This Went Differently In My Head...

I was in a situation where I had to try to save myself some time and thought I was coming up with a perfect solution. I got it to work out, but it wasn't pretty!

[@samsdoinstuff]

Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing you don't put them on fruit salad. You gained a bunch of wisdom in this experience. Great job on the lawn and drive Neil 🤠👍

[@You-got-a-big-dick]

No one cares

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Oh! The time I’ve lost by taking a shortcut… sometimes a guy can get so focused on his destination he forgets to plan his trip. In the pioneer days, the trails were littered with all matter of treasures and dreams shattered by that reality. Is it possible to have your tailgate all three ways? Can you Add a set of barn door hinges without demolishing the drop/lift gate that you now have? It would really be sweet to be able to switch out tailgates to configure the bed to what the current job needs… However, it will still require you to plan the trip before you are blinded by the destination! Neil, I hope y’all had a wonderful Independence Day…

[@digdrivediy]

I was so hopeful this could be an easy solution to hauling multiple pieces at once, but it is cumbersome. Taking the tailgate completely out eliminates the usefulness of the truck on site as an actual dump truck. There's a local excavator and a friend of mine that hauls his skid loader in the bed of his dump truck and then hauls his trencher on the trailer. He does it everyday and he has a really nice system for it. He has a barn door tailgate on his truck and it works in all three directions like you suggest. It's a tricky modification and probably pretty costly, but I think it would save me time and effort in the long run. I'm really hoping to pursue a barn door style hinged tailgate on both trucks to make doing this easier plus hauling firewood. We had a wonderful 4th of July! Plus a bonus is it turned into a 4-day weekend! Hope you've enjoyed yours as well Dave!

[@johnelliott6738]

Humility & Modesty are just 2 of your strong points. Nice work on the lawn/driveway prep!

[@greggkathy1892]

I have a thousand “learning” experiences just like that. I could have gotten to where I am in life now in half the time had I done it right the first time. But then I wouldn’t have the experience to help someone out because of my mistake. I’ll keep it all the way I did it. Well done, Neil! 😊

[@CathyHall-h4c]

Love watching. My late husband was an equipment operator too. Think you are doing amazing for the tools you have and it’s always a learning curve 🤗

[@orlandogreen3652]

Lesson learned ALWAYS HAVE PLENTY OF FUEL!!!!

[@pearsedunne8246]

Thanks Neil. Love your vids and honesty. 👊🏼

[@all_the_moga]

All those tools doesn't run on hopes and dreams only. But you got it all done in the end.

[@markhanson9655]

I'm a fan from Hampshire in the UK. If I tried to explain why I liked your content to one of my friends they would think I was barking mad but I just find your videos so interesting and relaxing. It's an insight into a whole different world. To coin an American phrase - "I really dig it" 🤓🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍

[@timfontenot5]

A HUGE project for a great paint job for your F750. I know you won’t be doing the paint job yourself but please film the process. Can’t wait to see how the renovated F750 looks when completed.

[@digdrivediy]

I can hardly wait either. Might need to see if I can sweeten the deal...

[@krystleburgess1052]

​@@digdrivediyplease try to record your truck being painted. Thank you, k

[@BFT88]

That was AWESOME Neil! Great job overcoming the loading hurdles!

[@Mr_Timi1]

It's amazing sometimes how much time a little prep will save you. Happy Sunday.

[@dadzilla13]

Wow that was a great idea to bring it all home. Stay safe sir. Love to watch the way you get things done.

[@terryrogers1025]

Sometimes the best lessons are the ones that are learned the hard way, unfortunately, but hey, you ended up on top of it in the end, that makes you a winner. Yard is coming out nice, would be nice to see it finished, stay the course, you’re going to win, I have no doubt.

[@noidnomis]

Brings back so many memories of been there done that many a time back in the 80's into the early 90's, with a mini track-hoe and a 1845c in the bed, 821c on the deck (tires hanging over the edges) of the tilt deck beaver tail, with the 60inch tree spade on the end of the tilt deck. For sure over legal weight limit, but one has to do what needs to be done. (good thing there were no cell phone cameras back then) You should look into a longer tilt deck, get a slip tank on one side of the frame, and a small set of frame work attached to the trailer frame to hold those ramps, so you always have them with you as needed. Always a party when having multiple pieces of equipment with one operator doing all the work..😅

[@utubota5522]

you might consider a hybrid tailgate that will pivot at the top pins, or open like a barn door. Best of both worlds. Thanks for another great video.

