FORKLIFT FELL THROUGH

FORKLIFT WHEELS BROKE THROUGH AN OLD WALKING FLOOR TRAILER AND WE USED THE 1150R TO PULL IT OUT.
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[@mfc4591]

You did exactly the right thing in getting that forklift out of trouble. In my experience people don't understand just how heavy these machines are. generally the counterweight at the rear is either solid cast steel or mostly steel and concrete filled ! The machine (generally) is two thirds as heavy as its lifting capacity unladen. The counterweight normally can be lifted via either cast lifting points or a hole in the counterweight. the entire machine can be lifted off the counterweight and two lift points on the mast, hope that is helpful !

[@andrewwilson8317]

What a pretty truck! It's all lights and computers,like a Japanese gaming arcade! My big old Foden with EKA gear on it has one rotating orange beacon on the cab roof! How things have changed and moved on! No pulling pins and locks any more.

[@RonPratt]

They have come a long way. I started with the old Holmes 750 split boom set up. Everything was manual except the winches. Stay safe and God bless.

[@billvassar7473]

Ron you bring back memoerys, try with an antique twin-stick peterbuilt what fun lol

[@lakesideranch]

Very professional recovery of the forklift, no damage, no one got hurt. You and Talon make a great team, awesome video as usual sir !! I'm watchin here, all of your material is 1st class, keep up the great work and be SAFE !!

[@RonPratt]

Thank you very much and God bless.

[@michaelthalimer1338]

Ron Pratt nice job my father is a tow truck driver as well he doesn't have the red and blue led and siren like you do I was wondering are you a first responder reason why I ask is because of the sirens and lights and very nice job sir

[@southjerseysound7340]

Micheal,I drive a tow truck myself and wondered the same thing.But in Missouri tow trucks are considered emergency vehicles and Ron has a few posts and a video explaining how they do it there if you're interested.

[@eileenh4772]

Nice job Ron. Former employer was large industrial complex. Trailer comes In to a warehouse to unload. Forklift went through floor all the way just in front of axles They had to get a crane to lift the trailer up to get the fork truck out!

[@RonPratt]

I've never seen that, personally. I've seen pictures of that happening. I've had them stuck between the trailer and the dock, because the brakes didn't hold on the trailer. I've had them like this. And I've had them take a nose dive off the dock where there was no trailer, but never had one all the way through the floor. That's one of the cool things about this job, just when you think you've seen it all, you get a call for something new and exciting. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@eileenh4772]

That's the story I was told Ron, didn't see it personally. Story teller was a mechanic from the fork lift shop. Reminds me of another story, from same guy. Driver of Ford Louisville 10 wheel flatbed had picked up a load of fork trucks from vendor who had pm'ed them. Summer night, went up to corner ice cream stand. Built up area of Rochester NY. Who'd of thought there was a septic tank in the parking lot? Yep, dropped the back end into it!

[@rogervoss4877]

Doesn't have to be a Septic tank, a broken storm sewer box can result in a large hole washed out underground. Backed close to one with a dump truck in an Industrial location once, one set of duals dropped right in with the truck ending up on it's frame - front wheels in the air. Large crane was handy to lift it out, loaded BTW. (Buffalo NY area)

[@calraines6931]

That brought back some memories. lol My oh my. Thanks for sharing, Ron. Stay safe.

[@RonPratt]

No problem...Hopefully in these memories, nobody got hurt. God bless.

[@christieross2755]

What is really sad is after I watch you I saw another channel that’s on utube and it’s sad. You can spot the mistakes they make and some are scary. You have taught us thru your safety procedures how to safely you do your job.Thank God for the example you set. Enjoy your videos. God bless.

[@ericm8811]

I am truly amazed the forged cardboardium panels they had patching that deck did not support the weight of the forklift!

[@Tom_Losh]

"... forged cardboardium panels ..." Yup! :)

[@RonPratt]

I actually laughed when I read this......good one. Thanks.

[@Nderak]

3/4 ply reinforced at the sides with angle iron will probably hold it, but the should get a new trailer before they end up as one of your "regular" customers.

[@devildog8016]

Ron Pratt keep up the good work and watch your six ps God bless you

[@RonPratt]

Thank you. I will.

[@TheEthofan]

I love that wrecker truck. Even though I love Pierce Gire engines and ladder trucks ( Yes I'm a nerdy firefighter) this thing is beautiful.

[@RonPratt]

Firefighters are essential and risk it all even when folks aren't looking. Thank you for all you do to help others. Thanks also for watching and God bless.

