Buying a log skidder

Buying a 1980 JD540-a cable log skidder and dragging a few logs with it.

[@moden321]

Andrew is single-handedly responsible for the spike in used-equipment prices.

[@fie1329]

You know, I got no forest, but I want this thing now! :D

[@diffsoun]

Diesel creek

[@Alex_Eggers]

and i think you can bet on that

[@Randomgearhead]

Na more like Joe Biden

[@russellgault8978]

@@Randomgearhead lets go Brandon!

[@ryanshelton337]

Only been waiting weeks of checking KZbin for this moment.

[@hoppe1407]

Andrew is one of the first KZbinrs I turned notifications on for. And he‘ll stay one of those. He’s simply a legend

[@CM-xn6xc]

I was worried about Cody getting hurt, but he is really smart how he sees where to go to stay out of harms way!

[@richbrannon5562]

I have worried about him getting hit or run over for a while.

[@colinbarnett7441]

Cody’s the head supervisor. He know what’s happening 😂

[@jam2190]

Most animals have a self preservation instinct, ya kno, where they usually will stay away from something dangerous, or do everything they can to stay outa the way

[@Oscars7]

Just watching him, calmly observing, when the drone was docking shows how happy he is with machinery. I suppose the fact that he was brought up surrounded by Andrew’s myriad of machines had a profound affect his acceptance of this noisy & busy environment.

[@bullcat6531]

He wants to help but he has no thumbs.

[@Dusty8374]

Rolling up the driveway in new equipment is such a classic trademark of this channel. Never stop doing you Andrew!

[@williameadie8550]

When I first started watching people like Andrew buy old heavy equipment, I wanted and expected them to restore them so they looked new. Thanks to Andrew and others like him I've come to appreciate fixing what's only broke and leaving what gives the equipment character alone.

[@jakebroesky4409]

up to a point ... preventative maintenance can save you time and costs overall. You can order the parts on your own time and get better deals than scrambling around and having little room to look for a better price. Having your equipment break down to much tarnishes your reputation. Breakdowns can cause delays that have a cascade effect....do that once on a critical job and who wants to work with someone who does not maintain their equipment? No one does ... i have seen in the construction industry people get literally blacklisted for many reasons. When you do preventative maintenance at your shop you have all the tools there to make it efficient as opposed to some job XX miles away where you need a tool that you ^&%&**( forgot and should have brought with you or the untimely waste of time and expense of having to bring it back to your shop to fix it or having the added expense of having to rent a replacement which can not only make you have zero profit but a financial loss and a one day job now turns into a 2-3 day job. Andrew at one point could not afford that but his equipment was small and fairly easy to fix and to see issues crop up before they got to bad or critical. Now he has replacements for most things. Also now that he is established with his UTUBE income (and other income streams) you rarely see him going out for jobs now right. He can now build his value up right on his property instead of the added expense and time of travel

[@bill1772]

I worked in the Predictive/Preventative field for 30 years. Had I taken his ignorant approach to repairs, many machine failures would have CRIPPLED the company, i.e., Power Plant machinery.

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@bill1772 How much will Andrew save not having you on his one man pay roll for the next 30yrs?

[@bill1772]

@@iffykidmn8170 Response I expected.

[@iffykidmn8170]

@@bill1772 Yep pretty much the non answer I was expecting.

[@jonahwalsh9342]

I love how as he is driving around his property it is just a sea of random pieces of equipment love too see it

[@artisticnature1603]

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[@tiddiesprinkles]

I dont always watch Andrew buy a log skidder, but when I do its 5 o'clock in the morning

[@shredct3118]

Good morning East coast 👍

[@garthnye1336]

Hello from Victoria BC 3 45 am

[@farmerjon_athan]

Right

[@kpfpv8515]

Thursday morning here in Auckland New Zealand 👍🏻

[@czortorys4401]

And pretty drunk. Speaking for myself :)

[@turfie63]

I liked how Andrew used the tree so as he didn't scratch the rocks. Genius.

[@krashdown102]

thats true rocks will still be there in 1000 years but the trees will all be dead anyway

[@carlroberts7830]

That bucket dozer is going to let the air out of those tires some nite

[@ReyGarufo]

Jajajaja lo uso como una rampa para subir los troncos.. suerte? o puro ingenio de Andrew?

