HEAVIEST RESCUE! Building this 55,000 lbs Recovery machine for Heavy D.

[@SparksMotorsCo]

Happy Fathers Day!! Right now all of our T-shirts are buy one get one! Grab one for yourself and one for your Dad. sparksmotorsofficial.com

[@hunterjohnstone6111]

Happy Father’s Day to you too man 🚗💨🦅🇺🇸

[@bretteballantine2596]

They should make ground anchors for this machine to keep stable winching like in the movie into the storm titus

[@dbomber69]

The spikes should actually be in the back of the skid steer. With them in the front it will act like a pivot and can flip the skid when pulling a large amount of weight. Especially since the center of balance is so far forward with the winch on it. In the front will work but the back is more stable.

[@keefespencer1173]

Was the Minotaur used in the California blizzard recovery help with the same plow and winch assembly on it because I know I remember that the wrap was already on it in those two videos on this channel but I'm not sure if it's on Dave's channel

[@richvitale3831]

Every time I comment one of those scammers text me it sucks.

[@TimeBucks]

That is an awesome craftsmanship

[@shafiqrehman6100]

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[@shafiqrehman6100]

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[@mukhtiarahmedsoomro1994]

Nice 🤠🙂

[@Riaz977]

Good 👍

[@vasilemariangiarap7005]

Super tare 💚

[@rikkidragoo3341]

The guys that work for you deserve a lot more credit in the shop..

[@purushottamkumarsharma5044]

Super video

[@AllTerpsNoBrakes]

That was badass to watch the guys actually build it

[@theglitch99]

Credit =$$$

[@kaithomsen2336]

if youve seen any of his videos youd know they dont just work for him in the shop and he gives them a fuck ton of credit for what they do and how hard they work, they literally get bonus's every job they do

[@tomortale2333]

DAVES CREW....WORTH MORE THAN GOLD !!

[@baar6892]

Man... Pedro is super talented. I hope he is compensated well because you dont come across talent like that often. Its something that only some people are born with.

[@heavyd1486]

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[@mrmotofy]

Most of it is learned and yes there's millions of em around the world

[@1one3_Racing]

Not attacking you here. Just pointing some things out. It was designed by someone else, in CAD. Sent to the plasma table where everything is cut precisely to fit. All he did was weld it up. Some of the welds looked like they needed a root pass that wasn't done. The centre plate was fully welded to the frame all the way around where it doesn't need to be. Welds are brittle and tracked skid steer machines vibrate A LOT. Once welds crack (and they will) the crack will follow the weld all the way. Should be stitch welded. Faster, strong enough. Doesn't allow a path for the crack. He doesn't wear any protective gear. I.E. getting burnt in the ear. And sticks his face right into the toxic smoke with no respirator or ventilated mask. Finally, it didn't fit. Despite being designed in CAD (I assume they measured the backing plate for the design) I could teach 80% of people aged between 25-50 to fabricate something like this. They've got all the best gear.

[@darthtrump4428]

@@1one3_Racing exactly they are regulary skilled or even maybe sometimes below average fab workers, with good new expensive gear, and common people see their creations as work of magic its probably because its more expensive for dave to have extremely skilled guys on payroll, and pay them extra to perform for camera, than it is to buy a regular guy a new welding hood, and a new welding machine, i doubt the cad design was in house anyway

[@ARichardson4310]

Bro is welding, im pretty sure hes getting what he needs lmao

[@eljr55]

love to see my people doing what we do best! give my boy Pedro a raise for putting up with Hans!

[@SamIam420]

Pedro better get a good bonus for all the extra work and welding!

[@SparksMotorsCo]

Pedro is great!! Bonus time haha

[@thikim7056]

ok

[@Neur0nauT]

Pedro is a force of nature for his craftmanship. Legendary really.

[@rickydonahue1586]

I (and I many others) really like these shop builds. It's nice to see the fabrication and the boys behind the awesome products y'all put out there on your recoveries.

[@muddawgkomm9642]

@ricky,,,, shop builds are awesome and ABSOLUTELY cant wait to see it in action!!!

[@jani724]

Happy Father's day. Your guys did a hell of a job on this once again!

[@SparksMotorsCo]

Thanks for watching the channel!

[@jim-justjim]

You need to put something on the glass door to protect the operator from something flying back that broke during the winching process. See Robbie Layton's winch on his smaller skidloader.

[@barryyoung5022]

I was thinking the exact same thing. I used to tow cars and semi and winch them out of the ditch, and had many chains and cables brake. Need something to protect the operator. Great design and idea. Can’t wait to see it work.

