Catastrophic Tile plow failure what happen to cause this epic failure?

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Trying to make progress on a field tile job, but there was a wrench thrown in the plan.
#tileplow
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[@BarryCouch]

MBTS leaves you alone for one job and you break his tile plow. You know he is NEVER gonna let you live this one down. 😂

[@gjohnston7619]

WOW...that took a lot of stress to break....sorry it happened....BUT....you took it well on camera.....you will get it fixed and it will be even better than before.....good video, good work

[@mitchstephen5491]

I’ve been in the same business as you for 39 years so I know exactly what you are going through. Sorry it had to happen but you will get through it. It takes a lot to slow a good man down.

[@tracywagoner4907]

For prototype 2.0 it held up to some incredible stress loads. Would be really cool to put load cells on that thing to see what the forces actually are. You guys got this. I am sure that stick welder is ready for a workout!

[@royscarbrough3589]

Ouch! That hurts! You have amazing attitude. Blessings

[@libsrdum]

Your attitude in the face of adversity is admirable.

[@JuanEspinoza-zl1yy]

Hello from Las Vegas Nevada Every time you go thru the garage door with the machine, scare the heck out of me 😂 GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

[@andrewsuk6032]

oops! That's a bummer DP! I'm sure you'll pull off the fix... we're cheering for ya

[@samgiles410]

I've seen things crack, but never split like that.. that's wild

[@terryrogers1025]

To be perfectly honest I am surprised that the plow lasted this long, you have plowed through some horrendous rock layers and really deep hard pulls through clay and roots, it’s all material fatigue as far as I would think, definitely not anything to do with workmanship or design, the plow owes you nothing as far as I would see it, just a really bad time to let go. Like they say, “things only break when you use them, and usually you are counting on it performing and no replacement in the stable” stay the course young man, you will win, I have no doubts. Thanks for the tag along video.

[@billwilliams9527]

Tough luck DP, but you're good at figuring things out and doing the fix.

[@jeepxj]

Time to make 2” thick side plates. With 8” gussets

[@ukoldgit]

Got to see Aarons face when you tell him It'll buff out😆😆😆

[@Michael-fd8ob]

Oh crap DP I’m sorry that happened. Well if I know you, you will get it fixed and get going. That plow has been good for you and how has plowed many feet of pipe for you.

[@harrytaylor6854]

Not good sorry hope get it back up and ripping dirtsoon .Thank you for sharing

[@doritleis2773]

Oh Mike, this Day is to Forget! From beginning, the Road to across, this great Block! And the complete Time run it not good Then the Machine to break. See out how a Material fault and Working miss. You have very Cool reaction. Near the Planing for the next Time all to forget. 😮😱

[@jimdaly5077]

Hi, I am going to start by saying well done you, your hart must have dropped like a stone when that happened, but you kicked straight into what do I need to do to fix this, and the thoughts for the farmers who were relying on you, TOP MAN. 👍🐝🌞

[@keithwallington4966]

wow mike thats rock for you o du du hope you can fix it 😪😱👌✌

[@dansevern3291]

Ouch. Just ouch.

[@pdm1289]

I’ll bet you set up regular fatigue inspections in the future. Not saying an eyeball inspection would have seen the failure ahead of the catastrophic failure but it might have.

[@davidalsum7713]

Metal fatigue?

[@BlueDually4x4]

At least it waited until you finished, and not halfway through a run. Considering just how much tile it has put in the ground, I would say you are onto a pretty solid idea.

[@granterickson9294]

Sorry it had to happen but I thought you would have a catastrophic sooner than you did. Points to a good design and excellent welds!

[@ramtuff2007]

good video

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@brianbarnum48414]

I hate it when that happens.

[@bearbait2221]

First hint the huge rock hit in the first 10 feet>That road was built on large rocks and boulders from clearing that field. A tile plow will not work in a boulder field or as a bedrock ripper >>check :)

[@DirtPerfect]

Must be new to the channel welcome

[@bearbait2221]

luv ur stuff been watching for years just wanted to be a turd in the punch bowl :0 Looking forward to the fab of the new plow/ripper bracket@@DirtPerfect

[@benchipley]

Man, I hate that for you DP, and I know Aaron is kicking himself for not being there with you. I know one thing, when y’all get it fixed, it’ll never fail right there again, I’d bet money on that!! God bless y’all and y’all be safe.

