HOW STEEP IS TOO STEEP? CAT D5 DOZER PUSHING TO ITS LIMITS, CLEARING A UTILITY EASEMENT…

Wow! What a job. This project pushed the CAT D5 dozer Wow, what a job! I pushed the CAT D5 dozer and the CAT 308 excavator to their limits and maybe a little past their limits. Cleared a 40’ path up the mountain for a power line and water line. CAT power means no problem!!!
#caterpillar #excavation #heavyequipment #cat #skidsteer #excavator #CAT308 #CATD5 #dozer #landclearing

[@rodneystewart8958]

Thanks for keeping God first and spreading the word. Not just wanting people to like and subscribe

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks you Rodney I appreciate that!

[@lifeonmttammanyridge2565]

I agree I really do appreciate the fact that he takes the time to convey these messages. There’s been quite a few days just listening to what he has to say at the end of his video has gotten me through some rough days. Thank You!🙂

[@tristardiggin]

Wow! And comments like that encourage me to keep doing the messages. Knowing that God is using the videos and messages to be a blessing. So thank you for sharing that comment! God Bless, Sam

[@lifeonmttammanyridge2565]

I’m always up for a little bit of education on the Bible. As long as it doesn’t turn into an exorcism! Lol🙂

[@tristardiggin]

Right, me too! I started another channel called "Diggin' The Word" that is just for Bible messages if yall want to check it out...

[@thomasdavis2910]

May God bless you my brother! I just stumbled upon your channel, started watching you operat in some difficult digging, and then - WOW - out of nowhere, you bring out the Word and start preaching! Glory to God ! ! I just subscribed, rang the bell and said thumbs up. I'll probably say more later but for now - , DON'T STOP NOW. Keep the fire hot my brother and I 'll be praying for you.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Thomas and welcome to the channel, I appreciate your support. You nailed the purpose of the channel. It is to provide some clean entertainment and then "out of nowhere" a message from the Bible. I figure there are folks who will see the message here that may not be hearing it at all. So, I appreciate your prayers that we can reach more with the message... God Bless, Sam

[@jdb1959]

Thanks for the words of encouragement. Also, great work on a steep hillside.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jimmy, I appreciate that and glad you enjoyed the message... Sam

[@Andrezzz2u]

As it goes: A heavy equipment operator is not earned from a fancy degree, It's earned from courage of a worthy heart. Thanks for the video. God Bless you brother. 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Wow, that is a great way of saying that. And it is very true. You earn a degree in dirt, one push at a time. God Bless, Sam

[@tnbunpkin19]

​@@tristardiggin😊poo⁰⁰

[@SouthMainAuto]

Lot of great tools Sam. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you! Appreciate you supporting the channel... Sam

[@markrunion1769]

That was a steep hill and the stumps made it all the more challenging! Thanks for the great video and the message from Joshua.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Mark! It was a steep hill and I sure enjoyed the job. Makes it a little more exciting 😀! Glad you enjoyed the message...

[@markrunion1769]

Just curious if you top off the fluids on the machines to slightly over full for the steep slopes. I think CAT actually recommends this in the operators manuals.

[@tristardiggin]

I don't and didn't know that so I will definitely check on it. It does make sense though. Appreciate the info...

[@stcermak]

I LOVE the message at the end, Thank you so much for that!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Sean, I appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed the message... God Bless, Sam

[@robertgonzales5515]

Thank You for the awesome work and video. Awesome massage May the Lord Bless you and your family always.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Robert and God Bless you as well…

[@MrSonny57]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing the WORD with us!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Mr Sonny, I appreciate that…😀 God Bless

[@cobygrimes8272]

Amen, I didn’t know it but I needed that msg today.

[@tristardiggin]

That is the way He works...

[@lgrizzly]

Boy I gotta tell you watching you slide side-hill like that had me puckered pretty tight! I do a lot of steep work with my little D4K and I would never do what you did. You sir are a steely-eyed cat skinner!

[@tristardiggin]

I really enjoy these jobs 😁! I'm sure the D4K can do some great work. Well, I've been called a lot of things in life but not a "steely-eyed cat skinner", but it's kind of catchy! 😁🤪 Thanks and I appreciate you supporting the channel... Sam

[@aaronschulte88]

I am very happy to have come across your channel I am so excited that you love the Lord and I will continue to support you my friend thank you

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Aaron and welcome to the channel. We are just a big ole family here and are quiet and peaceable, for the most part. 😁 Hey, thanks for watching and commenting to support the channel. As the channel grows we can all reach more folks with the Gospel... God Bless and Happy Easter...