[@littlejason99]

You should fab up a bracket on your trailer to hold a can or two of diesel. Always good to have on the job site.

[@toddprice4555]

I just wanted to tell you that me and my family love watching your videos for myself. I absolutely learn a lot about machinery and landscaping but we also love watching you interact with your family. You have a great KZbin channel and we look forward to every Sunday morning watching your videos. Thank you. 😊

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Those folks yard is looking drastically better which is the most important part. I hope he lets you sneak inside his shop for a shop tour. That thing looks awesome!

[@rdyardie]

That was still impressive to get all that equipment in the truck and on the trailer after your work was mostly completed. The skid steer running out of fuel was timely. Diesels are sometimes hesitant to start after air gets in the fuel line. You were fortunate. Thank you for sharing this project with us.

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

Occasionally we all need the reminder that the easy way isn't always the easiest. Experience can be a tough instructor, but rarely ineffective!

[@TinManKustoms]

Nice job on the landscaping. I think if they used river rock around the cement pad as a transition from lawn to cement it would provide a beautiful accent and drainage all in one. As far as Louie goes I'd put a winch mount on the top of box to lower/raise the tailgate and add a short set of ramps that can clip on. Way less modifications.

[@TarZan49]

I appreciate that you show the wins and the losses. Thanks

[@DirtBrute]

That grader box cleaned up that yard really good 👍. You definitely need the barn door. I use mine sometimes 4-5 times a day now. I know you don’t use that truck all day everyday like I do but the time you would same . I mean I remember the times I was trying to get my jobs done and messing with the gate . It even fell off at the stump dump in one of my earlier videos 😂 if there was no loader there I’d be in trouble. Well worth the time to put one on . Great vid !

[@jwk4567]

You’re an artist with that skid loader sir. Thanks for another interesting video. 😊

[@christinerakela1306]

Old city girl here, really enjoy your videos! Fascinating to watch you work and live it that you share your thinking process.

[@jacobrunklewithjacobscount4248]

Thanks for sharing your blunders too...We all learn more from mistakes but sometimes as men we aren't willing to admit we made them. It takes a genuine person to share their own mistakes with the world to help the next person learn! Thank you!

[@Oklahoman-in6ph]

Sometimes when we try new ideas for the first time, they don't always work the way we plan, look at Orville and Wilbur. This video lives up to its name DDD, you really showed off your "Forte". You are amazing with that box-blade, just beautiful work. Well done neighbor, see you on the next one!

[@martyking6942]

I think back to the number of times I told myself that it would only take two or three hours to finish this job and each time I neglect to add the multiplier of two or three to the total. Something almost always comes up to extend the time. I enjoy watching your videos. Keep them coming And thank you for taking the time to record them. There's that word time again.

[@DawgGoneOutside]

Awesome work sir! Looking forward to seeing the final layout

[@1234bjv]

Great stuff! Me and my kids cant wait to see this job completed

[@ArmoredXJ]

It’s Sunday! Got my DDD hat on while working around the house and on my projects! My favorite quotes from today’s “episode”………”I am sure I forgot something but that’s okay, I’ll remember when I get there”…”if you don’t want dirt somewhere, don’t put it there”…. Nice work thinking through things. …and you read my mind! I love how you made the door into a ramp off the trailer!

[@Lemonjujube]

great to see home town people, family still working like your show and still watching it, God Bless you and your Family. have fun in the pool.

[@barneypospisil2970]

That's more work than what that paint job is worth.

[@kevjo13]

I really enjoy your content, Neil. I have learned a lot from watching your content, and I really think I want to get into some sort of metal fabrication when I get older. I'm definitely a girl who likes to get my hands dirty! And I appreciate all the times ur wife and kids work with you. 😊😊

[@digdrivediy]

Really appreciate it!

