How to dredge a pond with a dozer. Very impressive operating by the man himself, Jerry

[@leeoldham7194]

I’m a 3rd generation dozer operator and contractor from the southwest Fort Worth, Texas area. Even though I do commercial, residential, mining and all types of excavation. Soil conservation, Farm/Ranch work has always been my favorite and most personal rewarding work as a contractor and more so as an operator. It was a pleasure watching this video. I was right there with you from start to finish. Y’all do great work which is refreshing in todays times. A lot skidsteer folks getting in the business, but cleaning out stock ponds is still work for a Dozer and excavator. Cleaned a lot of ponds out over the years with just a dozer, but wow… the help and increase in production an excavator brings. It takes a lot of the fight out for the dozer. Bottom line is, I wanted to personally say… great job with much respect. It’s always a pleasure watching good operators work. You have a good dozer man with Jerry… Good dozer men are a dying breed, not many of us left. This is the first and only video I can think of I’ve commented on. God Bless and Keep up the Good Work. Lee Oldham

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and appreciate the comment

[@leeoldham7194]

@@DirtPerfect Your Most Welcomed, Thank You for the enjoyment of this video, as I sit here in my recliner on this cold, iced in day. Foaming at the bit, to get back to finishing my pond jobs and clearing the books of lake jobs before the spring rains sit in. Wishing y’all a very prosperous and abundant year from the Lone Star State.

[@solarfinder]

Man, Jerry is an artist. Nothing is better than watching a true professional go about and show their expertise in action. Good video

[@stephenarthy6593]

Jerry is the man the perfect operator do your a lucky man

[@davehertle]

Big lesson here on how a boss relates to a pro working a job. Inform the Pro about the finished goal, listen to their thoughts, if any, then stand back and let them do it. The immature boss will start telling the pro the technique he should use. The pro is thinking "Kid, I know 5 or 6 ways of how we might do this, and once I start, I might even come up with even a better way" "Kid, do me a favor and starting thinking about how you are going to get me a lunch and something cool to drink while I get this job done." Great job filming DP, it is like we are right there working the levers with you.

[@SuperIanjohnson]

Exactly right, David. Well said, sir.

[@LongBinh70]

The young Lieutenant vs the grizzled old Sergeant.

[@anthonyjohnson100]

A "boss" won't listen but a "leader" will and that's the real deference. Just a definition thing lol

[@paulriversred738]

Truth🤷‍♂️👍😁

[@keithmatthews1673]

That is a brilliant idea to sneak up on the mud from behind!

[@dirtguy6537]

Jerry is a neat guy he's getting a little more relaxed on camera.

[@jwg19444]

👍As cool as this process was, the best part was listening to Jerry making camera suggestions in the beginning. He seems to have been swayed to the production side now. Aaron has his "Almost Dirt Perfect" shirt; Jerry's gonna need a "Better Than Dirt Perfect" shirt, cap, and jacket.

[@timmypiper9510]

YES he needs his own shirt ( A LOT BETTER THAN DIRT PERFECT )

[@eddiecabrera1408]

Surely don't think you'll see a" Better than Dirt Perfect" hat, shirt ,or jacket

[@ko9446]

Man behind the dozer

[@gene5022]

Good team work ,Jerry is the man 😊😊

[@scottharvey9357]

It is a real honor to see a true tested veteran working with his machine in such an Artistic Way, Jerry is the man! And he should be real proud of himself of how he does these things and how he accomplishes them it is a real pleasure to see a good team working together in finding the end result and is always another job done dirt perfect

[@kevinsuminski7167]

Jerry is the man on a dozer he is an artist with one great job guys.

[@davidburgess3305]

It good to see a good man who know how to operate a dozer

[@ringstinga]

This has been one of the best videos you and Jerry have made to date, Very impressive Dozer skills and has to be said Jerry has the patient of a saint while taking small pushes with the dozer so as not to backfill himself with mud ! Bravo Sir Bravo. Respect from Scotland.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Jim

[@paulriversred738]

Yes you are right that is called yrs and yrs of experience lol

[@t_crom]

oh the Captain sure is gonna have fun shoveling out those tracks

[@DirtPerfect]

😁

[@amunderdog]

If they pressure wash it, while it is fresh, it is not to big of deal.

