After a two year search I have purchased a new Excavator

It has been a long time coming but after a lot of rechares and time hunning i have made a decision. stick with me and explain how i came to my decision and what machine i bought.
#dirtperfect
#volvo
#hyundai
#newexcavator

[@letsdig18]

Ok we can finally be friends now! LOL

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes 😂😂😂😂

[@magictune7935]

Hahahahahaha

[@michaelmactavish1728]

lol happy belated new year jim lol

[@theshedmanchannel2373]

ha ha ha good job buddy i enjoy your stuff your like me a small time biz owner making it in this big world

[@heithdotysadventures7824]

😲😂

[@jamesguinn5889]

You be who you want to be and don't worry what your viewers have to say. In my opinion you are great.

[@rockman531]

Howdy Mr. Dirt, Lots of great old videos! Thumbs up on all of them! Chris who?? Stay safe! Jim

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Hey! Thanks for the shout-out. I loved seeing the depth of your research. That 24,800 breakout force on the Hyundai would be HUGE. Still, the Volvo you got looks to be in great shape, and I'm sure it will serve you well!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Tim hope to cross paths with you at the farm show thanks for watching

[@TractorTimewithTim]

Dirt Perfect looking forward to it! 11am @ Deere

[@DirtPerfect]

Will be there Friday for sure tim hope to see you then

[@glp1988]

Very nice machine. I love how you take us thru your process of choosing a machine. Informative and to the point.

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@kennolte5801]

Your thought process and methodology for the choice is spot on. Good for you for making the best deal that fits your needs and budget and not emotional connections. You're being a prudent businessman. Thanks for keeping us entertained in the search.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Ken

[@mischef18]

Got all you need, that's all you can ask of any purchase really no matter what it maybe. Great video by the way.

[@johnwootton9031]

You did the right thing you got what you wanted not what everyone else has I know it will serve you many years to come congratulations ✌️

[@DirtPerfect]

I hope so thanks

[@beachfun2901]

I admit that I was shocked, but sometimes you just have to be real. I did a similar process looking for a tractor a few years back. It is a great relief just to finally make a decision and focus elsewhere. Good success!

[@ericpeltier8656]

Very nice machine would love to have one myself also love your videos watch them every night

[@gregorybondi5220]

Ok Dirt...I know NOTHING about excavating other than childhood days of playing in the dirt with metal digging toys, but I love the channel. I love watching the moving earth videos, and the lessons. Using what you can get to do the work each of us does is the way it was meant to be. Its cool to watch and hang out with you -- oddly youre causing me to talk to myself while doing things.... ;-) Have a blast with your new machine...

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy appreciate the feedback and kind words

[@gregorybondi5220]

@@DirtPerfect Wife thinks I'm crazy because I look first for your videos, as well as Andrew Camarata's videos, when I have NO chance of ever driving/using one of those machines. Heck, I just think its cool.

[@SuperIanjohnson]

Congratulations on your new purchae , Mike. I hope you have many happy hours together. Enjoy !!

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@danielheartsill4269]

Congratulations on your new machine. Hope it does you well for many years and you continue to be happy with it.

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[@HarmlessFarmerAndyDetwiler]

Nice choice on the Volvo. Looks like you did your homework and in the video looked like it was going to be the Hyundai lol. Keep the great videos coming and again, congratulations on 20000. You deserve everyone you get. Thanks Mikey

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy appreciate that

[@khtractors]

I agree with you 100% on being brand loyal, I get what I like and feel will suit my needs the best and I don't rag on people who choose other brands. There is good and bad in all. I hope you have good luck with the new machine and enjoy operating it!

[@ronalddavies2488]

I am glad you purchased what you think is best for your business, congratulations.👍👍🇬🇧

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@TheSnakeman3]

Great walk through and details of the specs. ‘I am absolutely sold on the Hyundai so let’s go look at my new Volvo”. But hey, money talks. Can’t wait for you to dig in.

[@bobbydawson7706]

I am a little late on this video! I would like to see you reminisce about a few things! The shelves behind you in this video and the regrets of equipment that you have owned ( like the Kubota skid steer ) and how your mind set has changed! In general, how life has treated you and your family! I love all the videos that you have shared with us ❤️

[@johnhunter273]

Congrats on the new machine. Hope it serves you for many years! I think it's awesome that you and Chris were able to get together. It's a shame more folks that are in the same industry can't get along. Professional development will guide those that can share and work along side each other. And also improve whatever industry your a part of! Can't wait to see you kicking dirt with the new machine, and giving ol' floppy bucket some love. Stay dirty, and remember, clean money may spend the same....but dirty money feels better!

