Flow testing excavators to run a hammer and breaking rocks

Conducting a hydraulic flow test on a Yanmar b37 and Kubota KX121-3 excavator to set the hydraulics right to run jack hammers.
Then comparing the Tramac hammer on the Yanmar and the Rockblaster hammer on the Kubota.
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[@chazer200]

You should introduce this guy. He is obviously very knowledgeable and helped make this vid epic. The two of you look like a great team. Give him some props.

[@AndrewCamarata]

I should have. IDK, we kinda filmed this over 2 days. The one day I did, but there was too much talking in this video. It easily could have been 10 times longer with the amount of stuff that was filmed. But it was a little borring.

[@staceymccloud6]

Boreing?? Nope.

[@geekdiggy]

watching someone who seems to know everything learn stuff on the go is both encouraging and fascinating.

[@geekdiggy]

wow that rocket blaster is totally owning

[@sunshaker01]

@@geekdiggy It looked like he was using a different technique, he has probably run more hammers than Andrew.

[@ZanderKaneUK]

Never even sat in a excavator or operated any plant machinery but I found this interesting.

[@rickvan8016]

the truly stupid are the ones that know every thing. i told an employee once if he had an idea tell me, he was a lot smarter than I was, best employee I ever had

[@MikeBaxterABC]

One of my favourite saying is "I don't know" .. THEN I either find someone who DOES know or look it up!!! :)

[@coleharbourhunter6495]

Good use of the flow meter to properly adjust flow and pressure. I used to teach fluid power years ago and I enjoyed watching you guys use the tools for actual field work. Your videos are awesome.

[@javierdelosreyes1281]

What ever you published Andrew I am here to watch it and yes in deed enjoying watching it thanks

[@zbudda]

Disappointed Levi the site supervisor wasn't on the job

[@WealthyWalnut]

He was in the office filing some paperwork, obvs

[@rickysdiecastmodels3067]

😂🤣😂

[@nathan4919]

He's doing Andrew's taxes

[@johndowe7003]

@heygeno1951 with his eyes closed

[@JackMacLupus]

Well, everyone needs a free day sometime. XD

[@alexb618]

It's weird seeing another human speaking on this channel

[@iHitchiti]

Was literally just thinking that

[@tomschmidt381]

@@iHitchiti Took me a while to notice the slightly different voice, could have been Andrew's brother :)

[@davidmorse8432]

That other guy should start his own KZbin channel. Pretty knowledgable person here. He could call it "Hydraulics Are Us". I guess he can operate too since he must have been in one of the mini's when they were comparing them.

[@TairnKA]

You were expecting something other than a "human"? ;-D

[@RHEC1776]

Exactly I thought my phone was broken

[@EastRidgeRacing]

A tip Andrew is when you run The Hammer is to awoid it to make metal sounds, that means you have The point in a bendt against the hammer. Or else you wear out the buschings fast. And grease it every hour you are hammering 💪

[@EastRidgeRacing]

@Geo Thomas naa just listen to the hammer. And he tells you if he is happy or not 😁

[@terrystoner4504]

Same thing with a dump truck cylinder, if you're leaning to hard it will tell you and if you don't pay attention hang on.

[@Nudnik1]

East Ridge Racing True true...wiped mine out .

[@johndowe7003]

@@terrystoner4504 heheheh dont forget a new pair of pants/seat

[@zpoppe]

The sand box and the toys just get bigger, never grow up!

[@johndowe7003]

and you get paid to play with em :P

[@godmodeforever]

Don't you know, the one with the most toys at the end wins.

[@johnsteffen5908]

And more expensive

[@WealthyWalnut]

It's the little things like this that people don't appreciate about the work that laborers put into doing their daily jobs. Another quick, great video. Keep it up!

[@Kurgosh1]

Can appreciate a vendor who helps test and set up new equipment. I love internet shopping for some things, but you don't get that kind of help and expertise.

[@markkopf7526]

Rocks being something that can stop a job in it's tracks is something you won't have to worry about now and these machines will hopefully let you bid on jobs you might not have in the past. keep up the great work Andrew!