[@johnpyle8027]

I have found over the years that the best lessons learned hurt more! Don't feel bad, we all try to save time out of a little laziness, but when it bites, we learn! 😩

[@DjWooPig]

I literally leaned this lesson this past week. Last year, I bought an above ground pool and put it under some pine trees that I wanted to have taken down. Long story long, after only using the pool a few times last year because it was always dirty I just got it filled up this past week. Had I got the trees cut last year I would have been money ahead, time ahead, and would have been swimming long before it got uncomfortably hot to get in said pool. I may have a giant hot tub now, but at least it’s clean!

[@tjw4947]

The old learning the hard way, yep I've resorted that a fair bit in my lifetime. Glad to have you on the team Neil!

[@BMack-p9s]

The man has balls of steel and he doesn't even know it!

[@terrancesnyder9323]

Good Sunday morning & may God bless you all beyond measure today

[@Nicholaskleyn]

That’s hilarious. The struggle is real. I think I would have taken two trips. Thanks for a good laugh. Have a great day Neil

[@Eddie-f6t]

My cousin had a dump truck and always needed red diesel for the boring machine . He found a small saddle tank and mounted it to the frame of the truck next to the truck saddle tank and added an electric transfer pump and always had fuel on the job for off rd equipment .

[@stephenjones6446]

Careful what you wish for. We had a barn door tailgate on one of our dump trucks. Had a lot of problems with it. It kept disconecting on one of the latches and would fall down and then wouldn't close. I'm not sure if it happened when the gate was slammed or what but the boss says never again. May want to ask around and get some other opinions on those gates before making it happen. Have a good one Niel!

[@Joker75113]

Dirt is what you find in your carpet soil in the yard-a quote from my soil geologist.

[@richardmain8059]

Nice work as always Neil, some of the best learning experiences don’t come easy but as always you made the best of it. 😀👍👍👍

[@barrysimmons5489]

Your end result looks really good. Personally, I would have backed the skid steer in the truck used the loader to close the tailgate then loaded the tractor and grader box on the trailer.

[@darthgbc363]

I absolutely hate that prepay for gas has made it's way to the upper midwest. The theft of anything is a big city thing & big city policies need not apply to small town America.

[@toddincabo]

👍 Looks fantastic. He's gonna' need some sort of drain, French or whatever if he doesn't want that edge to be permanent, that's a lot of water. Man, those ramps were sketchy, glad you're ok.

[@michaelmullins1290]

Nobody got hurt. That a success.

[@jbbref5564]

The trick I used to deal with the half(gr)ass weeds/grass/hard soil was a 36 inch spring tooth drag on an ATV, we all took turns driving the ATV around. worked great. But renting a soil conditioner or a PTO tiller is the better way to do it.

[@motis35]

Appreciate you recognizing a learning experience and what you learned from it. Thanks for the videos!

[@paulblack1811]

A nice skeleton bucket for scooping and shaking the soil out and holding the rocks and debris would be ideal!

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

We are so much alike it is funny. I Get an idea like this and it drives me crazy thinking about it until I actually do it. Then when I make time to do it I either have no fuel, a flat tire, dead battery, or get pulled away by some other "emergency." Then I get it done and realize I forgot to press record or I was so focused on the task I never setup the camera. Keep 'em coming!

[@thomasleahy3767]

Thanks for sharing your whoas with us.

[@daviddial7010]

So the concrete is under the gravel,good. The village gave us a new road two years ago,with curbs. The engineer insisted on concrete piled up behind the storm drain in front of our house which led to not enough soil for the sod to survive the drought last year. I am trying to reseed the area,but it is requiring constant watering. Moral of the story,don’t bury concrete where you want grass to grow. Project is looking good.

[@Dingleberry1856]

A comment out of ignorance of the drainage design.

[@kenstorms2389]

Always love your posts and seeing what you and the family are doing.

[@RangieNZ]

The big ramps will make it a lot easier. You need to make sure you have some way to pin/secure them to the dump bed - as real bad things will happen if they slide out..

[@josephbedus2107]

live & learn Neil! great job either way!!!

[@dh1986pete]

Very impressive and educational.

