Changing a Big Tire on a Case Loader

See how this really cool machine changes a big tire on our Case front
end loader. It is amazing how easy this knuckle boom crane makes
the job go.
We use this high lift to load ballast onto our ballast car. Here is a video that
tells how our ballast car operates:
• How a Ballast Car Spre...
Made January 02, 04 2023
Disclaimer: I am an employee of Iron Synergy at Cumberland
Mine. My job is railroad track maintenance. I am very fortunate to
have this job and everyone at the mine is very fortunate to have
Iron Synergy as it's current owner. Our past owners had every
intention of shutting this mine down, but Iron Synergy took
over and have kept this mine alive.
Please understand: I am NOT in any way an official or unofficial
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descriptions or any answer to any comment, should NEVER be
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contractors that may be shown in any video, nor of any of
my fellow co-wokers.
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any one at Iron Synergy or Cumberland Mine necessarily has or makes.
Again, we are very fortunate to have Iron Synergy as our current owners.
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Mine, my fellow coworkers and also any contractors that may be
shown. Thank You, Dave
#HighLiftTire#TireHighLift#ChangingBigTire#CaseLoader

[@KB-gs8zi]

Hey Dave !! Remember ,,when they put the lock ring back on the rim & start to air it up ,,STAND away from the front of the rim as if that ring comes off

[@ccrx6700]

Thanks for the good advice K B. This was the first time I ever saw this being done, but I was not in front of that ring. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@stevedrake2031]

My friend's father died that way. Gruesome injury

[@KB-gs8zi]

@@stevedrake2031 Sorry to read this ,,but things happen !!! A Father //Son were both killed that way as the Son was watching his Father & the ring got both of them !!! 😫

[@Kolej100Filmy]

Brilliant sharing 😉🖐️

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you, very glad you enjoyed. We certainly appreciate the nice comment and for your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@pdalko]

That’s something we don’t see every day.👍👍 Good video

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed, actually this was the first time I've ever seen it done up close like that. Really amazed me at just how easy this guy made it happen. Thanks so much for the nice comment and for watching my friend.

[@tzadik36]

Thanks for this video! Big tires neatly installed. Reminds one of a number of tire jokes.

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome Robin, actually was the first time I've ever seen an up close view of them changing a big tire, really impressed me how easy this guy did it. Very much appreciate your watching and writing in my friend.

[@irongoatrocky2343]

the tire guy is to tire maintenance what you are to rail bed/track maintenance!........always fun to watch someone else work though!

[@ccrx6700]

Thanks for the kind words irongoatrocky. He did a fantastic job, really impressed me how easy he made it look. Always is a pleasure to have you visit with me my friend.

[@johncloar1692]

Really neet Dave my friend. You can tell that the tire guy has been around the block a few time. Thanks for the video. Keep them coming.

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed John. That guy was really good, I was impressed how easy he made it look. Always appreciate your watching and writing in my friend.

[@TriGogglin]

Man where was this machine when I operated loaders. Had to take rim and tire off the loader then break the bead with a piece of angle iron and a sledge hammer. Turn it over and do the other side. Man it sucked 🤣🤣 great video Dave. So cool you shown us this. Fast and efficient.

[@ccrx6700]

I cannot imagine doing that by hand! First time I ever saw this done up close, guy really impressed me how easy he made it. Figured you'd like this one Pappy. Thanks so much for watching and writing in my friend.

[@williamralph5442]

Another cool man toy. Sure beats the Armstrong method. Thanks Dave.

[@ccrx6700]

Yes it does William! Really appreciate your taking the time to watch my friend.

[@Eddy63]

Nice little tire changer Dave ... Thx for posting ...

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome Eddy, thank you so much for taking the time to watch and write in my friend. Always a pleasure to have you visit with us.

[@gogetthegoose1]

I didn't realize there was a way to remove the rim (split ring) either. Pretty cool!

[@ccrx6700]

Actually it was a solid ring, I goofed up and called it a split, that was what was in my mind at the time. That guy sure did know what he was doing. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@two6520]

I don't see that everyday thanks for sharing, and stay safe and warm out on them rails!

[@ccrx6700]

No sir you don't, actually this was the first time I had ever seen a big tire get changed up close like that. Guy did a fantastic job. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@rickcooper6817]

That sure beats man handling and a sledgehammer. Thanks Dave, stay safe and warm.