[@Deutschehordenelite]

I like this guy, has a really kind demeanor

[@joconnor3567]

Can’t tell you how impressed I am to see someone teaching Andrew. When you get the lathe, remember no long sleeves. Terrific video.

[@cardiackidjones2848]

Ladies and gentlemen I give you Andrew 1 and Andrew 2, both intelligent and hard working and can fix anything!!!!

[@tbirdracefan]

I would bet Andrew is showing us his new to him lathe in less than 6 months!

[@seanharkins1054]

Andrew and This Old Tony collaboration?

[@kmcwhq]

And the Bridgeport and Shaper that was also included in the deal......lol

[@CharlieBaes]

Having a Lathe would help you make a lot of parts for your machinery/tools + you can make and alter parts to fit instead of having to order a part from China which night not even fit saving you time and money 😎 also you won't need to spend £400 on a locking pin 👌 what might hold you back is getting three phase power but you can get that installed on your property for sure 😎 The lecturers who taught me to use the lathe and Mill told me you can pick up a used polish lathe for around £25,000 (€30,000) I'm a massive fan of your channel - you've ignited my love for diggers 💪

[@glm777]

Andrew you do such a great job with the stillness of your videos. Lots of others wave the camera around thinking they are adding to the experience, in reality ruining the video. This is one of the many reasons for your number of likes and subs. Everyone else - take a hint!!!

[@andrewkiwi1]

I never knew the relief pressure was adjustable. It is logical that it should be though. As a mechanic we use a smaller version of the test gear for testing the fuel pumps flow and pressure. The black hammer on the kubota was faster but the one on the yanmar was still doing its job . it beats the hell out of doing it with a sledge hammer and chisel. Another awesome video Andrew

[@iamrichrocker]

once again Andrew shows why he is such a successful businessman..always thinking..always trying to optimize himself and His equipment...

[@TacoStacks]

Always loved seeing the mini excavators.

[@timcavazos]

Me too if that was a chick I would date it👍

[@wetdixiebellelingerie3014]

I always love seeing the mini excavators.

[@youalreadyknowwhoitis7283]

@Camera king 124 5

[@owentoal989]

@@youalreadyknowwhoitis7283 whats the fifth one

[@joha7484]

Wow, Andrew has a spare hammer now !!! Thanks for the valuable help from your friend mechanic !!!

[@davidcampbell5840]

Thanks Andrew from Australia

[@tbirdracefan]

He's from New York lol

[@Brandon_Jackson]

This is like my childhood come true! I used to love playing in the dirt with construction toys.

[@SchnelleKat]

Awesome video and to the fact I would say from always reading comments this is one of Thee cleanest channels out there that don't have Negativity all over the comments. I see a lot of Real Professionals and even Retired guys here in the chat. Myself only being 20 I'm learning from all this. Only thing I'll say is if you're one of the older guys here. Let's see who's all heard of a Hydra-Mac Skid Loader! Those are Real Beasts.

[@LTT.Official]

Check out any concrete video and you'll see the couch jockeys coming out.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Or welding video, lol.

[@davidmorse8432]

Ok, never heard of the Hydra - Mac. Give us a run down on it. Who made it, when, what were the specs. etc. Is it still available? Good for historical advocates.

[@SchnelleKat]

