Boom lift truck CRASHED into wall and gets stuck

[@paulmiller7396]

A city of zombies. People walk under low cranes, step over taught steel cables, keep on driving when heavy machinery is in their way … nobody seemed to even take notice of the delicate dance with danger versus results you guys deal with everyday. Thanks for showing us what real work is, and congrats on another job well done.

[@Sumitso]

You beat me to it, was going to say the same exact thing.

[@danpayan9468]

U can't fix stupid

[@knownort4812]

In the uk they would have closed the whole road for this.

[@stellarproductions8888]

People are asleep, and run on auto pilot, never taking notice of the dangers around them. Its like you said, a city of zombies.

[@edwinmartin9120]

Ya ever wonder why nobody shows this kinda work in NYC ?

[@mattc.310]

Never thought I'd see Big Flipper working basically in a hallway. Pretty close quarters and a job well done. "Spider Man" putting in the work.

[@joeenslow7861]

No no

[@joeenslow7861]

😊

[@vaughnbluejr5960]

I nearly laughed when that pedestrian almost did a face-plant stepping over the cable. Great work.

[@stacyjohnson42]

@vaughnbluejr5960 I missed that part but what shocked me was the pedestrians walking between flipper and the lift truck and literally under big flippers boom i mean come on people 🤷‍♀️

[@francisgendron5056]

​@@stacyjohnson42 1:24:57

[@michaelgarrison688]

​@@stacyjohnson42That is the difference between California and the rest of the States. Laws don't apply to them, not even laws of physics and gravity.

[@E-63836]

Why do they use that biggest truck in that fleet for these small jobs?

[@sethcarley1446]

ALEX YOU CAN BE SURE YOU WERE BROUGHT UP BY SOME WONDERFUL PARENTS . YOU SPEAK SO KINDLY AND WITH GREAT RESPECT . EVEN WHEN ASKED STUPID QUESTIONS . YOU ANSWER WITH SO MUCH KINDNESS ,, YOU PARENTS SHOULD BE VERY PROUD OF THE WAY YOU TREAT OTHERS ..THAKS IS SO REFRESHING ...

[@kelleyunofficial3269]

After watching Alex climb over the truck numerous times I believe I heard the words< "spider man". Alex is cool since he always does things carefully, never takes chances by hurrying. I was very impressed watching this task unfold. He also swings a mean sledgehammer. Thanks always for video, liked the extended version.

[@PepesTowingService]

Alex is a beast. You have no idea how long I've been looking for and trying to train a rotator operator that can take over the jobs I do during the day to allow me more time to work on company stuff that was getting behind. It's not an easy job but he fits it very well.

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Alex a nice cozy job! What’s with the idiots walking through you work area? Great video! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@briananderson8733]

Alex is "the man about the rotator", that makes him a "spider man". And watch him when he goes fishing for cars off of cliffs. Then he proves he is spider man.

[@kennthb6590]

You can over ride the level sensor it would the first thing to call a mechanic to adjust the sensor so can run down the hill

[@donna3142]

Nice work Alex, tight quarters, is putting it mildly I'm so impressed with both of you, never getting uptight, crabby or whiney. Nothing seems to surprise you when you get to a customer. Don't think I've ever heard the phrase, we can't get it done, from you guys. Kuddos!!❤❤

[@PepesTowingService]

Thank you! That's why Alex fits in so well with us, he has the mentality of my dad and myself. Job is hard? No problem, let me just think and adapt and get the dang thing done!

[@normawade9426]

So true. A person could have the very best equipment and the technical ability to operate it but you don’t have the right attitude to communicate with your customers it would be hard to stay in business.

[@RadioFlyer427]

You sure do get a lot of technical jobs, nothing simple.

[@PepesTowingService]

Yes we do! We have lots of strong relationships with tons of tow companies that like to give us their hardest stuff because they know we can get it done

[@niallocallaghan5883]

Alex on the job definitely it's getting done 👏

[@deernutOO]

Great job. That sliding down the ramp was precarious. Thanks for letting us see the whole video and rescue. Appreciate that. Like how Alex stays in control, and doesn't get talked into changing his good plan.

[@ervingoss5442]

Alex, always calm cool, and collective. Also a very good problem solver. Great job!!!

[@torchup]

Skills with grasping and understanding physics along with training and expertise of that truck and its capabilities is just masterful. Not to mention your patience under pressure of watchful eyes sometimes waiting for you to further damage the equipment they often negligently crashed and already unnecessarily caused damage. Few people could do this work so calmly and with precision.😇😇

[@al129]

Big Flipper and seriously tight spaces.... Excellent work as always from Alex, (and Josh on the editing controls)

[@mikerhodes6630]

You never disappoint with the editing Joshua 🎉 thank you for sharing

[@PepesTowingService]

Why thank you Mr. Rhodes!

