Grading Off A House Lot And Driveway Install

[@pinwizz69]

Can't believe that I missed this one. Thankfully it came up in my feed and I've got some time to watch Chris doing what he does best. It's funny how 1 year later abd he pretty much uses only double walled plastic pipe now for culverts. Concrete is obsolete when you come down to it. No steel reinforcment rust out to worry about weakening the pipe matrix.

[@tracydavis3149]

Cool video 👍 Chris. That new machine and bucket and thumb worked really good on that pile of old hard dirt.

[@addiedeguzman3201]

Nice to watch and awesome when it's finish Good accomplisment for the operator who knows what he is doing

[@WoodsTreeFarm]

The right tool for the job! I've spend an afternoon spreading half as much stone with a compact tractor

[@michaelhill8197]

I repeat myself, but you are a surgeon with a diesel scalpel. I so admire your talent and attention to detail. Well done.

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

Nice job report! Best regards from good old Germany.

[@Tiffy552]

That bucket is truly awesome.

[@makingithappen5178]

We have the same sandy soil here in northern Sweden, but where I grew up, it was black soil about 30 ft deep and no rocks. The farmers there had a very easy time getting good harvests.

[@janvandenbos7085]

Looks like a nice project Chris, clearing a house lot burning, driveway install 👍👌⚠️

[@warrenmichael918]

you are better spreading rock on a dozer than most are on a skid steer! amazing feel and touch on that machine , looks good

[@freddybowman9905]

Glad to see longer video's .

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Ok you talked me into it I’ll fly out this weekend and be there to run the new 160 on Monday 😁

[@cathiwim]

Elite Earthworks LLC lol! He might take you up on it! Lol

[@autiger621]

Elite earthworks a 160 seems like it would be perfect for your next machine. Big enough to do basements and such but not too big to do your water lines and house lots with the right bucket.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

autiger621 I agree great size machine

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Baby Catcher he has lol

[@jamesrichards1504]

i realy enjoy watching your longer videos just love it when it all comes togeather.

[@HughzieTube]

You've christened the new 160 with a baptism of ash already! Its part of the family now!

[@ROTTK9]

the new LD18 60 inch bucket design moves half a mountain in 1 scoop.. light enough in weight to hold a " Chris size " full load and still be balanced

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Great video, you’re one heck of an operator. Thanks

[@davidmays5231]

Nice work all by yourself Chris. Especially the pipes.

[@stevekline3383]

That big bucket is a monster!

[@wingnut4226]

Hi Cris thanks for all your great videos. I like the way you car for your equipment it is a credit to you. As a viewer from across the pond could you please explain why you have to dig and dredge so many ponds in your are of the country. Thanks

[@stephengarner9109]

As a fellow Brit, I don't know for sure, but I think it's that fact that they have much more rainfall than we get. The heavier rainfall washes up a lot of debris that then gets deposited when the water flows slows down, hence the pond. Secondly, here we don't generally collect draining water in a pond, preferring to widen the course and straighten where possible. Just a guess

[@davidrobins4025]

Another great job. You make it look easy.

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

If the State stored dirt, should take some soil samples and test for lead contamination. Did a job near a freeway and the soil next to the freeway was lead contaminated from car exhaust (before lead was banned from fuel). State had to remove top 12" of soil and take to hazardous waste facility.

[@lukeabendroth8157]

Your videos are better than cable tv. Keep up the good work.

[@kirk467]

I like watching you put culverts in, awesome job brother as always!

[@williamgraham8809]

Some artists use small brushes, you use large equipment to paint landscapes!

[@pat36a]

Good Boy Scout always stirs his campfire when finished .

[@bryanlloyd9664]

Nice job with that bucket!!👍

[@slkwonk]

The segment of loading ash into the truck was apocalyptic. Great footage!

[@kirk467]

I keep looking at those stumps and I remembered that that’s the lot that they were too close to the phone box! Boy that lot looks good CHRIS! Good job brother!

[@johnthomson9558]

Nothing better than eating coco pops and watching the new letsdig18 video in the morning

[@trickydicky78s3]

I noticed numerous people asking about Tim , some shocked , some thinking something bad must have happened and some of us knowing ahead of time this would happen at some point it was a matter of when not if. When you work with great people you can learn so much more than what you can learn with mediocre people like honestly you can learn more in a year than 5 to 10 years of mediocre. At some point those learning get to a point as nearly all of them do where they have learnt loads, but then want to work on putting it into practise for themselves as is most often the case and some times the travel side of things takes the shine off of the job and they go for a complete change or to work closer to home. Shame to see him go of course but not really surprising either. I'm sure he will do well in his new venture and all the best to him.

