Buying a roller

Buying a 1987 Galion VR84 vibratory roller:
0:00 into and move home.
3:20 Roll shale
5:30 roll some bluestone pieces into pothole.
6:54 2 years later working on electrical problem.
10:00 rolling over lawn mowers
15:20 Bring in garage to fix stuff, Dumpster Dave did more on his channel
24:05 Rolling rock
26:33 Replace skid steer track
29:35 Put out more shale, driveway maintenance, and rolling it
32:30 Loading on Daves truck to move to mountain property
35:00 Unload and start moving up hill, then getting it stuck
Getting it unstuck video: • Recovering a stuck roller
Daves video fixing/moving it: • Fixing up and moving A...

[@Bigbaddude3]

Admittedly one of the more creative ways I've seen Andrew remove undesirable trees

[@yeetas4881]

I was just thinking the same thing

[@grahamleslie5087]

Just a tip Andrew. Never vibrate the drum when the machine is stationary. It hammers the bearings in the vibrator housings on one area. I worked for Galion many years ago. All the best.

[@aaronpreston47]

It absolutely does, it also hammers the operator to bits too when stationary.

[@raymondanderson5525]

Awesome video. You need the D7. The winch on that will pull that roller in half.

[@Hanzyscure]

On concrete or hard Asphalt maybe but soft gravel won't hurt it.

[@HamburgerAmy]

@@steveandjenny149 just like every guy ive ever known xD

[@Beganator1]

what about running over a lawn mower?

[@mickenoss]

Andrews obsession with turning big rocks into small rocks has been an interesting journey. 😄

[@hypercube33]

Big lawn mowers into smaller lawn mowers...parts

[@rogerwhiting9310]

I could watch that rock crusher he has all day long.

[@bobgrob4]

he would have made a fine inmate in the old days. 😀

[@JwhateverJ]

It's turned into my obsession.

[@thereddrob]

someday Andrew is going to realize his youthful indiscretion and start turning small rocks into big rocks

[@alexp893]

"At least it's still right side up" - the consistently positive attitude in the face of adversity is always an inspiration!

[@TheCritterWindow]

Never a dull moment with Andrew. Its not the first time the mountain fought back. Good luck.

[@northencape]

Its hilarious as andrew saying atleast its still rightside up,yeah never a dull moment trying to take a 2wd roller up an iced-up mountain road,what possibly could go wrong right!😁

[@Big_J_435]

Everything that goes up there has to take a beating before it even starts a job lmao

[@TJB1510]

@@e.s.4136 WOW......lol

[@tombayless9759]

I thought you supposed to have the D-7 pull everything up the hill .... might as well keep it down a the base of the hill...a least the does and nobody got hurt.... expect the lawn mowers

[@mrdddeeezzzweldor5039]

Always a must-watch moment whenever Andrew gets a new machine!

[@kansasfarming]

Yes but it's a good idea to stand back

[@smcut80]

All his lawnmowers start sweating

[@danielsbardella141]

#8 on trending? Been watching for a few years and it is crazy how well your channel has done Andrew

[@spindriftprime]

i appreciate that Andrew finds time for other projects amidst his busy schedule of replacing skid steer tracks

[@jackk8422]

Rolling tips from a professional roller operator. 1. Only use vibe going up hill. It you use vibe on a steep downhill you will start sliding and loose control. 2. Sweet spot for compaction is 12 strikes (vibes) per linear foot. 3. If you do loose control immediately turn the vibe off. Also you got the roller so cheap because the drum is not driving like it's supposed to.

[@AndrewCamarata]

I do not think the drum was ever supposed to drive on this, I only see one set of hydraulic lines going to the front drum

[@AnarchyEnsues]

4, when in a tight place, stick you tongue tip out just a bit 5, when rolling up to other workers, if they look at you and laugh, they are making fun of you. roll them over....

[@atomicwedgie8176]

My girlfriend agrees.

[@TheGrimReaper1]

I wonder if Andrew has used up all that blue grease from the drum he bought at the yard sale?