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Thanks John

[@richardcox1428]

Glad I didn’t set my clocks by you. I would have missed church today. Glad to finally know what you got.

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks Richard

[@alphonsotate2982]

Nice buy I like your old machine THEY ALL BEAT MY LITTLE TERRAMITE BIT TO BIG FOR ME TO HAUL. GLAD TO SEE THE ONE WITH THE BLADE YOU WILL FALL IN LOVE WITH IT I RENTED ONE YOUR SIZE WITH A BLADE LOVE IT .

[@jamesguinn5889]

You be you in all aspects of you!!!

[@larrymeyers6913]

Happy new year to you and your family. Congratulations on your equipment purchase and addition to your fleet. bet your glad your search is over and no more stressful and sleepless nights with this kind of decision

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Larry

[@billyhicks5265]

So proud for you finding what you wanted. Hope it serves you well. You deserved it. Again proud for you.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks billy

[@thylacine1962]

Late post i know but I Just can't fault your thought process. Wow what a project. . As a research junkie I KNOW how much time & late nights goes into that process. You nailed it Mate. Your a earth works engineer with a head for figures & real life performance. Great combination. Volvo? I think great choice too. Im sure after this time its proven it self. Awesome vid. Rock on Mike. Love all the earth works channels from the US.

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[@robertwoodward4992]

Thank you for thanking us, you made a decision based on your experience and hard work. Again good luck with your new machine.

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[@73DiamondReo]

im sure that machine will serve you well. best of luck with it and looking forward to the videos of it paying for itself.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@jonathanharrington9648]

I and my little 305e2 are jealous nice machine and good luck in the new year

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@carlwilliams8354]

I like your comments about JCB. My 82 year old Dad likes the side entry of the JCB skid steer just to be able to get out without climbing over the attachments. He runs a Cat 257 now. Volvo is making good stuff and improving with every year. It’s funny how they bought up older brands and put them under their umbrella. Front end loaders were Michigan’s, graders were Champion, and excavators were Samsung.

[@murrayhall908]

KNow nothing about heavy equipment but wish you all the very best with your Volvo. Chris certainly likes his. Hopefully 2020 will prove a great year for you on all fronts. Keep up the interesting videos. Cheers from Scotland

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@billwilliams9527]

Great presentation, man you did your homework. I reckon Chris was a great help having all that seat time in the Volvo. Congrats!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and yes he was

[@bsmcdonald70]

Great job on gathering and analyzing specs. I know you did and it is personal but operability is the ultimate decision point! Visibility, heating and cooling, seat comfort, feel of controls, and even noise level. You can not put a number on them but they doggone greatly affect how long you keep the machine!

[@DMAN10]

Don’t know why this old vid showed up in my feed, but 2 years later this gem is already gone and upgraded with the 210. Congrats on how the Biz is going DP!

[@mattstraley3877]

Great choice Mike. like the machine, front blade comes in handy sometimes most of the time I find it gets in the way. Still a great machine and perfect for what you're doing👍👍

[@mrandrewdennis1]

Matt Straley I couldn't agree more Matt Straley they get hung up and get in the way more than they are handy. I can't see where grading with them is ever productive. That said I find them handy for carrying road plates and other materials. They have plus and minuses I believe it depends on the situation and the operator.

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Thanks Matt

[@ericrice4156]

Very NICE, I hope there is loads of fun on the new to you machine!!!