[@joelclark634]

@@carlroberts7830 Thats not how it steers

[@greattestimony4111]

@@ReyGarufo both

[@pbuhler1]

Enjoy your new machine. I’d recommend wearing leather gloves when pulling cable. Even swaged cables will have strands break, and those strands will rip skin easily. I hope you know a logger who’s brain you can pick. Skidders steer in ways that take getting used to. When coming down a steep incline, make sure you have a load, or the rear end will get light, and you may lose the ability to steer; if in doubt when empty, back down. Others have shared their experience too. Stay safe, stay well.

[@bassomatic1871]

Owe! Just gave me a flashback to being a kid playing on old barges aground on the bank of the Mississippi in New Orleans. Learned real quick that getting stabbed by a broken cable wire is no fun.

[@billwilliams9362]

Good point on the broken metal strands in the rope , i have experienced this too .

[@TimeBucks]

Cody is really smart

[@MBdrummer3288]

That dog is truly something. What a special boy he is. Follows Andrew wherever he goes. Knows how to get out of the way of all the dangerous shit. What a dog!

[@artisticnature1603]

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[@kpfpv8515]

Notice that Cody doesn't run all over the place like he used to when Levi was alive. He's matured up a lot in the past year.

[@anthonybruno4424]

This is the first time I’ve watched any of andrews videos and I kept saying as i watched how cool of a dog that is, looks like a great buddy.

[@zaneskoretz4542]

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[@hazelumbrella9890]

This thing is fricking sweet! If any of your equipment get stuck, you'll get it out with this for sure

[@dennisconlon5810]

Andrew I feel like I can speak for all of us when I say we’ve missed you and your awesome videos. Another great tool in your Arsenal of construction equipment. Thanks

[@priestley749]

Ditto.

[@The_Slippery_Slope_NZ]

How much machinery do you plan on buying? Andrew:- yes.

[@tobystorey6614]

All of it

[@davecalvo6418]

He has a bad case of "equipment buying disease"....incurable from what i hear

[@lottiecooper609]

As long as people keep lining his pockets with money, paying a small fortune for the internet to watch these cheesy ten to twenty minute videos, he will keep buying equipment with your money!! Not getting mine anymore!!

[@789563able]

@Lotte Cooper. Or needing it, either

[@davecalvo6418]

@@lottiecooper609 I (like hundreds of thousands of viewers) enjoy his content Lottie, there is much worse than this on the internet and you can learn quite a bit by watching Andrew. He's a self made millionaire and not just from youtube, he has a legit business that does quote well

[@freezerburn04]

Hey Andrew, get you some 1/4" mild steel round stock and cut them about 18" long and bend an eye on one end of each one. Attach one to the end of each choker that you are using to fish under the tree with. Weld the eye and use a quick link i.e. threaded link to make the attachment. Works great! Always checking your channel AA+ thx

[@misfited_junkie5600]

This brings back memories from when my dad had a skidder identical to this one when he worked in the woods, he sold it though when he got out because the engine needed to be rebuilt but it was awsome being able to ride in it and pull logs out of the woods with it. Who knows it could be the same one I'm only from North East PA.

[@shrimp6la]

"That's probably a perfect example of how not to do that." I absolutely love your dry humor. Always good for a laugh.

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

Bought a log skidder to gather fire wood for his hot tube , doing it the AC way ! Good for you . AC buys what all of us would like to have around to play with !

[@GMans-World]

Concrats Andrew on hitting over 1 million subscribers.... I have been watching you since you were well less then 100 000... great to see you grow

[@BricoleurTV]

Same here! Well earned!!!

[@craigsmith8217]

If you had a million subscribers, you could buy some toys, too.

[@daved7024]

Chinese Emerald Ash Borer are devastating our forests sad to see this happening. Nice logging machine 🙂 I loved watching Cody checking out the drone landing. Happy 2nd Birthday Cody🐕

[@i8screaminmoose]

This piece of equipment is exactly what Andrew needed, I can't believe he didn't get it sooner!

[@michaelcameron8904]

Well done Andrew. I ran one of these when I was a teenager. On the side of hills. Lock the blade in behind a stump wind her in, let her out go to the next stump and so. They are awesome machine. Bravo from Victoria Australia

[@peternicholsonu6090]

Mike as a teenager one of the Bullock boys from Victoria went to Namatanai PNG and drove one of these as you did in the bush early 70's. He rolled it and got pinned under whilst the turning wheel chewed one leg and one buttock clean off! 6 mths later he's clutch starting a motorbike by hopping beside it at speed then leaving into it sidesaddle and dropping the clutch. You country boys are totally Mad!