[@NeilMaclachlan]

That was a tricky recovery Alex...but as per usual you got the job done...excellent work...stay safe and see you on the next one

[@henrybrundage7186]

Your patience is exemplary and tolerance for stupid people is unmatched the technology that you use is fantastic great job and keep it going

[@mixerman1]

I bet that guy was glad to finally have it out the door and running. Man, you have to give Alex big props on this one, he had to play all those lines and angles like a virtuoso. This made a 2 tator mid air roll on a semi look easy. Well done

[@danpayan9468]

Excellent work Alex

[@PepesTowingService]

[@Mike--WA7QZR]

Now, that's what I call a "tight squeeze". Good job, Alex.

[@timothyvotaw7517]

Ain't no armchair critic, but a guy who has done a lot of high elevation tree work. These Pepe's lead men are like a rigging clinic - I learn a lot. Thanks, Josh & Alex, and your crew. There's a strong work ethic to admire! It's funny to watch the guys who got the machines catywampus try to help. They take a lot of time to be courteous to, but Josh & Alex are cool about the questions and "wanna help" offers. Be safe, hombres!

[@PepesTowingService]

That's awesome to hear, glad we can not only entertain but teach!

[@guillermovarillas3516]

Best video yet. Love to see the entire family laughing and having fun. Thank you all for bringing us along.

[@maxmacdonald7174]

Amazing you're getting calls for this kind of recoveries.

[@dennisyoung7169]

Another great job and he gets them because he is the best guy for the job

[@beachcouple1741]

That was impressive! You certainly earned your money that day, well done!

[@donw3912]

The video was long but definitely not boring. Alex must be a seamstress as that was a helluva tight threading of the needle getting the truck in that doorway. A very technical job where one needs to know precisely what to do and how to do it. A fantastic job and besides a few scuffs the lift appears to be none the worse for wear, Fantastic job Alex!!

[@ronallen6578]

Alex, That was pretty impressive. One of your smallest recoveries and it had to be one of the biggest pains in the butt to do. I couldn't believe how totally oblivious people on the sidewalk were. From bicycles to pedestrian, they just paid no attention. Lucky no one ran into anything😢😢. Just shows what a well trained operator that knows his machine and some good ingenuity can do. Well done sir, well done!! 😊😊

[@FeliciaSteward-ds2dh]

I just found these guys and they are Amazing! I've had several breakdows and 1 accident in the semi truck and had to have a tow truck, there was only 1 tow service that i would rate #2 after watching Pepe Towing because they surely are #1 in the TOW INDUSTRY in the lower 48 states! I never disturbed the tow operator. Our talk time always occured on the ride!

[@irie671]

It’s truly a miracle. Welcome, little one! Big congrats, Alex you did an incredible job. And seriously, hats off to the whole team at Pepe’s 👌

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Alex, another near miracle rescue of a machine gone rogue! It was interesting that passersby were completely oblivious to what you guys were doing. I thought the kid with the backpack would at least stop to look but he was on his cell so the rest of the world was blanked out! When I was his age I would have found a spot to watch the whole thing! I guess I'm still a kid! Great job!

[@shdwviper]

same, the engineer in me would would get distracted by alex working big flipper. id have no choice but to stop go across the street or stand far enough back. just stand and watch thrilled how big flipper does it all and seeing how alex's brain works to get the task done.

[@mitchellbennis9236]

Alex got some mad skills, super nice job. My brain was firing ,trying to figure out how he was going to do it.

[@edwinschlee8374]

Good job Alex getting that machine out of a tough spot!

[@robertsimmons3556]

Great recovery! Crazy pedestrians!!!

[@ronallen6578]

Freaking oblivious 😂😂

[@jayrosenberg3646]

Another great job Alex. Being smaller and nimble has its advantages! The energy you expend going back and forth, on and off the rig, is impressive. Be safe!

[@kimleecarroll4052]

Wow what a sticky situation that guy had. It surprised me your big truck was able to go there. Awesome work Pepe

[@annemariepienaar2007]

Awesome job Alex, missed the peace out. Thanks Josh for video

[@darylb4814]

Alex is always impressing me with the knowledge he knows and uses.

[@jimmccabe801]

Great job. Thanks for another great video.

[@PepesTowingService]

[@raykaufman7156]

Man, you needed more fingers to run all that stuff at once. CRAZY job. Nice work.

[@paulmadeley9922]

Brilliant reversing and recovery, well done again Alex

[@lynnmeese55]

I've said 😮 this before, every video you up your game. Careful Josh, Alex is almost as good as you! Glad he can take on these jobs so you can take care of business! Very well done ❤

[@craig7350]

Nice work to get that done safely. That thing could have turned into a bobsled at any moment.