[@larrywalker7759]

Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right, here I am......stuck in the middle.....

[@CXensation]

Material fatigue ... Happens on all devices under constant huge load. I'm impressed how long you actually worked with this plow no failures. Points to a good design.

[@Sjanzo]

Actually, no. Fatigue doesnt happen under constant load, it happens on alternating loads... its the amount of stress and release cycles that accumulate fatigue

[@nathanscott7910]

@@Sjanzoi do believe you win the prize.

[@CXensation]

Actually, yes - as you clearly got the message, despite your extremely correct explanation @@Sjanzo

[@FishFind3000]

@@Sjanzoyou can still have a yielding material failure from excessive force.

[@jamespayne8781]

There are several different types of metal fatigue. There’s compression, tension, shear as well as cyclical or work hardening. This could have been tension or cyclical. Probably both. Could also have been a harder alloy with induced stress during welding with no annealing to redirect the stress. How energy will flow through an assembly isn’t always obvious. Even the best design assemblies can fail in surprising ways.

[@heath8779]

Safe to say that there is an intense amount of pressure when ripping through rocks/hard ground. It’s easy to understand why bigger earthmoving companies get their machines X-ray’d from time to time as visual inspections don’t always work. Hopefully you can get it sorted soon 👍👍 Thankyou for sharing 👍🤠

[@SiboBushings]

Wow, a big beautiful mess, but it happened to professionals like you, so I know you'll make the best of it.💪 Good luck

[@thomasmiddlebrooks5169]

That tile plow has been an awesome implement for sure. You can’t complain about the failure but the timing sucked.

[@sergegonalons9010]

Hello from France friends, I am sorry for the incident on your plough, I wish you full of perseverance and courage for this repair, as a proverb says "one learns from one's mistakes" and I am sure that you would mate with your favorite welder all your knowledge and technique for a new realization stronger than rock. All my regards from France. Yours sincerely. Serge GONALONS

[@joshuamassie3505]

I can already hear Aaron, "Im gone for one day and you tear up my plow 😂. You guy's will have her fixed up better then new in no time.

[@michaeldurling793]

I'm sorry for your mishap and the loss of production but man this is gonna be a huge teachable moment. Anticipating you and Arron getting to the root of the failure and the path forward. Godspeed Mike.

[@bikerdad63]

Damn Mike I am so sorry that has happened. But I'm confident you guys will get it fixed better than before.

[@dereksmith1803]

WOW! That's a bit of carnage. I've always been shocked that that thing could withstand the forces being exerted on it, but I thought the boot (a hollow tube) would be what snapped like a twig, not the ripper frame. Kudos to you for keeping your calm. I would have had to stop the video abruptly because of the 10-minute tirade of swear words that followed. 🤬🤬 Good video.

[@valdo345jr]

He probably did...

[@Sjanzo]

@@valdo345jr yeah he is good at editing 😁

[@miachelandcarolynkerschiet2730]

You just wanted to make sure Aaron had some practice welding Lol. I'm sure you"ll build it back stronger good luck Dp.

[@billvandorn5332]

I'd be more stressed out not being able to help farmer Chris then the breakdown what was the importance of time restraints. I'm sure you'll get it fixed and wish you nothing but the best

[@DobbyTFE]

Tile Plow V2 - Now with added rock hammer! Seriously, she was and still is a very robust design, the proof is in the beating she took, be proud. It doesn't matter how well or tough something is, truth is unfortunately it will inevitably break and normally at the most inconvenient time. Can't wait to see the fix, oh and Aaron's face when you till him it's his fault lol

[@Herbybandit]

That's repairable, most important thing to take away from this is you can see the weak point at the bottom of the lower pin, you need a bit more meat under that pin and the top plates need filleting to get a full thickness weld. In fact all the repairs will need filleting to get full thickness welds. You and Aaron can do it 😉

[@kevink4914]

It is repairable but look at the side plate further to the front. The paint show’s stretching of steel above the ripper frame. So unfortunately there will have to be a complete replacement redesign of the frame that boot mounts in. Yes a bandage could be put on it. But there’s signs of structural integrity of the rest now. Not anyone’s fault in the making of. We are have been down this road on at least ones with fab projects. Only hurts the pockets of cash that hurts the most.