[@ccrx6700]

I cannot imagine doing that without that boom truck Rick. Man that made it easy. I had never seen them change a big tire like that before and totally impressed me. Thank you so much my friend for watching and writing in tonight.

[@zulubravo5733]

Experience really does count for a lot! Watch out for the operators with the new clean uniforms 😁

[@ccrx6700]

Yes sir it does. This guy was really good. it amazed me how easy he made it look. Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@richardbause2453]

Next step up from busting down tires on the dump truck 🚚. Right Tools 🔧 for the job 👏. Dave, might of backed up the loader just a little more so the guy wouldn't have to work over the pallet. Oh well 🤔😄👍😃. Kinda tight quarters. Stay safe my friend. Richard Bause

[@ccrx6700]

Much easier this guy for sure Richard. Had I known he was coming I certainly would have moved the loader to an easy access spot, but nobody told me he was gonna show up. I just happened to get off track and there he was already with the tire bead busted. Thanks for taking the time to watch my friend.

[@bazza945]

Always have to give a pro' tradesman his due kudos.

[@ccrx6700]

Yes sir Barry. Thank you so much for stopping by to watch the big tire change out and write in. May you have a most blessed day my friend.

[@artillerest43rdva7]

that was neat! wow $2k for the tire heavy equipment is so expensive to keep in good order. like I say the right tool makes any project go smooth. great video thanks for your time making the inside story.

[@ccrx6700]

Very glad you enjoyed the tire swap show Barry. We always appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@scottleidenberger4401]

Well that was a cool video. And it's just that simple ! Thanks for sharing Dave.

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed the tire swap show Scott. That guy sure made it look easy. Always appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@cedarcam]

I never saw how they change these tyres before, glad you dropped lucky having to get off the track just as this guy turned up to do the job. Years ago I saw huge excavators working nearby and was told they filled the tyres with water so was surprised when you said they used to put lead in them

[@ccrx6700]

Actually cedarcam this was the first time for me to see a big tire change out up close like that too. I was impressed how easily that guy did it. Calcium chloride water solution is available, but often any more they use beet juice. It's very high in sugar content and won't freeze. I've got 2 tractors here at home that have the beet juice in them. Real messy pain when you get a leak tho! Always appreciate your watching and writing in my friend.

[@cedarcam]

@@ccrx6700 Thanks for the extra info Dave. I never thought about freezing. Yea that would wreck the tyre.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

Very neat video Dave. Enjoyed watching and have a nice rest of your Thursday.(Steve)

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you liked the big tire swap show Steve. Always a pleasure to have you visit with us and write in my good friend.

[@StormySkyRailProductions]

@@ccrx6700 Your welcome and that would be great.

[@jasonbabila6006]

I’ve changed tubed loader tires on CAT 966 and 988 with a forklift back in the late 80’s.

[@ccrx6700]

This truck sure made things look easy Jason. Actually was the first time I've ever seen a big tire get changed up close like that. Right tools for the job makes things a lot easier. Always a pleasure to have you pay us a visit my good friend.

[@bobmeginnes324]

Learn something new every day. Slick!

[@ccrx6700]

Actually Bob that was the first time I had ever seen a big tire get changed, so I learned something new also. I was impressed how easily that guy made it look. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@richardaustin2640]

No doubt about it Dave, if there's an interesting "toy" to be found, you're the man for the job! 😉

[@ccrx6700]

LOL Glad you enjoyed Richard. We really appreciate the nice comment and for your taking the time to watch my friend.

[@christopherleenknecht920]

Very Cool Dave, thanks for the video 👍 🚂

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Christopher, glad you enjoyed the show. We really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@lawrietaber657]

Awesome vid Dave that guy definitely makes it look easy how far has technology come ,hell I remember using tyre irons 😂😂😂

[@ccrx6700]

I can.t imagine doing this with hand tools, but guess that's the way you guys did it back then. Thanks so much my friend for stopping by and taking in the show today.

[@renegadebt1374]

Hey Dave, I hope you and all of yours had a great holiday.. Stay safe my friend.. ✌

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Rene, yes we did. Hope yours was excellent also. Very much appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@dangercloseusmc6902]

Pretty different than using the manufacturer-supplied little scissors jack and putting a doughnut spare on the family truckster. lol Thank you!

