Excavator Recovery After being Flipped

We had an accident and excavator recovery all in one day. The excavator, John Deere 130, flipped on her side and we had to call in some backup to help get it recovered. Everyone is okay. We'll have a follow up video coming out next!
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[@johnleonard5323]

"Yep, Dad will get it out" Great confidence in your voice, Mom. Gotta love that!

[@RumMonkeyable]

This is the reality of operating heavy equipment. 😳😨SO glad no one was injured. 🙏 Looking forward to the followup video. Lessons learned? Take care, UBC! We love all y'all. ❤👍👊😍

[@perfectdisabledparent6949]

Jon so glad no one was hurt but man that's one way to remind the crew that safety never takes a day off. Work smart, work safe!

[@funtyes1970]

how do you know they wasn't working smart you ever heard of shit happens right .wow some people think they know everything

[@wendyandjodymaillet7503]

Accidents can happen, but I’m glad nobody was hurt! The Equipment can be repaired and Upstate Brush Control Crew will ride again!!!🙏🏻

[@aldopine]

Wow! I've been operating excavators for 31 years and never tipped one over. Must have been a heck of a ride. Glad you recovered it. Hopefully it won't cost an arm and a leg to repair it. Hopefully the operator is ok.

[@funtyes1970]

wow i guess you should get a metal never tipped one over Mr expert

[@markrjones]

Rolled my Kubota a few years ago. The right rear wheel dropped in a cavity where a tap root had been. Just rode it over and and shut it down once we stopped. Held on tight and prayed the seat belt and ROPS would hold. Shook me a little, but it makes an impression you won't forget. Glad nobody was hurt.

[@jamesalinio5277]

That was one heck of a ride to take, just glad everyone is ok, let this be a learning lesson for the whole crew to always be on their toes and knowing their surroundings

[@funtyes1970]

sure Mr safety police

[@edwardgarea7650]

Thank God no one was hurt, though your Deere took quite a beating. You know, You Tube has these videos of guys running their dozers or shovels over a cliff, but you never think it could happen to you. The Grace of God was with you. No one is exempt from accidents. When I was working road construction I almost tipped our Huber finishing roller when I went up on the curb. So, it happens. Looking forward to your follow-up video.

[@JDMz]

The deere isn't actually there's. It's a rental.

[@UpstateBrushControl]

It was our machine.

[@mariannelooney9369]

Lord have Mercy! So glad nobody was hurt in that roll over. I hope you had it insured.

[@DanKoning777]

*"Everyone is okay"* These words in the video description make this easier to watch. Thank you Father for protecting everyone involved. We never know what a day will bring. Seek the Lord *while He may be found.* Call on Him *while He is near* [Isaiah 55 v6]

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

Always going all out to provide great content for your viewers , the life and times in the great state of South Carolina !

[@UpstateBrushControl]

Ya know what they say. . . .go big or go home :)

[@gail8494]

Didn’t realize the tracks didn’t move when it was being pulled! Super video. Thanks

[@elliskev2]

Glad to hear everyone is ok.

[@garywalton7176]

Wow..what a Rush ..What a Ride ! Hope everyone is ok...John I admire how you always keep your composure !

[@donnaoglesby1278]

one of those, Oh Crap Moments, but so glad everyone is ok, and no one hurt, other than the machine. a bit of work on her and she will be good to roll again and UBC can get back at it! Times like these is the best to have your composure and make sure everyone is ok, and that you get the excavator out and upright and back on a trailer to get it back to the shop so repairs can begin. Great work John, in keeping it all together.

[@Michael-fd8ob]

Glad every one was ok. It's easy to replace or fix am item but never a human. Thank u God for watching over them.

[@Southernbred52]

Thank you, Lord, for keeping everyone safe!

[@archangelsiteandmarine5437]

-Nobody hurt -sheet metal damage -nothing a few hours with a mallot can't handle Keep it moving!

[@JCrook1028]

Sadly that's almost certainly NOT the extent of the damage. Guarantee there's stuff broken behind that panel. Maybe even bent frame around the cab. My guess? 15k repair bill minimum. So glad the operator is ok tho! Machines can be fixed much easier than people.