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[@groundworkspecialist2218]

My opinion probably doesn't matter to anyone but I have ran a cple Volvo excavators and I have hands down loved the way they run and how smooth of a machine they are !!! Great choice ,,,hope you like it . Thanks for posting all the videos on your research and the purchase of a new used machine,,I am just getting my excavating business going and one day I will get to the point of buying one for myself,,,,thanks to people like you and letsdig18 it has gave me the Courage to jump out there and start my own business thanks guys for all the info you have given me... eric graham owner of Ground Work Specialist, out of jackson,ohio thanks again dirt perfect

[@DirtPerfect]

Awesome thanks

[@adamnewsome2914]

Very nice machine happy for you can’t wait to see new videos of it big fan👍

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[@adamnewsome2914]

Dirt Perfect no problem

[@lakesideranch]

Congratulations Mike! The unending hunt is finally over, no more lost sleep, out of town travels, and dealer negotiations. Looks like a fine choice, I wish you many, many trouble-free hours with it. Letsdig18 will be in touch soon! Work safe, stay warm, enjoy the new machine. Doug@ the "ranch"

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@blakeloke5586]

Congrats on your new machine!! I hear you loud and clear about the importance of after purchase service for the smaller companies. You are a huge mega company compared to me. I have a Volvo compact 35C and can't get our local dealer to return calls or research parts. This little machine I have is just for personal use around our property. I also watch letsdig18 and have learned a bunch from both of you. Plus, I have fun listening to both of you when you're a bit irritated!

[@tbix1963]

Thanks for sharing, interesting to see the comparison. Looking forward to the future videos.

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[@brianvanbremen4881]

Congrats on the new machine. How you went about buying it was just awesome. Start man and keep up good work you will teach a lot ppl how to go about doing things.

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@DC-1]

Congrats Mike....lookin forward to some diggin videos with the new machine 👍🇺🇸

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Thanks buddy

[@Sumdumbwelder]

I just wanna say man it's really nice seeing an owner operator that does his research to many companies that Ive work for and so on just but whatever they have or what's cheapest and it can bit them in the ass. Hope it makes yah millions man

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Thanks buddy

[@0039281]

Mike, you will love having the push blade, comes in handy to level you up when on uneven ground and brace you when digging stumps and such. I have a komatsu pc60 with one and it really is a helpful option.

[@smokintruker27]

I really hope this new machine does everything you expect and hope for. It's a massive investment you have made. Wish you well with it. I've operated so many machines volvo is one of the best. And so far one of the easiest to maintain and work on when needed. Very tough machine can take a beating

[@bluemtnsman]

Glad you kept reality at the fore front rather than stars in your eyes. Sharp little baby there. Really decent explanation of your thought process. Thanks for all the videos.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@guygfm4243]

Well did not see that coming well done love your channel from UK

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[@ivancardenas683]

Muchas felicidades por tu new excavator volvo👍

[@ralphgwynn9325]

Congrats buddy, glad you got what you wanted.hope it makes you plenty of money for a long time 👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and me to

[@burningdinosaurs]

There's no doubt you did some excellent research! I'm sure you'll still find things you don't like about it, but I'm also sure you made the correct decision for you and your needs. Looking forward to some new Valvo Vidjas! HAPPY NEW YEAR Mike and family!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@christianshockey4422]

Congratulations on your new to you machine, looking forward to seeing it in action

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[@craigolden6298]

Congrats hope she works well for ya and stick it to the dealers they treat us lol guys like we mess up the day. Last I checked our money is the same color. But again thanks for your videos me and my two boys love them and look forward to them.

[@groundupexcavation]

I knew as soon as I saw the blade what it was. Glad you got a new machine. I’ll be looking forward to the videos with it in them to see how it works out for you.

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[@peterduran8564]

Congratulations on the new machine and good luck with it

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[@CaptKirk1701]

Now you get to listen to Wade saying, "Bring that Valvo over here!" lol, nice looking machine, congratulations!

[@DirtPerfect]

lol yup

[@bertrutledge4546]

Glad you got what you wanted, I know it was a long search and a lot of work looking at specs and driving to look at machines. Hope your choice works out. Have a great year.

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[@topnotchexcavatingllc5193]

Super nice ! I'm glad you were able to find what you were looking for.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@nealleffler7522]

Great looking machine look forward to seeing new videos keep up the great work and congrats on being successful!

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Thanks Neal

[@daniele.woodhead1218]

Congrats on the new excavator looks like a gem I believe it going to be Dirt Prefect . 1/5/2020 looking forward to seeing it in action. God bless. South Carolina fan.

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[@bowman7823]

Congrats, any new piece is a big deal. I will love to see how it works out always wanted to check one out

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[@SLCFarms]

Very very nice Mike. Congratulations on your new machine. I really like it. Here’s to many years of good service and return on investment.

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@leesteele9290]

Glad you got the blade and thumb , obviously spent lots of time and thought to get there , now just enjoy it and get to paying for it !!! Thanks for the video !