[@chainsawcabinetshop492]

"old walking floor trailer" seems like an understatement. That thing was short a few slats of a full deck. That is one of those jobs that they will pay you for having the right equipment to do the job, not how long it took to do the job the job

[@RonPratt]

You are correct. Thanks as always. God bless.

[@davidjfiedler]

If that trailer backed into the dock where I work, I would refuse to unload it. Good job on the recovery.

[@RonPratt]

I believe it is only used for storage on their property. Thanks for the compliment. I hope you enjoy my videos. God bless.

[@CharlieParker1959]

Not a long one but very interesting as usual I wouldn't have walked on that bed let alone drive a fork lift truck over it thanks again and God bless

[@RonPratt]

No this one didn't take very long. Very simple recovery. Thanks for continuing to watch. God bless.

[@johndias6614]

That was always my fear that the floor would let go under my lift. We loaded enclosed trailers with decent wood floors...BUT that is downright sketchy!

[@TheBearDenPhotography]

I've been in the warehousing business for 45 years and only ever seen these types of forklift incidents on video., two tonight on your channel. I remember unloading a trailer years ago that was iffy, where I could see daylight between the floor boards. Was an uneasy feeling unloading that one. This trailer in the video should be condemned and take out of service with a floor like that. Good work getting them out of trouble.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God bless.

[@johnmeeks9856]

talon gonna be great in ten years,the next ron!

[@jefferycraig9188]

Open top trailer? It looks more like an open top and open bottom to me! What were they thinking?

[@stressbelden5869]

Good funny line. You...former joke writer for Jay Leno.

[@dennisraymond4339]

Holy smokes good job. Man this nerve racking watching theses vids. Got to love the men and women that do this type of work. Keew!.

[@scottpainter3876]

I worked on forklifts for quit a long time. Going threw the bed of the truck happens more than you think. Bad training over loaded lifts. Sometimes all I could do is smile and just think job security

[@RonPratt]

It does happen quite often. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@gizmothewytchdoktor1049]

now THAT's entertainment ;-) dot's gotta love the shape that trailer is in.

[@ettiennevanderwalt87]

as alway it's nice to see how you operate 💪

[@RonPratt]

Thank you sir. Stay safe.

[@tomscorner3838]

I used to be a forklift driver on the dock and I had a trailer belly down in the middle with me and my forklift in it. The nose was pointed up in the air and the rear tandom axles were higher than the dock. Looked like a swayback horse with its belly dragging on the ground. Had a hell of a time getting that forklift out of the trailer. Maintenance cut a section of roof out of the trailer roof and the tow truck lifted the forklift out of the box.

[@deltavee2]

Ah, it IS a Peterbilt! Wasn't sure, but class shows. Every time I see that truck of yours, I love it more and more. And I just subscribed one video ago. Like the camera location, by the way, optimal solution. Thanks, and be safe, from Canada.

[@chuckychuck]

Occupational safety and health administration need to do an inspection on this trailer.

[@RonPratt]

I believe I heard the supervisor say "off camera" that he was going to scrap this trailer after they got the product off. Yes, it was in pretty bad shape.

[@billgroel4463]

Easy job for the tattoo thank you for sharing stay safe God Bless 👍😎🇺🇸

[@binladen2739]

time to scrap that trailer

[@RonPratt]

Yep...agreed. That is what the supervisor was considering after this. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@forgotmylogininfo]

I am thankful I have never had to work for a company that would expect me to drive on that trailer. Every company is responsible for forklift training and they all say you inspect the floor of the trailer as you enter. EVERY company I have ever worked for would have only reprimanded me for driving in that trailer, never for my refusing to load or unload that.

[@Aionoizys]

I don't know why i watch dis but i can't help myself it's interesting and entertaining and keep up the good work and videos my man! love from the netherlands! :D

[@RonPratt]

Hello right back to the Netherlands. I am glad you find the channel interesting. I have viewers who have stumbled upon the channel that have never had any experience or interest in towing and recovery, but seem to like the videos. I hope you keep watching and God bless.

[@ethanpoole3443]

Ron Pratt There is something to be said for someone who takes great pride in their work and clearly loves their job.

[@EezeeListen]

I guess that trailer was one of the early air cooled ones, essentially for transport of dairy products! Who needs an expensive refrigerator trailer when you can buy one of these!? I guess this was one of the easiest and humorous jobs you have had.