[@js2743]

Be easy to put a screen on the attachment.

[@davidhorting1613]

Definitely need a heavy catch screen in front of the windshield! 😮 50k pull could seriously whip that heavy cable or whatever you rip off of the recovered vehicle 🤕

[@BrokeWrench]

I was wondering why the cable would go around a relatively tight roller and head back forward to the drum instead of heading down to the other side of the drum. Anything aiming at the cab needs to be avoided or guarded very well

[@adrianspeeder]

Eh, it'll be alright. Had a triple snatch block snap a cable pulling a dead backhoe onto the airplane and the hook buried itself in the lavatory door at the front of the cargo compartment. Would have been fine if anyone was in there.

[@richmarvin1108]

Awesome design and craftmanship

[@deandennis2838]

Thank you putting a smile on this old man’s face. Y’all are amazing at what you do. I’ve added to my bucket list to come out and visit with you and maybe even attend a recovery.

[@jennifermiller9525]

i've been waiting for a recovery video with this ..this is a must see

[@danielcalabrese5798]

we dont have people like you around us...hard working ,giving, great guys...you guys are number 1.....

[@carlsims7043]

You guys are the best if . I had a skidsteer would want you guys to build mine up that fosho . Fantastic work and people all the way .

[@mr_mongo7228]

That’s a excellent design for a heavy rescue machine hats off to your team for coming up with it and happy Fathers Day!🎉

[@Flamefuels]

Wait until they realize this machine is front heavy

[@scottcochran384]

only they DIDN"T come up with it.. i've seen this same critter on two other youtube channels.. I know Robby Layton has one.. can't recall who the other one was..

[@allamericanlandclearing6577]

I've seen these before, but they are way to front heavy, even with tons of counter weights on the back. Hopefully, that isn't a stock motor and stock hydraulic pump in it. Best of luck

[@johnunsicker7440]

@@scottcochran384 They been on some of the underwater search and recovery shows.

[@johnunsicker7440]

@@allamericanlandclearing6577 Yes they are front heavy but the way they work is by digging into the ground to create the anchor. Why wouldn't stock motor and hydraulic pump work? That machine has high enough flow to run it on the pump side and its close to 100 hp as well. The thing that is concerning is you are relaying on two little 1" at best pins to hold that on to the machine. Would of been better if they was able to figure out how to attach it to the dozer blade attachment point.

[@imghost6296]

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[@garyfox33]

Wow! That winch attachment looks amazing and mean! The Minator also looks good all wrapped. Definitely needs some of those thin LED's to flash amber when out on a job for safety. Cant wait to see that setup out working.

[@jesuslovesyou8280]

This is just like Murphy Diesel skid loader ❤

[@SuziPoozi]

Ugh! These guys are so talented! That thing looks so evil, I can't wait to see it in action!

[@harrismagnum04]

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[@tamtri6218]

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[@sangvoba4340]

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[@ThePastaManCan]

@@harrismagnum04 looks like he opened the book to find it.

[@Papaskunks420]

Amazing people, you have really good workers, friends, colleagues.

[@Dr.WRATHBONE]

That thing is hot. She's a specialist! What's the opposite of the Killdozer? The Skidsavior? GOOD WORK FELLAS

[@SparksMotorsCo]

The Skidsavior! I’m going to hold on to that one haha

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Happy Fathers day to all Dads. That thing is a BEAST! Well done guys. Should prove to be a huge asset on rescues.

[@dalebailey1844]

Might want to put lights out on the stinger so you can see were you are walking as the lights on the cab wont light up beyond the blade and seeing were you are walking is important. Great stuff keep up the good work.

[@muddawgkomm9642]

Was thinkin of the same thing. Add some recessed led's about a foot above the anchor teeth that have own power switch so for the night recoveries your not blinding Hands or Bud when they're makin sure its spooling properly.

[@maklarus]

Thanks for sayng how you do it what you do what to expect what kind of shi7 may happen Really Really Thanks for everything you Guys are amazing !!

[@richvitale3831]

WOW that is amazing. You guys never fail to deliver the goods.

[@keitharnett2647]

My Buddy built mine sweepers for Abrams tanks Desert storm , Govt contracts are pain bid but once get foot door is crazy stuff he was building . We were in Cat D11 blades for Mining rebuild or exchange love big Iron ! Keep rocking attachment business big money !

[@MacGyver2154]

All that work and you forget the most important item. Protection for the operator in the cab. If that cable every breaks and launches into the cab, someone could be killed.