[@ccrx6700]

Tad bit different dangercloseusmc.... :-) I was really impressed how easy this guy made it look. Always we appreciate your watching and writing in my friend.

[@MarkBrockman1956]

You’re a great guy. Really enjoy the videos too. 😁👍

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Mark for the very kind words. We certainly appreciate your being a part of the channel and for all your support my friend.

[@emknapp6713]

Looking good Dave!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Ezekiel. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@briankemp5206]

Very cool Dave! thanks for sharing.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Brian. Glad you enjoyed the big tire swap show today. Always we appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@mikeashely8198]

And back in my younger days I hated working on split rims

[@ccrx6700]

Actually I goofed up and called it a split, my ignorance. it was a solid rim. The tire shop where I used to get my pick up truck tires changed that did have split rims had a tire cage they put the tire in to inflate it, but you probably already know that.

[@terrywitt5543]

Dave thanks for bringing us along I know you probably told us but why does the rail road use square nuts and bolts that’s a neat way to change a tire I was waiting for him to spray something on inside of the tire and light it

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed Terry. That would have been cool if he had lit the tire up! Square nuts on the bolts is how they come to us. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@paulbergen9114]

It's amazing how many similarities there are changing the tire on steam locomotives with the heated ring and then sliding it in place and having it set. Plus if this tire had been built in the US the carbon black for it would have arrived by rail. Virtual rail cameras occasionally catch nine large tires for Earth moving equipment moving on a bulkhead flat car. Spooky one is seeing an old front end loader being dismantled and the grapple hook punctures it causing a loud explosion and an occasional flame but at least a puff of smoke from 30+ year old air. Look closely from 4:25 to 4:35 and you really think a Lego robot is holding the tire!

[@ccrx6700]

That would be neat to see a car with the big tires on it, I've never seen that Paul. Very much appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@dr.winder9183]

it's awesome to see how nice and kind Dave is! He's always complimenting the workers and being so friendly with them! Keep up the great work Dave!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Dr. Winder for the very nice comment. We really appreciate your watching and for taking the time to write in my friend.

[@geraldblackburn4883]

I have watched Video of them, in India making and retreading these kinds of tires.

[@ccrx6700]

That would be cool to see Gerald, I'll have to do a YT search and see what I can find. Always a pleasure to have you visit with me my friend.

[@geraldblackburn4883]

@@ccrx6700 Easy to find.

[@ejharrop1416]

Thank you, impressive machine. Take carevand stay safe.

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome EJ, glad you enjoyed. I've never seen this done on a big tire and yep it is an impressive machine. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@johnkelley9877]

That was neat to watch! He really is good at changing the tire and operating the crane. Thanks for sharing this Dave.

[@ccrx6700]

it really impressed me John how easy that guy made it look. He did a fantastic job. Thank you so much for taking the time to tune in and watch today's home movie my friend.

[@brianhickey5949]

You managed to bring a very interesting process to us that I had never really thought about before :) I can see there are a number of aspects to the tire changing that are borderline dangerous and it shows how good this fellow is at his work! As he does this, I can't help but think "well, that wasn't bad at all", but like the gentleman said "It's harder than it looks" :)

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Brian for the very nice comment. First time I ever saw this done and I was impressed how easy this guy made it appear. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@demuskumarius]

Them big tires pretty easy change, in my experience. Get the whole machine stuck in clay, gun it, pull the machine out the tire and go get the boss. Cool seeing it done correctly though.

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed the show. We certainly appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@Santafefrank]

Thanks Dave

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome Frank. Always appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@annettelaurence5716]

Thanks for making and sharing this with us, happy new year to you from across the pond🙃

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome Annette. Thanks for taking the time to watch the big tyre change out today. (spelling just for you.... ) Always a pleasure to have you visit with us my friend.

[@espeescotty]

That's neat, Dave. I like seeing these other craftsmen at work too. Thanks for showing this one to us. 👍

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome Scotty, glad you enjoyed. First time I ever saw this being done up close myself.

[@michaelpass2176]

Hello toy friend Dave!😊

[@ccrx6700]

Good evening Michael. Thanks so much for taking the time to visit and write in my friend. Hope all is well with you.

[@valeriebassett3107]

Those are called split rims. I remember them when I was in my early 20's . Haha, I'm getting old. Thank you Dave for your videos. Steve and I really enjoy watching your videos. You are a dear dear friend!

