Jumping out of a Boom Lift. JLG 80HX Lift

Why buy a lift? THIS IS WHY!
Some folks think the rappelling incident was staged. I assure you, that happened. Some of the video footage was recreated, but I presented it exactly as it happened. I really did get stranded, I really was alone, and I really did have a rope with me, and it really was the first time I had brought a rope with me.
Why did I need to be up in the lift to get drone footage? I should have explained better. Of course I can get drone footage standing on the ground. I wanted footage of me up high in the lift. Mainly I was looking to get a cool thumbnail.
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[@FarmCraft101]

Welcome to my redneck amusement park! I hope you liked the video! Some folks think the rappelling incident was staged. I assure you, it was not. I really did get stranded, I really was alone, I really did have a rope with me, and it really was the first time I had brought it. Why did I need to be up in the lift to get drone footage? I should have explained better. Of course I can get drone footage standing on the ground. I wanted footage of me up high in the lift. Mainly I was looking to get a cool thumbnail. Oh, and the pond is 12-13 feet deep in the area where we were jumping. I estimate the highest I jumped was about 35', 10.5 meters. Have an awesome weekend everybody!

[@jeffallen3382]

We use to jump off a train trestle and a road bridge into the Thornapple River when we were in high school. It was a blast waving at car going by as we would jump.

[@EngineersHomestead]

I can't recall from previous videos...how deep is the pond in that area?

[@123Danielboyd]

Love your channel!

[@mikedillon5254]

Well, now we know the REAL reason for the purchase LOL Imagine driving one of those through a shopping mall with 3"of clearance on each side between a kiosk with $70k worth of hand blown glass on one side and a glass plate storefront on the other. At 3am. Hopped up on caffeine. And getting paid to do it. For two weeks a year. I've had a weird life.

[@Trumptrain2024FJB]

One time I said Red Neck on Fake book and they tried to suspend me for 30 day's! But I fought it and won! Yahoo the definition of a Red Neck is a white person who works out in the sticks baby!

[@WoLpH]

I don't think you were fooling anyone with the falling, but it was definitely entertaining ;) I've got to say... didn't expect the rappelling though, I expected you to climb down the boom instead

[@vincentstragier6628]

He could have ended swinging away from the boom...

[@magoo_1990]

I thought the same thing, that sliding down the boom would be option #1. Of course sliding down the boom would do a number on your Johnson.

[@oso9809]

The rappelling was actually safer. Even with a rope if he slip off the boom he might smash into it swinging back and forth.

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

Yes, I agree with you I was waiting to see how he was going to slide down the boom. I don't routinely wear a repelling hip harness with repelling hardware, so I would have been the scared little monkey skooting down the boom.

[@USMC-Sniper-0137]

He fooled me. I was on the phone with 911 there for a minute...........

[@Paradigm1976]

It's really cool that you had the foresight to have your rappelling gear with you when your lift engine quit.

[@FarmCraft101]

When you are using a lift that is 26 years old, and have had to do multiple repairs, making a contingency plan becomes a no brainer. Cheers!

[@floridanelson]

I've been stuck on a sunbelt boom lift 2/5 times I've rented one.

[@johnblake3863]

I got in a similar situation a couple of weeks ago when my ladder fell after I had gotten on our roof. No one around to respond to my calls for help so I "slipped" off the lowest edge I could find. It was a hard hit and I'm still recovering. My family is very angry with me. Alas. I'm 73 but didn't feel like it until now. :(

[@FarmCraft101]

Ouch. Glad it wasn't worse. Get better!

[@guytech7310]

Dropping off a roof makes anyone feel 73, no matter how young they are. Always bring a cell phone when you working some place like a roof, or operating heavy equipment.

[@Teklectic]

Whenever I go up on our roof (which is as infrequently as I can manage) I always use an old strap and screw the ladder to the fascia for just that reason!