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Thanks lee

[@mountainviews5025]

So I'm the same way I'm not one of these people who say cats the only way it is my only purchase I really like your new machine and I do like that extra rail that someone put around the machine I like that a lot I've never seen it before my friend I'm extremely excited for you let's go dig thumbs up my friends stay busy

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@michaelhooyman4453]

Good Job on the Homework on the units before you pulled the trigger. I think you'll get used to the machine, after you work with it for a while. It really won't matter after a few months. This machine looks good to me, and can't wait to see your video's making money with it. It going to be a great New Year.

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[@jamesw95]

Good looking machine Mike, I'm not surprised Chris had some good input on the Volvo. Your vids are very enjoyable, Thanks

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@jamjames1971]

Congrats on the new machine. Cant wait to see it working

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[@cooperwilkes7219]

Congratulations man happy to see your doing well keep it up I hope one day I can grow my company like yours.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@ffishermn]

Awesome I am happy for you nothing like new to you toys. Btw I also enjoyed the video on the plywood factory fire. It made me look at a lot of history for tell city. The river city’s have a great legacy that is slowly fading.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and yes it does and yes it is

[@rodneystewart8958]

Congratulations on your new iron I hope that it serves you well

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@nuttsgt8394]

Mike, Congrats on the new machine. I've been watching you and Chris (Lets Dig18) for several months now. I've watched enough that when my JD LX266 mower died, I replaced it with a JD 1025R TLB, 54" deck and pallet forks. I had a good feeling when you looked at the Volvo when you went on the road trip you would buy it. 2K hours and a few dings and dents wasn't going to scare you away. Like myself, you'd rather have something new but when it comes down to it, saving dollars to get a comparable machine that will fit the needs, you go for it. In all actuality, I wasn't waiting to shear some deal worked with you and Chris, he'd upgrade and you would buy one of his excavators. Enjoy the new machine.

[@DirtPerfect]

We did talk about it but the timing was not right thanks for watching

[@nuttsgt8394]

@@DirtPerfect LOL I knew it.

[@larryceaser1706]

WOW Total surprise but understandable Good luck with the new machine As always All the best from Ontario Canada

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@jwalsh037]

Congrats buddy. New machine looks nice

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[@newhampshire-bob1604]

Good choice! It should be a workhorse for you! Just tell whoever operates it, you break something, you fix it! Maybe then they will care just a little more!

[@knowltek]

The volvos heated seats are the chit...hahaha...good choice..that pin set...you can flip the bucket n run it backwards...handy

[@DirtPerfect]

Yup same as 120 it’s nice for sure

[@stanleybroadhead8978]

Very smart guy. Lots of experience in the trade and not afraid to ask advice from others. Congratulations on your new machine.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Stanley

[@stanleybroadhead8978]

Just subscribed and really enjoy your videos. Letsdig Chris steered me over.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks welcome to the channel

[@joshmaynard8231]

That's a good looking excavator Mike that push blade is going to come in handy in alot of situations.

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[@tracypratt6077]

Nice Machine!!! The best machine is the one that fits your needs! Congrats and good luck they are good machines!!!!!

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[@TheChunky2010]

I know what you mean about the JCB machines. Leading the way in many aspects but not able to back it up with the quality anymore. I live in the UK and worked for a rental company, only small machines up to 1.5ton. We had clients who wouldn’t accept a JCB machine. The quality on their smaller machines dropped off a few years ago. We ran Takeuchi machines and they were great bits of kit, they took the abuse from people who didn’t need to pay to fix them 😂. The company changed over to JCB and we lost a lot of clients.

[@mrandrewdennis1]

That should be a great excavator for you. Happy you found a excavator that fit your needs. Definitely jealous!!!

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@toms1499]

Congrats on the new machine! Think you made a good well educated and well thought out choice for the work you do and what was best for your business. Volvo does make great machines!

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[@allenbreedlove8906]

Congrats Mike !! Great looking machine can’t wait to see her working !! That machine has everything I would want too .. You and I spec our machines exactly the same as far as pads, thumbs and size ..

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[@timmattison6553]

Congratulations on the new to u volvo. It's tough today to make the right choice. So many good machines. Bare none the service/support team is such a big deal. If you cant be treated like a big boy then that's not the company for you.