[@jumbo1069]

Must say John I love the way you keep it real all the time. Bad days happen just adapt and overcome. Well done brother.

[@garydillon3960]

Thank God no one was hurt. I liked where mom took a drink of Mountain Dew. God Bless and stay Safe.

[@orion3267]

It happens to the best of 'em. You're not the first and won't be the last. Glad everyone is ok.

[@terryrogers1025]

I think this is every companies worst nightmare who operates heavy equipment. Machines can be replaced or repaired, people on the other hand no so much in some cases. Glad no one was seriously hurt, and nice recovery. This to shall pass, stay the course young man. Thanks for the ride along sir.

[@jiggsborah7041]

Oh boy...just shows that anything can happen at any time. Good work lads..👍👍👍

[@apollorobb]

Contrary to popular belief that is not the easiest way to check the under carriage lol

[@rh661]

I'm guessing the youngling feels like an absolute stud for being able to help with the recovery

[@UpstateBrushControl]

He told everyone who would listen.

[@mikedraper5260]

Hi guys after putting the excavator over on its side . Good that no one got hurt . But there were way too many people too close to the wreck . WHOU WAS THE OLDER DUDE who called the young boy over to get in a very dangerous spot . Chains snap ,equipment shifts . way tp close for my 38 years on the fire dept .Safety has to be the primary word for all to be saying ..

[@michiganengineer8621]

Good to hear there were no injuries. I hope you gave the 130 operator time off to go change his pants after that ride though!

[@scruffy6151]

Bummer, good to hear nobody got hurt.

[@DamnGoodITGuy]

Be careful out there. Family member of mine was killed when a tractor rolled over on him!

[@Melissa-pt2ik]

I’m sorry for your loss and my prayers for your family and friends

[@jiggsborah7041]

I never met my maternal grandfather. He fell off a tractor and into the plow and died in 1952. I was born 10 years later. I am a 60 year old diesel mechanic and over the years I've seen and heard of very many fatalities around earthmoving and agricultural machinery. These days safety is very good and fatalities have declined tremendously... I'm very happy that nobody was injured in this incident. God bless you all...👍👍👍💕

[@ilovelamp61]

This sucks to watch. Between the obvious difficulty of seeing the financial implications of the incident, and the little boy in the video asking questions about it… it just sucks. Glad nobody was seriously hurt but it would definitely be a blow as a business owner to deal with.

[@robertmotter4815]

I was super mad about being unsubscribed from the channel! I was wondering why I haven’t seen any new videos lately. Now I have to binge watch a few on the next rainy day I have off oh darn! Lol 😂

[@UpstateBrushControl]

uh-oh! We're glad your back!

[@richardmcdaniel6262]

Glad no one was hurt. Equipment can be repaired.

[@dennismahonchak3228]

Glad no one was hurt. That must have been scary for the operator.

[@UpstateBrushControl]

Yes, it was! Everyone is okay.

[@ryanjd1304]

is that your excavator john

[@Sparks1Plumbers0]

John, whats going on? First it Willie and the ASV... now the JD takes a lie down! 😮 Hope who ever was operating the JD is OK, other than a bruised ego. Maybe time for a little safety/risk assessment trainings before number 3 comes along eh. 🤔 Anyway hope it's not too bad or down for too long. Stay safe. 👊

[@beverleybrowne7856]

What are you boys like ,what a great recovery well done 👏

[@charlessmyth]

All the glass work looks good. Some hammer work on the side panels and it's a all good to go :-)

[@johnmattu7262]

Oh my how this brings out ALL the trolls, well at least the comment count will be up🤣. Sorry to see this John!

[@Mac-wy9by]

As long as no one was hurt 🙏🙏🙏

[@AllstarVentures]

Yikes, the ASV not so long ago and now the excavator. Some hard lessons being learned. Glad no one was seriously hurt. I know I wouldn’t have wanted to take that ride, ouch

[@garybritt1209]

Hope no one was hurt..stay safe fellas!