[@ManAndMachines556]

Country Vic was a great place to grow up. They don't make them like they use to unfortunately

[@imageaware]

That is a beast! I can see you using it to remove vehicles from the mud this winter.

[@rylanprickette4888]

Another wonderful upload from Andrew 😎 3:47 am and got the notification and I’m watching the video even though I need to sleep 🤣

[@themachinerydoctor9117]

Andrew: " I'm never buying another John Deere", then Andrews next video " I bought another another John Deere" 😂 Jokes well wear with it buddy. I'm just jealous I don't have all your equipment 😂

[@AYF_.001]

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[@MitzvosGolem1]

Parts hard to get for older JDs . NLA from dealership. I gave a 690 E excavator 1994 NLA parts. CAT has all stuff back to 70s

[@manofallwork8342]

People say you know you're getting old when your heroes are younger than you. I just realized 58 in old. and I'm good with. Keep it going Andrew, my hero.

[@art1muz13]

Imagine when Andrew gets that wild hair and builds a building for all his machines to sit and sleep under! And with room to spare! I know it's coming!

[@als8518]

hes mentioned before that why hes digging up to the cliff.

[@TXH1138]

he definitely needs it.

[@alouisschafer7212]

@@als8518 so he will build a machinery shed or pole barn type of building but Andrew Style? Awesome.

[@realpdm]

He'll be like Jay Leno's Garage except for tractors

[@Skyhausmann]

Imagine up a cot in there for the diesel mechanic

[@BS.-.-]

You can choke the tree when it's still standing and run the tail down the face cut side before making your back cut. Then you just need to fetch the tail and hook it up. No trying to push a chain under the log.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Good idea

[@bobwellman9717]

@Vicky Baumhardt Reminds me of my very short stint as a choker setter behind a skidder much like this one 50 years ago. We used small cable chokers (5/8 inch I think).

[@tutekohe1361]

@@bobwellman9717 yeh, 5/8” is the ideal size strop for this size machine.

[@DaMisfitz]

Winch style skidders went away many years ago. Nowadays it's grapple skidders you see.

[@MaximusMerideus]

@@DaMisfitz Why did they go away? No good? Thx for info.

[@MrSaemichlaus]

Andrew now needs a bigger crane to change the axle on his new skidder and then a larger skidder to get the new crane unstuck. I get the feeling that Andrew's reasoning for getting new toys is a giant pyramid scheme, and I love it!!

[@blzt3206]

It would be a positive feedback loop not a pyramid scheme lol

[@futureliner]

He's watching other KZbinrs with big stuff..write it off or give it to irs

[@WetCoaster]

I know wood is not his medium of choice, however I could see him with a mill in the next episode. I am envisioning a 72" saw blade powered by either a flathead Ford or a slant six......

[@MrSaemichlaus]

@@blzt3206 Whatever, haha :D

[@countryboy70089]

Massive congrats for passing 1 million subscribers! Been watching for years! Keep up the great work brother!

[@mr.obvious1382]

Other channels out there are bashing their equipment and being cocky just for likes and views while you are here, alone with your dog in the hills, living your best life and getting every bit of potential out of everything you are able to acquire. You seem to be about the only person I know who is living right and its amazing to be able to watch some of it. Really appreciate seeing such wholesomeness!

[@bigmotter001]

She is definitely a keeper! A little love and she'll do any job you need her to. Thanks for sharing and take care!

[@garethjudd5840]

That John Deere is a beast. Great for moving shipping containers.

[@UmerKhan-gw7ud]

Absolutely 👍

[@fprintf]

And this one doesn't rely upon computer chips or GPS or other unrepairable technology that Deere won't let users fix themselves.

[@pcb1962]

and for pulling his mates in the 4x4 club out of the mud

[@SoleEpiphany]

Growing up I’d get firewood in the woods with my Grandfather, there was a gentleman with a Skidder as well as a Clydesdale horse, both very capable at hauling logs. Good times, you’ll enjoy that piece of gear immensely.

[@matttaylor373]

You are always like a kid in a candy store when you bring something new home! Love it! Growing up in a logging family those skidded do work! Your going to love it!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Andrews bail reaction time to a brake less machine is legendary. I can understand why he verified the brakes straight away

[@anthonytacolla6731]

I can't be only one that misses uploads from Andrew... Nice acquisition man. Cool stuff way to go!!