[@ronpeacock9939]

I will say that clearly did your homework. Friends of mine who work in the field all love both of your "Finalist" makes. After watching many of your videos (and it's been 2 years now since you posted this).. I agree about the thumb/bucket on being questionable... Though I'm sure your buddy Chris has recommended calling AMI and getting the LD18 models... Buckets and thumbs are easily replaced/upgraded... and Since Chris has posted many a video of him doing general maintenance on his volvo while "in the field".. doing oil changes and such won't be like working on that Kuboba you love so much.... sometimes I wish I was a heavy equipment operator rather than a Database Admin... then again.. I don't have to crawl around under these things (and I'm clausterphobic... didn't used to be.. came with age)... Keep up the good work... your videos take me back to working with my father in my teen years... he's retired now (hell, my kids are old enough that one has kids older than yours... the others can't be bothered yet!)... Chris runs the Excavator like my father... very smooth like it's part of him... but you actually work on them, tear them down and rebuild... and I helped him do that often..

[@gregcothrum4045]

Congratulations that is nice great video have a great one and stay safe 👍

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[@thomasjonesjr9704]

Congrats on the new machine!!!! That Volvo was my second choice. To the Hyundai. But I really do not have a preference as I’m just a welder fabricator from Detoilet Michigan . The only experience I have is with bobcat rental machines, I just purchased a brand new bobcat E35 a month ago and haven’t even used it yet. Congrats sir on your new to you machine!

[@diandykoolman4769]

Letsdig18 would be proud congrats on the new machine

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[@thomasdesmond2248]

Congratulations all that matters is that you are happy with your purchase. God bless

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[@kevintolbert2699]

Congratulations on the new machine

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[@thomashodis5740]

Hey buddy happy you got the new digger! All that matters at the end of the day is that your happy, and your family is happy. And that dealer will learn to treat you like a big company because its multiple contractors out there like you that buy machines. Not "just" the big guys.

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I hope so and thanks

[@raymondsyphers4239]

Congrats mike. I knew when you looked at the Volvo it would be my pick but you are the only one that the it has to work for. Great choice. Look forward to seeing more videos. Ray from Oregon

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[@gslope1]

You had me fooled from the tour video and this one prior to the reveal. Congrats and I hope it works out great.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks really wanted the Hyundai just could not make it work

[@cbboggs6459]

Mike, good luck with the Ovlov... You are absolutely correct in your assessment of dealer and parts support. Like you I'm not a fan of most of the newer equipment. Happy New year. Wishing all the best.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks buddy

[@frankbirkemose4967]

Congratulations, the anticipation was killing me. LOL. it's a nice machine

[@DirtPerfect]

lol thanks frank

[@Shockedbywater]

Great video and congratulations on your purchase.

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[@smokintruker27]

We had cat for years a Cat 330. Volvo came into the picture wound up with a EC250 with a 2yrd bucket. I loved it very smooth machine to operate. More comfortable as well. Ec250 is around 56,000lbs 200hrs power. Got it Brand new the Cat did alot of nothing lol for our small clean out machine we had a Cat 312 I liked the Volvo the best

[@KeithyDorrell]

Nice 👍 the search is half the fun!

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol it is

[@azwrenchmaster5334]

Beautiful machine Mike. Congrats. Hope she works out for you, even without the fancy display. :)

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[@edwardnelson9807]

Congrats man. Pretty sure you'll be happy

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[@christopherputland3640]

Good to see you with the latest addition to your fleet, very informative views on the machines, I didn't know that there was so much to make sure that you purchased the right machine. I did guess that you bought a volvo about half way through the video. Anyway all the best in the year for you. P's Chris at letsdig 18 is a great inspiration for you and like yourself are absolutely top notch guys. I nearly forgot to mention anndrew camaratta as well. He's extending skywards is container castle at the moment.( Brave lad ). Chris from UK.

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[@av8tore71]

When I was 18 I used to work for caterpillar in Montgomery Illinois bending tubes and working in R Bay after the excavators and wheel loaders get offline I would fix the discrepancy before they were trucked off and sold. At 18 making (1988 $15.00 hourly) was awesome money and working there when I was on breaks from college then Law School before becoming a JAG lawyer in the Army. Fun times, I sure miss being around them. My dad has a skid steer but it's not the same driving a CAT 245 off the assembly line