Extremely Overgrown Property!Total Transformation!!! let's Get it Cleaned Up! CAT 308

Wow! What an overgrown property. This place has been neglected for years. Follow along the journey to get it totally transformed. Will be using the CAT 308E in this video and in additional videos I will also be using the CAT 259D.
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[@aaronburford5701]

I love Stan how you show the unload of the iron on your videos! Gets me hyped!,!

[@tristardiggin]

@@aaronburford5701 thanks Aaron 👍😀

[@DCSuperShine]

SAVE THE TURTLES!!!! 🤣 Thank you for that Bucket tip beside the blade... I'm 53 and just bought my first 5.5Ton mine ex 3 weeks ago and I'm 100% gonna use that pro tip!!!

[@tristardiggin]

@@DCSuperShine Congrats on the mini. I’m sure you will enjoy it. Yup, got to help the turtles 🐢. Thanks

[@jimmytew9468]

Sam I really enjoyed your message! Thanks for sharing the word of GOD with those who watch your videos. Be Safe Out There

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jim! You are a blessing to me. Thanks for all your encouragement and support...

[@jimmytew9468]

@@tristardiggin it's you that's a blessing to me. It's great to hear a man of GOD that willing speak his Faith openly on his social media channel for the world to hear. That is what GOD ALL BELIEVERS TO DO!! If only one person comes to know Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ through watching your channel then you have done such a great thing! I PRAY THAT GOD WILL USE YOUR CHANNEL TOO BE A BLESSING TO ALL WHO SEES AND HEARS YOUR MESSAGES!! Have A Blessed Day Brother!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jim and that is my prayer too, if just one! God Bless

[@LifeWithChase]

Handy app for tree identification. I'll have to remember that, although I'm sure I won't 😂

[@tristardiggin]

Works good when a property owner says "what kind of tree is that". LOL 😆 There is another one for bugs but didn't want to pay for that one...

[@jamesbreault5762]

It's looking really good Sam👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks James! I appreciate that...

[@maxmcarnage7642]

About 15 years ago we bought a house and 5 acers so we would have a place to keep our horses, I spent about a month doing what you did in 2 days, the privet had grown up so badly that it engulfed the barn, it's amazing what you can do when you have the right tool for the job.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Max. It's surprising what a piece of equipment can do in just a short time. Privet is so invasive and it doesn't take long for it to take over. Thankfully it pulls up pretty easy though.

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

That’s a good little trick with the bucket!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I'm sure I learned it from someone else on KZbin. 😁

[@thomasjr-cl5du]

I work out heavy equipment you do a good job grade work and I also like your reading of the Bible at the end of your day

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Thomas! I appreciate that and thanks for supporting the channel...

[@fishermanii4137]

Great drone work and message. 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I appreciate it. Drones make for a good video...

[@Kempfkattle]

Nice video! That’s satisfying work, when there’s a major transformation!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Lee. I sure enjoy the work seeing things cleaned up like that...

[@davidpowell9915]

Love your videos and always enjoy the messages at the end. Also love seeing Diesel. My blue heeler also loves riding in my equipment and biting the tracks.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks David. I appreciate what you said. And glad you enjoy the messages! Diesel loves to ride in what ever is moving. That's funny yours bites the tracks...

[@margaretburn713]

What a great video. It`s nice to learn about trees in America. We just have eucalypts and more eucalypts here. The pictures from the drone are terrific, such beautiful countryside. You got so much done in two days! Lovely message. Best wishes from Oz

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks. We are fresh out of eucalyptus here. But a lot of oaks, maples, pines, etc...Really beautiful in the fall when leaves are changing. If you know anyone else there that would like the channel share it with them too. I think is great someone in Australia is watching. Very cool!

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hi Sam , You cleaned that right up and Looks Great.! I can relate to them little Oaks being a pain and Hickory’s as well 🤦🏼‍♂️ . Thank You for the Message Buddy, I appreciate Ya ! Have a Great and Safe Week ! Evert

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Evert. Glad you enjoyed the message. And man o man those little trees are a PAIN. How does that tree puller work on that size tree?

[@ledirtworks8403]

@@tristardiggin It works good actually. With the Design of the two teeth on the front it helps get under them pretty well. But it is harder than Bigger oaks because of exactly what you said, No leverage to push. It works really good on Cedars, Thorns and The Privet You referred too . Soil type is as Big a Factor as anything when you start pulling trees. Looser the Better of course .Lol

[@tristardiggin]

@@ledirtworks8403 probably going to get one of those in the spring. Also thinking about a mulching head for the 308. I think that would be some good rainy day work...