[@gorak9000]

Unless you were like in a super rural area, I would've just waited until I could've gotten someone's attention

[@mattfleming86]

My dad has an RV at our farm to use as a getaway. He was coating the roof 3 or 4 months ago. Ladder slipped and he went down about 12 feet onto the porch. Somehow he didnt break any bones but he landed horizontal. Busted up his face and was one continuous bruise for weeks. I'll tell you what I told him. You're damn lucky. Hope you heal up well partner.

[@rlhanks]

I am quite the fan of the show. Probably for the similarities I find in you and I. I am not afraid to take on these challenges that you do. All these things you need to do to make the old equipment work. But today you just proved that you are at least one step ahead of me because there is no way in hell I was stepping out that basket for any means.

[@tweaker1968]

You should have sent the drone for help...... "What's going on Lassie? What's wrong? Is FarmCraft stuck in a well?".... Glad you got down safe... I always enjoy your videos....

[@solgudman1439]

One of my favorite channels.. great humor and I particularly like the rebuild fixing equipment..

[@_aullik]

loved the touch with the seals in the end.

[@l.j.b9863]

Thought you'd posted a video for once without a damaged seal lol. Love it

[@Wordsnwood]

Coolest dad around, no doubt. My kids would like to come over and jump...

[@Rob89139]

Quick disclaimer: no seals were injured in the making of this video.

[@shakdidagalimal]

Glad to see the family having fun together. Also very supportive of anyone with cows. Good job !

[@jphickory522]

The “stuck in the basket and can’t boom down” scenario seems contrived in this case. In best case, possibly a reenactment of the actual occurrence.

[@The-Deadbolt-Deputy]

Best use of a boom lift EVER !! I loved this.

[@r.j.sworkshop7883]

There is something different about that first step off of a structure vs. a step off of a rock face. Even if the rock face has an abrupt edge, it is less nerve racking to go off than it is go out a window and on to the rope. And as you mentioned, being on a less stable structure adds a little more excitement for your brain to think about.

[@WayneWerner]

I don't know about the boom but i actually love rapelling in open air, and being on a rock face weirds me out!

[@SLOCLMBR]

As a tree guy, I can confirm, getting your weight set into the rope and stepping off is definitely the hard part

[@neosenshi]

You had WAY too much fun making this one.... Awesome!

[@davebrown9725]

Ex-rock climber also, thnx for your method to butterfly the climbing rope over neck and shoulders. I learned to butterfly instead of coiling early on, and we would leave the free ends long, so after we contained the butterfly loops, they were long enough to go over shoulders and around the waist like a backpack.

[@johnblake3863]

You are so refreshing. Wish I lived closer. Thanks for sharing so much.

[@no_rubbernecking]

I'm surprised you're still able to post this, as in your lady didn't take you out when she got home and found you decided to rappell 50' down without anyone present.

[@FarmCraft101]

She used to be a climber too!

[@no_rubbernecking]

@@FarmCraft101 Aha, that would help!

[@KenFullman]

@@FarmCraft101 I still believe that was staged but great content anyhow. 😁

[@Joel.Ravet88]

I love it! Good to see you enjoying life, since this video was posted, I knew you were okay, but that clip at the beginning got me for a second, then you cut to the drone shot and I said "I bet this is the REAL story of him getting stuck, and I'm not even upset, this is good content to watch" Keep going with this!

[@MitzvosGolem1]

I got a JLG scanner on newer models they have ECM after 2000+-. Check boom wiring where it is in tray . Also where it plugs into plugs and pins get corroded. JLG are the best. Free repair parts manuals online. John L.Grove (JLG) invented first hydraulic cranes . There is a museum in Shady Grove PA. I had many Grove and JLG the best. We used to set lightweight trusses with this lift . Be careful driving on uneven ground I almost got tossed out of basket going off a curb . Pot hole curbs not good when driving with boom up.

[@RedBoneCoonHound47]

That was great! Love the boom diving.

[@5tr41ghtGuy]

Your daughter just became the coolest kid in town. Great video!

[@bobcarry4820]

An adjustable height diving platform without any stairs to climb. The youth will remember this for years. Good times.