[@samwam45]

Brother, I’m loving your content and especially the message towards the end! I needed that! Awesome job, great footage considering you’re doing everything yourself along with your sidekick! Subscribed! God bless you abundantly and in everything you do!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Samson I appreciate that. Welcome to the channel and just make yourself at home. 😀 Glad you are enjoying the message and God Bless you as well!

[@theoldbigmoose]

Good message on progressive sanctification and removing know sin from our lives. Thank you for your example and teaching! Great hillside work too.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I appreciate it. Glad you enjoyed the message. God Bless, Sam

[@williammorgan5125]

Thanks for spreading the word!!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks William I appreciate that! 😀

[@bammersmith5993]

Looks like you got alot of top soil that needs to come off down to the clay .Alot of people think you can put rock on top soil.Gotta getr dow to the clay.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, this was a power line easement. So it needs to grow back up to stabilize the ground...

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hi Sam , I know that felt much steeper from the seat than it looks, And it looks Steep !! Nice Job getting that slicked off.! Looking forward to the Mulcher in action, I know some good content is coming 😄 I really appreciate the Good Message Boss.! Happy New Year To You and Your Family, May 2023 be filled with Blessings.! Take Care 👍🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Evert. Definitely the steepest ground I've worked on yet. Trying to get hoses now for the mulcher. Should get it running today, I hope. Appreciate the feedback on the message as well... God Bless and have a great New Year!

[@raymondgochenour8725]

Difference between me and you at the busted the glass and I have many times . I enjoyed it as always.

[@tristardiggin]

🤣😀 Thanks Raymond…

[@Islandpandemonium]

Sir, that was an awesome video.Reminds me of projects I start,have to buy tools,parts,money spent that I don't want to.I commend you for your patience which is a virtue...I'm not a religious person but we all can relate to your passion for God.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Philip! I appreciate your respect for my faith. That is the first comment I have had like that. Most have said they aren't into religion and belittle and mock my faith. So, that is commendable. Sounds like we have similar projects for sure. Thanks again and appreciate you supporting the channel... Sam

[@5150Mainevent]

I just found your channel and may God bless you on all that you do sir.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks and welcome to the channel. I certainly appreciate you supporting the channel... Go's Bless, Sam

[@bobbyalley5192]

Good job and great message thank you.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Bobby, I appreciate it and thanks for supporting the channel... God Bless, Sam

[@tylerarrigoni7700]

I want a Cat dozer... since I was a kid.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup! I think every feller needs a dozer… 😀

[@jimmytew9468]

Enjoyed the video Sam. And I really enjoyed the message you spoken on in this video. Be Safe Out There.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jim. Certainly appreciate you checking out the older videos and commenting.

[@jimmytew9468]

@@tristardiggin How am I going to see just how good you think you are if I don't watch the old ones.🤣🤣 But I really like the massages at the end.

[@stephenpaul394]

That was some thick undergrowth, was expecting to see rabbits running everywhere

[@tristardiggin]

Yes, that was some rough ground! 🤪😳 Thanks

[@parker1ray]

I am an accomplished drone pilot and have around 40 of these little beasts to include 3 DJI drones. I am currently preparing for my FAA part 107 license!

[@tristardiggin]

That's cool. I love using the drone for videos. It just ads a lot more entertainment value. I'm not so accomplished though! I'm on my 4th mini 2, destroyed the previous 3. 😳😫🥺

[@aliaselroro]

nice video

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you I appreciate that…😀 Sam

[@Haxxorious]

This video was great to watch! Pulled some good info from it thank you! Seconds day of in pit training on the d5 myself

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate that and glad it was helpful to you. Good luck with the D5, any day on a dozer is a great day…😀 Sam

[@11xhawthorne79]

When I got to you opening the the word of god I stopped and I subscribed to your channel. I love the channel. God bless and stay safe brother.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you, I appreciate you supporting the channel and glad you are enjoying the messages. God Bless, Sam

[@stephenpaul394]

Great message!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Stephen! 😀

[@margaretburn713]

Great day in the morning !!! That was EPIC!!! Fifteen minutes in, I realised my mouth was hanging open like a motherless colt. That was hair-raising. When you finished for the day, I thought the worst was over.WRONG! Those stumps had to come out. It was worse than the bulldozer. I had to stop the video and make a cup of tea. That last one was a doozy You once said you were a "dirt pusher", Sam you could move mountains mate! The end result was amazing. Looking forward to the mulching,I love Idigit4. All the best for 2023. Regards from Oz. p.s. Why do people want to live in the stratosphere?

