Grooming snowmobile trails

Using a bombardier snow cat to pull my home-made snow roller/branch trimmer to do maintenance on snowmobile trails.
Video making branch trimmer: • Building a trail trimm...
Video converting it to a snow roller: • Making a trail trimmin...

[@charliebravo1906]

The ability to effectively diagnose and not get angry is the most impressive to me.

[@champipy]

My thoughts exactly!

[@RBFR01]

Andrew gets mad at stuff he just tries to keep cursing off the videos.

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

So true... He calls it garage.. And moves on with the repair. Great attitude and inspiration.

[@windzer]

he actually gets mad as hell sometimes and leaves it in videos lol

[@MikeOrazzi]

I'm trying to be better with that as well. @@RBFR01

[@thekingtroll2]

I love how you don't edit or sugar coat anything. You went up to plow and it wouldn't start. So you lost a day of trying to get it to run. Life happens and we got to see what it takes to make an Andrew video so special to all your viewers. 2 million by December 2024 or bust! This was very fun to watch, thank you.

[@MG-rg3jo]

We all knew the battery was going to be dead.

[@CerebralAilment]

Hahah yep - someone should gift him some solar chargers to his fan p.o. box he might actually use them

[@peterwill3699]

He has plenty of his own money,save it for yourself.

[@WildAcresFarms]

The surprise is when anything other than his Dodge pickup starts. Ever.

[@ShOxCooking]

He wouldn’t have much content if it wasn’t lol

[@mirek8557]

Zadna udrzba baterie pak honem dobijeni ,uz je pozde baterie na odpis !! Druhy den bude opet prazdna sulface. 😮

[@56radioboy]

Speaking as an old ski resort worker, you need a battery cut off switch. Maybe a solar trickle charger too. The cold just sucks the life out of a battery

[@georgea6403]

Absolutely. I put cutoff switch in my boat after too many times hopping in and finding out some idiot left something on and battery was dead. I also put dual batteries in too

[@levikender4820]

I’ve been recommending them to Andrew for years. The solar trickle chargers are really useful and you’ll save more than you spend on the

[@alttabby3633]

Even better is a relay for any accessory, then you don't need to remember to turn off the cut off switch.

[@fredrikg120]

@@SelfEvident what are you on about? stop speaking like you are the authority on commenting online. I for one appreciate people mentioning their background to get context for their experience. You are of course free to go elsewhere if you don't like it.

[@greenmirror5555]

cold cranking amps worse with low temps....best move I do now is pull the batteries, keep em in the house, take em out warm to the machine.

[@andrewjones-productions]

I remember Andrew building this trail groomer implement. At the time, I didn't quite grasp how the blades worked. Now I understand and I can see that it is very ingenious and very effective too!

[@stevenr8606]

In no way does it cut❗️

[@limey9182]

it more or less catches and snaps them

[@jameslovitt994]

That thing is awesome

[@omegaman66]

I never believed it would work until it did.

[@loveistheanswer8137]

Many of our clubs groomers have side cutters. They have been around for years.

[@garthkayes2667]

You’re the man Andrew Camarata …..once again , remarkable grit , determination and inspiration . Please don’t ever stop being you 👊

[@jimmorris1002]

Whatever the problem, Andrew has the right tools always and knows where to start the repair process!

[@richardthomas1743]

At the beginning of the video the Dogs had energy to spare! Towards the end of the video they were dragging! I bet that they slept really good that night, as did Andrew!

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

Hopefully they don't develop hip problems that Labs are known for

[@user-ik4fd9ny4b]

@@Christoph-sd3zi You know what? I'm guessing, if they could speak, wouldn't trade places with any other dogs!

[@pear7777]

​@Christoph-sd3zi Levi in the end did have those issues. But we can't ask dogs what they prefer, I can only say they seem perfectly happy now.

[@maeelectronics]

I agree Andrew Towing the Branch pruner behind the trail groomer was the best results so far great job thanks for the video.

[@Guust_Flater]

Groomer did it better now than in the summer! No leaves and easier breaking branches. 👍

[@Bob39965]

Just needs top blades

[@garynoll700]

Also, in winter branches tend to break easier. They are brittle.

[@LaughingRandomly]

Andrew, the winter drone footage is priceless‼️😎

[@InCountry6970]

Hanging onto the back of that moving shaking trimmer in the cold slippery snow all while filming with a camera is very impressive. As usual, great job Andrew

[@wild2heart]

That's the best time when they are frozen for sure.

[@jimmorris1002]

Andrew knows how to work hard and definitely plays hard. Having not met this gentleman, it appears he helps his family, friends, and neighbors. I can only imagine his mountain is beautiful at all times of the year, especially with the snow-covered trees/peaks and the various colors of leaves in the fall.