[@Herbybandit]

@@kevink4914 quite right, Mk 2 should have a deeper section plate, not necessarily thicker, unfortunately the design left not a lot of material under the lower pin where the failure started ripping up to the next weakest point.

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

Oh man ,,,bummer ,how the heck are you going to fix this?????😢Well I guess I'll find out,, Good Luck DP and friends.

[@johnroberts8475]

I suppose it was to much rock Mike, shocking how much force must have been to stretched and snap 3/4" hard steel like that, can't wait to see the damage report.

[@justinwiatrek1864]

The crazy thing is the plow ripped miles of rock being pulled tandem with 850b or 210 without issue. Can’t wait to see the repair and upgrades

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Mikey…. It may be time to change tactics…. Baling wire, bubble gum, JB Weld and Super Glue ain’t gonna cut it on this one. You may wanna overlook those Old School fixes. Thankfully, KZbin ads have provided me with a plethora of New Age advancements that’ll get this plow back in the ground in an instant! I’ve seen Gorilla Glue weld boards together strong enough for a fat guy to walk across a canyon. And, it does it in a 30 second commercial!!! A few drops of it in the cracks ought to hold it in place. And, iffen you are a wee bit skeptical of it being enough… you can reinforce it with Flex Seal Tape. I mean, if a dude can build a whole boat out of it and row it across a lake with 2” of choppy water… one should be confident it’ll hold that dinky little tile ripper thingy in place! Rest assured that it won’t cost a ton, either. Because, if you click now, you’ll get each at an incredibly low price. But wait, there’s more. They’ll send you not one, but two at that same incredible price!!! I mean, Mikey… what have you got to lose? They come with full warranties. Yes sir, Technology to the rescue! And please, don’t thank this long time humble subscriber for the tips. It is just one of the free services that I provide at no charge to my KZbin buddies! PS: If you think it’ll help, I can send you a handful of Sassafras Valley stickers you can put over the repair to purdy it up a bit?

[@willgallatin2802]

Pretty impressive that it didn't happen sooner. You've put a whole lot of ponies on pulling that plow through the ground. Aaron has his work cut out on this one. Full pen welds take a while on stuff that thick.

[@CharlesSmith-ty2ce]

Dam I hope you have Arions number on speed dial looks like you have to call him on a outage lol 😮😮😮

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

Damn..... You took that one pretty well, respect for that ! Sure you have it figured but more meat above and below the pins to take a rib plate, rib plate above the lower pin, nice deep roots and preheat before welding to mitigate weld stress lines. For something designed and built in a shed by two blokes, that thing held up really well under very very hard conditions, all credit to you for it doing so well until this. Hope you can lash it together well enough to complete your obligations.

[@mattdixon8750]

Really solid advice. Plus If I remember right they made it all from mild steel. Being that this whole thing was a Prototype. I think it performed awesome. I don't believe high strength steel would have broke like that. I still agree more meat below the bottom pin would be ideal. At least more than the thickness of the plate used. Good luck with the repairs.

[@loganrench5680]

​@mattdixon8750 when I build tile plows I build them out of A36 or A572 steel depending on customer budget .

[@johnmarshall9065]

I'm thinking Gorilla glue not up to the task. Major bummer.

[@rmacsrmaddog2192]

That's when bad things happen at the most unopportuned times. That big rock did you in. I was feeling for you bro.👍

[@mistaspanky6942]

aaron leaves for 1 job 🤦

[@Jerry-bd2zs]

Wow Dp that's impressive that road must have some major sized rocks in it to sheer that heavy plate like that and by the way is that still covered under the MBTS warranty

[@python3574]

That plate didn't shear, it pulled apart under extreme tension........ the power that dozer is putting to the ground is phenomenal.

[@wayne735]

Wow. That plow has been really good to you so at least the repair is a good investment.