[@Oscars7]

Only checked last night, thought it had been a while since his last upload..

[@daveschroedersworkshop4479]

Don't worry, you're not alone!

[@anya3027]

i love that the drone also cut some grass , he uses everything to do some landscaping.. :)

[@hiramblakecamp6087]

Try setting the choker near the end of the log rather than the middle. Also in a difficult location, try one at a time. You can use the winch to pull a tree down as you cut it by locking a strain on the tree. A snatch block will also come in handy if you are working in the woods. Good luck and stay safe!

[@rogerweaver7686]

that's one of the issues with using chains instead of cable chokers, you can't always set on end if it is buried in the ground. With cable you can poke it through most times.

[@sweetdawg9979]

@@rogerweaver7686 we always used a hay hook to go under the tree, hook the chain to it, and pull the chain back through.

[@pbuhler1]

You can use a spare slider and another choker as a snatch block when needed.

[@zachariahfisher989]

I agree, Andrew needs a covering for his equipment… I’m thinking since the castle is on a mountain. He should bore out a pole barn size hole in the mountain.

[@TheChaztor]

You know he might need some more equipment to make that happen too. Win Win.

[@PowerTom286]

New alternator, fluids changed, chains tightened and a little love here and there. And it is quite like new again, Andrew.

[@TheUniversalEyes]

I was watching Louis Rossmann videos, he was looking at houses with big trees, long driveways and when I finished, I thought about Andrew, came here and saw that this was uploaded mere minutes ago. lol

[@domenkolar3983]

Same, but I already watched Rossmann Realty yesterday :D

[@BrorAppelsin]

Come to think of it... how awesome would "Camarata & Rossman repair group" be? Fixing anything from iphones to heavy machinery :)

[@TheUniversalEyes]

@@BrorAppelsin I think that would be great. I wish they could meet each other, both are wizards in their field of expertise. I think they could both help each other too in some way.

[@tonygriffiths2485]

Sounds like lots of us were waiting for you. Not disapointed either. Soon you'll have so much gear you may have to build a bigger castle. Great to see you M8, good kit too. Thanks :)

[@tonygriffiths2485]

@@TheFalseShepphard Hope so :)

[@313soldier313]

@@TheFalseShepphard I imagine the KZbin checks don’t hurt either and he also sell merchandise.

[@sjv6598]

@@TheFalseShepphard he gets about a million views a video, that’s some serious cash input.

[@roguedalek900]

@@TheFalseShepphard I'm thinking a lot of his equipment is suited to his casual use but a little on the worn out side for standard service. But he scored big on that International Paystar . Theres a lot of life left in it . It's been well cared for.

[@davecalvo6418]

Nice addition to the collection of equipment Andrew, I loved clearing land when I had my business. You may want to install a wood stove in your garage, you have enough wood to heat it all winter long for free and there's no sense working in an ice box when you have free heat

[@brians48now]

That would be a video or 10 in itself. I imagine he would first draw up the plans and then go to the rock-face and start cutting out the rock for the fireplace. Might be a really cool project.

[@rebelyank6361]

Then a firewood processor. Or maybe a tub grinder & conveyor that feeds shredded wood to the burner as needed.

[@born2soon]

He explained the lack of heat in his shop in an earlier video. He doesn't want to work in warm and then go outside and work in cold. I want to say he's a Renaissance Man, but now I think he's Aleutian.

[@georgedoolittle9015]

"Vermont Castings" absolutely. Plus use wood chips/pellets instead of logs...start selling the pellets and make some serious coin absolutely. That's how we get rich in Central New York anyways.

[@jamesnm21]

@@georgedoolittle9015 he's got serious coin already in case you haven't noticed. 1 million subs and counting plus his property maintenance business.

[@fafnirchaos0711]

Andrews back, and he's got my favorite toy. Wanted one of these ever since I was a kid.

[@4acrehomestead677]

Andrew! A huge fan of yours. I first started watching your channel because of an excavation project installing a sceptic tank. Love your channel very informative! Direct and shows you everything from every angle possible. You are great at what you do keep it all up!

[@Bushguyrocks]

A sceptic tank, eh? Not sure I believe you.

[@jessbush1017]

Nice piece of equipment. I enjoy watching you service them after you have "road tested" them, as you did in this episode. Hope you will also show us the servicing and repairing of it. Thanks.