[@ccrx6700]

Local tire shop for small truck tires put the tires in a cage when they put the split rims on. Actually this was a solid ring, but when I was taping all I could think of was split rim. Thank you so much Valerie for your very nice comment, so glad you are a part of our community here my friend.

[@TheyCallHimDietSeth]

What a fascinating process, Dave- thanks for sharing! That machine makes it look so easy! Even a small lawn mower tire is difficult to install!

[@ccrx6700]

I take my lawn mower tires to a tire shop, I'm not at all good at tire changing. This guy made it look easy, first time I ever saw it being done on a big tire. Thanks so much my friend for stopping by and taking in the show.

[@Hyrev1]

Another great video Dave! Always interesting content! 🚂🚃🚃🚃🚃🚃💯👍

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Jim. Glad you enjoyed the show. Always is a pleasure to have you come and visit with us my friend.

[@dorothycole8611]

That is just amazing!!!

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed the big tire change out. We really appreciate your watching.

[@opieshomeshop]

My dad was a heavy equipment mechanic. Some of the earth movers he worked on had tires as big as that entire bucket loader there. I'm really amazed the air doesn't leak from those split rims. 🚜🚜🚜

[@ccrx6700]

Neat David. Yes sir compared to some of the really big loaders and dump trucks , this tire was a baby. But it was cool for me to watch, I had never seen them change a big tire like that. Always appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@mikejackman4416]

Dave Great video thought you were going to show us how to swing a tire hammer lol,,mmm I bet we could change ties with that boom truck 😂

[@ccrx6700]

Thanks so much Mike, you made me laugh. I've seen a guy in a tire shop swing that kind of hammer on one of my tractor tires, much harder than driving a spike! Always a pleasure to hear from you my friend. Lucked out on this one, had to clear up for a train and there he was, I had no idea he was even coming that day.

[@ryanfrogz]

Man that is cool! Glad you were able to document this for us!

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed Ryan. I lucked out, had to get off track to clear for a train and there he was. I had no clue he was even coming. Always appreciate your visiting with us my friend.

[@stevedrake2031]

Nice wah wah pedal he has!😊

[@ccrx6700]

Sure made things easy didn't it Steve. Cannot imagine doing this with tire irons and sledge hammers. Thank you so much for visiting with us and watching my friend.

[@wtfbuddy1]

Modern technology right there, makes it looks like a easy job for him - did he get his hands dirty lol. Cheers and stay safe

[@ccrx6700]

it certainly amazed me Pete how he did it. I had never seen up close a big tire change out and I was impressed. Guess the right tool for the job goes a long way in making things easier. Really appreciate your watching and writing in tonight my friend.

[@garykuipers2696]

Great educational video. This is definitely the channel to view for technical explanations. Wonderful video, as always.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Gary for the very kind words. This was the first time I had ever seen a big tire get changed. Was very impressed how this guy made it look so easy. Always appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my good friend.

[@eddie_wolf_]

Happy New Year Dave. All the best to you and your family. One of the many things I learn from your channel is.that running a railroad is expensive. Also, I'm a sport fisherman and we can no longer use lead weight in the rivers out here in the West. Lead is harmful to the environment and to us. You guys got your work cut out, E

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Eddie and may you also have a most prosperous coming new year. Very interesting about the lead weights! I did not know that. Will have to send you some spikes for your lines....LOL Yes sir, everything on a RR is expensive. Thanks for stopping by my friend.

[@eddie_wolf_]

@@ccrx6700 Dave, with the price of non-lead alternatives I'll take 'em! 👍 All the Best E

[@lewistodd9242]

Great video Dave. I have seen regular tires changed , but this was the first time for a split rim. Thanks for sharing my friend and have a great day.

[@ccrx6700]

First time I ever saw this big a tire get changed too Lewis. Really impressed me ow easy this guy made it look. Always is a pleasure to have you visit with me my friend. Thank You.

[@trenamerritt5344]

You're right, that guy made it look easy! Neat piece of equipment! Thank you for yet another cool video! Careful around when those big tires are filled! Stay well, Happy new year, and thanks for taking us along to see!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Trena for the very nice comment. Always is a pleasure to hear from you. Really appreciate your visiting with us my friend.