[@willtricks9432]

Words from experience, hope we all listened and learned. Thanks

[@trevorm7013]

This video was freaking fantastic. From crushing mowers to several people almost dying multiple times. Awesome 😂

[@dyer2cycle]

..yes!...definitely some @ss puckering there near the end....

[@oso9809]

Best comment! Near death is the ultimate in AC entertainment.

[@funone8716]

Just wait till he gets his helicopter

[@Sleeper585]

God i love this guy. He buys a roller and immediately starts running over and flattening lawns mowers and stuff. Like a big kid at heart. Keep it up!!

[@williamdevenney2968]

Other KZbinrs: ALMOST CRUSHED BY MY NEW ROLLER FALLING OFF A MOUNTAIN!!! Raw footage. Andrew: buries the most stressful and honest content in a video. I love this channel.

[@jaguarman1983]

My thoughts exactly!

[@petesmitt]

dude is on the spectrum..

[@markstevens1729]

When you buy your grease by the barrel, you’re in deep. Not as deep as that roller ended up. A real cliff-hanger!

[@catman19]

Its cheaper to buy it by the drum,,tubes are the most expensive

[@njonebale7889]

Genius! Cheaper to buy a 30 pack instead of a 6 pack!

[@mackfisher4487]

cliff-hanger ..oh the pun of it

[@markstevens1729]

@@mackfisher4487 from the looks of it, nobody there was having pun.

[@batterpm11]

Excellent job not dying on this one. Keep up the good work 👍

[@thejudgemeister]

LOLROF

[@TrevorDennis100]

It's just a matter of time. 😬

[@rlwdaman1]

Hold judgment until this video is continued. Either human or dog shall perish.

[@batterpm11]

@@rlwdaman1 We’d all really hate for that to happen but some of this seems quite risky 😯

[@1STGeneral]

Like for no reason my insurance got canceled

[@lewsdiod]

I'm sure many have mentioned it and not something overlooked by y'all, but standing behind that with that wire under tension seemed supremely dangerous. Glad you're ok, what an adventure! Best

[@funtyes1970]

hall thing was dangerous . sometimes i think he dont care he does this all time ,

[@anitavarela8850]

WOW! Is there anything Andrew cannot do?😯

[@austint7533]

That track change was impressive. Never seen it done almost 100 percent with machines

[@berty1422]

You should see it done properly by Dirt Boss . He was on the 973 building Andrews road a few episodes ago. Unlike Andrew, Mike (Dirt Boss) is very professional and you can see how he changed the tracks on his skid steer.

[@grumpygus9942]

Awesome. Andrew is bringing “sketchy” back and violating engineered limits everywhere. Love the content.

[@artemiasalina1860]

Safety factors are for sippers. :-)

[@SeanONeill13]

OSHA approved!

[@adamsalerno881]

Come with me and you be in a world of OSHA violations. 😂

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

If Andrew ever opens a restaurant, don't drink the water.

[@JackMacLupus]

Actually, that was the CLEANEST water i have ever seen coming from a... gearbox??? XD

[@erik_dk842]

Don't eat anything from there either, except oranges and bananas that you peal yourself.

[@deadwood3764]

Yeah i did actually eat some meatloaf at his new roadside diner,Had to send my food back as there seemed to be some sort of chainsawed plastic dashboard chips in the meat ?

[@NighteeeeeY]

@@JackMacLupus it looked like it came straight out of a mountain oO

[@johnlundvall8911]

Maybe he fix the steaks with his new vibratory roller also... LOL

[@2491kridge]

Andrew is the definition of “this is why we can’t have nice things”😂😂😂. My man did with that roller what all of us would have wanted to do lol

[@ernestgephardt6135]

So glad that you have gone from fixing lawnmowers to flattening them. It shows just how far you have come. Even though I am a lawnmower mechanic, all I care about is that you are doing the things that you love to do. Thank you so much Andrew

[@streaky81]

That was some deep-seated hate against those mowers.