[@davidbeeston2481]

A really informative video again; I note that safety first in positioning yourself when actually pulling the machine down the slope i.e. out of harms way.

[@melissaarevalo-ez8lz]

Great video Joshua 🎉🎉

[@PepesTowingService]

[@floydhelms44]

Talk about threading the needle.....Alex is a one man army. Great job!

[@jerryplante4239]

Alex gets the tough ones. Great job!

[@DrewMarold]

That is one impressive piece of work to back that big-ass truck into that tiny opening.

[@JesusPina-c6s]

Buenas tardes, Alex, otro gran video, un trabajo un poco complicado, pero no se te resiste nada, lo difícil lo haces fácil, un saludo❤️💪🖐️👍👏🇪🇦, Jesús.

[@AlexanderHernandez088]

Gracias Jesús saludos

[@petermccuskey1832]

Got to comment : School was in session on this job and an example as to why you carry not only a lot of rigging but a lot of knowledge to make Flipper shine. Stay Safe young man!

[@obfuscatethecode5696]

That was a weird one. I’m always amazed what circumstances y’all have to deal with. People really get themselves stuck in weird situations.

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

Another good job Alex, love a plan when it comes together.😊

[@jbonegw]

Alex is a literal surgeon with that rig. Would’ve never imagined getting it out like that was possible.

[@JoGu-vf7fl]

I've seen a lot of your recoverys, but this one was one of the hardest: Very dangerous with this heavy load difficult to control and very demanding on your brain what to do next and what to do best. Great work, congratulations!

[@patriciasmith6012]

What a fantastic job Alex and professional 😊

[@DWESENTERPRISE]

Dudes been trying to drive that thing outta there since halfway down the driveway. He didn't want to pay the rest of that time 😂

[@williamlloyd3769]

Shrine Auditorium parking structure ramp, what a strange location for a job. Boy that looks stuck!

[@autumn7ful]

Oh Alex, not a fabulous job and you have such a nice voice to listen to very calm very gentle and extremely understanding in these situations it’s just so nice to see you enjoying your job

[@harrymock3445]

You never cease to amaze. Awesome video

[@calebjohnson9551]

Hey Alex! Love your videos and work! Seems like you keep on getting boom lifts a lot so figured I’d throw my two cents in. I run boom lifts a TON at work. When they get unlevel, put everything all the way down. Boom, basket (6” from the ground) & aux boom from the control panel. Then you can use the drive functions from the basket. Hope this helps!

[@ryanparshall9582]

A nice recovery demo

[@suejeffcoat6310]

Good job, Alex! It wasn't easy but you did it!

[@dennisevertse6726]

Another really cool job, you guys get the best jobs!

[@royknight3099]

Fantastic job very well done, Roy from the UK

[@herbpetee75]

Showing a lot to that other operator on the how to, and wherefore, block and tackle 😊😊😅

[@ThatOneGuy-ot1qd]

Great job Alex! You know what your doing.

[@pamthomas2934]

Pepe you amaze me with how well you take a challenge as if you was with Tonka Toys. Very impressive Tow company here folks.😊

[@robertchaffee5662]

Holy shit Alex!!! You're fricken amazing! Wow! Nice work!!

[@seagullsbtn]

Wasn't sure how you were going to do this job. Assumed sidewalk was hollow. Very technically challenging. Nicely done.

[@bobbeck5947]

Very nicely done young man!!!

[@roesmith5492]

😳😳the lift driver doing a slow speed getaway trying to outrun the bill🤑🤑

[@brianh658]

How funny. The Expo Hall that is connected to the Shrine Auditorium. I worked there many many times. I used to disconnect the very heavy chandelier's and put them on steel A frames in order to get them out of our way so we could hang trusses for lighting and scenery for award shows that they did in the Expo Hall. Hmmm, memories! That is why I like watching what you guys do. I did over 30 years of rigging while working out of IATSE local 33.

[@combatrock3069]

Your KZbin channel not only educates but is entertaining as well. Great job my friend and I truly appreciate your videos. I bet if a discovery channel created a show of contests you could pick a lock with your handling of that recovery vehicle boom…hmmm…reach out to a network!

[@PepesTowingService]

I appreciate that!

[@nathansanchez2056]

😅 great video Joshua 🎉

[@PepesTowingService]

Hey thanks for watching Nathan, glad you enjoyed

[@lornahardin4563]

Alex did a wonderful job in a very tight space and he never even let it bother him. His camaraderie with the guys was really good PR work.

[@fugelkusch3722]

Well, that escalated quickly.

[@bejay69]

A tricky one but not beyond your abilities. Good job 👍

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Longest One yet WOW nice work looking good 👍👍👍👀👍🤗

[@harryscott9533]

Another awesome performance 🤓🙋‍♂️👍 , watching in ohio ❤

[@725niko]

I get people want to try to help, but if I was this heavy wrecker guy, I’d think - bro leave me alone and let me work.. Dudes patience with that is insane lol

[@chrismcconnell4336]

Great work, and patience, on this job. Maybe contact the Boomlift designer and suggest a way to manually straighten wheels

[@R.dacted]

Jezz that wall is thin no wonder he went through it.