[@portersadventures]

Grab welder and put hooks on the bed up near the pins you took out and get two chains made up that will hold door from going all the way down - kinda like a pu truck tail gate. I have them on my 6 wheeler louie and that way you can just drop gate and leave it on the truck instead of taking gate all the way off when hauling long logs etc etc or loading tractor in back. I use spray paint on the links so I know where to hook it to get gate even with the bed when lowering. My gate clears landing gear on my trailer so I can run with it down when tag trailer is hooked up. If I do have to close and by my self I will jack knife the truck and trailer and use skid on the ground to pus gate up into place. If im hauling the mini .. well most of theses problems are eliminated. haha Great video ! Keep them coming

[@alanbierhoff6831]

Only 2:35 into it and I keep hearing you say “I really need an AMI Ruckus Rake like Dirt Perfect has” 😂 9:08 - Ah Haaaa! 😆 What’s that old saying? “You can pay me now or, you can pay me later but, you’re going to pay me!” That goes for time, as well as money, spent on something 😁

[@frankdrahos8569]

You are a true artist with that grader box!

[@John419]

The oh it dented it was so calm. I totally would had cussed for about 15 minutes

[@griffoutdoortv5882]

hope it doesn't fall, falls. That's what I call comedic timing! I'm not laughing at you I'm laughing with you cause lord knows I've been there!

[@dubberkm7200]

Looked like there was a little pucker factor going on when you drove the tractor up the car ramps and those boards to get it in the dump truck. Glad it all worked out ok though.

[@shanesherwood343]

I bet barn doors would be helpful for doing firewood especially logs I have often thought that on my dump trailer hopefully that’s a video someday

[@digdrivediy]

I hope it is too Shane! Really need that barn door gate. On both trucks!

[@aaronburford5701]

Neil, anytime I can see you use your box blade graded in a circular motion, life is good! I enjoyed the layout of your plan for the property, you helped me understanding the importance of grading both rough and finish, the usage of your equipment.... And doing all of this by yourself. 250 for gas, how much would you charge for doing this work if the painting of the truck was not involved? Enjoyed as usual and thanks for sharing!

[@digdrivediy]

Hey thanks Aaron. All said and done with seed and straw, this is probably a $15K+ job.

[@aaronburford5701]

@@digdrivediy Thanks for your transparency with pricing... That's good business for you!

[@aaronburford5701]

I wonder how much you would charge for doing your basic box blade repair driveway? I love this video! It was great to watch and listen to what you will do on the project!

[@leolarocque-h4e]

Love the video Neil and your chanel to .

[@Corey-dy2cq]

Brother you're too hard on yourself. You know what you're doing. Sometimes we just have bad days is all.

[@chrismichelson1757]

Just a thought you could have the 750 go backwards so you can use front loader to put your tail gate back on the truck. Just a thought as i was watching this video.

[@danieldemers365]

Very good job I like your ford dump truck and good work

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks 👍

[@goodness-mercy]

Great job - good learning curve!

[@jasonhovey815]

I personally would’ve backed the tractor into the back of the truck then you could’ve tailgate with the tractor. Just keep that in mind for next time yeah it looks great by the way.

[@juansolis968]

Gracias 🙏 ❤

[@any0n378]

Love your videos! What about backing the tractor into the bed after dropping the tailgate? That way you can use it to raise the tailgate and drop it again when you have to offload. I find baking up a trailer/ramp and driving off easier than the inverse.

[@digdrivediy]

Might work pretty good!

[@JamesWilliams-wt8vn]

That’s how it goes. You think you’re saving time but in the end you spend hours doing a 10 minute job. Glad to see that I’m not the only one who goes through this.😤😂

[@dennishill3463]

Thanks and GOD BLESS

[@carlfondelheitiii2742]

Neil, very cool content. Great job grading. Carl FONDEROSA FARMS MD

[@pirrehansen]

good video as always! u guys are having it so good there in the US, here in sweden the same amount of diesel will be 411.5 dollars

[@williamberry9237]

Could you back the skid steer into the dump bed and then use the skid steer to close the tailgate? Deere would then go on trailer. Just an idea.