[@tristardiggin]

Whew! That was funny. I was laughing while reading your comment. That job was a lot of fun, I enjoyed every minute of it. Probably the steepest hill I have been on so far. I guess I like living on the edge of the seat. Folks like to build on the tops of mountains for the view. And up there where the are building it is absolutely gorgeous. God Bless

[@davidthomas6875]

A fantastic video. I'm afraid of heights so it made me tighten up a little, lol. There is a reason I live in Florida, it's FLAT 😏🤣🤣.Great job 👍👍

[@tristardiggin]

Hey David, I appreciate that and glad you enjoyed the video. I’m not a big fan of heights either…😀

[@jamesbreault5762]

Good job Sam👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks...

[@garyowens3687]

New to the channel and brother you don’t know how good it done my heart to see someone doing just as we are commanded,”Spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ to all ends of the earth”. Keep up the good work as a Christian and I pray God blesses you and your family.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Gary, and welcome to the channel. I certainly appreciate the encouragement about sharing the message. I'm glad you were blessed and enjoyed the message. I believe the Lord has given this platform to share the message and I hope to always do that for His glory! God Bless, Sam

[@ivanmeouch95]

Thanks for the message brother. May the Lord Jesus bless you

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Ivan and God bless you as well! 😀

[@Tallenn100]

Love the video!! Keep up the good work!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Travis and appreciate you supporting the channel... God Bless, Sam

[@altonbates7796]

Great job,Dozer work also.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Alton, I appreciate that... Sam

[@careyarnold2494]

First time watching your video thank you the ending of this video was the best part ❤

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Carey! I appreciate that and welcome to the channel. I agree with you, the endings are the best part...😃 God Bless, Sam

[@terrystrength305]

Great work on such a steep slope and thanks for sharing the lesson that God had laid on your heart!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Terry and I appreciate that. God Bless, Sam

[@58unclesam]

That one stump was like trying to pull the Jolly Green giants wisdom tooth🤪

[@tristardiggin]

LOL! That's is for sure...😁

[@jmc3555]

I just watched for the dozer action. But you hit me head on with that word at the end. Sometimes you don’t realize what you have let in until you take inventory. Great video, even better word. Thanks for both!

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir! That is the plan for the channel. Offer an entertaining video and "hit you head on with that word at the end". Thank you for this comment. It certainly let's me know that the Lord is using it to be a blessing. God Bless, Sam

[@canadabrushcontrol]

LOL, I've flipped a huge boulder over the blade as well lol, that's never fun. Nice work all! Looks great!

[@tristardiggin]

Ouch! A boulder over the blade can't be a good thing... Thanks for watching and supporting the channel... Sam

[@canadabrushcontrol]

@@tristardiggin yeah took a bit to get it out, minimal damage, just a small dent on the top of the blade. Definitely thankful for that. I subscribed to your channel. :) Looking forward to your future projects.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks for subscribing. I just checked out one of yours as well. Looks like you are kicking off a new channel. Wish you the best on it. A lot of work and growth is slow so just hang in there...

[@canadabrushcontrol]

@@tristardiggin yes! Just kicked it off finally. Still getting everything set up with gopros, I'm sure it will make life a lot easier with designated cameras. :)

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, will be checking in on your channel to see how it's going...👍

[@charleswalton5132]

Hello,neighbor,good video,I'm in Etowah.

[@tristardiggin]

Well hello neighbor! Thanks and glad you enjoyed the video… Sam

[@robertpeters9438]

Excellent Bible lesson at the end.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Robert. Glad it was a blessing... Sam

[@roxyevans3176]

Great Message!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you...

[@billhickman4826]

I was kinda surprised you didn't put water bars on that hill to help with the hill washing out. It looks good!