[@jimspencer1188]

at least you didn't have to argue with Aron as to who was at fault and caused the problem

[@jesselyall7519]

What's it going to take to make u see that u need one big ripper to do the pre ripping. Before u put the tile plow on....yea it might work most of the time. But u wouldn't be so rough on it if ya done some preventive maintenance

[@frankh.valenzuelaabuelotej652]

Awesome video! Sorry for the plow failure, but I agree with you in that "nobody got hurt." I pray that the repairs will last you for a very long time. I personally think that you, as well as Aaron, have done amazingly well with all your designs and fabrication (I hope I'm naming this part correctly). Wishing you the best. Peace.

[@josephohara7407]

Man, if that had happened to me, I would have filled that whole farm field full of foul words.

[@DoingMyThing1900]

Looking back at the amount of tile this unit put in the ground, I suspect you are still way ahead of the game on this one. The next version should be a beast!

[@DirtPerfect]

You are correct way ahead

[@DoingMyThing1900]

@@DirtPerfect looking at the design, there's tons of pressure on the lower pin (origin of the break), maybe consider more plate below the bottom pin and run the diagonal support toward the lower pin rather than the way it is now. The tile plow series has been epic, and I look forward to the next revision! Bravo

[@kirk467]

I thought yall had all of Chris’s fields finished! Good luck Mike running alone and crossing the road! Maybe you should cut a ditch with the excavator first! Might start checking the welds before you get started after that my friend! That’s a lot of stress on the plow! You got this Mike, what you have, works! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@zeke7142003]

That mat you put down outside the garage to protect the concrete from damage from the track on the dozer looks almost like a conveyer belt from a coal mine. When I was growing up in WV guys would repurpose it for truck bed liners.

[@robertlacour8338]

Eventually you would have something you cannot blame MBTS on? Or can we blame it on Matt? Witty OOPS explains it all.

[@tkilg7169]

Crap happens, and I think all farmers know this. I'm sure that they understand. Hopefully it is already repaired, considering the delay in posting videos.

[@KenFullman]

Finally found the video showing the incident. I've seen the future so I know you get this figured out and come back stronger than ever. I'd have been pretty gutted seeing this "failure" without knowing what comes next. I really don't know why I feel so invested in the success of some guys that I've never met on the other side of the ocean but that plough has been absolutely outstanding. Props to you and Aaron for creating such a great piece of kit.

[@benrosenbaum2962]

Considering all the tile that you have installed and some of that while being pulled by another piece of equipment, there is no shame in that break. The timing couldn't be worse, but def no shame. I have no doubt that you guys will have it back to work in no time.and prob with a few design upgrades.

[@python3574]

Why upgrade? It has worked great, and if you make it stronger, then next weakest point to break may be more catastrophic than you want.....especially to the wallet $$$! I'd say upgrade the expectations, know when to tag in your excavator partner, then tag back in with dozer when you're past the risky spot.

[@sr822]

Why didn't you dig the road out first with the excavator?

[@DirtPerfect]

Absolutely no pout and twice the mess

[@DMAN10]

Major bummer for sure DP! But, look how many miles of pipe you’ve plowed with it. That right there is a testament to the in-house quality that you and Aaron put into the build. It’s served you so well, now it’s time for the 2.0 version. Thanks for sharing DP.

[@gungadinn]

That's one of "THOSE DAYS" where you wish you would have slept in.

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Well that sure puts a damper on the day. But, in reality, failures in equipment, especially those under this type is to be expected. I am still extremely impressed by what this plow has endured. My compliments. Thanks for sharing.

[@cliffthelondoncabbie]

There is no such thing as fail proof when dealing with the pressures your placing on such small stress points constantly, The green beast is too strong considering the amazing piece of kit you both made, (we all enjoyed the ride when you made the last one for sure) Now how do you top your last outstanding effort i am wondering, Good luck and i love your channel to bits.👍👍👍👍👍

[@carrier08]

Nothing that a few Pepsis and mountain dews can’t fix. Along with MBTS!

[@JasonWorksAlot]

So that’s why you put them relief cuts in.. you’re really taking these comment generators to a new level. I, for one, appreciate the level of dedication for keeping the viewer entertained. Bravo sir.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol you caught me 😁

[@drbbhiggins]

That tile plow has been through hell and back. It didn't break at any of Aaron's welds. I know y'all will get it fixed and now you can improve the design for better strength. By the way that plow has been awesome especially for the money invested into it.