[@arnabmit]

You are now my newest most favorite KZbin channel. Love from India

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Them fall colors are just gorgeous such a beautiful lamd you live on the red and orange mixed with the green and yellow is just breath taking @FarmCraft101

[@peterduncan1322]

That is a fantastic video and that is one heck of a boom for height. What a great way to enjoy the pond on a hot day ... I was volunteer Ski Patrol for seven years out in BC Canada and one of the largest things I had to pack was rope , but I can't tell you how many times it was used to haul people out who didn't didn't know how to read ; " Out of Bounds or Avalanche Area ".... Sure everyone loves new powder but very few know how to ski on it ! ! !

[@dalepowell6815]

Wow! You are one crazy Mo Fo.. You have one of the best KZbin channels I've come across, the videos you put out are extremely educational, informative and very funny at times. keep 'em coming...

[@charlessoule8587]

One of my favorite channels, keep up the great content!!

[@mustafatahirakkale7455]

You are great. You inspire us with your lifestyle and practical solutions. I wish you health and happiness.

[@aviatordave1]

You sir, have a rich life! I always enjoy your videos. Keep ‘em coming! I’ve also done a fair bit of rappelling and might add that you keep a pair of gloves in that dry bag with the rope. You did fine with the figure 8 but if, for any reason it got away from you, the potential for rope burn on your hand is high when trying to slow it back down.

[@papawheelie5835]

I'm always entertained by your posts. This one was no exception. Bravo!

[@princetikki]

Just discovered your channel today, and ended up watching 5 hours of your videos. Love your stuff

[@officialhipa5103]

Awesome visual effects for the falling. A boom lift can be a good diving platform.

[@tomfrederick6083]

That was AWESOME!!! I used to rappel when I was in high school and the Air Force. I did a 75-foot rappel on a cliff that angled inward, one time. That was a hoot. Thanks for the entertainment!

[@DanielKezar]

I love the seals at the end. Absolute perfection 😍🤣🤣

[@dwilley3754]

Not sure how I haven’t came across your channel before but it’s my new favorite one. The videos are great. Keep up the good work.

[@antoniskonstantakis5474]

Now you almost know how I felt when I was rappelling from helicopters during my military duty for the Greek Marines...keep up the great videos ...greetings from Athens Greece

[@rjkStudios]

That ending! 😆🤣 Gotta love it! Glad that you came out of this scenario just fine. Best channel on KZbin! 😎 👍

[@MikeSmith-bm8fm]

This is my first time to visit your channel. I learned a lot and enjoyed watching. Thank you🤣

[@mrdan2898]

Wow, glad you survived the incident. Please stay safe, accidents at heights can be deadly. Hope you at least had your cellphone to call for help.

[@28thAttempt]

@farmcraft101 You handling that rope like you've never done anything other than that makes me wonder how you've become the man you are today. I'm 26 years old and sure have a few tricks up my sleave but getting to know your vita would interest me because maybe you head us viewers into a direction which we do not yet know can be of interest. So please tell us more stories from your past life. Cheers from Germany

[@michaelfarmer537]

Great video and family shots! Looks like y’all are making killer memories!❤

[@superdave336]

Now that's just good fun. I'm glad I found your channel. Learn a little something and have a smile from time to time. Thanks for sharing.

[@hansdaniels1867]

Really hilarious - nice to see that certain Work Tools can be used for different purposes 🙂 Nice to watch. Cheers, H.

[@craigsudman4556]

Thanks for taking us swimming with you John. Great video thumbs up.

[@togetjames]

Awesome. Love it. Who wouldn’t want to do this if they had the opportunity. Thanks for sharing the fun. Love your channel.

[@ChaosPootato]

I love that you still took time to set up a drone shot of the rappeling

[@Lonestardrifter742]

i liked it, you not only gave your daughter and friends a fun platform to us, but you enjoyed it with them, you cant buy those memories, and i know from using the platforms it makes work around the farm so what better as well, i thought , how convenient, a harness and rope lol, you did good

[@matthewcrist1012]

This is hilarious! Love your content.