[@NikSpringer]

Another Camarata wintertime classic!

[@MikeOrazzi]

So true. We had some really nice snow here in the Northeast a few weeks ago. I got a few woods hikes in. Today I was on the mountain bike.

[@bullittdog4352]

I love how Andrew is unstoppable..refuses to be beat!

[@user-ik4fd9ny4b]

I would have given up on the no-start when the sun was up! HaHa

[@markconger8049]

Regarding the trail trimmer, it seems that cutters mounted across the top would be nice too. There were several spots on the trail where it would have helped clear those hanging down branches the sides can’t get.

[@aserta]

0:48 lift them off the ground Andrew. Buy a load of cinderblocks and pop them up. With a small ramp, you won't have this issue anymore.

[@trendinvestor2893]

I put my 40 foot high cube shipping container up on 8 solid core blocks.

[@fredrikg120]

yes, please. can't believe he didn't do that after the first time those doors got stuck

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

Or just keep an old shovel leaning up against the container😂

[@MikeBaxterABC]

He could get some 12 X 12's ripped up with the volume of trees he's always cutting down! :)

[@aserta]

@@Christoph-sd3zi True, but that's still work. I have 8 containers for equipment and seriously, lifting them off the ground is the best. They don't rust anymore, the doors don't get stuck (he doesn't have issues with floods, but if you live in an area like that, that's a huge thing) and ultimately, it's just better.

[@dryroasted5599]

I think your design really has proven itself. I'm impressed. When you first built it, I thought "That's just going to get hung up in the trees and become an anchor." But it does work, provided the wood isn't too green.

[@schlenbea]

Woot! 2 vids in 2 days - gonna be a great weekend!

[@no_nuts]

plus a new unlisted vid!

[@user-jq6gh8km3h]

Andrew is the best Worker in the world.

[@chrissmith513]

He sure is a hard Dedicated Worker 😊😊😊

[@chennemeyer]

Amazing the difference that the cold weather has on your tree trimmer invention. I remember in the summer the branches were rubbery, and it didn't work nearly as well as it does in the winter when there are ice covered and brittle.

[@chrisbarr1359]

Tip: hang a shovel on the outside of the conex box door.

[@user-ym4xy6us5e]

Hey man, now hindsight is 20/20.

[@rude252]

Or a flame thrower

[@EllisDmented]

This summer I'm cutting a mandoor in the side of my shipping container. Adding four 16x32 hopper windows also.

[@Biffo1262]

Even a fully charged brand new battery has it's limitations. Best to fit quick release terminal clamps and remove the battery when not in use. Keeps it relatively warm and removes the possibility of any parasitic draws. That and waxed diesel are the bane of really cold climates.

[@joepotenza1349]

If only I had Andrew’s mechanical aptitude and patience!! Love the content Andrew keep em coming .

[@pear7777]

This shows AC's life isn't always easy, too.🎉🎉

[@davidsnyder2000]

One thing Andrew that you do that I don’t know if your aware ofis you give your dogs lots of exercise. I have a 100lb Mastiff and he doesn’t get out much. The bigger the dog the more exercise they need. You do a great job of keeping your puppy dogs healthy my friend 👍🙏

[@juancanik1]

Nothing more relaxing than watching a video of Andrew with some beers in hand, I wish it had been longer!

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Great job from the two of you! Thanks for sharing! 😊

[@KyleKAP]

I'm a groomer operator in northern Michigan and we are building a brush cutter now, we have 84 miles and it will really help with brushing labor. We have two Piston Bully's and they are really nice groomers.

[@56radioboy]

Bully's rock...ran a new one right at the end of my time as a groomer

[@patrickmoodabe9728]

Inspirational as always Andrew. Yes. Calmly working the problem. & sometimes it just fixes itself. 👏👏👏🏆

[@peglegtoo]

These snowmobile and grooming videos are great. What a beautiful place.

[@kirk467]

Thanks for sharing Andrew, y’all ride safe and try to stay warm and healthy my friend! Kirk from Louisiana sending prayers and positive vibes your way! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robertburns3014]

Beautiful country! That snowmobiling sure does look like fun! 😊

[@railfan439]

The snow is beautiful, the trees covered in white, the crisp clean air, but I think I'll stick to my home here in Sunny Southern California. Thanks for the video. Jon

[@embreeja]

I guess 'Sunny So Calif' got some rain recently..... and mud-slides in some areas, and today they even threw in some earthquakes. I grew up there (Pasadena), moved 40 years ago ----- but DO miss it.

[@thestuffz]

that branch trailer worked amazing behind the snomole!

[@patronsaint476]

Dogs, snow, equipment, scenic…great video. Thank you, sir.