@@davidmorse8432 @@WARNING A LOT OF READING@@ Founded in 1970 By Douglas Steiger of the Former Steiger 4WD Tractor Company Formed In Thief River Falls, MN... a Few miles from the Steiger family farm were they build the Infamous "Barn Steigers" Coming out in 1972 with his first Publically for sale Skid loader the "Mitey Mac" Aka Model 8A Then In August 1973, Hydra-Mac, Inc. manufactured a Model 18... later went on to models A/B/C They were ALL GEAR DRIVEN No Belts/Chains Also had Solid Cast Loader Arms & Wheel well Fenders which was very uncommon at the time... From there he'd grown a company that was known mostly in the Northern and Mid-West... During the early 70s, Onan developed a new aluminium engine called the "NHCV." Onan brochure touted the NHCV as a more durable, cooler, quieter, and more reliable engine As the result of Onan's claims about the NHCV, Hydra-Mac was induced to incorporate it into the 8C and began to purchase NHCV's in November of 1975... Hydra-mac also made Skid loaders for IH (4120 - 4155) / Gehl (HL2500/3000)... In the spring of 1976, Hydra-Mac's customers and dealers complained about severe problems such as high oil consumption, overheating, head gasket blowout, warped cylinder blocks, detonation, carburettor problems, and low power. This is what pretty much screwed the company almost into the ground early in Its Life. They got back up though when New models were released in 1978, Models by 20C (Improved/Redesigned Model 18), An All new Model 12C, They either had Isuzu 4CYL DIESELs or Gas 4cyls, Up in the 80s they came out with more new models and started using Kubota Diesels which was short run and also Cummins diesel which that and Isuzu is what ended up in those machines until the END in 2004. Anyhow to the point Because they are Gear driven, when they break down they CANNOT I can't stress enough. Can't be moved. They are like a Tank they lock up... you can try dragging them pushing etc... Won't work. That's a Downside... Most mosts are still available, Like Manuals, Hydraulic pumps, Drive Motors, There's a Company I found that can Remake The Original Decals on the Machine so That's good... But a lot of the other parts need to be sourced from a Collector or someone who Buys the machines parts them out or Gets them going Again They'd have all those parts... Engine parts are still available that I know of for the Isuzu 3-4 Cyl Diesels, Not sure on the Gas I would think so... I know the Cummins/Kubota Diesels are hard to find. There's only 1... 3rd party dealership left in the Whole US that brings machines back to life and sells parts/engines/Manuals etc... The other one "Hackert sales of Sully IA" Just went outta business in Oct of 2018 Had a Huge auction I'm told over 150 people came to buy Those Machines that where running and even the parts machines (36) and what I'm told there was Pallets stacked 4 Ft High and as long as 400 ft long of what they had... Hackerts bought all of the hydra-macs inventory when the Company went bankrupt in 2004. There is only real collectability to these machines because it was part of the Steiger Family... Collectables are VERY Few and little I have A LOT of Sales Brochures on machines & ONE of 2 Left in existence COMPLETE Dealership Service Manuals Covering 2 of the Rarest and Scarest Models for parts... with that Book you can literally get in business with an Investor, Find some old machines that need to be restored or rebuilt and Make brand new ones. I paid $700 for that book I have another one for the older models (73-77) Paid $575 for that one... Being only 20... with the right people time and some money I could bring this Dead company back to life. Here's where it gets GOOD how it all Started, My grandpa had a model 12C he bought brand new in 1979 when the family moved to Michigan from Joliet, ill Grandpa started a Concrete/Construction business... We used it for nearly 30 yrs after he got older and got outta it just sat outside, needed an injection pump couldn't find one for nearly 5-6 yrs... Grandpa fell ill later on in 2014, passed away about 2 1/2 wks after my 16th b-day in Sept we had an Auction along with My Grandparents House being sold, He had 2 Farmall Tractors a Farmall Cub (Which i have now) and a B... WIDE SUCKER We sold the machine and never heard from it again... Since August of 2018, I've been trying to track it down... No photo's of the Serial numbers or anything except old photo's from my phone that i took and a photo of the owners manual with my GrandPa's handwriting. I am still KEEN on finding that machine... It made our family where we are today and I would SELL my Pontiac Lemans (All original 28K worth 22K) for that machine... Later I Found a Group on Facebook for those machines, join it scoped the group out for a while posted a few times then asked... "hey you need an admin to help the group going and get ppl in here" so after that i literally joined any & every Heavy Equipment, Farm/AG group on FB I could find and posted the group everywhere on forums about it... So Now we are the Biggest and ONLY hydra-mac group on facebook with roughly 150 members...Never knew there were THAT many machines left... If I had to guess there are no more than 1500 machines that exist Here's my group A lot of guys in here Always posting machines for sale or there "Finds" On Craigslist/Fb marketplace... I try to help as much as i can For those who read down this far Thank you, If you know anyone who has one, Interested buying/selling Consider Joining the group or letting them know about it I am trying to save as many as possible... Thank you. Here's a website i use for Certain Info and models. www.diggerdata.com/data/hydramacskidsteer.html My Facebook group. facebook.com/groups/Hydramac "Unicorn of Skid Steers Period."