[@davidbryant88]

Trees ride the small tree up instead of the rock face. Me: Damn he’s good. Andrew: That’s probably a good example of how not to do that.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, that did actually work out pretty well

[@grexx5885]

@@AndrewCamarata yeah i was wondering how gettin that up was gonna go and then it played out and I'm like umm wtf that's not how that works lol hey if it works yk

[@theadventuresofstevedefoss7940]

When I saw it happening I thought that was perfect placement

[@Darryl603]

@@AndrewCamarata Right! Just hook'em on the heavy end and keep the leading edge out of the dirt! 👍 Nice job breaking a million! You deserve it!

[@mikeznel6048]

As long as it works.

[@BrianMDIY]

That winch system is pretty cool. Almost reminds me of the fish chain that allows you to put multiple fish on it after you catch them. Only with logs.

[@Oxatolla]

Andrew, never change a thing. Just keep being who you are and doing what you are doing. Thanks brother from Parry Sound, Ontario.

[@scottsmith8546]

That is one awesome tough machine you got there Andrew. What a great tool when clearing for a new house or on big hill, amazing.

[@Agustin-jo8mv]

Andrew sees machine I've never heard of, buys it and I'm always amazed. 😂 So much cool stuff in the world. Haha. Heavy equipment is awesome.

[@joemilbourne3151]

You are back for a while there I believe I was suffering from CWS..... 😃 Camarata Withdrawal Syndrome 😃 You are building a great toy collection there mate a machinery shed can't be too far away..... maybe !!

[@art1muz13]

GO TEAM CAMARATA!!!!!

[@williambryant5946]

Someone calls Andrew and ask "what kind of work do you do?" Andrew says "yes!"

[@martinhealy2902]

I thought this an exceptionally good video! The strange peacefulness of a man working outdoors with his excellent dog and a fantastic grunty machine that can pull anything out of anything. New favourite machine! Go Andrew! Also nice to see the Ditch Witch again.

[@jamesmorgan6782]

It ma not sure on that particular model but me and my dad owned a 440 John Deere and was very satisfied with it it is a beast. The one drawback we had with our skidded was that if engine died you did not have brakes emergency only hit best way to try this is stop on hill and shut off engine and be prepared to grab emergency brake if necessary other than that it is a awesome machine and parts are somewhat available. Good luck with you John Deere and keep on making high quality videos you are a master at that.

[@regsparkes6507]

As great fun as this Skidder was to watch, when he said, " so I gotta put an alternator in this ", I said to myself,... YEEESSSS!"

[@bpdp379]

“It looks easy to do….”

[@Ddabig40mac]

I was a little dissapointed that it was ready to work from the get-go. Glad at the end where he mentioned cleaning the fuel tank and re-working the front blade so it's less scabby. Sounds like a great video, looking forward to it.

[@ronaldheit196]

It's outstanding that Andrew uses the proper safety equipment and techniques when he's using a chainsaw cutting down trees. I see lots of videos on youtube of people who don't not understanding it's extremely dangerous to ignore your safety when cutting down trees.

[@timregan1005]

i mean... technically if you want to nitpick he was lacking a bit. leg chaps.. gloves.. all he had was a face shield lol

[@throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx]

lol I remember when all he had on was jorts and boots when cutting

[@wdwerker]

Andrew is a very big dog in Cody’s eyes. Just look at the sticks he brought home !

[@jerryb1234]

that was funny!, I don't care who ya are!, ;-)

[@TheJanvicgwaps]

Haha

[@marksd5650]

Brings back memories cutting timber for Brown paper company in Maine, in the 70s. It’s hard work keeping those chains saws running all day. No logs down when the skidder comes by, he passes on by, no money.

[@TheWebMindset]

Just bought 50 acres in West VA and now I want one of everything to clear it! Andrew's channel is amazing.

[@nortons4673]

What an awesome machine! I’m sure that will crawl up that steep woods road with logs no issue… plus you now have the ultimate vehicle recovery unit

[@morgansword]

The machine you bought is actually a really good unit. Very old but quite usable. Very small brake reservoirs so keep a eye on them as their actually hard to bleed by ones self. This gets around good in mud. Wide open throttle an wiggle right through hard to go places. Chains are not cheap either

[@irvanairvana4055]

I bet you would score off the charts on spatial relationships tests. Happy birthday Cody.