[@mattcartwright8272]

@@amunderdog Yep. I've got distant memories of using a 5ft breaker bar to chip away at dried dirt because we couldn't be bothered to clean down after the end of a job. Thanks for the memory! 😢 😬

[@shirleyc7175]

Jerry is a excellent operator, shows you what experience can do. 👍

[@dennishinton1760]

I like the get together before the days job starts to plan out the job. More personal

[@growsomethinwild]

I have never watched anything like this. I'm watching with my two year old Grandson. He keeps saying," Oh wow" big truck!! and I'm just as mesmerized. I love this.

[@DirtPerfect]

Glade you enjoyed

[@artm5294]

What a treat to see a master at work. I think Jerry deserves a bonus !

[@goatmealcookies7421]

This is the most awesome puddle of mud i think I've ever seen! My inner child was delighted.

[@donaldcralton34]

I think Jerry has done a pond or two! looks good.

[@dirkprigmore9963]

Full credit to the pair of you - cracking good plan and teamwork 👍

[@Gomisan]

Love the drone shots, really adds to the video.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@bellat8448]

Pond work is definitely an art. I’ve seen many fails.

[@robertwickes2117]

Watching Jerry in that dozzer is best thing I've seen in 30 years great skills Jerry and thank you 👍👍🇬🇧

[@richardcoddington5034]

I could take a lawn chair and a sack lunch, and sit their and watch you guys work all day.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@Poppi2006]

Don’t forget the jug of iced sweet tea.

[@leecooper7374]

Don’t forget a Pepsi for DP and whatever Jerry wants get him 2or3.

[@jeffreykbevins7116]

Yep !!! Definitely better than watching any TV show, and keep you laughing and amazed at the same time .

[@stevecadman137]

You'd be offered a shovel on my job! 🤣

[@f_1367]

Brilliant. Very well planned and executed. Keep the mud flowing, in front of you.

[@michaelmullins1290]

The more Jerry talks, the more I like him. He reminds me of my people when he said gosh. Spelled, gaush! I love it. Great job by both of you.

[@crappiestomper3100]

Nothing I enjoy more than watching a good operator.

[@randynbham]

I wouldn't think that pond mud would've smelled much like a rose garden!!!

[@michaelmaker8169]

But i bet it would grow a good rose garden. Lol

[@donaldred1788]

It was a pleasure watching this video. We always did it with dozers. We cleaned a neighbors pond out and found catfish buried in the mud, and brought them home . They were very skinny but most survived in our catfish lake. Keep up the videos enjoy them alot.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@clairbaughman7892]

I haven't seen anybody as good as Jerry on Dozer except my father this was a great video

[@davidglaum2538]

I think this is one of the best videos you have ever done and tell Jerry I totally enjoy watching the way he does his job. A true professional.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@paulriversred738]

Yes I agree one of if not the best vid yet. And one-day he will make them as good as Chris "letsdig18" lol I'm kidding great vid DP

[@leonardburns1780]

Your operator is a very patient operator that is a good video to watch brings back lots of memories

[@dansevern3291]

I'm always impressed with Jerry's skill. But what really impressed me today was you flying a drone with one hand, and using a GoPro with the other.

[@bluegrallis]

Ya never know, he could have been chewing gum at the same time. 🤣

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks

[@shmac96]

American expat here sitting somewhere in Germany....just cracked open a bier and can't tell you how therapeutic this all is to watch. Reminds me of the activities I was exposed to by the old man in SE Tx. Learned how to run a small backhoe when I was 8 and a bushog when I was 10. Must be awesome on those big rigs. Thank you!

[@DirtPerfect]

Glade you enjoyed

[@morgansword]

Yes it will be. I had more fun on this one than others as the drone really gave a good view with running mud, Jerry's plan, and your absolute excitement in your own voice. I am happy it turned out so well

[@AgricultureTechUS]

That bulldozer is a beast! Unbelievable power and precision at work!

[@billsemmendinger2592]

Loved the aerial shot's ! They really gave a good prospective of what you were doing. Jerry is amazing! I believe you said he is in his 70"s so am I and I couldn't climb all over the dozer like he does! I also enjoy his sense of humor. Another good video!

[@basiljackson3829]

It was absolutely beautiful watching that dozer move that mud! Perfectly planned! Perfectly executed!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@donalddehaven3229]

Jerry is an awesome operator. He makes it look so easy. You were blessed to get him. You guys work good together. I learn a lot just by watching. Makes me wish I was back on a dozer

[@paulriversred738]

Right I mean when we where kids isn't that what we all wanted to do lol play in "I mean work in" lol the dirt with a dozer?... man I love it too

[@jesseroberts1714]

I would love to be able to operate my 953 cat with just half the skill that Jerry has. Very smooth, impressive work. Hats off to you both. Would never have believed you could dredge a pond ,that size, in that condition, in one day, and hardly spin a track!!!!!!