[@rverro8478]

I saw some spare parts getting flattened BUT, whatever was left, must've been beyond salvageable.

[@derekd9349]

I died a little when I saw an opposed twin Briggs in that green Murray, those motors are great. But who knows, I’m sure Andrew wouldn’t destroy a mower that isn’t junk.

[@mridaho7871]

It's easier to separate the steel, aluminum and plastic from each other if the mower has been run over by a roller a few times. Easy scrapping.

[@carrolllawton3262]

That was one of your craziest videos ever! Glad no one got hurt. I bet the cat bulldozer with the winch get it back on the road. I knew it would be a battle to get the roller to the top of the mountain! Good luck

[@jamesazure5577]

Make sure to Anchor the bulldozer to a tree.

[@josephcitizen4195]

@@jamesazure5577 And anchor the tree to another tree and then to the other side of the mountain.

[@damonoutman8530]

😂😂😂

[@ChickenParm152]

dozers dont work on ice

[@Beastyluke123]

I like the small detail of mentioning how much it costs, I was watching older videos and noticed you always mentioned it before. I think It gives a reference point for someone who might wanna do what you do

[@lennybooth5235]

This is by far the best video that you put out. You actually show when things go South, and you do whatever you can to fix it. When the weather is extreme and shuts you down, you are determined to go back later to resolve the issue. Can't wait to see your next video on this.

[@takedeadaim8671]

You have not been watching long if this is the first time you’ve noticed things going south. It’s a miracle he has not killed every dog he’s owned letting them loose around moving vehicles and working equipment and running around while he has something spinning and throwing debris at high velocity

[@DaleDirt]

It seems like the Skidder is the most useful wrecker of choice . Always a pleasure . Andrew has the tenacity unlike any normal human being .

[@talibirkmanis5727]

Another great video . Only Andrew can make the crushing of rocks into a dramatic saga , totally interesting and entertaining , love it !

[@911WASanINSIDEjob420]

"runs and operates but no brakes" lmfao bro this is why i will always watch you. straight legend

[@keithmatthews1673]

Ran when parked. Buyer to collect!

[@NachoDePaseo]

Any other youtuber makes a whole video just of the recovery of the ROller, Andrew does not. He is a jewel in this world of KZbin.

[@larrylindsey1497]

next video: "Heavy Equipment Rescue Goes WRONG!!" LOL

[@terencemerritt]

Read description in the chapter sections. Getting roller u stick video coming next!

[@charlylucky7508]

He said it ain't fun anymore. 😆🤣👍

[@kenuber4766]

Yeah, it's all fun and games, until someone loses his life over a POS roller. This one is over the top on being Dodgy!!

[@BedeMeredith]

@@terencemerritt with a "Lets fix this roller i bought"

[@GunneyRat]

I've skidded lots of logs and pulled fully loaded log trucks with that skidder machine, you have all you need in power just use more shives in your block-and-tackle set up. That was a real "hold my beer " situation if I ever saw one! Great stuff. Work out your problem like always and stay alive.

[@jonnooney7102]

I'm 56 years old and that is the first set of battery terminal spreader pliers I've ever seen ! That was worth the price of admission !

[@Military-Museum-LP]

One of the most exciting videos you have ever made Andrew!! I was holding my breath many times!

[@misaelvazquez9301]

These videos are more interesting than a movie that costs 100 million to make

[@markturnbull2021]

Andrew consistently provides some of the most interesting and entertaining 'content' not just on KZbin but anywhere. I was holding my breath those last few minutes like I was watching Top Gun again.

[@kingofbrutaltheocracy9201]

I live vicariously threw Andrews channel, and I am sure I am not alone. I am also self employed and I find so much inspiration from his work ethic and positive attitude! Thanks for everything Andrew, you deserve to be recognized bro!

[@daniele.woodhead1218]

Andrew, I really glad you called it before something bad happened or someone might have gotten hurt, injured or worse, I've been in those situations myself on logging sites with hilly steep ground it's not fun like you said. As always God bless yah from Gaffney South Carolina viewer 🙏❤️💯

[@davedavis662]

Total wild man, so much fun to watch. All your videos seem to fly by like all good things in life.

