Fixing The D6 And Getting Back To Work

[@dderbydave]

Once again, thank you Chris for the videos. Not sure why a supermarket worker enjoys learning the finer points of constructing dams or how to tighten up dozer tracks….. but I do. So satisfying watching you work.

[@thatdave86]

It broadens one's mind ,a bonus of the internet that we can gain knowledge and visual experience,and with KZbin,we get to see normal people doing what they love

[@fhuber7507]

I just assume I never really graduated SandBox and still want to play in the mud.

[@tomrogers9467]

We all have interests far outside our professions. And hey, thanks for keeping food on the shelves for us all! There are a lot of jobs out there that are under-appreciated but absolutely essential for our comfortable lifestyles!

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

I bet you are not the only one here that isn't in construction in any way. Doesn't matter though, entertainment is supposed to entertain. After all, I like watching soccer but I'm not a soccer player!

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

Maybe it's time for you to find your local excavator and see if you can get a part-time job. You know learn as you go... Might take you somewhere.

[@terryrogers1025]

Two things I found interesting, 1) getting out of the cab to give us an idea of the size of the stumps you are pulling, I believe you showed the size of the stump ripper at about 6’, and it looks like it was just about fully buried in the ground on the bigger stumps, 2) I liked the cam shots from the stick as you were digging stumps, not mention the tearing sounds of the roots popping loosing. Thanks for the update, good to see the 6 back at it.

[@brockshields9336]

I agree on the root popping and crunching. It's amazing how effective that two pronged hook digs down with such ease to extricate those monster root balls.

[@Vickie-Bligh]

It's amazing how quickly a half hour goes by watching you work. This is going to be a nice bit of land when you are done. Looking forward to the pond building. Thanks for sharing with us, Chris.

[@ralphjelomono9068]

That's about what I ended up paying for the same 4 hoses on my D6C. Nice to have it done. I see the making for some beautiful huge burn piles. Looking forward to seeing the inferno.

[@hommie789]

You can get a sleeve that slides over the hoses to reflect heat and they also have the added bonus of containing a hole in the hose and directing it away from the turbo. Many a dozer was burned down because of a turbo and oil combination but lucky your dozer is older, made of steel instead of plastic and had limited wiring

[@ShalomBrother]

It’s incredible how much easier it is in the 330 to pluck the stumps out than it is in the 220

[@Stratos53100]

'Size Comparison = Yes ( Best part of the video - except getting the fix done ) heh....That puts it into perspective....

[@michaelmullins1290]

I'm glad the dozer is back pushing. The bigger machine is moving right along. I know the property is gonna look nice. Thanks for all the different angles.

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

The camera and the sound of evey stump you were digging could hear all the ripping of the stumps, amazing, and how BIG a lot of those stumps were..that property is littered in stumps. Great that you were able to get the D6 back to running, this time with no more fires!Love that stumper, really make easy work of getting all those out! Great video Chris. Appreicate your hard work in the videos and on the job and sharing.

[@deeinmontana7922]

Really liked the "front view" of the claw digging out the stumps like at the 11min. time frame. It gives so much more detail of exactly what's going on and your maneuvers. I can't seem to get enough of watching your skills. God bless.

[@stevenmarsh5158]

If that little mishap had happened on a newer D6, it would have a bad situation. Luckily, you got one of the good "OLD" ones. And a few of those stumps have proven you right on buying a bigger excavator. You could have done it with the 220, but it would have taken a lot more time and caused way more soil disturbance. Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@kevingeisel2395]

you have come a long way since the homestead project and it's awesome to see all you have done and where your going nice job keep up the good work

[@1950Argee]

Even though its a stumping powerhouse..it looks like a thumb would be a great asset to have on the 330. I love watching and listening to the D6 in action.

[@tomrogers9467]

I’d expect we’ll be seeing one before too long. Chris is likely getting frustrated trying to balance those stumps on a pickle fork! But I’m sure a thumb isn’t cheap!

[@RumMonkeyable]

Hope Charlie and Justin are doing well. It's been a while since we've seen those two. 👍👏✨😍❤❤

[@slngblde]

Charlie was doing regular videos for a while on his channel copperhead marine. Apparently he gets a lot of jobs that want the site to stay confidential so he doesn’t film those.

[@RumMonkeyable]

@@slngblde Thanks for the info.