[@hoberghacienda2267]

In the 70's I operated machinery for a company who's method of training was "This is how to start it, now get to work." I wish I had someone like Jerry to have shared his wisdom with me on how do do it right! There sure would have been a lot less radio traffic about getting machinery repaired or unstuck! 😁

[@hannahmich7342]

That is how I was instructed on how to drive a very large mining truck. Start the truck and follow the fellow in front of you.

[@mattsirmans9146]

That was my training on a 6k forklift. Forward, reverse, lift, tilt, now go get that I beam. Within 2yrs I could put a 20' beam through a 12' door and never touch the frame.

[@jeffreykbevins7116]

Yes ! Jerry definitely knows what that he is doing and is an amazing dozer operator . 👍🤗

[@Max-ly7kc]

I had the same crash course. And was told "just remember, whatever you do with that blade is what you have to run over."

[@paulriversred738]

@@mattsirmans9146 yes that experience over and over again made you the operator u are today and to be able to do that.

[@captainkittles]

Extremely interesting seeing overhead of Jerrys strategy, very good for us visual learners

[@benjimcwaters7216]

Mike, the drone footage is great. It really gave the perfect perspective on a job like this. My hat is off to you guys for the plan you made. You guys moved a huge amount of material in a very short period of time. Of course the material being soupy helped with that but again the trench idea was brilliant.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@johnbaker5004]

Watching you all digging out this pond makes a retired man like me sure do miss working I love running heavy equipment no matter what you do in the dirt every day is a new day love your videos

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks John

[@TsunauticusIV]

I used to clear swamps for international airports. I used a D6R LGP for most of it. I did nearly the same thing Jerry did. Walled good material and pushed the wall along bit by bit. Saved many a turtle and snake by making little pockets for them to escape out of. I would typically leave a wet trench to parts of the swamp that would remain. The snakes, fish, and turtles would use them like highways to wiggle along to the deeper swamp areas. Wish I had a smart phone back then to record it all. Lol

[@wonderwend1]

There is something quite magical about seeing skilled people with big machines doing work like this. Incredible skills. Thank you to the KZbin algorithm for spitting the previous video out for me.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks for watching much appreciate

[@terryrogers1025]

Jerry and the “J” = the harmony of man and machine, coupled with the wisdom of experience. Excellent job gentlemen. Good advance planning also helps there Mr. DP!👍😉

[@snoopstp4189]

Jerry is an artist, good machinery work by all, drone work too.

[@CJA150179]

Them machines are going to need a good wash before you move them to the next job... Great video 👍👍👍

[@eicdesigner]

Yet another technology that is also an art form! Thanks for posting this.

[@judyhall4637]

I usually get bored watching dozer work because it is slow and tedious. But I really enjoyed this one. The drone shots showing the progress and the time lapses with the explanations were interesting. I have not nor will I ever have an opportunity to put your expertise to use, but it gives me more respect for what is put into the types of jobs that you do. Thank you.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Judy

[@Brad772006]

That is some of the best dozer work I have seen in a long time. Jerry is masterful with that machine.

[@carlmclelland7624]

This was an incredible education, Mike. I've watched Chris clean countless ponds with an excavator. In his case he didn't have the luxury of draining them first. Watching how Jerry 'nibbled' at the mud, pushing it toward your spillway, I suddenly saw the 'Big Picture.' Thank You for today's lesson!!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Carl glade you enjoyed

[@robertchaffee5662]

Jerry is an amazing operator! He knows his stuff!

[@robertnorris1808]

Jerry looks like he is going to bury that dozer and then back out he goes. Watching people with experience is such a great thing to be able to do. Amazing overhead video DP. And GREAT job Jerry!

[@edwardbarks8989]

My second time watching this and I am still in awe of Jerry's skills. I can also almost smell the muck.

[@Bobsutubes]

Excellent execution of a good plan. Jerry did a great job staying patient and not getting to aggressive shoving that mud around. Nice work with the video and explanation of your process.

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

Operating equipment and knowing what to do with it is two different things that allot of people don’t understand. There is allot more to it than just moving levers. Nice setup and great skills by Jerry on the 850J. It’s a fine line of moving mud and trying not to get stuck. Great job!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks and very true statement

[@danaitch3880]

The phrase "one with the machine" comes to mind.