[@jaquigreenlees]

I told Chris to pay Tim more to keep him a while back. I know, Tim didn't leave because he wasn't paid enough, he left to a job that interested him more. Most likely one where he gets a more senior position so gets the sit in machine and have a helper doing the dirty work instead of the dirty work. ;)

[@trickydicky78s3]

@@jaquigreenlees Yep, not always about money , often is more likely is down to wanting to spread their wings and thats expected along the way when you get good workers . Which is why it isn't really a surprise, he was a good worker after all

[@scruffy6151]

Big companies are always looking for good workers and can afford to sweeten the pie to get good help. Tim fit that spot that needed to be filled with a good resume standard business practice. I hope all goes well for Tim at his new job.

[@jaquigreenlees]

@@scruffy6151 True, and since this isn't the first time Chris' helper has moved on to other company it actually speaks extremely well for Chris' uncle's company that their employees get hired by others. They have learned enough to be an asset so they get head-hunted away.

[@scruffy6151]

@@jaquigreenlees very true.

[@bohhica1]

On the bulldozer, what are the two attachments on top of blade for? Outstanding job and videos, keep em coming!👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@shanesnouffer1977]

Hey chris, i wanna congratulate you on the new personal machine and set up, it looks great and I can tell that once you got your new excavator and the new bucket and thumb designed the way you wanted it that you now are really having a blast working. Its almost fun and not work.lol its great to see you get a nice set up like that,you deserve it if anyone does. I got a quick question, I know that you work for your uncle, how ever i know that with your 2 personal machine's that you do side jobs,or basically run your own little business im just wondering when you have time to do all of this? I know you put in alot of hours for your uncles company. Im figuring that you do it mostly on the weekends but now your taking on more personal jobs and bigger personal jobs so I'm curious are you looking to basically go out on your own eventually? I know its a personal question so if you would rather not comment on you tube I get it. I wish you the best of luck and keep up the hard work and awesome content. Oh one more question now that you got your own dream set up do you go to work and get into your uncles equipment and think man I wish this was my personal set up? Have a wonderful day.

[@UncleKennysPlace]

It would be awesome if you could lock the relative positions of the thumb and bucket, and then have a "wrist" action.

[@northmanlogging2769]

whats better, taking the paint off a new bucket/implement or takin the rust off an old neglected machine?

[@BA5168NCA]

That new "you're new claw" design works a treat chrisy boy 😎 👌 💯

[@janhall1000]

Have you considered buying a tiltrotator? Like Engcon, Steelwrist or Rototilt? Would be fun if you made a video talking about tiltrotators.

[@srchastain859]

Nice long video ! Shows lots of work progression ! Thanks.

[@jacobvargas9427]

Could you do a video explaining the difference between the new thumb on your 220 vs the thumbs on the other company machines ?

[@billcoley8520]

One more question. I notice you start out pushing about a 1/4 of the blade. When I ran the dozer, a small one I was told to grab about 1/2 of the blade. I think I like the 1/4 blade

[@farmingwithmitchellmorgan7041]

The new 160 is a nice machine Chris

[@chrissheathewoodguy]

we are required to put down 3 's on all construct interances. That drive way looks much better then our jobs.

[@Todd.Roberts]

Looks like a very professional job as always

[@dan-o9746]

Looks like the drive entrance is one pipe section short. Left a big hole on the side to get stuck in.

[@jerrybennett6860]

Need too get John put one of ur LD18 thumb and Bucket on the new 160🤔🤔😁😁

[@HootakaBJ]

I said the same thing.... especially a coupler to do different attachments... like a big Yanmar

[@theshadow4292]

Chris, three things, (1) The next time you go to Tractor Supply you need to tell them they owe you at least a half dozen free 5 gallon buckets for the free advertising that you gave them in this video (2) What happened to the Beavers, were they safely captured and relocated to another area for someone else to deal with (3) Got to get yourself another sidekick, if you don't do so soon, you are going to wear yourself out driving all the machines, cutting the logs, checking with the grading stick, etc.

[@odonnellsaussiehomestead8257]

U sure can do fine work with the dozer. Thanks for saring Chris.

[@HootakaBJ]

All I can think is as great as the new 160e looks....an AMI LD18 bucket and Progressive Thumb WOULD MAKE IT PUUURVFICTO!!!

[@tdimccullough]

you';re going to be wanting to get this bucket/thumb setup for all your machines

[@joedoakes8307]

Looks like you and uncle Bud will eventually have your own separate company(s) ! he needs you a lot more than you need him ! You can purchase the additional equipment for YOUR operation as time passes like a transport truck\trailer , W51 dozer , and large f\end loader ! It's going to be interesting to watch the transition as you purchase more equipment !

[@Blazer02LS]

Who's Bud? His uncle is Jon. Why would he do that? His uncle isn't getting any younger and may just want to hand the keys to his partner.