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

Eezee Listen hahahahha you just made my day, hahahha air cooled

[@volvov7018]

Hi loved the way crane looked over the top of the trailer, rather spooky.

[@RonPratt]

It was rather cool. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@kyls73]

I was thinking exactly the same! Looked great 😀

[@Robert-bm3pb]

We haul forklifts for a local company using our rollbacks and an employee at an electronics warehouse drove off the dock. No injuries and the forklift landed on all fours and broke a rear axle. Blocked up the broken axle and put a skate under and winched it up. Had to be very careful because most forklifts are anywhere from 8,000 to 14,000 lbs so it was crucial while making sure the thing didn't tip over we also had to get it loaded as centered as possible.

[@Commissar0617]

a 7000lb capacity lift is usually ~16 thousand. but nice work, lol

[@RonPratt]

This was and easy one. Thanks though.

[@catdieselpower193]

great job boys been in that situation before where the lift fell through the floor and not a fun deal lol!

[@RonPratt]

This was a very simple one. At least it didn't go all the way through. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@richardmiller3919]

CAT DIESEL POWER Trailer looked bad and not fitted to use anymore.. If forklift fell down, OSHA would SCREAM. Ron did good job 👍

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

Ron Pratt going all the way through could be very deadly for the operator. these people need to get their act together and really inspect these trailer floors every once in a while. Is there no OSHA standards or inspections for these trailer floors?? but common sense should tell the operator of the forklift not to drive a ridiculously heavy piece of equipment into there I think. Be Safe Guys

[@pamelamcgregor7869]

Good job, Made it look so easy

[@RonPratt]

Thanks. This was a fairly easy job.

[@scottb02]

That was a pretty cool winch out!

[@GuyinWY]

Nicely done, Ron. Why did you put the client's operator on the lift instead of Talon? Also, what type of external mic do you use? Your audio is really good considering the conditions you film in.

[@RonPratt]

I wanted someone that was familiar with the controls on that particular lift. And I'm using a Pannovo external microphone. They are about $20-25, but they aren't very sturdy. Good sound, though. I think I'm on my third mic right now. They get banged around a lot, so I can't complain.

[@kens.3729]

I sure hope they don’t take the forklift in that trailer ever again.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you for watching and God bless.

[@AmarilloHorseSports]

really nice tow truck, I want one

[@melaniehefner1098]

No problem if you ave he right equipment. Love these videos.

[@ofthechase6962]

nice setup you got good job

[@RonPratt]

Thanks. Hope you enjoy my videos. God bless

[@BigBoy4005]

Ron Pratt, forgive me if this has been asked before... I'm curious if you specially optioned that truck with that LCD control panel, and do you like it? I love fancy controls as much(more) as the next guy but it seems a bit less 'direct' than a bank of mechanical switches - moving through multiple screens just to turn your floodlights on for instance. I'd love to know what the specific benefits are with the system to justify the complexity and cost. I'm sure having electronic control may have some safety benefits but the computer could also be operated from old fashioned switches vs. the touchscreen (I hate touchscreens, my phone included). Regardless, that is a sweet rig and you do great work.

[@RonPratt]

The only way to get the Raptor control systems with the safety warnings and load screens is to order with this configuration, so yes, we did order it specifically with this control system. We felt it safer than the switch and lever controls that do not have load sensing and warning systems. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@poordecisionsgarage9834]

Haha if you look close at the leaking pallets its Klondike ice cream.

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

Jordan M what a waste huh

[@garyjohnson2879]

I love that truck

[@RonPratt]

Thank you very much.

[@Brian-ds5gq]

I know better than to ask but why are they loading a walking floor trailer with fork lift . I still really like your truck .I could break a hole lot of stuff with them booms glade to see ya drop the axle lift boom down I rub my head every time I watch when you're videos

[@weialles_weinix3900]

Yeah, whats the need to load a walking floor with a forklift? And im my opinion the wooden plates are not thick enough to be driven with a forklift. A reason may be 'we did it in the past and nothing happened before'

[@FragaGeddon]

Is this the same warehouse where the forklift fell off the dock?

[@RonPratt]

No, this was a different warehouse. Same company, but different facility.

[@youngwill1997]

Ron pratt is the truck a peterbilt 389 is because it sure look like I also just subbed today love the videos

[@RonPratt]

Thanks for the sub and yes, it is a 389 X. We refer to it as the Beast! Thanks for watching and I hope you find my channel entertaining and family friendly. God bless.

