Diggin And Ditchin

[@janwellington3532]

Amazing that you get it spot on just by eye. Delicate moves with such a big bucket. Very good viewing today. Well 2 am here. Cornwall UK.

[@parkerzimmerman8399]

I’m a huge fan of you! Your such A massive inspiration to me! Keep up the great, great work and God bless!🇺🇸

[@Mrjohnboyd1959]

I didn't know anything regarding the proper operation of an excavator until I have been watching you. You seem to "think out" every scoop. Excavator schools just should have their students look at your videos. Thanks so much....

[@adavazquez3378]

Sometimes i wacht other people working with excavator and i said he's doing it WRONG, you're the very best at it💝

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Chris that's one thing about that Volvo 250. I watch that Peterbilt move with every bucket dumped in it. God bless

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Loading the Peterbilt dump truck in 6 scoops. 8 if Hoover's not watching. Lol God bless

[@Frithgar]

Those slight undulations in the bottom of the trench that you corrected after checking, I'm glad to see such an experience operator getting those at times, makes me feel a lot better about it as I'm definitely not classed as experienced operator!

[@James-kb5qi]

Digging Ditching & Bitchin

[@guygfm4243]

Just so good to watch you dig thanks for the videos

[@sandy1653]

Dredging with the 250 will be interesting. Big ol bucket to move a lot of material in a day, but also a heavier machine that might get you into a bit of trouble too.

[@toad3048]

Are the lane ways in between the buildings named? If not, may I suggest?...That Spot Where I Got The Mini Stuck....I Don't Wanna Toot My Own Horn But....

[@aerotro]

Hey Chris you need to get Tim hooked up with a GIANT Umbrella on his rig and keep the Sun out your eyes ;o)

[@tdimccullough]

I was watching dirt perfect the other day and he has a mini grader for the front of his track skid steer and he's very impressed with it for small driveways and the like

[@keithdunlap2701]

Moving right along !! Great as always Man, til the next ....Have a Great Evening Chris !! Stay Safe .....

[@lawrenceaderneck7165]

nice weather this time of year down in North Carolina

[@Rickimusic]

Did I hear you right? Where are are you working to get a 935 elevation or did you mean 9.35? On another thought, we use 1% as 1/8th inch per foot. 96' is close enough to 100' and fine for storm water piping or swales. I love our prints. Plot plans using hundreds and the building plans in inches and feet or a mixture of both on either print.

[@derricksavage163]

What ever happened with the pond job that was in the valley that u cleared? It’s been about 2 or 3 months ago I think

[@alexosborne5629]

If I remember correctly, Chris said it was shooting season I think, said he would be back there in the summer when the ground dried out.....

[@rodneywroten2994]

Chris you have a eye for grade. that is why you are a pro. love your videos Sir

[@davidcokley1929]

Hey Chris, excellent video, my friend, as usual. I hope your new mud mats are wide enough for you to wonder off into a pond you were talking about to dredge it. I'd sure hate to see the big girl sink up to the cab door in mud. . . . . . Lol

[@MyOLD36chevy]

If the big girl sink up to the cab door in mud would Tim be laughing ?

[@oldogbert]

@@MyOLD36chevy he'd have to laff .. specially if Chris done it

[@knowltek]

Ruff it w the 250..finish the ditch w the grader...jaypay dirty approved...haha

[@772301184]

I was curious so I paused the video to see what a new 10 wheel dump truck goes for, I was a little shocked 300K.

[@OnTheToolsWithSal]

Grand Illusion - yea all those pusher/tag axles drive the price up quick

[@titusax]

How many yards is that bucket on the 250? I load trucks at a mine with car 980m 7 yard bucket, normally I have them full with two scoops

[@jb-dp6yv]

I've been watching this other guy named Mr AJ Works, and he has this attachment for his excavator that digs ditches. You might want to check it out. I also want to say that I really love this channel. To me it is entertaining and educational. So thank you for all that you do and God bless you and your family.

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Another good video Chris, you and Tim keep up the good work and John to, lol. Y’all stay safe brother and keep the videos coming

[@JPFogs]

Decimals in imperial measurement.. you'll (Americans) do anything to avoid metric

[@NotmeGK123]

i was to run a 290 deere good to see this channel doing good go get em

[@chrisskelhorn5727]

That was some good hard work there Chris! But you mastered it! Well done! :-)

[@kens.3729]

Your Equipment gets a Workout. 👍

[@lurch6571]

Need to get that fancy grading system Volvo has on the 250!!

[@randywilson6869]

What is that little black box in the lower right side of the bottom of the windshield in front of your right hand? With circles on it

[@MsRaidman]

Looks good chris. Nice job and keep up the good work.😀.