[@stevecondella8968]

I built one of these about four years ago for my skid steer still using it today

[@ryangreen581]

Awesome work. Might want to think about building a cage to cover the front windshield for the operators safety. Also I'd be worried about the mounting point of the whole assembly to the loader arms, seems like a weak point to break. Just my thoughts

[@HoLeeFuk317]

That attachment plate is gonna break with the winch that high

[@bpjr3870]

I have the same concern the Minotaur has the Dozer attachment up underneath that's what I would hook it too as well

[@TOWMAN43]

We have the same thing at our towing company and it is amazing. We’ve done so many amazing recovery’s with our skid steer and winch box

[@hamburgeur5813]

"More big, is more better", that's words to live by!

[@VernonVorster-i3m]

i would like to see more steel production from you're shop coz I enjoy watching it

[@teamtrouble2003]

Man Sparks Motor shop guys ROCK. You guys do amazing work, and your fabricating skills are on point. Love your videos.

[@1one3_Racing]

It's not hard when you have all the gear

[@saintracheljarodm.holy-kay2560]

Have a good fathers day and God bless amen.

[@jamesmitchell3608]

Very talented fabricators there. Their work is awesome. Great job 👏 keep it up.

[@minhvan1216]

ok

[@1one3_Racing]

If they were so talented it would have fit first time.

[@stellacatfish]

Pedro and the boys are amazing artists. And Animals !!💪👍🇺🇸

[@MM-tw6cm]

the frame looks awesome- great attention to it, lots of talk of the winch- 55K i think they said- yep- ok hauls a s s gonna be powerful ...then they actually brought the winch to the frame- holy hell ! is that the winch- it is MASSIVE ! very cool ! looking forward to seeing it in action ! :)

[@kimberlyvaughan3430]

Happy Father’s Day to All. God Bless Y’all 😊

[@KC-7mm]

Sweet build I’m wondering how that attachment plate on the machine will hold up to the force pulling high on it through the boom portion, hopefully it doesn’t try to pry it away from the machine. I assume you didn’t choose to mount it like the blade does so that it has higher range of maneuverability. 50k of pulling power is no joke. the whole concept is cool having the ability to do a wide range of recovery’s. Very interested to see how it does.

[@hanifaissatunamsapotsalimk5301]

Hi guys am new member from Kenya 🇰🇪 I really appreciate what ur doing ❤

[@tmacie2]

Having a way to attach it to the pins that the dozer C frame attaches to would add a ton of strength.

[@Someonesdream]

Would make the pulling power better as well, as it would be pulling the machine and the blade into the ground.

[@scifiguy4132]

Should've left the ripper attachement on the back for additional grabbing to the ground for extra-heavy recoverys

[@LifeWithBillSiff]

Are you going to put a snap back cage on it aswell ? Cable would go right through that window of the driver wouldn’t it ? Or is it to high? Look awesome !!!!

[@charlesjohnsjr.5809]

Needs a solid plate with a periscope before I sat behind it.

[@bigtsperspective5831]

As a builder fabricator mechanic, it would be a n honor an privilege to spend the day in the shop with this crew

[@patriciataylor2237]

So happy to finally see the evolution of the Minator! Great job guys!

[@kerrylewis2581]

More Big Is More Better! That might have to go on a Sparks Motors shirt

[@jamarie1972]

500k Subscribers well done Guy’s Great video I can see it is massively engineered but there is still only a small amount of metal attaching to the skid steer.

[@BrokeWrench]

In theory the skidsteer is an anchor holding it down and the blade digging into the ground should be taking most of the force and outting it into the ground. Id just be worried about the driver if something breaks

[@muddawgkomm9642]

@@BrokeWrench what might, can and will happen. In time, over time. Whether it's being used as intended or not, all thing fail. On purpose or accidentally. Like everyone's Heavy Ds friend/ family, just dont want to see anyone hurt or maimed.

[@joellewis1913]

Can’t wIait to see this thing in the field!!!!

[@SparksMotorsCo]

I hope really soon!!

[@christhomas5794]

Happy fathers day guys, and this thing looks so menacing, but it’s going to be a big thing for the recovery market

[@stephenpoe2037]

Heavy Duty For Sure ! Thanks for sharing !

[@wendymorrison5803]

Im not usually made happy by the look of a machine. But this is so good, precise, right for the work its to do. Great choices guys.

[@Alexanderbuilds2001]

That’s is amazing. They did a great job.

[@acetreeman]

Hey guys, stick to feet and inches. That wrap 16mm thick! 12mm=1/2inch, so your wrap is 3/4" thick, impressive.