[@wilburroth5150]

Cool beans! I have never seen that type of tire change before. I used to take care of all my work equipment tires and did so with "caveman" tools! LOL Thanks Dave.

[@ccrx6700]

This is the first time I had ever been up close to see a tire change out like that. He did great, really amazed me Wilbur how easy he made it look. Thank you so much for stopping by and taking in the home movie today my friend.

[@trailwayt9H337]

My engineer sir Happy new year. I am watching is your first video in this year 2023. This video is good. I am waiting for your a next video of your railroad works

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Thomas, glad you enjoyed. Did you see the tire was made in your country. I thought of you when I read that on the tire! Always appreciate your watching and writing in my friend.

[@michaelpass2176]

Very interesting!

[@ccrx6700]

Thanks Michael, glad you found it to be of interest. We always appreciate your visiting with us and watching my friend.

[@michaelpass2176]

@@ccrx6700 Dave I’ve been hacked so I’ll not be back for a long time I have new friend who I’ll remember.

[@arlynsmith9196]

Love your videos! I love them as much because of the joy and excitement you obviously feel with each one as for the content itself. Makes me feel joyful as well and you brighten my day. It is truly great to see someone so excited about his work! Thank you so much!

[@ccrx6700]

Well golly Arlyn, thank you so much for your very kind words. So glad you are enjoying these home movies. They a lot of fun to make. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@fireballxl-5748]

I used to work in a tire shop out of H.S. I was wondering if he was going to soap the beads...and he did! Great equipment to change that tire. Thanks Dave! (Med. update. Have another ERCP near end of this month (if Jesus doesn't come beforehand). Hopefully this is the last one. Thanks again Dave...this was a very interesting video.

[@ccrx6700]

Was pretty cool how he did this for sure Fireball. Actually this was the first time I had ever seen a big tire like that get changed, totally impressed me how easy and quick this guy did it. I hope things go well for you, and keep me posted, Jan and I will be praying my friend. Only bad thing about the Big Man coming is I won't be able to make any more RR videos..... :-)

[@raymondsprengelmeyer1278]

That was very interesting Dave! Thank you for sharing, that guy did make it look easy!

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you found it to be of interest Raymond. Thanks so much my friend for taking the time to watch and write in.

[@jimpokorny4598]

Interesting video Dave. Looks like the bigger the tire the easier they go on.

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed Jim. Thanks so much for the nice comment. Actually this was the first time I've ever seen a big tire like this get replaced and was totally impressed how easy this tire guy made it happen. Pretty cool stuff. Always enjoy hearing from you my friend. Thank You for watching.

[@johndanaher6371]

LOL, I wish I had that machine when I started to drive. My mother was notoriously always getting flat tires and I had to change them. It was the price I had to pay to get the family car (actually a VW bus) for dates. lol I love your enthusiasm about all thing's vehicle. There probably isn't a mechanical contraption out there that would disappoint you. Great video!!

[@ccrx6700]

The magic bus? LOL Thanks so much John for the very nice comment. Always is a pleasure to have you pay us a visit my friend.

[@bigmackstruckstop9213]

Hey,I know that tire loader guy(he's from mannington wv,my ole next to woods)he comes to our shop in Harrison County wv the Harrison power station.

[@ccrx6700]

Now how cool is that! He was a great guy and certainly had a WV twang to his dialect. He sure knew what he was doing, I had never seen a big tire like that get replaced and it totally amazed me how he did it. Always enjoy having your visit with me my friend. Thank You.

[@tomedgar4375]

Nice

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Tom. Actually was the first time I ever saw this done up close, guy really made it look easy. Always appreciate your taking the time to visit with us my friend.

[@pauld.1256]

Absolutely love seeing, watching and understanding just how that process is done..that’s one of those things you think about but most of us never actually see it done until Dave! Great educational video! What l found on the internet.. seems to be 30 to 50 lbs on a 20 so that should be very close for the 20.5

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed the tire show Paul. Actually that was the first time I had ever seen a big tire get changed, just lucked out happened to get off track just in time to tape it. Always appreciate your visiting with us my friend.

[@pauld.1256]

@@ccrx6700 I’m sue we would be best of friends if we ever met face to face.. thank you again for all your videos . I really enjoy you and what you share…

[@Paw95]

Them tires are really darn expensive!!! I put a small piece of angle iron in the John Deere 544 front end loader at work last year. Was buried in the ground. They put a new one on it.