[@davidmorse8432]

@@SchnelleKat Wow! You are a history book on these machines. Thanks for sharing this information as I know many others are interested too. The old Steigers were really great 4 X 4 tractors and started a revolution in the way dirt is moved since they could pull a train of scrapers. It is ironic that the Hyra-Mac were named that since they were gear driven and not hydrostatic.

[@robertcostales9405]

Good job consulting with someone on the setup, it's VERY important to have flow and returns set properly for different attachments. Your friend new his business. You have two very sweet setups there now. Still love that Kubota though.

[@davecalvo6418]

Another informative vid Andrew, I'm glad you put this up as we may purchase a rock hammer for our Volvo at some point.Now I know that its important to check flow rate and relief pressure before just slapping one on.

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

I wish more young people had the drive and work ethic that you do. I enjoy your videos.

[@GlobalistJuice]

Both of my Son's have that drive and work ethic (30 and 26 yrs), self made success stories . . . WITHOUT the brainwashing of college! Oldest and his wife just had a 2nd child yesterday, and the youngest and his wife just bought a house - both good workers AND earners. It's all about what you teach them - and *_don't teach them_*. And, don't let them get away with too much when young, but don't sweat the small stuff! (ha)

[@navigatorx1013]

the quick connects on the buckets and hammers was a great idea.

[@richlacombe5553]

You guys sure make quick work cutting big rock into small rocks. Love the new Kabota some time in my next life l will get one hopefully.

[@ScanMan1967]

If I could give it two thumbs up I would. Entertaining video. Next step....TNT! Thanks, Andrew.

[@Mrgreendragon3]

great to see the two machines working side by side andrew .

[@trevortrevortsr2]

LOL the sound of your voice its just like having family drop in and sharing their day's mission - I've been renovating 1934 Lister CS 5/1 today - new vocab - big end pinch and piston bump stop : )

[@gentledracula9502]

3000 PSI? WOW!!! OMG!!! do you not afraid? its the first time when i see something like this on youtube and real life! A BIG BIG THUMB UP !!!

[@samuelbacon1596]

Andrew thanks for the heads up about the flow for the hammers.. Was unaware of that, you need to have the flow gallons per minute set right... about the hammers... was aware of gallons per minute flow on my skid steer.. but didn't realize how crucial it really was thank you, for doing the informative session about the breaking hammer errors... take care stay warm good luck junkman do

[@nickwood176]

... the machinist who lathed those shims - he's a keeper!

[@dennishayes65]

Good upgrade for the backhoe & hammer ! Wow you have help today !

[@bigbird9794]

The KX-121 is a superb machine. I ran one for a long time and was never disappointed....once.

[@AndrewCamarata]

I just got that, Good to hear.

[@johnm.evangelis693]

You two should partner up, you work great in tandem. Great video Andy!!!

[@Military-Museum-LP]

I knew nothing of those numbers and I will be asking my dealer if he knows this and if he test mine. Thank you Andrew

[@enjoyingretirement4846]

Wow what fast work two good operators can do on a job. Kool!

[@johnaustin6649]

You two tag teamed that like a couple of pro's.

[@finlaybichan1275]

as long as they never crossed swords its all good...!

[@michaelb.5345]

Morning with Andrew= Great day.....I thing he gets going about 3:00 AM every day..and just gets smarter for it..

[@firionrazar3797]

Oh, I didn't realized how worn out the hammer on the yanmar was. Great video as usual!