[@jrs4ex]

That’s pretty slick, I enjoy watching the helicopter trimming crews come by my area to clear near power lines. Always impressed by that operation

[@bruceblais7958]

Andrew you're such an inspiration that trimming and rolling tool Works excellent that was a nice video too thanks for sharing and enjoy the trails we don't have that much snow here yet

[@jaymartinez7654]

I truly love the way you just make shit happen, you don’t let nothing stop you! Truly an amazing dude❤

[@markreetz1001]

The cutter works even better than I remember. Great video!

[@scotpettengill7801]

What a great way to clear the trails. I give it a solid 8 .. Good job Andy.

[@subzeromjc]

Blue Boy is getting big and beautiful! Good job Andrew.

[@davecalvo6418]

Andrew you need a gas powered pole saw with two people on a sled, one pruning and one driving

[@user-ik4fd9ny4b]

I was thinking more along the line of a handful of day workers from the Home Depot to take care of it.

[@jacobkuntflapp]

What a bloke to have as part of a club

[@overnightthoughts]

Good on you for having the patience to work on stuff constantly. I gave up on it and decided to just spend the premium for stuff that works.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, but that machine new is like 100k+, I think more buildings would help me the most.

[@overnightthoughts]

@@AndrewCamarata Definitely don't disagree with you. If anything your way of life is better in the long run, I just got tired of constantly working on stuff to get it to run.

[@dav1dsm1th]

The guy with the most toys wins (at life).

[@scottcusick6274]

Good evening from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Nice job on grooming the trails. Your Sno-Mole and limb cutter work great together. 🇺🇸

[@dmmaddex]

I like that branch cutter, nice design...

[@theforeman1097]

Cutter does a great job!

[@CriticoolHit]

In the old days some farmers up far north would park their tractors over a ditch so they could start a small fire under it to warm up before starting.

[@BricoleurTV]

A small tin-can with metanol was what all truckers kept in their cabs back in the day here in Northern Europe to do the same thing in the mornings.

[@3sparewashers-lg3gf]

Across the pond we do the same! The old timers at least. Caterpillars especially are cold blooded.

[@aserta]

I feel like the branch cutter needs a row of teeth on the top side as well. Several times you can see branches bypass the cutter by escaping up the top. However, if it were to have that, then that bolt on the hitch won't be enough, as the lever arm force might bent it.

[@jameslovitt994]

That branch wagon is brilliant, stationary cutting blades, no moving parts to frigg up, cool idea.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thank you.

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

​@AndrewCamarata run the blades across the top too

[@jerryc3050]

lol, Using a torch to unfreeze a fuel line...love your picturesque scenery.👍

[@andjuju6476]

It`s great how you use all the equipment that you buy, they are not just garden ornaments.

[@farmerkevin]

Ran when parked, you knew it could start and you started it. Nice. Grooming is one of the most satisfying jobs there is, you're living the life, enjoy it.

[@brookslinam4111]

Thanks! You are a tremendous gentleman, professional, possess grit I've not seen in a long time, visionary, and you know how to treat people. You also have a skill set second to none of being able to visualize what you want the end result to be from conception.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thank you.

[@brookslinam4111]

@@AndrewCamarata you're welcome. I will put a lid on it now I don't want you to think youve got a crazy nut on your hands. 😂

[@arg6193]

You have the coolest equipment! Love it!

[@truckntim80]

So scenic!

[@hesterdoesawsomecrap]

Love that you got the old snow moles groomer. Good to see it put to work again!!!

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yes, I am glad I got to use it this year. I hope we get more snow soon.

[@patrickmorrissey2271]

Nice job. @ 1:07 Some of my sites have fences, I have to get through, in winter..... So of course when they are snowed in, frozen to the ground, it's a real delight trying to get those open.... Plus of course the usual lock being frozen & all that.... Yeah, watching you struggle with those doors, it's like, ugh. That looks like fun... Snowed & frozen shut..... Such a delight, to try to open that stuff....

[@mtnman6942]

Kinda brings a whole new meaning to double tracking, great job 😎👍

[@andrewterry8092]

That trimmer works better in the winter, when the branches are brittle, just rips them off. Well done!

[@anthonyi6572]

I bet they’re having just as much fun cutting the trees as they do snowmobiling.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, the snow cat is cool

[@johnreecer6839]

The boys look like they’re having a blast running in the snow

[@holmarschubert1557]

The Groomer needs more blades in the top! This is a cool project for you. The snow-tractor with shield and the Groomer is a cool combination!

[@I_must_get_a_van]

Blades across the top bar would be handy. I love all your videos. Thank you for doing what you do. Cheers Steve from Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

[@ronthacker211]

Love that Trail Cutter Limb Lopper attachment. Works great.

[@johnzimmer6496]

Nice improvements. A top set of horizontal teeth may be warranted. Awesome proof of concept. Thanks for sharing.

