Dropping trees with the CAT 310 Excavator

second job she's been on what do you guys think?

[@teampenn2007]

That excavator is a little beast.

[@IManOPERATOR]

She really is! So happy with this machine

[@kyleschepka4952]

Can tell this guy loves that machine.. I have a new 308 love it.. would love to have the 310.

[@IManOPERATOR]

Best machine yet. Beyond happy with it. It’s an absolute beast

[@madratter]

I do a lot of small backyard tree removal. I just bought my first used 304e. 😁 Already want a 310 to get more land clearing jobs 🤪

[@IManOPERATOR]

Haha slow down, I started with a used bobcat 331. Work your way up slowly. It’s a fun adventure working up the ladder

[@georgeenriquez612]

I’m a CAT guy and that 310 is mint👌🏼 I’m kind of surprised you didn’t get suckered into going with Takeuchi hanging out with VBelt haha

[@IManOPERATOR]

I love this things for sure. He definitely thinking about getting that 290, I was just dead set on the 310 she’s one hell of a unit

[@georgeenriquez612]

@@IManOPERATOR you made the right decision. CAT FTW

[@IManOPERATOR]

@@georgeenriquez612 ohhhhh ya!!

[@willyvaldez7137]

Such skill my brother

[@IManOPERATOR]

Always learning new things everyday.

[@mackhopper]

Why? Call me the next time California gets another monsoon rainfall, and this hill is completely gone. Erosion happens when nothing holds the ground in place - especially in “Mud Slide California.” 😂

[@IManOPERATOR]

Lol, this is getting footings/stem wall for a building

[@richardharvey8939]

Morning sunshine. Bought time you got up .

[@IManOPERATOR]

Been up since yesterday braa lol

[@poolguy101]

I like to put the dirt rite between the excavator and the tree so when you drop the tree just use the push blade to fill the stump hole

[@IManOPERATOR]

Definitely makes things move along quicker

[@Itsa_Mea]

On a job like this do you charge by an hourly rate or did you price out the whole job to the customer?

[@IManOPERATOR]

This job cause there was so much randomness yes I charged by the day. But I typically bid out jobs for what they are especially if it’s something specific

[@joedoakes8307]

Do you have a dump truck with a tandem axle trailer to haul your 310 with for jobs when you're hauling emoving dirt or gravel for driveways ?

[@IManOPERATOR]

Sadly I don’t mainly due to California being stupid and not allowing 14k and larger trucks older than 2012 model year to run or be registered. Otherwise yes I would have definitely had a set up like that by now. But typically a lot of earth and gravel jobs I do they are in the 200 tons plus range so I just hire trucks to take care of it for me

[@joedoakes8307]

@@IManOPERATOR Thank you for your reply ! I think the Saving grace for You and Sam is that , there seems to be enough tree's needing to be trimmed\cut down and enough well healed people who have the $$$$ to hire you'll to maintain their property and be willing to spend the funds necessary to keep you'll employed and making a living ! I'm surprised that more folks in your area of northern Cali haven't sold out and moved out to Az. or Nevada or some other state where the politicans aren't complete Idiots !

[@5150cash]

Do you ever take home any of the oak wood? I have lots of railroad tie for trade🤔🤔🤔

[@IManOPERATOR]

No a lot of time time the property owners want to keep all the timber to burn later

[@farmerbob728]

I HAVE TO STOP WATCHING THIS VIDEO...Every time I see a 310 I want to get one.. In time...just not this time

[@IManOPERATOR]

Lol. All in good time!

[@kvajeblostari]

Takeuchi with power tilt better...

[@IManOPERATOR]

Not at all. No where near the capability of this machine.

[@xd.5.45]

Which country?

[@IManOPERATOR]

United States of America