[@kristystaats8390]

Wish I could afford a Excavator like that one

[@williammatthews2948]

A big dredging job with the 250. Can't wait.

[@winsurfer123]

No new videos, no excuses. You left us all hanging for today's video. Bad form!

[@Roadhammer33]

Have you seen videos of the Cat 6015B loading trucks in two scoops? The machine weighs 280,000 lbs. She's a big girl.

[@spencer8766]

How does that 250 compare to that 290 you ran? Does the 250 make up for the smaller bucket with its quicker speed?

[@RockBrigadeCommunityForum]

Chris I feel like you've shot an entire series of videos here. A lot of pieces to this project.

[@domsileo1145]

Hey Chris, not sure how else to contact you but I need your professional opinion . looking for a machine in the 8k to 10k class. What do you recommend ? Currently I own two Volvo ecr88 plus but want to add a machine to move around more easily from job to job with my pickup.

[@danielrandolph9170]

Looking good good video Daniel from central Mississippi

[@gwenb4531]

go ahead and toot your own horn, when you're good, you're good.

[@marcino8482]

Greetings from Poland :)

[@mikelong2775]

Do you think about what your hands are doing or is it just automatic?

[@williamscott2823]

Great video as always

[@shaunwilcox1365]

Do you use your phone for videos or a go pro ?

[@74jojo]

Polarized sunglasses are the best, all glares gone. 😉

[@beozzie690]

If John wasn’t paying attention he’d just about backed into that hole. Time to get him on camera or having a compilation of Tim’s greatest falls !

[@michaelmcclure8673]

I was just thinking the same thing.

[@timtuoni3544]

That would be the last video you would see of me

[@peterlosangelos4108]

Anyone here, the single tires to the side of the truck, are they spares, or just lifted to save them from wear?

[@garandx]

Theyre tag axles/pushers. Allows you to carry more material on highway but you never use them on soft underfoot conditions, they will get ripped right off the truck.

[@robertlackey3176]

Can you put grade rod on your boom and get a reading without getting in and out? Great video

[@leol1682]

Engoy this video Chris .Good day guy's .

[@stevenhorne5089]

Have you done a video of all your equipment? If you did, can you direct me to it? Thank you my friend.

[@W94urndks9urneos]

When you’re good you’re good! Haha

[@sighpocket5]

Nice!!!!!

[@juniorraines1042]

Great video chris

[@lathamarea1437]

is there a video of the finished grade.?

[@ervincrandell9282]

when you have some time could you please show me your video equip. thanks

[@819John]

I vantaget it, nicely done :}

[@Mephiston]

I dont wanna be that guy, but wouldnt 2% be 6" over 25' (i.e. 2' over 100')? Either way, another great vid Chris, thanks for sharing. Looking forward to more from that pond dredging job.

[@christopherriddle2734]

Mephiston 45 degree is 100 percent (1:1)

[@Mephiston]

@@christopherriddle2734 he said in the video that 1% is 1 foot over 100 feet, then said right after that 2% is 6 inches over 50 feet, so thats why i was confused.

[@wesleyfranzen6675]

You are correct, 6” in 50’ is still 1%. I didn’t want to be that guy either, but then I saw your comment lol

[@johnnyholland8765]

As much as you have done that making grade should be a piece of cake...............

[@Erman456]

I like it 👍

[@sunsetmckay882]

Ya ya

[@mangrove21]

for your cosideration,have you seen the bucket that "MrAJWorks" used on the "forest road cleanup",,,looks neat,best to you

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

The Mayberry self storage has probably been a good job for y’all , and close to home ?

[@chuckjames1943]

You have an innate talent for being able to visualize grade and slope. That is one of the traits that make you an excellent excavating contractor. I have worked around some of the best and your are with the top.

[@t-man-7450]

Awesome job man! ; )

[@craigmason]

Hi chris are you aware that you can get a V shaped bucket designed for digging ditches

[@mangrove21]

mrajworks has an awsome one

[@HughzieTube]

Is the 250 now you Ex of choice? Or do you still consider the 220 your baby?

[@letsdig18]

its a tough one now lol this thing is a beast

[@MischievousImp540]

What happened to the pond mess job you took on?

[@cindiberg7718]

Are you going back to do the minnow pond and the other pond?

[@bobjoncas2814]

..GOOD ONE, STAY SAFE..

[@mula2626]

Don’t understand why they need so much parking space. How many people go to a storage facility at the same time?

[@jamesrobinson1022]

It's called parking minimums. For every amount of useable inside space you need x amount for parking. It varies by zoning laws. The cost of constructing parking has the lowest return of investment put in.