[@hillbillynurse7212]

The difference between a person that can operate versus a person that's an OPERATOR!

[@Shockedbywater]

That was amazing, I cannot imagine any other way two guys would get that volume of material moved so far with the equipment they used. Well done and Jerry really seems to know that sometimes to get done quicker you have to slow down. He has the needed patience to work smart.

[@steves6837]

Slow and Steady wins the race and watching Jerry move MUD will make me plow wet snow differently next time I am out in it. Although moving snow is much different I did see some things that will stick in my head. Cheers Jerry~!

[@davidball661]

Grew up working for my Dad doing this kind of work in north west central Texas. Jerry is a pro on that machine. Keep the machine on good, solid dirt and machine will keep working. The problem most people have is lack of patience. They push in too far and then they are stuck. Keep that dry dirt working in front of you and it will work great. We did it all with dozers. The track hoe is a real addition to the process. You guys work well together. Looks like that tank could be dug much deeper. The original builders made a major mistake in not taking the top soil off of the area where the dam was built. That pond never had a chance to hold water higher than that level. The material that was used for the dam would bond and seal with that top soil. I am enjoying your videos, can’t wait to see the finishing skills you guys have. Keep on making the dirt (mud, LOL) roll!

[@anrew1000]

Man this is so cool to watch. I’ve always wanted to try this with the slop we get up here in Vancouver Canada but typically there isn’t enough room to push all the mud to stack it out of the way so you wind up loading it all out. Thanks DP & Jerry!

[@myrnabergman9232]

I really, really liked seeing you and Jerry(esp. Jerry) push mud.

[@leonardbartley5670]

Jerry sure is a dirt moving artist with that 850, Maybe you should get him a bigger dozer. I'll bet that would put a big smile on his face.

[@jasonnewland7629]

Great job i realy enjoyed watching Jerry push mud some pretty smooth operating mr. Dirt perfect you are a lucky man to have Jerry

[@glenjones6980]

Can we just take a minute to acknowledge how the fella in the baseball cap earned his 'Best Supporting Role' in this blockbuster, he really did work hard for it :)

[@DirtPerfect]

Must be new to the channel welcome

[@yorkshirefazer]

i love watching "old timers" like Jerry working. they know the job, they know the machine and just make it happen! can learn huge amounts watching such masters.

[@jcurran8860]

Jerry is surgical with that Thang!

[@jonharrington4454]

I can’t believe how clean he kept the dozer haha amazing

[@benharris1018]

Have you done a video about how you moved from general contracting and into grading full time? I’m starting to make that move and would like to hear how that went for you.

[@hermanschepers4739]

Check his "A Few Points From Perfect " channel, he does a podcast w/ his former partner.

[@DirtPerfect]

Yes exactly thanks

[@bartardo1]

One of the most relaxing videos I've seen in a long while 👍👍👍👍👍

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Headline: Master Dozer Operator Uses 850j Mud Squeegee To Clear Sludge From Pond… In a turn of events that owner Mike Simon described as “Absolutely Awesome”, Veteran dozer operator Jerry put on a masterful demonstration of how to move muck without getting stuck. Bystander Dirt Perfect was awe struck as he watched the fetid swamp of icky sludge ooze its way out the prepared chute. Numerous camera and drone images captured the action as Jerry patiently coaxed it along its path. Proving once again that no mud is a match for the patience, determination and expertise of a Dozer Master such as Jerry! Mikey… would you call that reporting Fair and Balanced?

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol you nailed it

[@marctrossbach6560]

Jerry is the bomb

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Hey Mike Jerry reminds me of Jack Hoffman from gold rush he talks just like him, lol. But I tell you what Jerry is one of the best dozer operators that I’ve seen in a long time he is damn good on that machine but anyway brother another great video so you and Jerry and yawls family stay safe and keep the videos coming and I can’t wait to see the final product of this project

[@jeffreykbevins7116]

Yep !!! Jerry, does remind me of Jack . And Jerry is an amazing dozer operator, he knows how to get the dozer to do what that a dozer was made to do and not abuse it, but how to put it to it's limits and be safe with it and get the job done. Something that I love about Jerry's skills, is that he takes care of the machine and respects it and it becomes a part of him, and at the end of the day, it's here to operate another day .