[@tristardiggin]

As soon as the water line and power line is in I think the owners will decide to do that. Because there will be a grand canyon down through there. It definitely needs them. And several of them!

[@bammersmith5993]

Those stumps are hard to get out but that five will do it.Ive ran D-8s and be pushing clay on side of a hill sliding down the hill.Ive also been on a two to one slope with a D6 LGP.wide pad dozer.Its scary but you get used to it.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, I know what you mean. Would love to run a big ole D8. Nothing like sliding sideways on a dozer...😃

[@stephenmcelroy1179]

Thank you,

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Stephen for supporting the channel... Sam

[@genegreear4183]

Right on brother. Bless You. Later

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Gene, I appreciate you supporting the channel too... God Bless, Sam

[@TheBigdoggg33]

Amen brother, no turning back

[@tristardiggin]

I’m with you on that! 😀 Thanks, Sam

[@roberthodge2771]

Love your reliance on God; much appreciated.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Robert...

[@stacycarroll1087]

Another Another good job and word

[@tristardiggin]

THANK YOU

[@scottmcnichols4885]

Back in the late 70s or early 80s my grandpa was running a dozer on ground so steep they had him ramming tree stumps. But if you didnt ram it hard enough and tried to back up the machine couldnt back up the hill due to the grade steepness. He always told me those were some longggggggg days

[@tristardiggin]

Wow! That sounds like some tough pushing and long days for sure. Thanks, Sam

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

Another great video. Great message at the end there too. I really enjoyed that. Can’t wait to see your mulcher in action!!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate that! I picked up hoses for the mulcher today. Hoping to get it all finished up tomorrow and let it rip. Thanks for the feedback on the message as well and glad you enjoyed it...

[@matthewmilner7176]

Thank you for Sharing your message. I do trust Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Your message is inspiring and i can feel the Holy Spirit tugging on my heart about things i need to turn away from. I love excavation and dirt work and am trying to get into that line of work. Your videos are not only entertaining, they are educational and inspiring. I appreciate you and your efforts. God Bless you.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Matt and I really appreciate the encouragement. It lets me know the messages are being a help and a blessing. Hope you do well in your pursuit of excavation work. I definitely enjoy this work… God Bless, Sam

[@jistruckinggrading364]

I like it when you have to use your seatbelt and put your feet on the dash to hold yourself I miss running a dozer wish I had one some times

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Wayne. When the seatbelt goes in it's getting serious! On the next job it was almost as steep. At one point poor ole Diesel went flying out of the cab upside down. I guess I better start buckling him in too.

[@jistruckinggrading364]

Need to get him a car seat lol

[@tristardiggin]

Exactly

[@jistruckinggrading364]

Good message

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks...

[@1summitcity]

Awesome job brother! Thanks for the message it was well needed for me!

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir and comments like yours make the effort all worth it. I enjoy hearing how the message has helped someone.

[@LifeWithChase]

I bet that dozer pushed real good going down that hill, probably not so much going up it though LoL

[@tristardiggin]

Oh yeah! It thinks it's a D8 going down hill. Up Hill, more like a skid steer. 🙄

[@LifeWithChase]

@@tristardiggin I figured lol

[@terrybrockway5376]

Thank you for your walk with God and your equipment. Enjoy your videos. Have a case backhoe, new cat 308 with thumb, cat skid steer, a new case 850M doser, and older John Deere 200 excavator. Can tackle about anything on our 1700-acre wetland restoration property. I'm retired and there is nothing more fun for a 80-year-old than moving dirt.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Terry, I appreciate that. It's great to get feedback from folks enjoying the message in the video! Wow! Sounds like you have the tools for anything that comes up on 1700 acres. And I agree it's a lot of fun moving dirt. God Bless and stay safe and keep moving that dirt... Sam

[@stephenpaul394]

😊

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks

[@jimharvard]

Mr. tristar diggin... do you know what the grade might have been where you were running your dozer? i'm pretty familiar with a 17 degree to 20 degree slope which is about at the limit of what you can easily walk up or down. i read somewhere that Cat dozers can climb up a 40 degree slope with high growser tracks. do you know the climb limit for your D5 and also the side slope tip-over limit? i have a farm in W.Va. that has a lot of slopes. various Texas pipeline companies have taken Cats up and down my hills but those operators do stuff that just seems insane to me. and i've watched them "winch" Cats up and down hills which is really crazy to watch. good luck with your channel and best wishes that you stay safe. you have a lot of courage on your D5 that i'm not sure i would have.