[@williiamwindsor9463]

Andrew is like the Chuck Norris of excavation , welding and repair.

[@AuMechanic]

Hammer Time !

[@TairnKA]

lol

[@TairnKA]

yes

[@TairnKA]

Copyrights.

[@dolvaran]

Nah - 'clobbering time' !

[@BillyLapTop]

Wow, I just learned a lot of stuff about hydraulics and these hammers. Thanks Andrew.

[@teedawg2112]

since he didn't say it, I will .. "on to the next job"

[@asmith4326]

"ok, let's get to work."

[@dmcb0766]

"That looks pretty good"

[@Pyrrhic_au]

The shim will probably wallow out pretty quick - if it does maybe next time turn down a shoulder on the pin just locally to the shim so that it can have a heavier wall section. Theres really no need for it to be so thin. Nice job though!

[@timk2838]

Looking all fancy nice upgrades they work like a charm

[@timhottinger2166]

Great job guys I wish more KZbinrs would do comparisons.

[@dozer1642]

Great episode Andrew. The topic, the music, the footage and the edit are all top notch. Wish I could give two thumbs up. 👍

[@edicostantini5020]

Amazing! Hello from Croatia / EUROPE !

[@J30Vampire]

love Croatia. beautiful country.

[@SimonHollandfilms]

nice film......good one Andrew and friend.

[@tomdale1313]

Levi where are you... great to see the follow thru on your maintenance awareness, adding the flow test not only increases your machine life, but i can see its knowledge which will serve you in areas of your life...no doubt a latte is forthcoming, safety first, will keep the quality of your life on a high level throughout your entire life

[@buggscarrot9557]

That's why Andrew is so skilled because he will learn from others. That's not common anymore,people think they know everything. Do not want to learn anymore.

[@JuhaErkkila]

There was really exceptional amount of hydraulic knowledge! Thanks for sharing!

[@bermuda479]

one of the best on KZbin

[@briangardiner1015]

You are getting quite a nice stable of equipment.

[@keithjohnson6352]

" NICE JOB, THE HAMMER MAKES IT SO MUCH EASIER.!!!! THANKS FOR SHARING.!!!

[@theflyingstonemason6867]

Awesome video Andrew. Great pieces of kit.

[@Izeba]

So much more efficient 2 people with 2 machines you did it fairly quick

[@mst5632]

God’s, Mother Earth’s and ancient glaciers creation is nothing for Andrew Camarata! That was awesome to see the two machines work in tandem so well to clean that rock up. Excellent job and cool video as always, Andrew!

[@gmckenzie175]

It's one thing to run it hoping it works but learning how and why could protect the machine etc. Great video Andrew. Peace

[@SamCyanide]

Andrew cranking out videos this week! Love it :) And wow that rock blaster really seems to do more work than the old one. The new bit on the old hammer seems to help a lot though. That digital hydraulic multimeter with bluetooth, wonder how much that thing costs lol. Just looked it up, it's the Hydracheck DHM4, goes for $3,925.00 - $4,878.00. I guess since that's those guys job they gotta have the right equipment!

[@alanharriman23]

Andrew you make the somewhat mundane interesting. I have enjoyed every one of your videos! And after yesterday I believe it is a wise man with no women in their life.

[@canadianpacificstudios5835]

That kubota is one good looking machine!

[@glg3945]

That was awesome! Thanks for sharing. Peace and Good Fortune to you and your friend and your families.

[@JaiCockpit]

Nice video again! Good job! Keep on going! Fancy music :)

[@jonathanunnasch1825]

Great video on hammers

[@erickstiner1668]

Andrew your content is really interesting to view. I enjoy watching your channel. Thank you for your effort.

[@gregorythomas333]

A perfect how-to for making a mountain into a mole hill :) You guys make great team...this video kicks ass!

[@dennisocallaghan1380]

Good info on setting up the hammers you have the power love the vidios full of info

[@fuddmethen]

awesome video! your smart to get the machine flow tested, can’t trust that people before you didn’t mess with the pressures. looks like this is gonna be a great video season!