[@johnlundvall8911]

Wow! This episode became way more exciting then i thought it would be. Glad everyone is OK, that looked really sketchy when everything started to roll backwards. Good luck in episode 2.

[@davemi00]

Ha, ikr !

[@carluscyriaque5999]

I truly agree I worked in the logging industry in Louisiana an I know all about retrieving equipment is this Red Clay we have down here

[@8287tjsaboe]

Am so glad none of you guys got hurt. Take care and stay safe.

[@jnieveslocobanana]

Holy smokes that's for real glad you guys are safe . Thank you for bringing us along

[@tomhicks1009]

Your clips always have so much more than the title. Was on the edge of my seat 👏

[@googlinstuff8910]

watching that fiasco with the stuck roller is like watching the movie Fargo all over again: It just gets worse and worse! Respect, Mr Camarata for taking the time to film this - it must have been a huge additional PITA!

[@zekesmith538]

2:48 into the video and Andrew has already coined another classic one liner😂 I’m just gonna ghost ride it…. Followed up by… I guess I could be steering it🤷‍♂️

[@anthonymatteo685]

This is sketchy!! LOL 😆

[@egomaniac247]

JUST GONNA SEND IT

[@E.lectricityNorth]

Mower pancakes. Obviously the first priority! Another classic. On to the next video. Thanks Andrew, glad to see you guys all made it out in one piece.

[@dave_in_florida]

We went from nail biting tense cable pulls at the end to a temporary save resting place and then the beauty of the snow covered mountains. Well done Andrew!!

[@mudderman8620]

Down goes Frazier! Pulling that roller up the mountain was the best. It had it all, smooth sailing, tipsy turvy, I’m balin’, camera casualties and of course great video work. Even a minor front end bender! Thanks!😅😊

[@brianmoore5498]

during winter i really look forward to these looks back to summer to see what Andrew was doing

[@gabesgarage3131]

😂 NEVER a dull moment with Andrew. I’ve been waiting for a new upload for a lil bit. So good.

[@adavid78crockett57]

Love your content and humor. Keep up the great work!

[@jftureson]

I've seen this man do some sketchy stuff before but this takes the cake! 🤯😬❗️

[@jackwood7972]

You are so adventurous -- no one can guess what you are going to do next !!! Great videos Andrew !! Keep up the great work !!

[@DaleDirt]

Awesome .... Cody and Blue know more about recovery than most companies.

[@thebearjew5835]

2:32 "I guess I could be steering it" as the several ton vehicle slowly rolls off the back while hes holding a camera. That's just great! I needed a good laugh after a crappy day yesterday. Thank you for that :)

[@bigmotter001]

Just another Academy Award video from the King! I have been following AC for years now and this one is the best for nail biting action!!!!! I can't wait to see the outcome! Thanks Andrew for all you have done for all of your viewers through the years! Take care!

[@robertlemoi7919]

One thing for sure. Never a dull moment with Andrew. He is definitely Mr. Adventure. Keep up the good work. God Bless.

[@zxggwrt]

This is one of the all time great AC videos!!!!

[@thomaslobato5168]

Even after watching his videos I learn new things. Keep doing more.😮

[@alcopley7684]

We need to get you to 10million subs, this is way better than any Hollywood action movie, right from the start when you ghost unloaded it to the suicide trail climb. You Rock!

[@JD-kg3mx]

Another great video Andrew! Man, when you went for the roller, you took me back to my old road and parking lot days working for an asphalt contractor. It was tough in the Northeast - sunup to sundown from April to November but I don't have a bad memory as the tanned skinny laborer that could put down a lot of food and never gain a pound. I drove a roller similar to this one, along with dozers and dumps but also swung pickaxes, sledges, pounded in pins, shoveled and excavated. Never did much equipment repairs but maintenance was part of the job. On the debacle with the skidder and roller hi-siding off the road - you're not the only one with the problem. When that happened to us we actually had to cut a road/pathway like an offramp in a gradual grade and towed out that way. Best to leave stoning like your environment for the summer.