[@tristardiggin]

I don’t remember the slope but I’m sure some of it was pushing 40%. It was really steep but never felt uncomfortable. Thanks, Sam

[@lifeonmttammanyridge2565]

Man I had to go change my underwear after you turn your excavator sideways on the hill to get that stump off your blade lol🫣😨😆👍

[@tristardiggin]

🤣 That was funny! I was definitely on the edge of my seat a few times!

[@barnyardbrio7597]

sweet

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate that…

[@roberthodge2771]

Put a sign in each rig that says---" Did you shut me off foolish one? "

[@tristardiggin]

That might work...🤔

[@rustrtal]

Cool project! I’ve never operated on anything that steep (at least for that kind of distance), you had your blade on the uphill side…I always keep it downhill and use it as a leveler/e-brake. Is that how you always work slopes?

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I really enjoyed this project. I generally keep my blade on the digging side so that I'm pulling against the blade and the idlers instead of the final drives. Had an old timer tell me when I started that idlers are cheaper than final drives. That made since so that is how I've always tried to do it. About the only time I have the blade behind me is to level up the machine if necessary. Thanks, Sam

[@GnusmassStrong-xj2bc]

D5 do zig zag from one side to other get u to top of steep slope

[@tristardiggin]

👍 Thanks

[@taylorwalling8234]

Are the stumps that big you need an excavator?? Can't pluck em out with the corner of the dozer blade?

[@tristardiggin]

They were pretty big. Plus it's hard on the dozer to dig stumps like that. I just think it's easier on the excavator than it is the dozer. Thanks

[@coltongarber8087]

Yes cleaning out the tracks sucks but look at the bright side. Cleaning the tracks on a dozer or a loader is easier than cleaning the tracks out on a excavator

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, track cleaning isn’t a whole lot of fun!👎🏼 Thanks…

[@coltongarber8087]

@@tristardiggin No problem and yeah especially in the material that's clogged up in the track frame is frozen 😔😤

[@tristardiggin]

Right, frozen tracks are even worse!!!

[@coltongarber8087]

@@tristardiggin Definitely without a doubt

[@travishugh7226]

I really like your message it really helps me, speaking for myself I feel I am around sin all the time because I am in the sinful world. But you hit the nail right on the head with the word inventory, and it should be used a lot more by everyone, but I feel it should be used in my life every day. I would love to tell you a story I am living right now but I won't take up your time because I know you're busy. But I have had some problems with a person and not doing nothing and turning it over to GOD, it has really taught me GOD is right" And these people and their attack on me I can't even tell when they happen and it is driving them insane and doesn't know what is going on. The word right for me isn't enough to praise GOD with but it sure is a powerful word when it comes to GOD's promises. thanks.

[@tristardiggin]

Exactly right! And let the Lord take care of the battles. He is pretty good and handling things for us! 😁

[@lovejcdc]

Another great video Sam, but brother I think maybe you're not supposed to work you're poor guardian angel quite so hard lol he might need a little vacation after that job LMBO

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks! I believe you are right about the guardian angel. Or at least there was a shift change or two watching over that sketchy job. God Bless

[@waynewilliams9994]

😢your channel has came a long ways remember i.told ya when you first started it woukd😊

[@tristardiggin]

You did and I appreciate the encouragement early on and for the continued support of the channel. Thanks, Sam

[@mikekopie9897]

Kind of new to the channel and was curious why you chose a standard track dozer over a LGP machine. I know there's quite a few factors but would appreciate your point of view. This is definitely a under rated channel, nice work sir !

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you for the compliment on the channel. I really appreciate that! We'll, to be brutal honest, when I bought the dozer I had never operated one in my life. Just knew I wanted a good one that was reliable and had been taken care of. The CAT dealer had this one in stock from a lease turn in and it was in excellent shape. It spent most of its life doing finish grade work with 3D GPS. It had warranty and had been fully serviced and gone over really well. I was so green that I didn't know the difference 😳🤣. And still pretty green at it. But, this dozer has done some really good work and very pleased with it. Sorry I wasn't more help on your question... Thanks, Sam

[@mikekopie9897]

@@tristardiggin Thanks Sam , I appreciate the reply !