[@djquack13]

Now this is something I know about... What a filthy warehouse. Dang! I hope that is only a storage traitor and not one that will be on the road.

[@garyjohnson2879]

did they pay you on the spot or did you have to send a bill?

[@RonPratt]

They are a regular customer and have an account with us.

[@radozeman]

A regular customer? I'm not going to ask....

[@masterofeverything6468]

I think you need a Talon cam... LOL

[@RonPratt]

It's a possibility

[@johnclancy5571]

Back in 2006 if I remember correctly. I had to not make a delivery at a hospital because their forklift was unloading a tractor trailer and the fork lift flipped on its side. Unfortunately the operator came part way out of his seat, and the cage landed on his head. No he did not make it.

[@lukegiles2073]

You done a very good job get the forklift at the hole very good I like it you it was too easy

[@mustang10141980]

That trailer has seen better days.

[@RonPratt]

Yes it has. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@jamiehawkins6244]

can you hook to a kingpin with the rotator or would you have to bring another tractor in to haul a trailer?

[@masterofeverything6468]

there's an attachment that goes on the under-reach that allows you to hook to the kingpin and pull the trailer like a normal tractor

[@RonPratt]

Yes, there are several attachments to hook into the king pin or I am able to "sling lift" using chains and blocks.

[@RonPratt]

Yes, you are correct.

[@jackcaldwell485]

ole girl is going to get lazy on you Ron ! lol thanks for sharing, with I didn't have a roof with the last trailer I had a lift truck fall this the floor

[@RonPratt]

Yeah I got lucky being an open top. Thanks. Stay safe and God bless.

[@olavlovaas]

memoryes......i went trough the floor in a 30feet boxtruck i drove for some years ago.Ofcourse it was the last bit to take out.3houers i used to get it out:)

[@RonPratt]

That's not good, although it does happen. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@claytonabare1551]

Awesome job

[@24videowatcher]

So uh... How much does one of those 1150R's go for?

[@RonPratt]

Fully decked out with all the tools and equipment like this one is somewhere in the neighborhood of $750,000. God bless.

[@nevaehsmiracleconnieelliot2297]

WOW that's a lot of money

[@spiffierthehunter7247]

man that is a cool truck

[@thatguywillt]

Discovery Channel coming calling yet?

[@RonPratt]

Not yet....lol.

[@captainmorgan1107]

These guys are lucky that OSHA didn't happen to show up and see the condition of that floor while they were loading the trailer. Would have been some hefty fines. Nice, quick recovery though!

[@RonPratt]

Yep... Thanks, but this was an easy one.

[@12345678967111]

just out if curiosity, about how much are one of these rotator trucks worth?

[@RonPratt]

To replace this one as it is equipped would be somewhere in the neighborhood of $750 k. God bless.

[@Bryanb28]

that floor looks like its seen better days

[@Worldviewsandthoughts]

I loaded a snider trailer one time with very light pallets of pantyhose, and they had a heavy lumberyard forklift. Every trip into the trailer the wood flooring just popped and creaked, I was afraid I was going to fall through but I didn't.

[@dfw_fpis7655]

What is free spool, and why does the control panel always make you confirm it?

[@cthunter41]

Slimjimtheman98 free spoiling the winches to get line out faster by disengaging the drive part of the winch. it saves time. if you were to free spool while the line was under tension it would be a disaster, thus the need to confirm is my guess

[@ON8EI]

Is your cab door locked when you're doing your work? Great job Ron. JD from Belgium. ;-)

[@sarahanna68]

90th and way jealous of the LED's

[@RonPratt]

The LEDs are the only way to go anymore. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@robertborchert932]

Johanna smith Like those LEDs too! That's one clean apparatus indeed!

[@eptyr12]

In a situation like that, who picks up the tab?

[@RonPratt]

The customer that called me. It was their trailer, their dock, and their forklift.

[@eptyr12]

Ahh, in house, simplifies fiduciary responsibility a lot, thanks for posting and God Bless.

[@RonPratt]

eptyr12 . No problem. You're welcome

[@richardlaw5737]

Please tell me that’s not a road going trailer?!?. Looks fit for the scrap pile

[@jerrykinnin7941]

I've seen and heard floor panels crack and pop on 24000 lb rated. floors. Roll paper loads 7000 lb+ rolls 108 inches tall and 60 inches in dia. the big hyster clamp trucks that load/unload them.

[@DaKayH]

I want a truck like that crane truck. when I win the lottery, I'll get me one.

[@buckhunter9794]

How much does your truck weigh with cargo and everything?