[@Crazy.Runner]

Hi Neil, maybe if you fit a manual winch in the back up high on the truck to use it when raising the rear shutter?

[@crookedrowfarm6100]

I vote for a larger trailer.

[@baxterboy23]

That diesel would cost about 440 dollars here in the UK for the same amount. It's grim mate 😔

[@rirebel6029]

Running out of fuel has only happened to me enough times to count on 1 hand . Once as a kid after my grandpa told me to check it b4 bush hogging .... and of course a 10 year old kid knows more than his grandpa so that day i was taught hoe to crack injector lines 1 by 1 and bleed a fuel system . After that it was mostly when im in a different machine on site and the guage is off or doesnt work at all. I am the type of guy who gets antsy when im near 1/4 tank and i know better but it happens !!! Out of all the super crappy emissions junk on new equipment i have to say they got the fuel systems figured out !!! You cycle the key a couple times and they fire right back up . Its awfully hard on the fuel system though

[@jeanvaljohn3921]

Landscaping, not my content preference, But my experience with your channel has taught me , So i skipped through it. Watched you problem solve. If that was as hard as your day got ,you had a great day. Thanks for taking the time and effort to share your adventures. It is appreciated. Best wishes for continued success.

[@digdrivediy]

Thanks for giving it a look. I'm curious though, what is your favorite type of content from the videos I make? I always wonder what people prefer since I do tend to mix it up a bit. I always always appreciate your comments. Thanks so much for coming back! 🙂

[@robertmooney571]

You can thank Uncle Joe for that low priced fuel. lol.

[@katelights]

Hi Neil, could you have reversed the 755 on so you could still use its loader to shut the tailgate?

[@digdrivediy]

Yes, that could have been an option. But dealing with the grader box could have been more tricky I suppose.

[@BaberFlave]

Good job on the big haul !

[@Ned-p1y]

Now you need a hand hold pump that runs off a cordless drill so you can get fuel out of the dump truck for the skid steer

[@Ede74]

Since I live in Germany, it's very strange to see that you have to pay for the gas in advance. Here you just fill up and then pay... much easier and since the gas stations have cameras there is hardly any theft. sometimes you have to learn the hard way. Next time you'll have the ramps with you. Thanks for the great video and greetings from Germany. Oh yeah.. since I'm Dutch you can keep your fingers crossed for my team at the European Soccer Championship, would appreciate it😉

[@Tdale85]

Good morning Neil!

[@digdrivediy]

Morning!

[@CaptainKleeman]

Sometimes I feel like you're taking the loader off the 755 just to mock me 🤣

[@digdrivediy]

No, you just inspired me to do it more often! 😂

[@chadengemann8237]

with you living in the middle of farm country, and all of the farmers around you know. find you some animal compost / manure to amend the soil before you plant seed this fall. you might be even able to find a farmer that has a manure spreader and use it too. a few loads on that bear dirt would do wonders for growth. and then use the Harley rake to finish it off.

[@jasonmaxfield6y312]

Enjoyed the episode. Always learning.

[@brucemitchell5637]

Barn door tailgate conversion sounds like another video.... lol!

[@thomasweida2881]

Weld some Tiedowns in the bed so you can secure your tractor

[@EdBrumley]

Ahhh, men and their toys. Great job.

[@richardwhite3711]

@ 10:47 we may have to give you a Kleeman Award for the sketchiness of this endeavor, let's see tailgate held up on blocks, car ramps and boards to cross to finish off. You are dangerously close here!

[@johnsutcliffe9965]

I carry my skid steer all the time in my dumptruck and pull my excavator on the tag trailer at the same time works well. I unhook the trailer and drop the gate to level and back the truck 90 degrees to the trailer run the skid steer up the trailer and turn 90 and right in the back of the truck backwards so I can use the bucket to lift the gate back up. Then hook the trailer back up and load the excavator or other equipment, depending on the lay of the ground sometimes I lift the truck bed to level up the the trailer. It works extremely well.

[@RoHo702]

Sometimes our brains get in our own way... I like to blame my folks for it when it happens to me, but it happens way too often as I get older. ;)