[@joedoakes8307]

@@Blazer02LS There are tax consequences to consider when uncle sells his ownership interest to Chris ! An individual can only gift $14,000 a year to any person without having to file a gift tax return . Plus , there is depreciation recapture on equipment and some of the sale will be capital gain for "Jon"\Bud to consider ! Uncle Bud was simply a nick name I gave to Jon , nothing more or less .

[@Blazer02LS]

@@joedoakes8307 True, but I'm sure it won't be a gift. In all probability Chris has his name on the paperwork already. It is the Guins Excavation company after all.

[@derrickpettit3489]

Dang Chris, digging these long vids, awesome content as always, I haven't had the chance to order a shirt yet but I'm Workin on it. Thanks for sharing man.

[@ConstructionChannelLuxembourg]

Ah, so you do use concrete pipes in the US too. I was wondering about that, since most KZbinrs I see seem to install corrugated iron or plastic piping. Over here concrete is the only material used for drainage pipes beneath access roads. Why are they so rarely used over there, are they more expensive, or simply much heavier to install with smaller equipment?

[@TheTwoticket]

plastic is far superior in all aspects

[@ConstructionChannelLuxembourg]

@@TheTwoticket I guess concrete becomes more brittle with age?

[@CK-yi6pc]

That bucket is cool 😎

[@treeman8881]

What size dozer is that your running I really like the 6 way blade on one I've put a few hours in the seat in the clean up of your last video I liked how you took the log chain and rapped around the post and pulled them up slick

[@jimsvideos7201]

Your remarks before taking a swing at that pile of fill sound exactly like everyone else who has a new toy and wants to play with it!

[@bobjacobs9521]

You always have a plan, Mike and 6 additional plans on the agenda after that If everyone stayed busy and worked like you, we would not have problems with unemployment, welfare and mental and emotional distress You create a state of mind that results in self worth and pride, also a sense of accomplishment. Everyone should have the psychological needs met, but most are too lazy. I bet you also sleep well at night, unless you are thinking about the next big project. Good job with the excavator. High five from Illinois

[@2badger2]

I'm assuming you get paid per project not hours. If that's so then the 20% faster moving dirt is a great investment.

[@ehamster]

So between you and John, the company has the Yanmar mini, the new 160, old 160, 220, skid steer, 4WD dumper, truck, dozer, grader? Seems a lot for two employees. Especially when one employee has a side hustle with a 220 a Hitachi, John Deere backhoe.

[@HughzieTube]

You missed the 250, Roller and Old cabless Yanmar! (The 4x4 is actually a 6x6!)

[@darkrevenger04]

Sometimes that have to put project(s) on hold due to weather or soil conditions such as liquid dirt when it has to settle and or dry down

[@petenolte4192]

Keeps Chris out of trouble LOL

[@letsdig18]

What's wrong with a different excavator for every day of the week?

[@ehamster]

letsdig18 profitability? If you can still make the payments with two people running all that equipment, then there must be more money in ponds and house lot clearance than I thought. Good on you, keep up the good work!

[@ignacio9552]

Beautiful work.

[@stevecobb6001]

Skill level.....................................OFF the chart! Great content as always

[@jimcraig5208]

Chris how often do this trucks us all the axles for the load? Of coarse it's probably the same rules as we have here it depends on road restrictions

[@chrislienau894]

16.67 percent more efficient bucket!

[@teddycrenshaw223]

You are absolutely right the excavator will move three times the amount of dirt the dozer will in way less time

[@pjs5191]

Is that driveway made out of crush N run? Around here seems like they always use #2 like they put around rail road tracks. Interesting how different places use different materials for the same purposes.

[@dt20m84]

Hope all is well with that Hurricane yall got! Awesome videos!!!!!

[@_iLLuSiv3_]

I hit the like button just 2 seconds after I hit play, I know I will like it even before watching it!

[@RKHarm24]

I hit LIKE before PLAY then FULL SCREEN..

[@M925-q6j]

Dang, 52 minute vid? Guess I need to block out an hour when I get home from work.

[@CCscott]

M925 This one required a bathroom break.

[@pjs5191]

Nice video as always Chris. Do you hear much from Tim since he started his new job far as if he’s liking it and such?

[@alanhumberstone9989]

With all the new equipment you and your uncle acquire which piece of equipment would you really like to have as an addition to your fleet

[@SmithyScotland]

Any luck in persuading John to purchase one of those LD18 buckets?

[@billcoley8520]

Do you ever back drag? I’m guessing no because your land is level after pushing the pile up

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

Do all the dump trucks where he is at have that many axles? We don't have those in the area I'm in, Chicago.

[@leegoldman7491]

Chris does the hot ashes affect the cover (damage) canas or do you even use the cover canvas when hauling ashes?...