[@nathanscott7910]

You have insurance right? At least I hope you do. I don’t know who was operating it when it happened but if it were me I’d just quit after getting it back upright. I’m not saying I think whoever it was should quit! I’m just saying my drawers would be up my butt crack so far I wouldn’t be able to sit down for a while.

[@Rowow]

what damage caused it to be unable to run from flipping over?

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Sorry to see that happen. Enjoyed the little helper

[@danielgallion4809]

Lord I hope everyone ok!

[@gayle4804]

Awesome recovery but very expensive to fix

[@jimp.4531]

Great Recovery Jon

[@MarsMan1]

Bummer! I hope no one was hurt!

[@UpstateBrushControl]

Everyone is okay!

[@gdotone1]

glad no one was hurt. oh my! good grief. this reminds everybody put your belt on and be careful.

[@brickleyyard4966]

So what damage is Done by flipping an excavator like that I see the oil on the side there and that it was drag and not driven out ?

[@ladozerwork1679]

You have to Watch all surrounding when operating please for our safety and yours this is not no laughing matter this could have been very bad this is a learning curve why would you put a little child in a dangerous situation he has no experience

[@edwardreidt1230]

I hope the operator is ok and did not get hurt too bad he was lucky

[@UpstateBrushControl]

He is okay, a little banged up, but good.

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

The main thing is nobody got hurt. Body panels can be fixed. That's all right. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@wireman7780]

Thank God nobody got hurt 😕

[@milleb17020]

Weebles wobble but they don't fall down....💪✋👍

[@tanyaknight8197]

I've seen them go over 2 different ways. Swing the boom out too far with a really full bucket or the ground gives way under one side of the machine. Mostly there are no marks in the dirt to tell the story like a car wreck would have.

[@mayforddavis9291]

Good comedy. You all are pulling into the side of a "mountain" and you have excavators and a dozer to push the dirt away. Hard on the recovery unit.

[@wolfpacva]

Glad no one got hurt must have been a hell of ride.

[@Newokie59]

Glad no one was hurt.

[@UpstateBrushControl]

you and me both!

[@marknunya3035]

Glad everyone is safe. Really really hope you can get rid of the 💩 smell. 😂. As always good luck and God Bless.

[@larrymiller9894]

Why not clear a landing site before setting it upright ?

[@58unclesam]

Thank goodness nobody was hurt, but the bent up panels are the pits!

[@anthonywilson2346]

Loved it when you couldn’t get in so send for ‘mini me’

[@UpstateBrushControl]

Had to send in the big guns for that one :)

[@3cl1]

Glad no one was injured , be safe.

[@robertjwilliams3532]

Think I would have just dug out in front of the thing and pull it forward. Don't understand trying to pull sideways, that is unless the same guy is doing this that was driving/operating it when it toppled over.

[@maryriser7836]

I got a dumb question. Why once the machine was back on it's tracks would it not operate?

[@alancooke4430]

Machines tend to not like being upside down. Fluids end up where they're not meant to be, oil in the cylinders, fuel, hydraulic oil, battery acid leaking. Not to mention unseen mechanical damage, lots of things that can break as soon as the key is turned

[@maryriser7836]

@@alancooke4430 Thanks

[@banff9391]

Okay so it was pulled upright, then you all walk around on the side where it could roll on top of you, and then you send kid under it to help. Can't fix stupid.

[@VTOutdoorServices]

this was the rental?

[@UpstateBrushControl]

Nope, it was ours.

[@billfeldman3234]

Very good Job you All!!!

[@saramcdonalds427]

YOU CAN'T HELP FROM FLIPPING ME OUT WITH THESE RANDOM ACCIDENTS YEAH JOHN FROM UPSTATE BRUSH CONTROL

[@bobjoncas2814]

GOOD ONE, NICE JOB..

[@pennyneal2456]

Was this your excavator or were you helping someone else?

[@UpstateBrushControl]

It was our excavator.