[@jcampbell100]

Love watching the rigging expertise.

[@printer1105]

Crazy video ..I loved it. Thanks for the thrills Andrew.

[@garsonprice3441]

You're the king of entertainment, Andrew! Keep up the great work. 👍👍from Canada.

[@lorita3871]

Hey Andrew love your videos. God has blessed you so much. Your so smart. Thank you showing us your life. ❤️

[@sharpshorts]

Fixed up dump truck, new trailer and clean looking "new" roller... makes for a satisfying picture Andrew.

[@eggwith5000subs]

Hey Andrew, just want to say its great that your friends are in the videos. You are a BEAST but having friends help out with projects always makes it worth it.

[@ke1vin]

Cool to see that old Ford still kickin’ ass. Love your videos!

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

I love the side by side up on the container. Basically everything I would be doing if I had access to this equipment.

[@embreeja]

Note to self: Always bring stronger chains. Lots of stronger chains ---- especially when the job at hand is trying to get a very heavy machine up an icy, steep road. Funny thing about that tho --- Andrew always seemed to do ok by himself, but with a bunch of 'buddies' egging the job on when it was time to stop and reconnoiter, things seemed to go ----- downhill..... Anyways, always a great show!!!

[@terryreynolds1366]

Just glad no one was hurt my have to get out the dozer one pulling and one pushing just be safe Andrew thanks 🙏👍

[@rogerdominguez15]

That's a nice looking mack Rd..great video as always!

[@mrkthmn]

Definitely got my ab work out from all the "oh shit!!" jump reactions, haha! Im excited to see how you got it out!

[@paulatkinson2849]

That could have been a hell of a ride be careful out their Andrew we all want to see u on the next one healthily 👍

[@rickallman1318]

At least it remained upright! LMMAO! I admire you guys! If it were me, I'd wait till Spring! Lol. Thanks for updates!

[@mirceanouradachian9168]

ALL RESPECT FOR EVERYTHING YOU DO. I,VE BEEN A FAN FROM THE BEGINNING. THANK YOU,👍👍👍👍👍💙💛❤👍👍👍

[@paulhoneyman6923]

I always enjoy watching you FIX machinery. These days people are always in so much of a hurry to just replace it and throw out the old. A FEW scary moments there, sure a change of pants was needed,lol. But glad you were all unhurt

[@thomasjach7843]

Finally a new video! we've been waiting for it! Thanks for that Andrew! Greetings from Braunschweig Germany

[@bobbruin44]

Thanks for the liverworst

[@peterarmstrong8613]

Leopard tanks for Ukraine please.

[@davidspilman531]

Never a dull moment when Andrew comes on

[@jefferyrobinson7115]

Andrew you are the best and separate from the rest. You're one of a kind so always keep that in mind.

[@thedelcodave]

Yikes that was sketchy even for AC. I am glad you decide to let the roller sit until the ice thaws. Mother nature was fighting back hard on this one.

[@eedesign878]

Lets see what we learned today: Things that like to roll, often roll downhill direction. Beautiful mountains. Still avoiding injury/death happily.

[@petesmitt]

and maybe fit tyre chains before towing a roller up an icy unmade road..

[@deernutOO]

Ending better than expected, and good luck on the next chapter. Some heavier chains maybe, some better anchor points maybe, and some good planning. But great video content.

[@RoadhogRNA]

That is a deal. Proud to see the new Vids. You do a fine job Sir.

[@CJA150179]

I was glad to see you stop and admit it was time to leave it for another day, mainly because of the slippery conditions and that it was getting very sketchy like you said.. If I was there I would have suggested having your D7 dozer with the winch on there as well, even if you just used it as an anchor while you reset the cable on the skidder...