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir and thank you for watching and commenting...

[@lgrizzly]

I’ll add that I’ve got a standard track D4 and it’s much better for slope work. The wider track can’t take that side hill work he was doing in this video

[@tristardiggin]

@@lgrizzly that is interesting. I didn't know wider tracks weren't as good on slopes. I enjoy learning the tricks if the trade like that

[@jimd421]

The thing I'm wondering with LG P tracks. Would that make it easier? Or harder? For going up? The hill and digging. In? That soft. Soil? Question. Mark? I really enjoyed watching your video was great thank you so much

[@tristardiggin]

Hard to say. I only have experience with these narrower tracks. I did have a comment that said narrower tracks are better for steep grades and that the wider tracks were better for supporting the dozer in softer ground. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel. God Bless, Sam

[@jamesryan1064]

I dont understand why Cat, Volvo, Deere they should put a timmer on the Master Battery switch. I put one on my boat batteries and it works fine. Especially for those of us who are very busy or getting older and cant remember s--t!

[@tristardiggin]

That is a great idea! I hadn't thought of that but that would do the trick for sure... Thanks, Sam

[@tedohio3038]

I have a small old case dozer and really like popping stumps. Also I thought I was the only guy that wears his seatbelt. HA.. ✝

[@tristardiggin]

Stumping is enjoyable until you hit one that want to be ridiculously hard to get out. Seatbelt was a necessity on that hill. Well, I guess I could have closed the doors and then I wouldn't have been slung out the door. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@rexcolesr9502]

I have a743 and I operate it with one hand and my right leg since I lost my right arm, I tell people I will never get rid of it

[@tristardiggin]

That is definitely a cool thing to be able to operate it. Sounds like you are pretty partial to it. Thanks, Sam

[@josephferry8591]

Do ya wish it was a d6 or d7 weight wise? I noticed it struggled quite a bit. Track pack, not enough junk in the trunk. 6 way is sweet though I'm thinking it's not as strong as the original.

[@tristardiggin]

Over all I'm pretty pleased with the D5. I feel like weight and power are balanced for this machine. I'm impressed with what it does for its size. Thanks, Sam

[@josephferry8591]

Yeah but there's a lot of hangups I seen. I guess long as your happy.

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

Working Thur the challenge’s

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, sure makes life interesting 🤔 . Thanks, Sam

[@coltongarber8087]

Did you say your Dogs name is Diesel? Cool name 😎 and he's showing off 😂

[@tristardiggin]

Yes, his name is Diesel and he is always having a great time! 😀

[@coltongarber8087]

@@tristardiggin That's good. My brother and i named one of our Lab puppies we had years and years ago Diesel and the other one Gasoline 😂

[@fishermanii4137]

Wow! Only a skilled and experienced operator could master this rugged project. NIce work Sam. Great message and application. I believe these two verses shows what the bottom line to the sin problem. ( Isa 29:16 & Isa 64: 8 )

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I appreciate it. I guess I just like living on the edge of the seat because I really enjoyed this job 😳. I can definitely agree on those two verses. God Bless, Sam

[@keithhill9138]

Did they require you to put a crown on the road so the water would roll to the side in ditch that you created?

[@tristardiggin]

The video is a powerline easement. So it will just grow up naturally after power line is installed...

[@lestermoore7878]

Happ New Year Sam🎉🎉🎉. How are ya? Ain’t seen ya since last year

[@tristardiggin]

🤣! Well, I guess that would be right. Happy New Year to you as well!

[@coltongarber8087]

it's a shame that you didn't have your 313 for project 😔

[@tristardiggin]

Hey Colton that is for sure. The 313 would have ripped those stumps out in no time flat… Thanks

[@derrickpettit86]

That's an interesting job, ool one too, that's been my dream is to operate heavy equipment, where I live there's not alot of excavation companies, there is but it's like you have to know someone to get on, thanks for sharing an god bless 🇺🇲💪🇺🇲🤙✊

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Derrick I appreciate it. It was a lot of fun to do this job. I really enjoyed it. Maybe one day you will get the chance to run some equipment. God Bless, Sam

[@user-er8yx1dj1r]

best driving i have seen ..sin on you wtf o my god

[@tristardiggin]

👍

[@spencer6764]

Wow Sammy that looked sketchy you are the man not me. Thanks for sharing 👍🏻 and Thanks for God's word 🙏 Hope you all have a Blessed New Year

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jon. I agree it was definitely sketchy but I really enjoyed this job for sure. I guess I like living on the edge of the seat! Have a blessed New Year!