[@increasedelevation3776]

The seals at the end had me cracking up

[@Speeglelookingglass]

OMW. You really scared me. Glad you didn't hurt I've had many falls, many injuries, and a shattered ankle and foot from ladder falls. Yes, I do a lot of work on restoring houses and trimming trees. When my ship comes in, no more dangerous tasks.

[@iainhetherington4608]

Thanks John really enjoy your sick sense of humour keep them coming Cheers from Aus

[@Bobcat1950]

Enjoyed the video. For viewers who are not familiar with this equipment, you should always follow all safety guidelines, connect to fall arrest equipment when entering the basket, keep three points of contact at all times, always have someone on the ground familiar with the controls. Operators get tossed out all the time. They also get stranded because no one is on the ground to operate the master controls when the cage controls fail.

[@markhowards420]

9:00 I was expecting a stuntman setup of cardboard boxes with maybe a mattress on top, looked really good though ✌️

[@TeboxYT]

Almost got me there for a moment lole. Glad you're safe. That seemed like an awesome day at pond with the fam. Greetings from Chile 😎👍

[@remog38]

Great video . Lovely autumn colours

[@JimsEquipmentShed]

I would absolutely use the lift for a pond launch. ;-) I really miss my bucket truck. Only 35’, but man was that thing handy. I never repelled from it, but I was generally using it for tree work, so it normally had rope in the bucket.

[@captnsquid8151]

Great video. Liked the content. Beautiful large lake .. Thanks as I love to follow your " Antics" Ha!

[@alandjbaker]

You sir are awesome! I hope you have a great uptick in subscribers.

[@ronkennedy213]

Way too much fun. I used to use boom lifts a lot when I was working, never thought to bring a rappelling rope up with me, guess I should have.

[@tombenvenuto204]

You have nards of steel! So many things could have gone wrong with that repel. I enjoy your content. Good job.

[@reconquistaahead1602]

who cares if the accident was staged or not. it was entertaining. Thank you man. God bless. Greetings from Switzerland. PS by the way, beautiful landscape.

[@mikekernan5388]

Neat video (even though you had me gasping loud enough that a co-worker looked up in alarm!) and a hello from a new subscriber and a nearby neighbor (Mineral, Va). Thanks for sharing. Mike

[@Yogi_Bear69]

I like how you got the battery on the same angle inside the cabinet. I gotta respect the attention to detail

[@IdeasBox]

Great video mate, very entertaining, I was quite impressed with the rappelling. Keep up the good work.

[@marlinyohn8982]

Now that beats the heck out of turning wrenches. Love it.

[@JoelCrager]

That battery you put in there is baaaaad!!!! Can see how swelled up it is looking at the end when you rechecked connections. Glad you got down ok.

[@carlgunsser235]

Incredible, I was concerned when the motor stopped. Top video.

[@robertlemoine3500]

Good tuneage John . Thankyou

[@billyhaddock5540]

Great Job rappelling from the Lift. Drone footage was COOL.. The Girls seem to like Jumping-out of the Lift into the water.

[@mayberrywj]

That video deserves a billion views.....:)

[@terryadams4857]

That’s brilliant best use of a boom lift 👍making memories with ur family👌❤️

[@CrucialArmitage]

So it's official now your daughter has the coolest dad in town!

[@rectorsquid]

As a rock climber, I might have some suggestions. For instance, don't let go of the rope below the rappel device while stepping out/off the platform. Either keep it in your hand or wrap it around your leg a few times. You don't want to weight that figure-8 and not be holding onto the rope or it will be a quick trip down. There are better ways to coil a rope for climbing too, but that probably doesn't matter since this is for emergencies. Mostly, rock climbers need to be able to feed out a rope to a climber and not have it be twisted.

[@reddye2331]

Overhead drone view of pond shows it’s actually a good size pond. I was first thinking it was a small circle farm pond. Looks pretty good size. Bet there some good size Largemouth bass in there.