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

Respect to the guy with the Wecker helped out were he could, also willing to learn. None of it he gets paid for.😊

[@stellarproductions8888]

Yeah, I noticed that as well! I was honestly really impressed with the dedication of the other wrecker operator, especially for a job he wasn't even get paid for. And yet, he stuck around, and helped Alex out, and like you said, was willing to learn some new things. I think that guy is a medium duty wrecker operator. If he goes to rotator school, he could learn a heck of a lot, which would set him up, if he should choose to do heavy duty work.

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

@stellarproductions8888 Respect to you noticing the same and agree in what your saying. If he chooses to go to Rotator school, I don't know if you noticed, Alex giving him one of his moden Bango shackles, as appreciation for his help. Once again Top man Alex you done that man proud.😀

[@stellarproductions8888]

@@walkingwithdogs8547 I did notice, and my heart felt warm, for Alex's awesome generosity. And you notice those heavy duty shackles cost a lot too so, yeah, mighty happy to see that. 😊

[@JoseAcosta-hr9js]

@@stellarproductions8888 I didn't know Alex kicked him down with a free shackle. That's it, Alex is gonna get it !

[@stellarproductions8888]

@@JoseAcosta-hr9js Don't be too upset with him. Alex might just buy a replacement shackle with his own money.

[@chrisfenner5949]

Sometimes you can start them from bottom then switch controls to basket. None of them run the drives from the bottom for the simple reason you can't run yourself over.

[@petermccuskey1832]

Outstanding job young man!!!!! An old saying you managed to put 10 pounds in a five pound poke!

[@autumn7ful]

That other tow truck driver has a really nice looking truck too, but he had a lot of questions to ask you, which was really interesting because I guess not. All trucks are made alike.

[@JoseAcosta-hr9js]

He owns two integrated trucks ( a 20-ton and a 35-ton) and we've actually seen him do some crazy recoveries. He's known for saying "No rotator needed !". Personally, I think he's gonna step up to the plate and purchase one soon.

[@nelsonmattoon150]

You guys are getting pretty good at telehandlers and boom lifts

[@davidmckinzie6009]

Awesome job, that was a unreal job putting you truck into that garage. Thanks for the show

[@shawnjarman9860]

That had to be a pretty expensive error

[@josephcook4923]

Nice work. Like pulling a tooth. Alex is a badass

[@eugenelewis8075]

They can be a pain to move when the steering is locked over I was once tasked to get one on to a roll back with the steering locked to one side on both front and rear axles and the wheels were not braked much easier if wheels wont turn you can drag it, took me forever only one straight line winch.

[@maxgutierrez3871]

Those booms have a sensor on the arm by the basket, you can reset them and it’ll let you operate it when it’s not level

[@PepesTowingService]

This video is heavily edited, but all that was tried. I left enough in here to show that.

[@AlexanderHernandez088]

I did not know that I will have to speak to some of these techs on the correct procedure to do that , thanks for watching

[@68dart]

Awesome , Thanks 😊

[@malalexander3515]

Great job Alex.

[@Randrew]

Wow, that was a strange one. a test of Flipper's flexibility and Alex's inginuity.

[@GlobalistJuice]

Most people are oblivious to the world around them, and with a cellphone in their hand they become literally re'tah'ded.

[@charlesgiannuzzi5438]

Dam Alex's you get some of the wields jobs!!!

[@SamuelTheENTP]

Josh, I know Pepe's gets all the hardest jobs as referrals from other tow companies, but have y'all ever been offered one so messed up where you're like "Nah fam, I'm good"?

[@PepesTowingService]

Never. The only time we would turn it down is if the customer was one of those "I have this hard job but don't want to pay anything" type.

[@TowMan127]

Great job!!! 💪💪💪💪

[@ecgwyo]

Driving and steering controls are only in the platform

[@deanspagnolo4976]

Very nice job Alex

[@al1967lamor]

That was amazing, very mentally challenging. I expected any minute to see the drone flying in there also. Ha Ha

[@michaeldalzell6670]

Threading the needle 🪡 on this one

[@45KevinR]

At the end it looked like the customer was making a getaway in the boom truck, and Alex was finishing his drink before racing after him! 😂. At times this felt like getting a giant to get a fragile egg out of a pipe. More like the Hulk than Flipper. The ice like slide on that ramp was dodgy even near the end, do cars normally use it? Could you add some kind of skates to your equipment to help you drag and control these damaged or wonky loads? Kind of like how Alex used the wood but with more control and a friction brake?