[@onesadtech]

As a Canadian, I feel like that was wasn't how you're supposed to use a maple tree... as a heavy equipment enthusiast, who loves a demonstration of crazy power/torque, do it again! 😂

[@Northern_Farmer]

Lol

[@cliffcollins4124]

Hi Andrew just a tip from an old skidder operator, take the tyre chains off, unless you are working in a LOT of mud,, they don't have that much effect on dry hard surface, they pick up snags / sticks and press them into the tyres. But the worst the chains wear out fast in the dry and are not cheep to replace.

[@gordonagent7037]

When lasted sighted, there were no dead trees left in Andrew's state

[@andyb4071]

There is no machine more badass than a skidder. Congrats. I can't imagine the feeling of rolling through the woods dragging logs with that bad boy!

[@davidlee950]

Happy Halloween greetings from Tokyo! Been looking forward to this upload for sure and it’s great to see a new addition to your fleet. It looks like you’re enjoying great fall weather. Be careful and stay healthy. Cheers!

[@jacksak]

Do you have a Halloween in Japan? I'll try searching to see. EDIT: I'm over here in New Hampshire near Canadian border.

[@mmanut]

That is a machine a man living on a mountain needs ‼️ What a beast. Seems to run strong. A little TLC and a few gallons of paint it would look like a million bucks. Some kinds of canvas top would be good to keep the weather off you‼️ GOOD LUCK ‼️. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@burnsm320]

As a kid in the ´80s, I remember my grandfather brought me to Bervy´s Equipment in Chatham, NY to get an Ertl model of this machine. One of my most prized possessions as a kid, cool to see the real thing in action!

[@jimpov9494]

Awww what a Beast. I'm sure with your touch of magic you will have if greased , cleaned up and a few rattle cans later will look sweet. Great video as always. Always a joy to get a vid on my day off . Grab a coffee and enjoy 😉

[@leonjbarela]

Seriously, been waiting for the episode!

[@mikehomner4724]

I was thinking you would use it to clear your snow mobile trails. Happy Birthday Cody!

[@pauln7422]

That machine looks like it will go anywhere and pull anything, that winch looks super handy and powerful too.

[@chrisg8885]

I respect Andrew because he even though he has enough money to buy new, he buys used, proven old iron. Love watching the old equipment continue to work.

[@GS540]

andrew i know your a busy guy but i and a lot of other people would love for you to go on the essential craftsman prodcast. it would be super interesting to many of us!

[@AndrewCamarata]

I already did.

[@OldmanMr66]

Apr 29th, 2020

[@DougsMessyGarage]

I have a buddy who will be spending the rest of the day scouring Marketplace for a used skidder after he watches this video. You are a bad influence Andrew (but in a very good way, LOL).

[@mikescott6647]

I knew this day would come! The winches on those are insane

[@rubenbraekman4515]

Yeah right! They're basically half winch half engine 😂

[@SteelCowboy]

I like cable chokers myself, or the grapple. Never had time for them chain chokers because you can’t jimmy them under the log anywhere you please like the cable ones. But I also understand the machine came with them. Love the bear paw tire chains though, that’s what’s on one of my brothers skidders.

[@tonyalto1014]

Can't believe Cody is 2 already. Cool new toy, always wanted a smallish skidder myself.

[@pirateradioFPV]

@10:10 squirrel is bailing out, it knows stuff is about to go down. 1mil subs, congrats. I still feel this is one of the few channels that represent what KZbin was supposed to be instead of the shopping channel it has become.

[@mjallenuk]

I can't wait for the video where he uses it for something it was never intended for!

[@dougdow1287]

I'm thinking snowmobile trail clearing... :)

[@jaynecobb3701]

I am thinking stuck bulldozer, overturned crane or something like that.

[@RogerBurgess]

Love it! I’m looking forward to the “hunt the grease nipples” episode.

[@damiensampson7323]

This Skidsteer has to be one of the best toys you have purchased in a while, Andrew. What a bloody beast filled with fun fun fun.

[@Onemattressatatime]

This program better get 10,000,000 views! Happy birthday Cody

[@adamknight6752]

***My favourite*** videos to watch, keep them coming Boss..... getting a bit slack on the uploads ( I know your probably busy enough as it is anyway! ) ...........Another nice bit of old kit machinery

[@cobralyoner]

they are just like honey badgers. they don't care. they go everywhere and pull everything out. One of the most impressive machines imo.