[@daneclark3161]

If I remember correctly, there will be a second phase of buildings constructed.

[@letsdig18]

this is for tractor trailer. boat/ camper storage/ parking

[@cdish33]

good job but I think you meant to say 2% is a ft over 50ft

[@randallparker8477]

Tease at the end... more to come... maybe. LOL

[@erichodges6066]

What uguys making as ditching ?

[@bryanjohnson8204]

Yeah, how about some Tim cam?

[@odin-eliottodinson7330]

Big Project again...

[@planeanddirtsimple]

Not everybody has a Tim...

[@FredSpencer17]

Are you at least partners with your Uncle by now or still Senior Operator ?

[@ArizVern]

In Arizona we call that kind of clay (culleche soil).

[@MrSpad007]

Damn operators always knocking out grade stakes running over TBM's (temporary bench-markers) bending building corners. Slope stakes we don't need no stinking slope stakes. Just show me daylight line. 110 % (OG) compaction huh?

[@gordonverrall1477]

When are you going back to the pond dig.

[@mrtowmonster]

maybe you should of moved the screener of charlies over and screened the junky dirt out

[@davidsettles6996]

where's the red clay?

[@randywilson6869]

Dang man r u working during lunch? All of the other equipment is parked but heck no u not going to stop

[@kennysteele8074]

Hell if ur not getting on a street I would have heaped it in overflowing more dirt at a time less time moving less gas More profit

[@alexosborne5629]

More wear and tear on the drivetrain, extra fuel consumption for excessive overloading, more chance of tipping over... Apart from that sir, two scoops of the 250 extra will do 👍

[@kennysteele8074]

Alex Osborne maybe

[@walkerd73]

I have a question, why do you call a ditch or a depression a "swell" ? I was puzzled and looked up the word to see if it has an alternate definition www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swell . most of the alternate definitions describe something getting bigger " to form a bulge or rounded elevation" so when you use the term to describe a concave shape rather than a convex shape. it seems off to me.

[@letsdig18]

its just what they are called around here

[@not88me]

He means "swale," not "swell." en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swale_(landform)

[@sandy1653]

I always figured he was saying swale which makes a bucketload more sense than swell. And if my relations from up yonder are anything to go by, they about sound the same.

[@walkerd73]

@@letsdig18 ok thanks

[@kodicochran5251]

Definitely means "swale"

[@andrewbladenode3197]

The 250 needs some new teeth

[@hypnolobster]

All these comments and nobody said bitchin yet?

[@edclapham3994]

What, no haul truck.

[@jamesrobinson1022]

They were only moving a few a loads on good ground so not justified to truck in another machine and the Kenworth is better on fuel.

[@parkerzimmerman8399]

Where’s the haul truck?

[@letsdig18]

with the 220 on that pond job

[@briangardiner1015]

No reason to bring it over since there was so little to move.

[@Todd.Roberts]

I guess if you are that good you can toot yourself own horn . I would hate put matting down along the whole trench

[@cliffmorain7215]

Chris, I ran into a two year old video where you had purchased a 290 volvo excavator, do you still use that machine? I've been following your channel for about 9-10 months and don't remember seeing that machine. None of my business of course, just curious.

[@lwilton]

Are you sure about that? As far as I know they have a 160, 220, and the 250. Maybe you watched one of the videos where Chris visited the Volvo center to try out new equipment? I think he does that pretty much every year, kinda as a vacation.

[@hoakuroija1089]

He had the 290 (bought used) back then but sold it because it was too slow and bought the 250 brand new.

[@zstation64]

2.8 feet is umm...2 foot something. If only there was a measurement system that was already in tenths. Could call it something like metric. Wouldn't that be cool? 🤔😝🤣

[@alanedwards6491]

Check out MrAJworks, he has ditched off to a fine art, might save you some time .....

[@rebelliousmedic]

The 250 the biggest excavator you have?

[@briangardiner1015]

Yes

[@oldogbert]

They had a new 290 last year or the year before but they sold it and bought the 250 instead. Smaller bucket on the 250 vs the 290 lets them use it for clearing trees and stumps more easily. At least that's what i think Chris said in one of his previous videos somewhere. There may have been other reasons too that i don't know about or that Chris didn't mention.

[@maineman11]

There was about nine minutes of too much trenching footage.

[@MikeGetsItDone]

In all this time on KZbin, we never really get to see your uncle much. He must be camera shy?

[@Greg-xq5ux]

Hoosier might give him a call on the phone

[@shanemcguire9980]

is this your farm you are digging at?

[@bobbymcbulge18]

Poop