[@ccrx6700]

Everything RR and heavy equipment is expensive as you well know Preston. The old tire on here developed a split in it, but I can't remember running over anything that would have caused it. Always appreciate your watching and writing in my friend.

[@alkennedy1124]

Tire PSI max regulatory are printed on the side walls of the tires ok they are some times on the wheels , some times they are only on one side , so you probably need to looks at the other side , they might not have anything on them if they are from a out of county maker lol nice thanks BigAl California praise Jesus Christ grace amen 🙏

[@tirepunk7367]

Max psi is usually not, if ever, stamped on the sidewall of an Earthmover/Off-Road-Tire. General industry standard max is 120 psi for most sizes. However, certain factors actually determine precise psi's per position (Front vs Rear). These factors are size of bucket, size/weight of machine, weight of material handled, distance traveled, and speed. Most loaders are around 50-80 psi for front and 40-60 psi for rears but there can be large fluctuations in extreme operations.

[@ccrx6700]

I've never seen a tire that didn't have the air pressure printed on them Al. I did not look on the other side tho. None of those 4 tires were made in USA. Thank you so much for paying us a visit tonight my friend.

[@tirepunk7367]

@@ccrx6700 love the channel. I live in Canonsburg, PA so it hits right at home

[@ralfie8801]

I used to run a CAT 988A at a sand and gravel plant. Not the same tires, but it had a 7 yard bucket on it and we ran 100 PSI in them.

[@ccrx6700]

Thanks Ralfie for sharing. It really puzzled me, I thought all tires had the air pressure written on them. Those 988.s are what the quarries around here use to load triaxles. Yep 3 buckets and 1 truck is loaded right around 22 or so tons. Some of those loaders they added some extensions on the bucket sides to get a bit more than the 7 yards. Always is a pleasure to have you pay us a visit my friend.

[@ralfie8801]

@@ccrx6700 I loaded 3 buckets of 1 1/2” concrete rock or 2 1/2 buckets of washed sand to get full loads on the trucks. I worked at a mine near the Brazos River in Texas, so our materials were river sand and rock. There are also a few quarries in the area that crush gray rock into sand and sized stone for concrete on the interstates. The sand always had a little water in it even after draining overnight, so it was quite a bit heavier than the rock.

[@tomharrington1393]

👍👍

[@ccrx6700]

Thanks for the thumbs up Tom. Glad you liked the show. Always appreciate your great support of the channel my friend.

[@Arkay315]

Big donuts

[@ccrx6700]

Big stuff, big machines to handle it. This guy did fantastic. I was impressed. Thanks so much my friend for stopping by and taking in today's home movie.

[@trainstractorscarsandtruck7362]

Not sure exact tire pressure but it is different front to back. Higher in front because of the extra weight when scooping up material. Should be in the operators manual though if it has one. I imagine it is pretty high though

[@ccrx6700]

You know what, dummy me never thought to look in the op manual and yes it does have one, geez I feel like a real dunce now.... :-) Appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@trainstractorscarsandtruck7362]

@ccrx 6700 That's Railroadin! No need to feel like a dunce. Another view point always helps. This is why lots of jobs people work in pairs or more. Always a pleasure taking the time to watch and comment, you take the time to post these wonderful videos.

[@usnusmcret]

That’s called a squeeze clamp.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you very much . this was the first time I had ever seen a big tire get changed up close like that. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@4everdc302]

A tire video😋just for me, Dave! Manipulator Hand a little overkill for a 20.5x25. But ya got it, use it. I'm an old-school bead hook/chain-sling guy. Although I'd be using an airbladder jack and stand&not working on top of the jack. The line pops loader goes down. Up here, Dave, they'd load the rear tire with brine/salt water(calcium)for weight.Won't freeze.10 of my 34yrs in the tire gig. I was an OTR guy 🧑‍🏭🚛🚂👷⛏️

[@ccrx6700]

Oh yea! Was thinking the whole time was taping wish you were with me. I'm one of the few guys here who can load ballast with this machine without spinning a wheel, but got a lot of years doing it. Ballast would help some of the other guys with having less wheel spin when getting a bucket of ballast. I always gotta dress up around the ballast pile after someone else loads. Oh well. Knew you would like this one and thanks so much for watching my good friend. Now quit lolligagging around and go make some more cool videos for me to watch.... LOL

[@4everdc302]

@ccrx 6700 That's Railroadin! you knew! Family was here for the holiday yesterday cuz I worked it. Today I was lolligagging haha.