[@kennethcecil8937]

"Who needs a rock crusher when you've got a roller" (buys rock crusher shortly after) lol classic

[@aljohnson1191]

Makes you wonder if he ever got it unstuck

[@jaroslav9446]

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[@JackMacLupus]

Well, that statement was "probably" done TWO years ago, so he didnt knew that a rock crusher whould be on his wish list soon. XD

[@steveduval3732]

Buys what he wants now that he’s a millionaire thanks to you tube.

[@wills5482]

Since he only releases full projects no matter how long it takes, those stuff happens all the time, some videos takes so long his other dog was alive in some scenes.

[@sambontrager6392]

Andrew now that's not what the roller is for but I Can see ur all kid at heart. Love watching ur videos.

[@trkonkal]

Sorry for your accident. I'm glad everyone is OK. It's going to make for a great video!

[@frankazevedo7983]

That was one of your best videos and very entertaining to say the least. Can’t wait for part-2

[@supervanll]

And I thought how exciting could a roller video be ? Knowing Andrew just watch and see. And Andrew delivered again 😄

[@josephcitizen4195]

I was looking forward to the brake job and then POW, "We got a runaway!"

[@mattkomar8372]

That's exactly what you need for up at the camp! Nice and slow turn the vibration all the way up and just let everything settle right into every little crevice!

[@milwsdl39]

Another cool video can’t wait to see part two about the role of coming out of the hill

[@daviddavid7868]

Andrew, you teach us in a beautiful and special way how to solve complex things in a pleasant and humane way. Thank you Love from Israel

[@matthewboyd3297]

Andrew always makes it interesting!

[@juniortrepanier1936]

When I saw this one machine that you bought I was just thinking about you rolling over something never thought you would be rolling on a lawnmower bahahaha I love all your videos wish I could be working for you you seem like the best boss and I know that I can learn from a master like you.

[@haroldboyer1174]

Awesome video Andrew.

[@stancichocki1799]

Whew, best and craziest video yet. Can't wait for the next one to see how Andrew and his team gets the roller out. I like Andrews comment, "At least its upright". But I will bet he is able to do it.

[@gmansecond4103]

Looks dangerous as hell. Looking forward to the next one!

[@haroldboyer1174]

Awesome video Andrew, a new tool

[@clintonemmert5184]

Andrew it was awesome to see the Castle garage home base again, in the video. Still looking forward to the garage addition build where your truck lift is.

[@450rhino1]

Had me fooled. I didn,t realize you had it in gear as it was coming off the trailer. :) WOW. The end was more exciting than the beginning. CAMRATA, never disappoints. STAY SAFE.

[@freighttrain1399]

Never a dull moment on the mountain

[@TheNortonio]

Grade A+ video. Absolutely amazing. Can't wait for the next one. that water was cleaner than what comes out of my taps. Oh, I know what it was... the previous owner ran moonshine whisky in that roller. Hid the whisky in the oil pan...

[@noahh4904]

Those gradalls are some slick machines, I’m a real big fan of them

[@JustRob_NL]

Andrew is just Raw the real deal, just my cup of tea, ik like him and his effortless workflow!

[@waynegouin939]

Hi Andrew. You need more than one big snatch-block. Hook one to the tree and one to the roller. then run the cable through the block attached to the tree, down to the one attached to the roller, then back up to the tree.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

More and bigger snatch blocks, and bigger trees to tie to!

[@AndrewBrowner]

he had plenty of pulling power in the skidder, that wasnt the issue, issue was the trees, the chains, the snatch blocks werent holding, he needs bigger rigging as stuff snapping like it did could go pretty bad.. i would of handled the situation the same as he did, come back and fight that battle when the snow and ice are gone i think the easiest solution is going to be to take the skidder up hill from the roller and get it wedged uphill against a large tree so it cant roll down and so its not in the way when the roller gets back upto the road, he had it there at one point but the skidder was blocking the way for the roller to come up one snatch block rated at 25ton, and some 1/2" chain i think he'll get it back up there would be nice if there was a way to lock the articulation as well, would help prevent it from tipping over