[@markgamble8377]

Those machines amaze. Like the quick tach

[@the_hate_inside1085]

Andrew is like a shepherd, but instead of sheep his flock is made up of excavators and water dogs. Also your friend seems pretty knowledgeable.

[@125sm3]

Great video Andrew .

[@randyfin8751]

Awesome video! Little tutorial on adjusting flow and breaking rock. Welcome to Andrews world. I'm sure you made his day!

[@darangemaster1]

youtube is a fantastic tool i don't even bother watching tv any longer when i can learn on the youtubes amazing!

[@jakenewton2641]

Awesome work man! Nothing like a good ol' double team hammer job.....keep up the great work!

[@supertrooper7403]

Jake Newton that’s what she said

[@ronhart4166]

Seemed like the ROCK BLASTER was the better hammer to me 💪 A lot of great information on this video, thanks Andrew 👍

[@clayboist]

My uncle recently had to have his trackhoe plumbed for a used jackhammer he bought for cheap.. the plumbing cost more that the hammer did.. pretty cool to see the behind the scenes look on how they set it up.

[@Hcook97]

Keep up the hard work and dedication Andrew. Been here for a long time my friend.

[@austincazares5519]

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[@chrisbaer4567]

Dang. I wish I lived closer to you. I would totally come run a machine all week for no pay.

[@jerrygibs8120]

Really great video Andrew. It was neat that you invited the other man (sorry don't know his name) to give infomation, instruct and add versatility to you video. In my opinion, Andrew, you added to your integrity and the quality of this video. Even in life when we sometimes include others we excell in excellence. Appreciate it bro. Looking forward to your next video. 👍💪👏

[@bahopik]

Andrew just found his new passion

[@jamesscott1932]

How did I miss this episode for 5 months? The next tool AC could use is a rock crusher for making gravel. Every guy needs one.

[@marcusgerhold8657]

Love the new chisel, i've never seen one come out so easily. Nice job.

[@bohhica1]

Something new almost everyday with this professional. 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Fantastic upgrades over time... these are really nice.. Love the time lapse

[@DA-vj4gh]

great video, you guys worked great together. thanks

[@michaelovitch]

You can run a hammer on a one way system like on the yanmar. You just install a return spring on the thumb,it will open alone,and close with hydraulic. A trailer ramp return spring,or a pull spring strong enough will do it.

[@SwampDonkey530]

I like how your brain works Andrew...refreshing!!! Operators learning the requirements of their equipment? who da thunk it???

[@jackjacke4654]

And widened your road some as well. When i said that one tip was on the short side i really thought you would either make a new one or weld a piece on to the existing. I have no idea how much those cost... Prolly cheaper to just buy the new one i'm guessing. Good deal Andrew. They both work great.

[@sammystoner6775]

6:45 - On the left: You. On the right: Guy she told you not to worry about 😂

[@440E57]

13:00 - Not exactly Mount Rushmore, but those hammers are pretty badass.

[@jamesnm21]

Get a lathe that can cut threads, Andrew. You can set them to turn any thread sae or metric. It's pretty cool. Just turn your stock down to the diameter you need and cut whatever thread the job requires. Once you get the hang of it you can whip all kinds of things out in a jiffy. You can also add knurling to things like nuts or handles where you want extra grip. I have a machinist friend who works with mills and lathes and all that stuff. There are machinist charts that you can get to hang on your shop wall that give you all sorts of handy information you'll need when doing different things.

[@scottmoore8080]

Really good video nice job. I like your learning style very humble. It ok not to know it all.

[@bosshilf]

Great video, love the content and drone shots

[@marksworld9014]

Andrew camarata,i always play your video I'm also an operator of crane,digger,grader,bulldozer,i like what you are doing.

[@henrymason4698]

Bet you wish you had that hammer in the video where you prepared the site for a modular home. Awesome video as always.

[@shrimp6la]

This is the same dude from the last video. Seems like selling hammers is a stable job.