[@BG-vq9fd]

If we had that much snow I would probably still have a working snowmobile. With electric start and reverse. In the old days we thought that stuff added weight and stole speed. It looked like that electric reverse worked well. Keep up the good work and take good care of those pups.

[@garysoykin2783]

That thing you made works d*** good Andrew. Good job, I'm building that thing. It didn't look like it worked very good when all the trees were green. But now that you're driving the trails when everything's frozen that thing's kicking butt

[@AdelinoGambiarras]

Efa solves all the engine problems in US. Another awesome video Andrew.

[@markthompsoncpa]

Your machine works great

[@MikeBaxterABC]

An old trick to help start a engine in the winter is, to run a hose from the exhaust on your generator to the exhaust on the engine (we used to use flex exhaust hose for 2 feet .. then old spring wire vacuum cleaner hose :) ) It's amazing how much wasted heat a generator produces! Heat the entire block up on the vehicle eventually

[@stevenuttall]

Once again, another GREAT video. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@bradh5629]

love the cutter camera shots that thing is chaos and its awesome

[@anthonyhalderman9624]

Keep up the great work, Andrew!

[@kirk467]

I remember when you fabricated that limb trimmer, pretty cool idea my friend! Yeah, several passes back and forth the trail would get wider for your snowmobiles! 👌🏻👌🏻 I like how it packs the snow as it cuts the branches! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@gregfeldman6818]

Cool fabrication, that was a great video. Works Awesome in the Winter. Once in a while it looks like it could use a set of teeth across the top

[@jamesmusser6160]

This Trimmer is maybe one of your coolest inventions ( other than the castle, and sauna of course).

[@simesimicevic8713]

Thanks for the video. Great video as always

[@dannmohr5721]

This man never ceases to amaze me……another machine he built doing an awesome job…..kudos Andrew……🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍The aerial drone footage of going up and disappearing in the clouds was an epic Andrew special effect……just utterly awesome great job….👏 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@rickwiersma5445]

Nothing is ever easy! Even having fun is alot of work!

[@garynoll700]

Andrew you need to hang a snow shovel and chipping bar on side of container so when you need to access your tools after a snow storm you can clear the doors.

[@CerebralAilment]

Looks good! Hopefully we get some strong storms before the end of the season. Been weak so far!

[@carlaustin7398]

Great job on the diagnostic approach to determining the problem. Fantastic idea to fix the bent valve. I'm guessing the hole in the trunk was for a CB radio antenna because they were very popular in that time period. I really enjoyed the drone footage. I love the Gus man. Thanks for sharing.

[@photocontrol]

The snow cat and trimmer/roller is a great combo for sure!

[@orgcoast5990]

Time for your thinking cap to come up with some type of self-cleaning for the cutter. That is a real good combination, especially at a quicker pace. Good job Andrew.

[@joshuacollins789]

Glad to see some snow on the ground wish we got that much here but it’s been so warm I haven’t been able to go on local trails.

[@SKFortyseven3277]

I usually will try it once, maybe twice, and if it doesn't start hit with starting fluid. I usually close it back up (quickly) before I try starting it again. Things while usually starting with start fluid, and it's easier to close it back up without it running. Also, when you hook up the charger, I usually will turn on the lights for a second or bump the start to draw the current in. I'm sure you know all this with all the equipment you have. People think I have a lot of equipment, but you definitely have me bet. That little snowcat is sweet. I didn't get a chance to watch all the videos just the beginning. I'll watch it later because it looks to be pretty good. I just wanted to give some friendly advice from one friend to another. Safe riding/grooming, brother!

[@ACoustaDC]

OH man!!! three videos this week!!!!! Thank you Andrew.

[@claytonl.covell2634]

That combination works great. 👍

[@rgarlinyc]

The snowmobile trail looks good!

[@lindamitchell-fox1926]

The dogs look like they might like a ride going up that hill. I think that’s the most tired I’ve ever seen them. Good job and as usual, it’s absolutely beautiful up there.

[@bobcharette2868]

Nicely done !!

[@andreakeeling9217]

0:35 Love Andrew’s joy. ❤❤❤❤

[@arjanvogel6444]

Thanks for your vid 😇💟💟💟 Love and bless you Andrew.

[@bosshogg3548]

Great job 👍🏻

[@jamesbergeron8356]

Brush cutter works better than I ever thought it would.

[@user-jq6gh8km3h]

Super video, you are the best. Best regards Henry Eggert from Germany

[@gringopines3476]

COOL VIDEOS ANDREW... I LOVE THE WINTER ONES BEST. STAY COOL, PEACE FROM CREEL CHIHUAHUA, MEXICO...

[@mattieruth2171]

Thanks Andrew, that was kewl!