[@CD-oq8em]

Can you give us an update on your oak tree planted in 2018. I just had your video moving and planting the tree recommended.

[@joedoakes8307]

The very fact that Chris is purchasing "HIS" own equipment while Jon is continuing to work on other projects would seem to tell US , that he wants to establish his own , fully independent construction company separate and apart from his uncle ! He has evolved into a fully educated construction business owner educated by the school of hard knocks and practical experience and has proven he has the intelligence and knowledge to handle any project he is presented WITH !

[@augustreil]

Maybe he's already a partner and just adding to the fleet, so they can grow even bigger ? IDK, Just a guess ?

[@billbergquist4722]

People in NC don't seem to like trees around their house. Any reason for that? Lot of high wind?

[@cathiwim]

Bill Bergquist ya think? Especially in a line going (N to S ) from Raleigh to Fayetteville to Lumberton. Yeah, high winds!

[@billphillipstube]

Hurricanes and ice storms. Also, copperheads hang out in pine needles.

[@ranger2316]

I love this stuff ... nice new bucket and thumb! I do have a question, would it have been easier to spread that pile of sand (13:00) with the dozier rather than the excavator? I'm just trying to get my head around how equipment is selected for various operations.

[@Thrash155]

The Dozer they use is too small to really push any volume of material with the combo blade it had. To get the equivalent to move dirt you would need a D6 or Larger size Dozer to move the same amount of dirt. The Excavator can rough grade the material in bulk then finish it with the dozer.

[@ranger2316]

@@Thrash155 Thanks. I love watching this stuff.

[@larryshedd5734]

Great job Chris

[@leol1682]

Love the video Chris ,

[@davidneilson3508]

Awesome I really like the long videos 👍👍😊🇺🇸

[@kens.3729]

You’re as Versatile as Anyone and know exactly where Controls are for each piece of Equipment.👍

[@dustinpryde3121]

Are there any ashes still in the truck when he gets where he's going? Lol. We hauled a bunch of lime ag for a stabilization project and you could tell where we were going and where we came from...

[@timsherry49]

Hope the tropical storm didn't do too much damage in your area!

[@rubenbraekman4515]

That's a very calm street!

[@themodifiedlife2774]

Do u have the hydraulics turned up on the 160 or is that just the stock cycle times? Seems like that thing is moving real fast?

[@mikeness5074]

Is the cabs pretty tight for dealing with all the ash, or do you hack up a lung after those dirty jobs?

[@kylefleetwood9572]

Like a kid with a new toy. Man i need to start recording my trim work daily

[@TL64329]

Really nice work!!!

[@Rickimusic]

As the cover on John's dump truck melts, he thinks... "What a pain in the ash!"

[@patg6705]

Awesome job - enjoyed the video, thanks

[@toddamcewen3774]

Holly Cow , we have a documentary here !!! Just kidding , love yur vids. Watched the whole thing . Love your mannerisms and family values. Keep up the Great work !!!

[@formhubfar]

I'd be interested in a video Chris that explains how you can use the dozer to grade steep banks, some of your video's seem to defy physics.

[@Mephiston]

good equipment, skilled and experienced operator.

[@thebear5454]

Did I count 17 scoops to fill your Dump Truck with the new bucket Chris?

[@augustreil]

I'm sure it's just me, but the culverts that get put in, seems like they should be another 20ft longer ? Thumbs up Chris.

[@ronp.731]

How often do you have to clean the a/c filters?

[@paulmuir9459]

for the quick hich you have on the volvo 220 excavator you could get a ROCK RIPPER or a SKELETON BUCKET or a ROOT RAKE or a HIGH CAPACITY DITCH CLEANING BUCKET or a ROTARY TILT DITCH CLEANING BUCKET or a V-BOTTOM BUCKET or a FORESTRY RCKE or a DITCH CLEANING BUCKET or a TRAPEZOID BUCKET - TEETH or a TRAPEZOID BUCKET - BOE from AMI

[@Skorpychan]

Haul the ashes away? Seems like a waste to me. Just mix it in with the topsoil as a soil amendment. Wood ash + water = potash!

[@DieselandIron]

You're getting into bigger excavators, any plan on upgrading the dozer Chris? That little Komatsu has been around awhile now.

[@randywilson6869]

Diesel and Iron I heard he is going to put a new seat in it. That thing runs like a champ and they take care of it so why get anew one

[@mathieublanchette14]

@@randywilson6869 exactly, that's the best way to make good profit off a machine.. is use it for as long as u can

[@kristystaats8390]

You do great work

[@RKHarm24]

With the long flat bottom of the bucket, it acts like a blade raking the dirt out.

[@WalmartBiker]

Hey man do you not use your dozer rake anymore? Been thinking about buying one for my dozer.