[@smashingbrandon]

Andrew is literally a whole construction company all by himself

[@johngreydanus2033]

with a dash of destruction at times; an example of how not to do that he said, I was just thinking "collateral damage"

[@Eric12886]

@zuygj bnsv i was worried about cody the whole time

[@jjt1093]

Pretty much yeah

[@FRANK38140]

@@johngreydanus2033 a Lot of damage 😂

[@edbenson98]

@zuygj bnsv Did you see Cody watch the Drone landing and he sat there and it didn't bother him. 4:18

[@Studio23Media]

Congratulations on 1 million subs!! KZbin recommended your Yanmar refurbishment video relentlessly when you were around 70-80k, and I've been here ever since.

[@johnsmith-xr6qy]

Wow!, Boys and toys! Can't get enough! Let's an old man relive the younger years.

[@waynegoebel395]

Mini barber chair on that second tree... 👍 "on my other property..." Atta boy, Andrew... Buy up as much as you can easily afford.

[@googleguy5700]

Andrew is getting a lot better as a faller, but he did that second one like old people screw.

[@waynegoebel395]

@@googleguy5700 😂

[@JackMacLupus]

And yesterday i was like: "Hmmm, i wonder when Andrew posts a new video..." But holy shit Andrew! I thought the Cat 988 was Overkill, but this thing is even more overkill! XD The good thing is, now you have a REALLY good vehicle to take care of dead trees, use for logging when clearing properties for someone, and even use it as a recovery winch if necessary. XD 13:00 Well, i guess that wasnt planned like this but actually that small tree made it easier to get the logs up there. XD

[@shabadoo24]

There's videos on KZbin of people mounting snowplows on these.

[@JackMacLupus]

@@shabadoo24 You mean on a Cat988? Heh, sure why not? Wheel loaders like this are perfect for Areas with a lot of snow.

[@shabadoo24]

Not the loader, the log skidder.

[@JackMacLupus]

@@shabadoo24 Oh. Well i guess that works just as well as the Cat 988 because it has some good power and traction because of the chains around the wheels.

[@WelderSkills.1]

With all those trees cut down Andrew, it still makes me wonder why you don't have you own gasoline powered sawmill. "Your not skittish about purchasing 1 and learning how to use one are you?" Cool machine, cool video, you could sell wood to local furniture makers, cabinet makers, the possibilities are endless you could even sell wood to some who builds Horse-drawn buggies lol. With all that wood that you have in that pile you could make enough framing wood to build a good sized storage garage to keep all of your vehicles in doors during the winter! If I had the property that you own and the vehicles that you own and all that wood to build some big structure with, with my own hands I'd do it. But I don't have all that property that you have and probably never will have a desire to have so much property to deal with because I'm an underachiever and I'm not upset about that in the least. Haha , Really neat vehicle though really !!!

[@kjterz]

andrew is good with metal................

[@andrewalexander9492]

Every one of the trees he cut down was rotted to the point that they were dropping large limbs and snapping in half when they were felled. There was no usable lumber in them. The wood in his pile looked like it was mostly rotted too. There *might* have been a couple of usable logs in there, but most aren't. Seems like in one of Andrews video there was some discussion about some good trees he felled going to a sawmill, but I don't recall when.

[@t.r.l.4377]

cause mr. camerata builds in steel! ✌😁

[@andrewalexander9492]

@@t.r.l.4377 Yeah, that's the other part of it. Andrew has on occasion expressed his contempt for wood as a construction material. He prefers steel and concrete. I don't think we're going to see Andrew buy a portable sawmill and start building wood framed shops any time soon.

[@tarbeau8561]

You realize, that you have the biggest sandbox, and all of the best toys to play with too, correct ? I’m not mad at you either, lol. Gives others, like myself a reason to strive for and to realize, Putting in the hard work, pays off in the end. Congratulations on all of your successes Andrew

[@glenncsr.88]

Andrew does an excelant job of presenting his videos.He is a very inteligent young man.He would make a fine school teacher.

[@Mr135792468a]

Pretty sure this falls under the category “because I can” 😂

[@CAPNMAC82]

Kody is like "I finally taught him to play with stix!"

[@bigbullfrog98]

Me: What's your winch rated to pull? Andrew: Anything I attach to it.

[@tonynagy2042]

I was having withdrawal symptoms LOL... Then Andrew uploads, and I'm all better. I cant wait to see more work with this Log Skidder Andrew.... Cheers, Blessings!!

[@coreylewandowski6084]

My son loves this video. He's 1 and a half. Keep them coming!