Cat 309 clearing land

New Next Gen Cat 309 clearing small tress.

[@railroadman57]

Nice work you make this look easy , after watching you I’m going to try a Cat 309 it’s a fine operating machine .

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks brother. That 309 is a really fast machine. You'll like it

[@garybritt1209]

That 309 is stout!

[@scottaddison8071]

I was about to sign order for a Kubota kx 080, but you have convinced me to look harder at the Cat 309cr and I think I’m going with a new Cat D3 Dozier also

[@smithworx1091]

That's awesome. I would love to have a new D3. They seem to be a perfect size

[@robbinstruckinglandclearin786]

Looks good keep on working friend nice cats

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks man!

[@jimmytew9468]

Enjoyed the video. It's something I been meaning to ask you. It's about the 313 can you go into the main screen and adjust the speed of different parts of the machine. Like stick, boom, bucket and thumb? I've seen where DirtPerfects Hyundai has that feature. I enjoy watching excavator at work but we didn't have any like they today. Just curious

[@smithworx1091]

Yes you can dial everything in to what you want. I need to do that now since I've gotten use to the machine. When the Cat guy comes and sets up the D3 I'm gonna ask if he'll help me adjust the 313.

[@jimmytew9468]

@@smithworx1091 that's great that you can get each movement of the business end of it to the speed that is best for you.

[@blaablaahi]

Makes me wanna get a 309 and do some land clearing.

[@smithworx1091]

Good stress reliever 😆

[@thinkbaker]

I have a 309 on order How are you liking yours?

[@platinumck1]

Same. My 309 is supposed to be here tomorrow

[@smithworx1091]

Only complaint i have is i wish the thumb was setup a little more towards land clearing. Other than that I love it. And that's me nit picking.

[@blaablaahi]

@@smithworx1091 What thumb would you like to see on this machine?

[@smithworx1091]

@@blaablaahi just something a little more rigid. And more tines that cover the front of the bucket

[@zaxlandclearing]

lol no expert? but i just watched you curl sapplings around the tooth of the bucket to pull them out, thats technique brother

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. I guess a real operator would notice that! 👍

[@jdiesel2823]

How much do you make average on a job? Do you charge per acre?

[@smithworx1091]

I have a minimum I charge for each machine. Of course that price has changed since fuel is outrageous. I try to quote it based on the hours I think it will take. Then I let the customer set a limit more less and I stay within that limit based on a price per hour.

[@jdiesel2823]

@@smithworx1091 Gotcha, Thanks for the info. I have semi trucks and do the same as far as day charges. I have had the machine bug for a while now, can haul any machine with my trucks. Just wanted to know what kind of money a machine makes because same as trucks, they are not cheap to invest into right now. But, Alot of guys in my area say they pull in $25k - $30k during the busier season.

[@jdiesel2823]

@@smithworx1091 monthly that is.

[@smithworx1091]

@@jdiesel2823 that's pretty good. I'm nowhere near that but the machines pay for themselves. I just do a lot of other things so it's hard to stay on a machine that long. I wish I could though

[@mwi7046]

@@smithworx1091 Not to derail this section but have a couple of questions. I’m bidding on a 3 acre lot clearing. I haven’t looked at the lot yet so density matters. But if it’s like this video, would this size machine work or should I go to like a 20 ton?