[@garretthauenstein7408]

Congrats on the 500,000 subscribers! 💪 💯

[@jerryking9333]

You guys are great. I have one question with this design. If for some reason cable breaks is there a chance that cable can come back into drivers compartment. Just thought I would mention but design is great and unit will definitely be a big asset.

[@craigstockton6015]

That blade is a beautiful thing. Great job!

[@benlzicar7628]

Amazing work! I think you guys need to install a fairlead lower on the plow though as a secondary point to run a winch cable, the one you have up top is pretty high and because of leverage could possibly flip the minotaur forward during a heavy pull. The lower you can get the fulcrum of the winch the better for big heavy pulls!

[@brentbosworth8845]

I have to agree here. I think this system would work better for you with the pulling force close to ground level right near the teeth of the blade. I know this is a "prototype" and can always be improved. This is just a thought/suggestion. Happy Fathers Day to all !

[@eldwingrettahorst9958]

Check out most other winch boxes out there and they are designed the same way. Not talking about the cheap little ones advertised. Ones that towing companys build.

[@delbutler885]

If you watch many of the off road pulls in mud you will find that the fairlead pulling upwards helps break the suction and having the elevation helps keep the winch line out of the rocks and dirt. It's designed right.

[@benlzicar7628]

@@delbutler885 totally agree about having height to help pull out of the mud, but I think a perfect setup would have both options, a low fairlead for when you need that absolute most power possible especially when using a snatchblock, and the higher point for pulling out medium/lighter pulls that are in mud. We'll see when they test it out, it's a prototype afterall and it's all learning from here out!

[@brentbosworth8845]

@@delbutler885 True, but not all pulls are suctioned in mud.

[@SpaceTech54]

Thanks - A Great Day for all.

[@quadpicture8461]

Love these fabrication type videos. Great work guys!!

[@SparksMotorsCo]

Thanks for watching

[@geraldproffitt5024]

Happy father's day to all. Now that is what I call a winch setup.

[@AB-mg8zs]

Awesome work. I can't wait to see it in action. Yall create some amazing content. Keep it up!

[@johnjablonski2155]

What a fantastic group of fabricators. They did a fantastic job.

[@lorithesenvitz2255]

Do a ripper on the back of the skid steer

[@henrykelsey2826]

Dave you are very lucky to have such a dedicated crew their work is amazing

[@ElielsonPeniche-f7e]

Só carros muito legais

[@robjchristopher]

This episode took me right back to watching Thuderbids as a kid!!

[@ryanc8188]

That thing needs some hydraulic spikes to stick into the ground for extra traction.

[@jerryreese6469]

Great job. You all have a happy Father's day

[@caesar1295]

The HET and this winch together on a job there will be next to nothing you guys won’t be able to get unstuck. Great job gentleman!

[@stanthehandyman3719]

You could probably make a few of these and sell them for $15K or so.... If a company spends any kind of money on having someone else recover their stuck equipment I'd imagine this attachment would be worth the investment

[@brandonhouston3683]

It cost them that much to make it and if they were to try selling them they should make better cuts and welds and square every thing better there's also alot of unseen flaws

[@stanthehandyman3719]

@@brandonhouston3683 I'm sure there's always a better welder out there.... I was pointing out the need for something like that in the recovery world or a company that spends a lot on recovering their own equipment

[@brandonhouston3683]

@@stanthehandyman3719 there's already is they just poorly copied it the patented version cost around $60,000 and can handle pulling over 120,000 lbs safely

[@js2743]

That winch would cost more than 15K

[@stanthehandyman3719]

@@js2743 I’ve seen those winches go for a less than $5k in military surplus auctions. I’m sure that’s where they got theirs

[@juniornzimande7896]

My respect goes to you Sparks Motors team, I like your wisdom and when I grow up I will be like you guys.... With love from Mzansi Aflika 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦 🇿🇦

[@paulharvey1947]

Am i color blind or is what they are calling Yellow really Orange?

[@x.x..x.x]

Nope, you heard him right. That was definitely orange. Hans is the one who might be colorblind.

[@danieldupasquier1168]

Nice shop setup to build big boy toys.

[@Goat-vy2bi]

I dont wanna sit in that cabin if the wire snaps…

[@Laeeqahpaulse4031]

One mother of an engineering masterpiece

[@Leofred2000]

Americans using the metric system: "Car wraps are like 4mm thick, this is 16mm" 😲🤣🤣 4mm is more than 1/8' 🤣🤣

[@theheadg4mer609]

The wrap put on us 4 times thicker then a regular car wrap. That was his point

[@Michael666CA]

OMG Really. 🤦🏼‍♂️A mil is a measurement that equals one-thousandth of an inch, or 0.001 inch. One mil also equals 0.0254 mm (millimeter).