[@jeffreykbevins7116]

Yep !!! Jerry, does remind me of Jack . And Jerry is an amazing dozer operator, he knows how to get the dozer to do what that a dozer was made to do and not abuse it, but how to put it to it's limits and be safe with it and get the job done. Something that I love about Jerry's skills, is that he takes care of the machine and respects it and it becomes a part of him, and at the end of the day, it's here to operate another day .

[@paulchapin4472]

Great job, guys. Jerry is "The Man!"

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@hedge685]

I think that mud is what Carl Sagan referred to as 'primordial ooze'...where the beginnings of life came from.

[@cathiwim]

I didnt come from that and i bet you didn’t either!

[@hedge685]

@@cathiwim Well, if you were able to trace things far enough into the past, you certainly did come from the beginnings of life.

[@krill3333]

That is so cooool!!! We'll done guys. Innovative and "Work smarter, not harder".

[@nielmadsen9806]

Without Jerry that dozer would be useless he’s a machine within himself ! All of his years of experience is paying off for you

[@latisimusd]

Morning coffee and watching pros making big mud pies.

[@unclechaz8426]

You may have convinced yourself that your helping Jerry, But truth be known, Your just having fun " Playing in the mud ". 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@frank4532]

Great video Watching Jerry operate that dozer is unbelievable. Knowing when to go for it. Thanks for sharing Mike 👍 👍

[@python3574]

No doubt about it, you guys nailed that plan, that mud didn’t even begin to put up a fight. I can see a new custom attachment for the excavator in the future if you’re going to do more and more ponds: an 8’ blade, about 2’ tall on a rotator so you can literally reach out and scrape mud allthe way towards the channel, past you, and down the channel all in one swing.

[@daveschmidt5713]

Maybe the team of DP and MBTS could fabricate one. It would make a great video.

[@Matt-mq1ep]

Sounds good, but the swing motors on excavators are not that powerful.

[@MrBoiler09]

Just use a good and thick plank with the thumb!!

[@drivingmylifeaway7149]

Jerry is a true operator! really starting to like him!

[@davidnichols1363]

I would like to see more of Jerry's blade control, how fast he bumps the stick. He's really smooth out there.

[@DirtPerfect]

In last video

[@bobmorton2397]

43.20

[@jamestboehm6450]

Props to Jerry, hell of a job! Clean machine and crap moving to the ditch. Years of practice show in skill.

[@iceman7541]

the best plan ever go back home 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mattcartwright8272]

I think this vid is easily my new favourite. Loved the drone shots.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@terryeason4319]

Too bad you did not have about a 20' log to grab ahold of with the excavator and push mud like Chris from letsdig18 does. He is very good but so are yall. I really enjoy your channel Mike.

[@maggiecrossan]

was just thinking that myself!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@trevorburton2718]

A real symphony of mud moving. Congrats on a great video.

[@moman0166]

You guys hit it out of the park on this one. I have never seen a pond cleaned this way in such little time. It is a pleasure to watch you both work.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@dennisadams819]

when proper tools and skill come together you have success well done Dirt Perfect

[@larrygldn9245]

Looks like we all just sit around mesmerized while we watch the Jerry show. Great job Jerry.

[@vaughnhill3437]

That nan knows what he is doing for sure. Its working flawlessly too. Its steadily piling that mud up and its moving towards the opening at the other side. Good job jerry . Good job mike. Your lucky tonhave a pro like him mike. Very blessed

[@jamesclements2709]

I could watch you guys all day ... I would love to learn some tricks from Jerry on a dozer. He is straight up old school!

[@r.hill.2369]

I've never operated heavy equipment. Your videos are oddly satisfying. Thank you!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks appreciate that

[@TennesseeMtnMan]

😳 Old Jerry can make the 850 shake a leg now !!! Just sit back and watch. I figured it would take 4-6 hours to get it done but the right man with the right equipment got it done in half the time. 👍😃

[@williamgraham8809]

It is hard to imagine but I spent almost an hour watching two men playing in mud! Excellent execution of fixing a problem!

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks buddy

[@randallnottingham799]

It’s awesome DP that you have a man like Jerry around great job guys

[@janlesinski4719]

First time I have seen anyone clear a pond fully good work

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@TokyoCraftsman]

Wow, that was a real class in how to do it right! Watching Jerry run that bulldozer he makes it look easy, the true mark of an expert. Cheers from Tokyo!

[@duckyjp17]

Patience and planning really paid off here!