Digging out manhole box

at this point the drainage line turns so we need to install a manhole or easy base which is what we mostly use now. these are pre fabricated manholes so no shutters or concrete needed.
#topcon aiding me with my dig depth so cuts out men in trench to a minimum.
machine - hitachi 225-6
topcon machine control
#construction #excavator #hitachi #hitachiconstruction #drainage #digger #heavyequipment #work #manhole #gopro #dayjob

[@Mark-vq1er]

Having just used a 2.7t excavator fo the 1st time, I commend you on the excellent skill & control. 👍🏻

[@irishdiggerman5691]

Good man. Keep at it 👍👍

[@timfagan816]

Good to finally see a video of someone using their feet to track the machine around. I hate seeing guys push the travel leavers with their hands! 😢

[@petesy03]

What are they there for

[@timfagan816]

@petesy03 to cause accidents! If you have your hands off the controls cos your using your hands like a proper maggot you have no control of your machine. I work with excavators everyday! The company I work for, have all there machines, delivered with no travel leavers, you have to use your feet in all the company machines! So much better!

[@irishdiggerman5691]

Only way mate. Always intended on taking the levers off but I heard it may affect insurance or something like that so never did in the end. They just get in the way most of the time

[@timfagan816]

@irishdiggerman5691 that's exactly it mate, they just get in the way, and they don't encourage people to use their feet, which I think is dangerous to not use your feet! Surely they just unbolt from the pedal? And you can take them off, and put them back on if you need to claim insurance! Lad at work broke his ankle, so they put the leavers back on for him, so he could work, once he got a bit better!

[@irishdiggerman5691]

@timfagan816 yeah they do bolt off but on the hitachi you need a to replace the bolt with a shorter 1 i think otherwise it sticks out when lever is removed. Maybe some day

[@scrolemodel]

Cool video. I like watching you dig. Hope to see more!

[@irishdiggerman5691]

Thanks 👍

[@stevejasper5471]

Awesome operator lovely and smooth nice work one of the best I’ve seen on KZbin .

[@irishdiggerman5691]

Thats some statement pal 😉 appreciated 👍

[@edwinantonioguizapinzon7687]

Bueno trabajo mi hermano yo también soy operador de excavadora hidraulica pero usted trabaja mejor que yo

[@edwinantonioguizapinzon7687]

Gracias por el saludo mi hermano

[@EatSleepDigRepeat]

Great video Stevie, nice work mate

[@irishdiggerman5691]

Cheers Ryan 🤙🤙

[@MartinGlass-nq8hm]

👍👍Class driver

[@irishdiggerman5691]

Thanks 👍

[@EidMuhammed]

Nice work brother

[@irishdiggerman5691]

Thanks

[@jeff7764]

I would never take anyone serious in an excavator without shoes on

[@irishdiggerman5691]

🤣🤣 don't knock it till you try it 🤷‍♂️🤣

[@edwinantonioguizapinzon7687]

Tienes barios accesorios ami toca hacer todo solo con un valde 😢

[@atabeykemerkaya6828]

Helal olsun işini güzel yapan opt

[@grandpaandlucas7054]

my pet hate banging the bucket

[@irishdiggerman5691]

I'll be honest I hate doing it as well. Some times was by accident, I'll admit some times was just to try and clear the clay. Really sticky gear

[@jeff7764]

They send guys back to the hall where I work if they do it more than once

[@user-bu7hh3jd8k]

Im curious why you don't see JCB X series excavators?

[@irishdiggerman5691]

Sorry pal only seeing your message. They just arnt very popular here in Ireland. There is some about but just very few

[@rickyeve9230]

What is the beeping now and again?

[@irishdiggerman5691]

It's an the gps letting me know I'm at the right depth 👍

[@rickyeve9230]

@@irishdiggerman5691 thanks for the reply and answer

[@michaelsomers6535]

No boots you must be comfortable in the cab. Is that monitor connected to a level or is it the little yellow box on the arm near the bucket. Keep up the great work.

[@irishdiggerman5691]

Haha yeah boots are off for me lad. For 2 reasons. Comfort and keeps muck off floor and pedals. There is a sensor behind that yellow box at hitch as well as 1 on dipper and boom and undercarriage. I can have full site plans on that screen with everh level I need for the whole job. It really is brilliant. Obviously I need boys on the ground to help lay the pipes but most other jobs like reducing ground and grading stone etc I can do all on my own.

[@michaelsomers6535]

@irishdiggerman5691 keep the muck outside and keep it clean inside. I say it's handy how it tells you deep your digging a hole.

[@irishdiggerman5691]

@michaelsomers6535 that's the plan lad 😉 yeah real handy. Just speeds you up because your not waiting on another man to check levels for ya.

[@zbigniewostapiuk]

💪💥👍

[@irishdiggerman5691]

👍👍

[@padraig4530]

Much ye on a pipe 😅

[@irishdiggerman5691]

🤣🤣 of I was getting paid by the pipe lad that video would be very different 🤣