[@Milepost1965]

Just wondering if he was kind enough to check the blinker fluid ??

[@ccrx6700]

Was down a quart but he had to go to NAPA to get some Donnie.... LOL Thanks so much my friend for paying us a visit today.

[@melchristian8876]

Did you ask him how much air pressure for the tires 👍👍🌞🌞

[@ccrx6700]

Well you would certainly think I would have but didn't. I figured it would be written on the tire Mel. Very much appreciate your taking the time to tune in and watch my friend.

[@melchristian8876]

@@ccrx6700 You're welcome

[@hughgautier3894]

I did a Google search for that tire size and it's 65 to 75 psi or 4.25 BAR

[@ccrx6700]

Thanks for that Hugh. I've never seen a tire that didn't have the air pressure printed on it. That puzzled me. Google knows everything.... :-) Always is a pleasure to have you visit with me my friend.

[@robertheinkel6225]

Seems pretty low pressure for a heavy vehicle. Normally the pressure is based on use, not size.

[@ericsikma4764]

On that tire, coming up with a pressure of 4.25 bar. That's 261.97 p.s.i. so a tire shop person would probably say to inflate to 260. And with a replacement and a call-out, we wonder why it can cost up to $2,100+ to change one tire...

[@ccrx6700]

Wow Eric that pressure seems pretty high, but I know little about tires. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@ericsikma4764]

@@ccrx6700 Good timing. That guy hooked up that air hose and I saw it was quite large compared to what I'm used to and the reaction was along the lines of, "Yowza. That's umm...LARGE." LOL!!

[@mikeashely8198]

The big question is how do you balance it

[@ccrx6700]

I guess they don't Mike. This is the first time I ever saw a big tire like that get changed. On my hi rail truck they put a bag of lead in the front tires to balance them. Very much appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@geraldblackburn4883]

One said 42 PSI and another said 50PSI and they cost $1500 each.

[@fireballxl-5748]

Thank you!

[@geraldblackburn4883]

Guess my source was a bit short, maybe dated ?

[@ccrx6700]

Thanks, I've never seen a tire that didn't have the recommended air pressure on them. That puzzled me why they weren't on these. If those were 1500, that tire guy said this was under 2,000 so with inflation your figure is about right.

[@geraldblackburn4883]

@@fireballxl-5748 Later in the Video the man changing the tire said it cost $2000

[@geraldblackburn4883]

@@ccrx6700 Right mine was probably a little dated, in the ballpark.

[@TheBeast-gu3kg]

how much does one of those tires weight

[@ccrx6700]

Good question and I don't have an answer TheBeast. Appreciate very much your taking the time to watch. May you have a most blessed day my friend.

[@paulsmith5398]

Bet you wish you could changeout railcar wheels/trucks that easy................

[@ccrx6700]

You know that for sure Paul! The right tools for the job sure makes things easier. I was really impressed with this, actually was the first time I've ever seen a big tire like that get changed. Always appreciate your faithfulness in watching my friend. Thank You.

[@paulsmith5398]

@@ccrx6700 the only thing that really scared me was when you said, "the tire was made in India"...........i am really picky about buying tires made in the "Good ol' USA"! ❤🇺🇸👍❗😀😃❗

[@ccrx6700]

@@paulsmith5398 👍😊

[@鬼ヶ島-w5s]

HAPPYニューヤー🦺🎍👍🏻

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you and may you also have a most prosperous coming new year my friend.

[@AustNRail]

At least it’s not made in China

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you very much for visiting with us and checking out the big tire change out my friend.

[@michaelpass2176]

Dave, I’ve been hack am closing this account,

[@ccrx6700]

Oh wow, that's a bummer Michael, hmmm, you may not even get this.

[@michaelpass2176]

@@ccrx6700 I’ve enjoyed your job on the RR. ILL CHECK IN EVERY ONCE IN AWHILE.

[@ccrx6700]

@@michaelpass2176 I wish for you the very best Michael.