[@edwardglazer5828]

Darn the luck, just a sit back,,after you get it repaired good luck.😁👍

[@6582rg]

Sorry about that Mike. I have no doubt you'll make it even better.

[@d500mag2]

LOL It's a tile plow(sort of) not a ripper. Don't ever buy used equipment from here. Some of the hardest hours put on equipment.

[@jacksak]

Ifeel real bad about this for you but probably nowhere as bad as you feel. But, it's great to see how positive you are in the face of a major setback. It's inspirational.

[@fhuber7507]

Rock stretched the 💩 out of the tile plow... unseen crack and it just spread. The metal appx 1 inch wide each side of the rip should be cut out and replaced.

[@hippyman9060]

It's unbelievable how you can keep such a good attitude..if that had happened to me I would have found a place to cry but you are Awesome DP...Aaron's comments are going to be priceless when he sees that plow though...

[@Timsmith-q3y]

Great view of the spoon from atop of the dozer cab. Clinton at c&c needs 2 spoons for his latest himit flat bed build just a suggestion lol

[@laceitup1]

Either to have the patience of steel or awesome editing skills!👏 Either way I'm sorry it happened especially in the timing but it will give great content when you get it in the shop to get it fixed. I will certainly be watching!

[@capecodmikemike7482]

My heart goes out to you on this one.❤

[@ronpeacock9939]

Well, when you break something…. You don’t go half way. At least the boot is fine… just the mount/bracket and the hydraulic cylinders. I can just hear Aaron’s words when he sees it..

[@williamerdman3349]

I must say that the plow has put down a few miles of pipe before this. That says a lot for just how well you built it. Version 2 will be much stronger.

[@richparks1966]

Mr. Mike 'Aqualung' Simon a.k.a. Dr.DP: "Picking up the pieces of his broken luck" -Jethro Tull. The best part will be how Mini-Aaron DP takes the blame on this one.

[@duaneayers6117]

I'm sorta glad that Arron wasn't with you on this day. Because we never would of heard the end of it. But I'm sure we still will.

[@tonyagius9132]

That thing did extremely awesome for as long as it did back to the drawing board I think you're going to have to go double the thickness minimum and hire the gussets counteract act the pressure but I know whatever you're going to do little Ivar be a bandaid to get your back and going or back to the drawing board and fix it properly on your off season but whatever you do you have to go much thicker on your materials

[@doug9418]

@34:36, there go's those stacks playin that special tune, that we all like.

[@phillipmurphy4974]

It's clowns to the left and jokers to the right.......lol

[@Joey-j4f]

Can DP’s Puppy Dog catch Clint’s Kitty Cat?

[@WilliamLecompte-h8n]

😢 poor little tile plow ,big rock& a stump then pull so good. Next pull just started then so easy 😮 . But it was not her first time though the woods and across the yard back to the shop. Can not wait to hear what Aaron has to say about it😂

[@robertjones7901]

It was a good video until! But Aaron and you will get it done. 👍🏼

[@crkproductions5000]

Man you just cant function without Matt or Aaron.

[@rubetube4727]

That J braking on the way back to the shop was so soothing. 36:45

[@bruceknowlton8691]

Guess you will find out how good the warranty is. Wouldn't think you could pull that hard.

[@nilescornelius8127]

Couldn’t Matt help while Aaron’s away? Great job doing it alone.

[@Loan--Wolf]

hate when that happens and its all ways when your by your self

[@peep39]

Impressive attitude you have. I'd have been cursing a blue streak and still be going

[@ggreenlee19]

I think you found the stash of rocks they used to fill the trench for the previous drain pipe.

[@thebear5454]

Oh SH*T Mike. Considering how many MILES of tile this plow has put down it has held up very well. It sucks that it broke where it did.

[@SwedishCook1]

Great attitude! You are encouraging to us who face other types or problems! Keep it up and thanks!

[@stephengarner9109]

What a nightmare! Tough luck. Expecting MBTS to mention this at least once in each of the next 20 videos!😂😂

[@stompenem]

Was Farmer Chris drifting some donuts at that asphalt intersection while waiting to plant the field? Patience!