[@DXT61]

These cameras really don't show how steep stuff is. Ive been on some steep ground that from a camera pic does not do it justice.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, a seat belt was definitely a must on this hillside. 😀

[@WombleUK]

My mate smashed the windscreen on a brand new hired small excavator manoeuvring tree stumps. Once they go there's nothing you can do until they land where they are going to land. Curious as to why you don't use the thumb when moving the stumps & logs about though?

[@tristardiggin]

Right, you never know what is going to happen with them. I've been smacked around more than once by trees and stumps. Not sure which part I wasn't using the thumb. I generally use it all the time though. You said "mate" so curious where you are from.

[@WombleUK]

@@tristardiggin I am from England UK just a bit north of London.

[@tristardiggin]

That is so cool that folks in England UK watch this channel. The reach of KZbin amazes me. Got a little distracted there. 😁 Thanks and sure appreciate you watching!

[@tristardiggin]

I went back and looked. I wasn't using the thumb because the cylinder was messed up at that time i had it strapped to the stick...

[@WombleUK]

@@tristardiggin haha indeed, your next video i watched where you had the absolute nightmare day trying to get your Mulcher attachment setup explained about the thumb cylinder issues (another nightmare). I am a self employed Carpenter & Joiner with a small workshop & I feel your pain with bleeding money sometimes with things breaking or going wrong. As I have got older (51yo now) I have become a lot more calm with these testing days as stressing doesn't resolve the issue, but it is easier said than done sometimes LOL.

[@59rammer]

What size is this CAT excavator? Nice work

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Garth, I appreciate that! It is a CAT 308, roughly 20k lbs.

[@likeaboss860]

DEF purge system will still function without master switch on, Local 3 operating engineers

[@tristardiggin]

Good Info... Thanks

[@keboy84]

I hope u got Hazzard pay on this one. 😆

[@tristardiggin]

Probably needed hazzard pay but it sure was a lot of fun to do this job.

[@colinl9018]

I think that D5 might of been a bit small for that job eh?

[@tristardiggin]

It did a fine job. Well pleased with how it did... Thanks

[@colinl9018]

@@tristardiggin The operator done a fine job also. Stay safe.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Colin, I appreciate that...

[@smithworx1091]

That hill looked pretty steep on camera. I know it was a lot worse in person.

[@tristardiggin]

It was a doozy for sure. Steepest hillside I have been on yet! Looking at your last video it you are getting flooded out down there. We are getting big time rain yesterday and today.

[@smithworx1091]

@Tristar Diggin' man it's just ridiculous.

[@jeffreyshier9021]

Quit the ride.😮

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, very steep for sure…👍

[@1mopper]

Thank you Brother for sharing the truths of scripture and not sugar coating it to tickle ears.

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir and thanks you for watching! I appreciate the feedback on the message.

[@mikec8519]

Now that was a project, did you have to replace the seat covers? If they don't put water bars across that all of that dirt will be down in that road kudzu or not. That was a great message thank you.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Mike. I definitely was setting on the edge of the seat for sure. But it sure was a lot of fun. I think after the utilities go in there will definitely need to be some water bars. Glad you enjoyed the message.

[@emerson2you]

How steep is too steep when it digs out where I worked at it seem steep in the seat it’s not a night shift job

[@tristardiggin]

Right! Thanks

[@davidthurmond9016]

Ah a cat will climb lol a Deere will jump

[@tristardiggin]

Right, this cat can do some climbing for sure... Thanks, Sam

[@450rhino1]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3zOZaaOgp2Ih5Y This is a friend of mine that manufactures these here in CANADA.

[@tristardiggin]

That's a pretty cool attachment...

[@roadwarrior7401]

that drone to the dog is just a giant annoying fly

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, and what’s funny is that he only barks at the drone and nothing else.

[@roadwarrior7401]

@@tristardiggin he knows how to stay away from them moving dozer tracks too ... smart....

[@jamesbreault5762]

That thumb not working isn't doing you any favors lol

[@tristardiggin]

Exactly right. I sure do need that cylinder back. Each time I call about it they say they are going to get right on it 🙄...