[@CCscott]

Justin the Laugher! 😂😂

[@TrevorDennis100]

@6:27 that really does give us a much better idea of the scale and size of the new excavator. Before you did that I was looking at the overall width of the Hyundai, and thinking about transporting it. Jeff Anderson jokes about knocking over his neighbor's trash cans when moving his heavy equipment, and the Hyundai must be every bit as wide as Jeff's scrapers and his big CAT excavator.

[@zerocontent3171]

It almost seems like a single ripper would work better for ripping the roots out but that double ripper is sure nice for getting a lot of the dirt off the stumps and moving them outa the way.

[@bobferranti5222]

The new to you excavator and stumper attachment are the cats meow. It's amazing how well it works. I enjoy all your video's.

[@audiebodine519]

That 330 with that stumper is a beast. Always a pleasure seeing the 6 run.

[@derrickpettit86]

Man Chris it would be cool to see the time your saving using the 330 stumping, thanks for sharing

[@ohiomoto]

I love how well the 300 machines move for their size. Seems like things slow down when you get into the 350 and larger machines.

[@quaileggsvermont]

On Video these stumps don't look that big, until you stand beside it!!!! 💯💯👍🏻👍🏻

[@janellevoigt5481]

The stumper does a good job, but I found out that watching hanging from the boom, upside down, makes me motion sick, so I have to look away after a while, love the videos! Great job Chris, glad the cat wasn't hurt worse.

[@earlhildebran1733]

The overhead shot on the Arm of the Hyundai was excellent, all that was missing was the smell. Would have been great to have seen you tackling that big stump from the stick. Great video Chris.

[@Jamieclarke88]

Thanks for the video Chris the camera inside the cab on the Komatsu worked a treat it certainly showed a big difference between the 2 dozers with raking capability 👍👍

[@phil881]

Definitely a different angle having the camera on the stick like that, but it was enjoyable to see the power of that 330 up close and personal!

[@donnamullins2089]

The D6 is a work horse. Glad she is up and operational. Stumper attachment is a beast. Like the view from the excavator arm. Thanks Chris. Good video.

[@mischef18]

Great to see the D6 back on the job bro it really proves it's worth on jobs like this. Safe travels. Ken.

[@tonybalm1513]

There's something quite satisfying about hearing the ripping noise of tree trunks as they are teared from the ground!!!!

[@dankenney7827]

With the camera on the boom, the ripping of the roots, fantastic sound!

[@tdimccullough]

coming from the UK there is nowhere the amount of stumping as in the US, so have no idea how much it costs to clear an acre of forest, but it must be eye-watering, buying the land must be the cheap bit

[@williamhenderson9535]

Lol. Almost made me dizzy watching the stumper angle! Love that watching that machine work!

[@woodcrestwoodworkingnc]

I prefer the outside camera view starting at 06:15 over the one that is mounted inside or on the cab. It gives a more complete view of what is happening, and the sounds are better.

[@matthewstencel8298]

I like all of them! I might be biased, but I prefer inside seeing Chris on the controls and talking to us about what is going on and what he is trying to do. That goes for dozers and excavators. The thumb view is a cool shot every once in a while as well!

[@richardphelan8414]

That D6 is still a very good machine, Hose replacement isn't cheap,but for how long they last it's still over all reasonable , I get a heck of a education just watching you work

[@marvsmoir701]

thanks for the perspective, that 330 sure can hook up some big roots I guess the d6 is pushing some big heaps too..

[@davidnichols1363]

Can you imagine trying to do this job back in 1823? It gives you a whole new sense of what real hard work means

[@jasoncampbell5518]

Wow ! First look at the site it didn't seam like their was that mush brush and stuff !

[@Mtlmshr]

Interesting that you have such good feel with such a large piece of equipment to feel where some of the stumps are at

[@tomrogers9467]

I had a hose blow like that on a drive motor in a Sno Cat grooming snowmobile trails in Ontario. Made for a long dark walk out of the the bush at 2 in the morning! Fortunately no wolves picked up my trail. They were out there, though! 😳

[@Bman2020]

The camera shot from the inside the cab was great but the one the boom of the 330 with the stumper in action was the best great watch as always 👍👋🇨🇦

[@NeilMaclachlan]

Your certainly making progress on the roots with the 330...D6 fixed now raking through the roots...love the videos...stay safe and take care

[@georgew.5639]

That Hyundai with the stumper is a beast. I like watching you tear out stumps with it.