[@PlanetMojo]

Thanks for the video Dave! I used to fill the big tires like that at Lubotsky Tire in Milwaukee back in the 70's. Some of them were gigantic, and had to be moved around with the overhead crane. We filled some of the big ones with a green jelly that hardened into a soft rubber inside the tire. There was a place where you laid the big tires on their sides to fill, and rolled an explosion cage over the top in case it exploded. The smaller ones like the one in this video were filled on their side in an explosion cage. Sometimes the ring would blow off if it wasn't seated right, and it can do some huge damage if anyone is in the way of it!

[@ccrx6700]

Your welcome Mojo, glad you enjoyed. Never heard of that jelly you are talking about, interesting. I have several farm tractors here that have the tires filled with beet juice. it has such a high sugar content it won't freeze. A real mess when one leaks tho! Many tire shops won't repair a tire here that has the beet juice in it because of the mess. Always appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@ericcoffedgp40]

Very impressive! Definitely harder than it looks!

[@ccrx6700]

I figured you'd like this one Eric. Actually that was the first time I've ever seen them do this up close. I was impressed. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@ericcoffedgp40]

@@ccrx6700 I sure did! You're welcome Dave!

[@davenitsch6094]

Very cool video Dave, we learn so much watching them, Thanks my friend!

[@ccrx6700]

Just happened to catch this guy Dave, had no idea he was coming. Actually was the first time I had ever seen this being done up close, pretty neat stuff to watch.

[@northernliving2387]

Dave question. You showm railroad spikes for the rail hold down.. Why could you use heavy duty lag screws?

[@ccrx6700]

Good question northernliving. I like the lag screws, they have superior holding power over the spikes. However all our tie plates have square holes punched in them for spikes, we don't have any plates that have the round holes needed for the lag screws. I would love to have a change over to lagged plates specially around our frogs, but that will probably never happen in my life time here on the RR, alas..... Always a pleasure to hear from you my friend.

[@jeanclaudevandam4974]

Hey Dave. I love your positive attitude when talking to people. I am the same way when dealing with outside contractors. I'm akwyas trying to learn how they do what they do and always ask questions. And also compliment them when I see them do something cool

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you very much Jean Claude for the nice comment. Glad you are enjoying. We really appreciate your taking the time to visit with us. May you have a most blessed day my friend.

[@SD40F2]

Holly smokes, WOW! that;s so cool, bets using a mall and a crowbar Lol, Lol

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed tonight's home movie Dan. It sure was cool, I had never seen this done up close like that before and thought it would make a neat video. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@garymessina1609]

Pretty cool video thanks Dave one thing for sure some day it will go flat

[@ccrx6700]

Glad you enjoyed Gary, we really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@Boilermaker-Rick]

Very interesting video Dave thanks for sharing!

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Rick, very glad you found it to be of interest to you. Always is a pleasure to have you pay us a visit my friend.

[@maxmacdonald7174]

He's good he has all his body parts. Split rim tires scare me those seem a little different from the old ones.

[@ccrx6700]

Actually it was a solid ring Max, I goofed up and called it a split, that was what was in my mind at the time. That guy sure did know what he was doing. Really appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@brianwatts9966]

60 psi front 55 rear to start adjust from there for ride comfort

[@ccrx6700]

Thanks for the info Brian. Appreciate your taking the time to watch and find out that info for us my friend.

[@margaretragle1337]

Awesome video on how to change the tire.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Margaret for the very nice comment. Glad you liked it. We very much appreciate your taking the time to watch and write in my friend.

[@derrickanderson4932]

That was very interesting.

[@ccrx6700]

Thank you Derrick, very glad you enjoyed the tire show. We always appreciate your visiting with us my friend.

[@wolfpacva]

so much easier than the way we did it back in the 70's.

[@ccrx6700]

I cannot imagine doing this change out without one of those trucks Kirk. This guy made it look so easy, totally impressed me. Actually this was the first time I had ever seen this done up close. Really appreciate your visiting tonight and watching my friend.

[@wolfpacva]

@@ccrx6700 he did make it look so easy just try doing it with hand tools

[@beverlymichael5830]

It’s always a surprise as to what you will feature on your videos. Cool. Amazing handing heavy equipment with a remote like that. I have seen semi wreckers using remotes to upright a semi. These guys have to be so precise or have a disaster. Thanks Dave.

[@ccrx6700]

My dad always said variety is the spice of live Beverly. I do try and show a lot of variety. Really glad you liked and thank you so much for your very nice comment. Always a pleasure to have you join in with us my friend.