[@Leofred2000]

@@Michael666CA Why not just say one-thousandth of an inch, so we metric ppl dont get confused. Better yet, quit using the imperial system all together

[@Michael666CA]

Because that's how plastic is measured why do we use a 10 mm socket on a 3/8 drive ratchet,? I know confusing right, have a good Father's Day

[@Leofred2000]

@@Michael666CA Yea, you should have started using the metric system before you invented stuff that now is messured in the imperial system

[@LongdistanceRider22]

I can’t even watch mainstream TV anymore. I am so hooked on your V’s💃

[@JetPap93]

16mm think vinyl wrap? What 😂🤣

[@B3ARPA73]

Dang that is awesome craftsmanship. Wow. Happy Father’s Day to all you hard working guys.

[@zach-fh7rv]

lol there was ZERO need to design this... many companies already make these for the logging industry for tethering heavy equipment... and they have a MUCH better design than this...

[@joelshannon6430]

It can be cheaper to do it in house. The company that I work for has had a company come out and demo equipment just for our engineer to see it. And decide if it will be cheaper. Plus we get great build content for the channel. 👍

[@eddeetz493]

That blade will be a great road leveler and trail blazer with winch to pull up and through any obstacle.

[@DakotaHarris321]

Happy Father's day you guys

[@Firetiger93]

I'll be honest, I saw the thumbnail and instantly thought you guys were building your own version of the killdozer and got really excited.

[@Nickwillfixit]

Watching the fabrication and have seen a minimum of seven failure point's so far, having fabricated HGV recovery equipment for too many years to count, yes in the beginning we had failures and learnt, we had to build our gear as no one came even close to what was needed. A small hint buy a pneumatic drill compressor and a couple of drills, remove safety latch get a dozen spikes weld a heavy duty ring just below the pin stop, we used these by firing them into the ground and anchoring the tow trucks to them, i was on a job where an 100ton crane lost brakes on a 3degree hill he went into the sand and 200foot past into a rain sodden field, we had five trucks on the job and a closed road, the local recovery guys spent two days to no avail, then the Police got fed up overrode the next on list system and called us out. So even with all the trucks tied together to two of our 100ton winch trucks and still getting pulled instead of pulling it, so I cranked up the pneumatic compressor and myself and the operator fired ten spikes into the tarmac road, with the council official telling us we cant do that but the police chief overrode him as the road had been shut for four days and being a commuter route he wanted the job done, once everything was hooked up we started pulling 3inch's an hour in the beginning but job done and road opened in fourteen hours, so miss the job the fabrication the inventing adapting and never knowing what job and where we would be and the job, I have had to make parts to complete recoveries at the side of the road.

[@G1G1Q1]

Those Mexicans make us proud, continue to represent the good Mexican workforce, Greetings from Tijuana México.

[@SparksMotorsCo]

We are working on getting a Spanish channel off the ground!! Stay tuned

[@shartne]

Look at that guys beads he lays down wow nice.

[@Harmons1981icloud]

Heavy’s epic narnia adventure would be golden!

[@tomumn4216]

Your FAB crew are Artist ❤

[@paulym5814]

I hope you put some heavy duty shielding for the operator. If a strap or chain breaks it would really do some damage if it hits the cab.

[@rhondakennedy819]

I thought the same as Hans. And now I see it, he was right. {I know nothing about equipment} I did not realize that you cut your own steel in the shop. Awesome!!! Be kind to each other. Stay safe. Love to all

[@angieconnelly9382]

I love the weld beads

[@terrykuehn2686]

Hey Sparks Motors! You guys must be all fans of Mad Max movies! The wrap on that Giant Case skidder and that recovery winch mount are Awesome what a great project and useful on your rescues!😉👍📹💯✔️👋👋👋👋

[@macdrew77]

With that much welding on material that thick, you should really step up to dual shield wire. But i'm sure it will hold just fine as is.

[@pattyleamons9186]

I love ❤️ watching all of you guys. Always learn so much from all of you😊Thank-you 😅Happy Father's day to all of you 😂May God Bless 🙌 🙏 all of you 🙌

[@lanceripplinger8352]

You guys are so fun to watch, Happy Father's Day!

[@krawdaddy33]

Ok... i knew it wasn't going to be some basic winch that goes on front of a basic 4x4 but.... that thing is HUGE!!!

[@95turbostang21]

That thing is a piece of art it looks like something from Resident Evil.

[@ljh45s]

All some show thanks, you guy are the best,

[@kylejones2075]

Sweet thanks for sharing