[@garymessina1609]

Snap crackal pop go the stumps the 330 doe a hell of a job on those stumps great video great repair on the D6 thanks Chris

[@brockshields9336]

There's something awful satisfying watching you dig exactly around an old root ball and then snagging it right out of the ground. You got a good eye seeing what I don't see until you've hook right in the middle. Course it's a pretty good clue when we hear the snapping and crunching of roots on either side. The ground certainly seems lousy with them.

[@brockshields9336]

Lousy with root balls, that is.

[@craigwavra3495]

Liking those camera angles. Inside the dozer was cool and no vibrations. Audio came across.

[@SKIPSTRUCKs]

I like the new position of the camera. It gives the viewer an opportunity to listen to you give a blow x blow of the work being done. Thanks

[@standillon8439]

Keep up the hard work. Frustrating stump project. Videos are awesome. Don’t give up. Don’t ever give up on a project like agonizing as this one along with your ever ending required maintenance.

[@anthonybarrett2342]

The 330 with that stump puller,what a winning combination.Probably the best that I have seen on your channel.

[@andytaylor3098]

hi Chris great video AS usual i saw you running DPs 850b on your last video how dose it compare to your D6 are they the same sort of size thanks for all your hard work making this content 👍👍👍👍

[@glennspreeman1634]

The power of the 330 can get lost until you see how quick it handles what would be a 10--20 minute fight for the 220!

[@transmaster]

Clearing stumps from farmland was a back breaking task the ithe 19th century can you image what a farmer in the 1880's would thing of such a machine clearing stumps.

[@LoBeau53]

I always thought that the blade on the D-6 dropped faster than it should. Watching you check for leaks hasn’t changed my mind.

[@videopyc]

I would extend the Caterpillar dozer muffler exhaust pipe by 15 inches upward, because your body does not need to breathe any small amount of engines fumes.

[@mikedotpickett]

LOVE the Komatsu camera mount inside, so much better to get some commentary while using it

[@Mwhusa1957]

10:45 Nice up close video of the stumping. You can hear the roots breaking. The Hyundai is really a workhorse on even the big stumps. 😮

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

Cat hydraulic fittings are re-useable if you have a Cat dealer or a hydraulic shop with the Cat press.

[@frrapp2366]

it's amazing how much hydraulic hose "ends" cost the hose usually is the cheaper part of the price that and hydraulic cylinder oring kits

[@jimposey8542]

Love that little Komatsu 😊😊

[@MachineryTechnologyMedia]

"The new technologies in agriculture have truly changed the way we work on the farm. Thank you for introducing these advanced machines!"

[@donprater2754]

Love the new look on the stumper. Great shot!

[@johnblecker4206]

That was some good stump pulling action and the D6 got some very healty pressure lines.

[@mfreund15448]

The new to you D7 showing up on Monday will handle those stumps even better!!

[@johnF1958]

Hey Chris, those ends on those hydraulic hoses ar reusable. We have done it many times, saves a bunch of money.

[@mikeludwig4315]

I had 2 Bx's with 2 range and when I went to the B series with the 3 speed was a game changer in the functionality.

[@Michael-fd8ob]

It is a good angle and it’s not shaky looks great thanks chris

[@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441]

It sure does move a lot of dirt won't take you long. Looking forward to the fires. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

[@dwb73]

Watching you operate the D6 while clearing is like watching hand to hand combat. You're using both feet, and both hands while getting jolted every direction.

[@raypeoples]

That look like a rough ride hunting stumps,the stump plucking looks easy

[@GlobalistJuice]

Yeah that D6 on bumpy-stumpy terrain turns the operator into a ragdoll!

[@glennspreeman1634]

That Thunder Creek trailer sure is a game changer all right!! Zach, Millenial Farmer just traded for one that is about a shop on wheels as well. Worth a look! Oh, your stuff don't break. Oh, maybe it does!!

[@dennis2376]

Trippy camera angle, did not know what I was looking at for a moment. :) Definitely would not want to see those forks close to the window! Thank you and have a great day.

[@csnelling4]

Thanks Chris for another shared video ❤. That stumper/excavator is working well 🍺😊

[@grayukuk]

Thanks for standing next to that stump!! Really helps to keep stuff in perspective!!

[@axcs0119]

Those stumps around the 10 minute mark did not want to come out. Did you pick up a new fire extinguisher?