[@ledirtworks8403]

@@tristardiggin Oh Man , Absolutely 👍🏻. When it’s to wet for other stuff, Pulling trees is where I go for sure. I believe I mentioned it in one of our conversations.. I pulled right at a total of 70 acres ,Mainly thorns with a few Cedars, All for One Customer . I couldn’t tell you how many I pulled ranging in size from your finger to your waist.. I had just over 40 hrs on that job ..I sure was proud to see the last one go at that point 😂🤣

[@tristardiggin]

@@ledirtworks8403 Wow! That is a lot of pulling. I'm sutr you were ready to be done with that for sure.

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

Nothing more says I love you to an animal like sharing your lunch

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, I agree! 😀

[@spencer6764]

Awesome job Brother 👍🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jon! Appreciate it...

[@pshodean]

That brushy stuff is exactly what I have to do on my place! My E85 is about the size of your machine, 9 tons. So I'm looking at hopefully a similar result. It will take me longer since I have all of maybe 5 hrs on it, but then I'm not on the clock either. Whoohoo ! I'm thinking it will be a blast.

[@tristardiggin]

You will definitely have a good time using the E85. And it will look great when you get finished up. Plus a good amount of seat time learning to use it more. Thanks, Sam

[@JusDirtfishin]

Nice transformation on the property. I like drone video. Maybe I’ll get one day. It will help me on the big farms I’ve been doing. Nice work Sam. Hope you had a great thanksgiving.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Tony. I believe it would help you scout out place to hunt for sure. Had a great Thanksgiving and hope you had a good one too...

[@JusDirtfishin]

It definitely would help. But like everything else. It’s put on the list. Get things as you can. Was ok. Wife worked all day.

[@tristardiggin]

Weird! This comment is just now showing up in my “not responded” comment section…🤣🤣🤣

[@JusDirtfishin]

@@tristardiggin 😳😳😳 happens that way sometimes.

[@jimjennings7777]

i loved to do clearing

[@tristardiggin]

I'm right with you on that. Land clearing is 2nd only to building mountain side roads... Thanks, Sam

[@roblashuay3658]

I have a yanmar vio 50. I love clearing land/fence rows. Very fun I think.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, I agree. Land clearing is one of my favorite jobs. It makes a huge transformation in a short time...

[@roblashuay3658]

@@tristardiggin same with brush cutting. I have a 60in Mtl bruch cutter for my bobcat 753. How do you like your blue diamond brush cutter?

[@tristardiggin]

It does a great job except for thick grass and vines. Excellent on small bushes and underbrush...

[@roblashuay3658]

@@tristardiggin same with mine. Probably all brush cutters in realistically.

[@MyTractorGuy]

Awesome job! Great tip with the bucket to keep material from piling out where you already cleared. We just re-watched that episode on the Chosen where Jesus was talking with Nicodemus. I'm glad it's not by my works or by anything I have to produce or accomplish in order for me to get to Heaven. I'd be in trouble for sure. Great content and thanks for the Word.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! Sometimes I learn things by accident and that worked pretty good. I'm with you on that, Grace by faith not of works so noone can boast!!!

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

Another great video. This kinda clearing makes me wanna abandon mulching and just pull it all with an excavator! Do you ever root rake after with your skidsteer? Another great message. Keep it up!!

[@tristardiggin]

Clearing with excavator definitely does a great job getting rid of the stump and roots for sure. Then burning gets rid of the material. Mulching really makes a place look good too. I have another video or two coming from this site that shows the cleanup of roots and loose materials. Basically I just cleanup based on what the property owner wants it to look like. If I were to hit this place with the power rake it would really be nice.

[@smithworx1091]

I like the drone footage and voice over. Are you still using go pro or dji? I'm thinking of trying the dji 3. My new go pro 10 is already acting stupid.

[@tristardiggin]

I use a gopro 8 and the drone is a DJI mini 2. I recorded the audio on the gopro and when editing I overlayed the audio onto the drone video. Little tricky to do but not to bad.

[@fredrickugarner8278]

GM Sam remember to add Share your video link.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Fredrick I will check on that. I thought the videos were shareable. Sam

[@user-DR.James87]

Good video and appreciate the message. As you was talking on the message, this verse came to me. Hebrews 13:8 KJV - Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. There is only one way to salvation and his name is Jesus! I know we have never met, but I appreciate you taking time to share God's word. God bless you!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you! Amen to what you said. God Bless and thanks for sharing that...

[@jistruckinggrading364]

Looks like it’s pretty dry there

[@tristardiggin]

It was very dry when I did this job. Not anymore though. It's wet around here now...

[@jistruckinggrading364]

We got some rain this morning but not much