[@crabmansteve6844]

Coolest dad in town. Can fix anything and will let you dive out of his boom lift. Lol

[@AlanBarnes1013]

I did the same thing I bought a 65ft boom lift and have used it for everything on the farm including 2 40ft windmills, siding on house, trimming trees, watching fireworks, lifting windows into place. I would be lost without it

[@terenceleonard7724]

That’s awesome. Great idea on jumping into the water. I’d be out there all day with my girls too. Luv it

[@Katya5cat]

I worked in a mill and working with manlift was mandatory in the crane repair department which I worked in. They required a ground person just in case of malfunctions and to direct people away from the area. They also were there to call the manlift people if it broke.

[@monkeythe1st]

Looks like you got the scam too

[@Katya5cat]

@@monkeythe1st They are becoming pretty common.

[@muhash50]

I really like your sense of humor. And I envy your location and style of life and all the blessings you have from almighty God.

[@TrailRat2000]

I remember getting training for just such a situation, and that's when I vowed never to use a boom lift ever again!

[@vivi1212]

Είστε φοβερός ,ατρόμητος και πολυμήχανος . Λατρεύω τα βίντεο σας.Το μέρος που ζείτε είναι ονειρεμένο!Να είστε καλά με την οικογένειά σας.Καλα Χριστούγεννα.

[@kleptomanz]

The seal broke off! 🤣

[@shrike6259]

Ahh yeah finally some good use of the Lift !!! Great dad footage, bet the girls had great fun !

[@cennsa140driver]

Oh crap! Stuck all way extended and no one home! At least you had the smarts to have your rope equipment with you.

[@wolfpreist]

well, it wasnt me who left the rope comment, but i'm glad you had it and knew how to use it.

[@magoo_1990]

Great video as always. You should do a video on your camera equipment (drones, gopro, gimbal, etc.) and video editing software. What you use. How you manage to move cameras around all the time while working by yourself. And your thought process. I really enjoy your videos. Also, maybe you have footage that you think isn't good but us views would still like to see it. Maybe put those videos in an unlisted B-Roll playlist like Andrew Camarata did. Like to see more videos on your herd, since I am starting up my herd in PA shortly. Happy Trails!!

[@edwardbickford4666]

Great episode! You are a showman! Oh yeah pretty good editor also!

[@johntaylor1947]

Now that is a good use of a boom lift. I got stuck in a boom lift when the lower relay got dirt on its contacts and the lift would not respond, after, about 20 minutes of bouncing the lift around it finely started working again. I bought a long rope after that that stayed in the basket at all times.

[@FishFind3000]

It would be a good idea to have the “aux power” on a separate battery for emergency power.

[@FarmCraft101]

More fun just to rappel! ;-)

[@ArmchairDeity]

A lifetime is doing my own work, after working in a diesel shop for a decade, and you just survived my greatest nightmare. Uncontrolled fires around wood and cloth and dirt soaked in greases and oils… man… you’re a lucky fella, and I’m really glad you didn’t get hurt. Or, worse, someone else… good job with the water. Next time you’re oxy-acetylene cutting outside… START by setting out a couple buckets of water, man…

[@geraldmicallef6575]

Good one guy .You have. fulled me .! Take care.

[@FunctionalPrintFriday]

OUTSTANDING! I don't feel trolled at all. The video delivered.

[@rv-eb3wu]

You may be cultivating future high dive Olympians, keep it up.

[@louisroman7134]

Thanks for sharing,and well done.

[@monkeythe1st]

Not normal for you to put up the click bait/fake stuff, but it’s cool, I’m just happy for the new video. Sending love from England.

[@shoppe99]

Just another idea for a back up regarding stuck up on a boom lift. You could put a back up battery in the circuit with a switch in the bucket. You can keep it charged through the normal charging system. Run a line up to the basket to the switch and occasionally use the system to be sure the rig is functional. I suppose you could also use it as a back up battery when your main goes flat with just another switch. That way you can still work with just a flip of a switch and then when you are finished with the job sometime later fix the problem with the main battery. Sounds like a good plan to me. I would do it if I had your rigs.

[@briannelson4122]

You farmers really are a resourceful lot!

[@teejmiller]

Excellent content as always! 👍