[@stevewesley8187]

Looks like you've made some wise choices on your equipment ........

[@thorntontarr2894]

Camera position @ 18:35 very creative shot, stump removal tool is powerful!

[@listenstoflowers7277]

Very good camera set up for slashing stumps, thanks

[@michaelbrausch8874]

Chris, how long did dirt perfect drive around with out a fire extinguisher in his cab for such an emergency?

[@thomasleonard1846]

He had one, he was hiding it to elicit content!

[@melissareynolds8691]

Yes sir, that’s a big stump! ❤❤❤

[@heatherlane9270]

Flappy cap has new tubes and is smoking hot :) Turned upside down just after eating breakfast - thanks LetsDig18 LOL Stumper sure does a great job and faster too.

[@LordMuck]

You've got some good weather there still Chris 👌🏼

[@thatdave86]

I think if i were contemplating another machine purchase,and its not new,i would be getting the major hydraulics and hoses fully checked ,flow rates checked , pressure checks and service items replaced , similar to what was done on the Hindi 330 . All this based on alleged purchases

[@davide.s.9880]

I'm just getting to this video. What is going to be done with this land after getting all the stumps out and the land graded?

[@kubinka879]

The Komatsu does not have the pushing power of the big yellow beast. Right tool for the job always wins. Love watching the new Hyundai plucking out roots.

[@johnroberts8475]

Wow that field looks a mess on camera Chris, just full of roots and sticks but the D6 is really raking threw it. 👋

[@for2utube]

14:45. The radiator fan pushes air out the front. Learned something new.

[@davidepool5884]

It’s looking like you’re going to have a lot of stumps to burn and not much to burn them with. I know you will get rid of them one way or another.

[@AnomadAlaska]

I need to find someone like you in Western NC to do some clearing like that. Jackson County.

[@tomb2768]

That down view from the stick could make a fella dizzy. 😂

[@stevem6711]

What a difference in the Komatsu enclosed cab and operating the Cat open station. The noise level would be exhausting operating the Cat all day. To say nothing of the dust and exhaust you'd be breathing.

[@keithdunlap2701]

There is a lot of crap scattered out across that property, going to make for a few Big Ass fires when ya get a good soaking rain !! lolol.. Glad ya got the D6 up and going, Man, the camera just don't show size very well, when you stood up beside that stump, you could really tell then just how big a lot of those stumps really are !! Got it coming on along now, looking better each time... Great as always Chris !! Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next !!

[@deverickburrows4218]

The way Chris locks that fuel trailer in is nuts

[@MichaelHolloway]

$50,000.00 of diesel ?

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Great job. Those stumps look huge. Never slow down. 😊😊😊😊😊

[@chrisbartrum3201]

A good engineer could add deeper side plates to that claw without compromising the sheer effect, thus allowing a greater sidesweep (as in a bucket setup). Just a thought. After all you do already have a LD bucket to your name.

[@ronaldheit196]

That stumping bucket combined with the Hyundai is T Rex of stampers. It yanks those stumps like they're puppies mostly. Even the AL Bundy big uns aren't that big a problem compared to a normal toothed bucket on the 220. Lot's easier on Chris. The price of those 4 hoses sure makes ya appreciate how much it costs Chris to keep his business going. Good thing he has KZbin income to help offset his maintenance costs.

[@Jack_Rabbit71]

Thanks for the different camera angles Chris. It gets a bit stale after a while from a viewer standpoint watching the same thing. Keep up the good work.

[@shannonbrewer871]

Hey chris those hoses have reusable ends. Take them to a cat dealer they can pop that hose out of the stems and put in new hose. I have rebuilt hundreds of them over the years

[@davidketterman961]

Thank you Chris, I really enjoy your content❤

[@tyhuffman5447]

When are going to promote Jons' Jons: The Portapot King? They now have them with sun roofs and the scents of essential oils so you can destress while you take a load off.

[@wwjoesr]

Camera worked good in the Komatsu! Super smooth!😊

[@rickallen9382]

It's good to see you back, Chris. Vacation is over,time to pay bills.

[@tomrogers9467]

Vacation? He spent a couple of days on DP’s machinery! Busman’s Holiday for sure! I expect it was a payback for DP coming down to help with the brakes on Barney last spring.

[@jimmyculberson5013]

Love the way you had the camera 📷 on the working end of the excavator. This shows what really goes on when you are stumping. Keep up the great work and stay safe.