machine because most of the destructive forces come from people operating roughly, and skidding the machine around. Running on two wheels eliminates all of the skid forces and wear/tear.

[@dennisconrad6124]

Southwest ORV I have about 5000 hours of Skid-steer time myself, and I totally agree. I always said the reason they put 4 wheels on a skid steer is so you have a choice which 2 you want to run on.

[@papapaws5661]

that's sick!

[@SouthwestORV]

I agree.

[@rickl.7084]

Take it easy on him! Its his first day!

[@SouthwestORV]

Ha! Good one.

[@gno1972]

Spray diesel in the box. The asphalt comes out

[@SouthwestORV]

Ran out of diesel at the hot plant. It happens sometimes.

[@versacepooh1397]

Yes he's a pro 🔥

[@SouthwestORV]

Every day.

[@user-cl4kr4dj4l]

Man! Can this guy drive a skid or what?!

[@SouthwestORV]

That's all he does, 6-7 days a week. He's an owner operator.