[@alphonsotate2982]

When pulling with a track hoe /excavator keep the bucket on it and hook the chain to the bucket and slide the heel of the bucket on the ground so the machine can pull with out tipping

[@michaelstadtler6122]

Life Happens! I'm sure you or whomever was operating recognizes the mistake si to not repeat...!

[@travisshrewsbury7169]

Ok,what did Josh do? Told him about doing Jell-O shots on the job. Lol

[@glennspreeman1634]

how about liftting with boom and turning your tracks downhill, then swinging boom uphill and driving out?

[@jiggsborah7041]

Engine and hydraulic systems have to be checked out and the batteries will have drained

[@timwilliams3662]

He made a misjudgment on the tipping point of the excavator and things like that happen once you get used to drive them you don’t make a mistake he will not make a mistake a second time

[@Del-27]

Only usely see this in India or similar countries! What ever you lads up to 🤣well at least there wasn’t lots of shouting, scooters, and flip flop wearing dudes about 😂👍nice recovery

[@OldBullRanch]

Lmao...video title shouldve been 6 Chiefs no Indians 🤣🤣 Next week that diggers on fb market place....fresh paint! runs great! cash only! 🔥🤙

[@Skynet-1]

Why were the tracks were not rolling when you were pulling it away? Nice recovery!

[@larrykeenan598]

Hydralic-driven tracks. The gears inside the drive motors will not let the tracks move. If you open up the end of a drive motor there is a gear shaft that can be removed to let the track freewheel.

[@Skynet-1]

@@larrykeenan598 Thank you!

[@scottzellner2800]

Probably would have fired right up and walked under its own power after sitting upright for an hour.

[@emeyers5984]

Ummm… did the same person flip this one, too? Not mentioning any names but, if so, his new nickname should be “Flipper.” 😂🥰

[@UpstateBrushControl]

Nope, different operator this time.

[@chrisglass777]

A good ole mom tax ...hahaha. that mountain dew looked cold and delicious.

[@UpstateBrushControl]

Ha! Works every time!

[@naturefeeder5748]

Poor little turtle, totally helpless if it is not on its feet. 😁

[@ericendamaruta4396]

Gosh and the same guy was operating Letsdig18 machines. OMG

[@UpstateBrushControl]

Different operator.

[@williamd6967]

Hope y'all are ok!John did the hill collapse under u?

[@colinratcliffe2454]

Use the dozer to pull it out

[@wilsonbobcatservice4151]

Been operating machines for 30 years have come close 2 times to flipping once on ice other coming down hill on bobcat.

[@cmyles4522]

Hey I that the famous Mark ells in this video......rare sighting indeed ..lol (only John will get this )

[@Melissa-pt2ik]

Oh no I hope no one was hurt

[@genequesinberry5933]

Did I just see a child crawl under an excavator that had just been uprighted after being turned over !!!!????

[@justinwatch]

Not only that but hundreds of gallons of gasoline spilled out and he let the child crawl through it.

[@Melissa-pt2ik]

I was just thinking about you and the guys a few minutes ago I hope everyone is okay and no one was hurt in the turnover

[@UpstateBrushControl]

Everyone was okay, thanks for the concern!

[@saramcdonalds427]

@@UpstateBrushControl I GUESS NOTHING WAS HURT BUT YOUR PRIDE AND JOSH EGO

[@1932cheytruck]

if you can't get a real operator then having someone to just run it and real good insurance policy is the next best thing

[@rickey5353]

"It'll self-level."😂

[@budbrown9504]

Who was running that Willy. Like y’all videos

[@johnkranz4004]

Nice job

[@tomesguerra5495]

What did John do now 🤔😮🤣

[@ajpsawmill4314]

Captain Kleeman was running it

[@brianbabb6666]

Did it have a broken mirror?

[@sergiopelucchi4033]

Grazie per non mettere quasi mai i sottotitoli

[@johneichner6768]

who did it

[@MrNiklas1967]

Hi buddy

[@UpstateBrushControl]

Hey

[@timwilliams3662]

Even a bulldozer Go to tip over at a certain point