[@bobfidyschorfheide5695]

Did Ron say in a video last week.....I want to say high 70,000 range...If I remember right.

[@RonPratt]

Right around 72,000 lbs.

[@RonPratt]

Close...72,000 lbs

[@jasonstafford8573]

On the rotator does the base go up and down or just the lift arm?

[@RonPratt]

Just the lift arm. The base moves fore and aft 5 foot inside the bed. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@Mitchs]

i want some toys like you!

[@austingibson6428]

You sir just gained a sub

[@RonPratt]

Thank you. I hope you enjoy the videos and decide to stick around for the journey. God bless..

[@ivang97997]

new blue color uniform?

[@rodr8523]

"No problem when you got the right equipment." as he rc his portable tow/crane.

[@dewaynemiguel3349]

I actualy had this happen to me with a walmart trailer all they had to do was put another forklift outside and raise the wheels with the forks and he backed out the floor was so rotten it crunched when you walked on it

[@ThePbatemon]

dose this happen often?

[@rayjones3212]

I reckon that trailer needs to be retired (or re-floored?)

[@danjcan]

my god, who would use a trailer like this........i would have charged them double just for being ignorant !!!!

[@kyls73]

I was thinking the driver should have borrowed your hard hat.

[@MrGuvEuroman]

Is this the same place where the fork lift fell off the loading bay?

[@RonPratt]

Same company, different location.

[@dustinkey8116]

I bet it's hard steering the big boy whith six tires on both sides

[@joelmartin2549]

I think the trailer might be about ready to retire.

[@gabrielpichardo1492]

Man that is by far the worst looking trailer floor I have ever seen in my whole forklift driving career. I am a Forklift trainer at my job, I would be so scared to drive up into there so I would never even think of allowing any of my trainees to do it either. Just the Idea of driving a forklift or even walking into there is obsurd!!!

[@xcalibertrekker6693]

Agreed the operator is lucky it didn't dive all the way in as we very rarely use seat belts.

[@daveywaves5325]

I'm sure even Stevie Wonder could tell that mess wasn't safe enough to haul a glass of water with.

[@djaysenpai]

I wonder how they manage to manoeuver that forklift in there, it's a mess.

[@BradR1232]

If that is a 5000# capacity lift (which it looks like by the video) it weighs nearly 9,000 lbs. believe it or not.

[@RonPratt]

This was a long time ago. I do not remember the lift's capacity. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@Engineer9736]

Lol at that trailer. Curious what kind of company has guts to go do business outdoors with that. If i where a customer i would turn around as soon as i see that flooring.

[@Baby_Valentine]

So what's the lightest thing you've been called out and used the Rotator on?

[@RonPratt]

I drove 2 hours one way to lift a 300 lb piece of telecommunications equipment through a second story exterior double door. There is a video of it on my channel. Thank you and God bless.

[@vanlife_unlimited7259]

LOOL: "Hup- excuse me"

[@akalksander9184]

I would hate to see the repair bill on that walking floor trailer. But if it was a walking floor trailer why did they drive the forklift on to it?

[@akalksander9184]

Upon further review the wheels went through the floor not the forklift. Big difference.

[@stumped4262]

That half million dollar wrecker making $500 dollar calls?

[@TheDarkalkymist]

try 3/4 million wrecker, and so long as it is getting used it is making them money so why would he complain?

[@nevaehsmiracleconnieelliot2297]

Can you make the toy version of ur tow truck, I would buy one

[@ikemancan]

Mr. Ron Pratt, what happened to the music and American flag at the beginning of every video?

[@Mercmad]

Your offsider is deadly scared of the camera.. LOL!.

[@RonPratt]

I guess I hadn't noticed. I'll have to go back and watch again. Thanks.

[@benmartz3405]

You gotta watch them cross members.

[@joegood164]

It amazes me the total ineptitude some times. theres about a dozen ways I could think to self extract without calling in the rotator. These guys threw in the towel without even trying. Whelp, no way this is gonna come out, call the wrecker.

[@wellfudgethis]

that'll be $2000.......

[@RonPratt]

Not quite, but I wish....

[@ronaldputnam5956]

walking floor w/ 1/2 the slats missing

[@weird1600]

why are they running a forklift in a walking floor trailer

[@RonPratt]

The walking floor part has been long retired. They use the trailer for palletized loads now. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@jrodriguez7157]

bet shows in KZbin!

[@ericbrule4465]

Think its time that they retire that trailer