How to Operate A Skid Steer

[@derptrap4048]

Yes! Using machinery is like a special type of therapy that not many people know about

[@hausplans]

Totally agree

[@BluCollarBo]

felt that when working retail at lowes😅 the forklifts were fun to use

[@chorizo6062]

It depends because running an excavator with a hammer all day isn’t all that relaxing😅

[@jair8808]

I don’t think so. For me it’s boring to do that all day. When my brother is around he’s it.

[@steveg2479]

@@jair8808he was talking about getting away from running the job, and I know what he means. It always seems to me like people are trying to find new and interesting ways to fuck the job up, so getting hands on is a relaxing break 😂.

[@ZachAttacc]

Something about the humming and subtle whine from the motor/hydraulics and the sounds of material in the bucket... therapy.

[@hausplans]

I agree

[@mattstapleton2470]

This

[@wigit2216]

until you have to use a backhoe with forks. i have stabbed way too many pallets of product because i cant see the god damn forks or hit a tiny bump while going in.

[@thomaspickar9709]

As a mechanic, when I heard you say "when it's up to temp", that was just music to my ears! I love when people actually take care of their equipment.

[@hausplans]

👍👍

[@mikearntson7623]

Only got to run a skid steer once in my life! And I couldn't believe that my friend was paying me for running it. Loved it. Thank you Jeff luzier. My you rest in peace! Mike Arntson.

[@hausplans]

Awesome

[@jameswhittington2318]

Operating machinery is unbelievably satisfying. I grew up from the age of 11 driving the skidder and dragging logs out of the woods working for my dad. It was the most amazing amazing and wonderful thing to do. I still love you I’m 58.

[@hausplans]

👍

[@chopboss]

I only operated a kubota KX-075 S excavator for my drain company. I’m begging my boss to buy a tilt rotator for it. It’s the most relaxing thing ever. I remember when I loaded my first dump truck I almost had tears in my eyes cause I was so happy

[@hausplans]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rontopping2048]

What is a kx 075 ? Different country?

[@chopboss]

@@rontopping2048 I’m from Canada, not sure if it’s only available here

[@rontopping2048]

@@chopboss ok that why , probably our kx080-4

[@RiverValleyLandscaping]

I’m guessing a Kx057 is what he meant

[@trevorfillmore698]

I am a grader operator and got to say I love my job. I drove tractor trailer for 16 years and 5 years ago I made a change I thought about starting to haul oversized loads when an opportunity to get on our local DOT came up for plowing snow in the winter and took the challenge and it worked into me getting the equipment operator position here and I can honestly say I love my job there is days I miss the road but wouldn't even think about going back. Since coming here I've learned to run dump truck, backhoe, grader, loader, excavator, roller and the other day got to run a skid steer with a sweeper that is what makes this job so enjoyable you are always doing something different.

[@hausplans]

Sounds like a great job! Thanks for sharing!

[@TriplxIce]

i'm in the last two weeks of my project and I miss operating the equipment so bad!!! all that's left for me to do right now is pick up trash and seed the levees However, today, and my foreman is going to train me on this piece of equipment, so I'm kind of excited for that :)

[@hausplans]

Nice!

[@hunter7878]

I can run machines all day and never get bored or tired. Something about becoming one with the machine is so relaxing, to me anyways! 😅 Good on you for teaching people how to operate machines, a lot of people don’t know and no one will take the time to show them. I taught myself how to run/operate everything because some old man told me “no one going to teach you just jump up there and fake it until you make it” that’s exactly what I did.

[@hausplans]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@dougr550]

Yup. Anything that requires total concentration is one of the only times it's ever quiet in my head. Enjoyed my 10 years as a truck crane apprentice/operator. Racing motorcycles also does the trick :D

[@Tav4n]

Crane operator here🖐 currently working an 100t link belt nothing is more peaceful and relaxing

[@hausplans]

Nice

[@theamazingeg]

im also a crane operator currently running a grove gmk 7550

[@Tav4n]

​@@theamazingegnice

[@JCsaves333]

I have operated heavy equipment for 35 years from 400ton trucks to D11 dozers, scrapers to large wheel loaders, skid steer loaders to large excavators, small excavators, rubbertire backhoe. I find all to be challenging in there own ways. It take years of practice and patients to be a good efficient operator. I enjoy doing a good job!

[@hausplans]

Wow! That’s awesome

[@ShadowDragon246]

man my last time using a skid was 25 yrs ago. they were 2 stick for forward/reverse/turns and 2 pedals did your boom and bucket. they have changed a lot

[@MrPlostyles]

They're still around honestly I've used my fair share of both and once you get the hang of it it's fun but using it continuously for hours will wear you out haha

[@MrPlostyles]

Bobcat still uses them

[@jamestaylor1614]

Excavator.. soon as I close the door on the cab I'm in my own world phone goes on silent heater or aircon on radio on. Love operating machinery

[@loaderman8874]

I used to work in the gravel pits west of Detroit, I was like a kid in a sandbox lol. The 560 huff was a beast and a good machine for loading trucks. The next best machine was a 190 northwest dragline.

[@davestinson5691]

Used to run a 289D every day. I miss that tractor and those days. Insane how much they have went up

[@NevadaSmith2]

As just a recreational/private land moto/mtb track builder, my favorites are mini excavator or track skid steer. I never operated heavy machinery as a job, but used to occasionally drive stuff like my dad’s big Michigan articulated wheel loader on his job sites. That was a lot of fun!

[@hausplans]

Very cool

[@treefer6]

I was the crew lead for the excavation team at a fiberglass pool company. Absolutely loved the two skids I frequently towed along. One was an older bobcat, wheeled, but it was like a mini skid. Like imagine a skid with a full cab but it was the size of a dingo. Couldn't find a newer version, but it was nice because I could drive straight through a 3.5' gate without having to take the fence down and being so small the thing was a blast to rip around our storage property. The other skid was a Takeuchi Tl12v2. Complete opposite end of the spectrum. Thing was the largest skid we could get, still relatively compact even compared to the 18000 lb mini-ex. But this beast would cleara a dump trucks/ 20 tons worth of material in a few minutes with a fully sealed cab, a/c, bluetooth, enough roof to fit another person in the cab with me and my feet up.

[@hausplans]

Very cool

[@davek6630]

Mini excavator is my favorite! Digging trenches and holes. Backfilling and grading with it is relaxing.

[@hausplans]

I love running a mini as well!

[@eljefe4473]

Can’t go wrong with a mini. I have a Cat 303e myself

[@ar15tac]

Skidsteers can beat you up… mini is usually pretty smooth and quite. :) plus our skid is open cab and our mini is in closed and has heat and AC… so easy win for mini

[@plarh8r163]

When I was 14 I started running a cherry shaker and it was so much fun. I looked forward to harvest every year but now a mini x is relaxing feels like its part of me when I am running it

[@hausplans]

Awesome

[@mikemitchell9157]

Michigan around traverse city i take it. My uncle ran a cherry farm up there

[@Bentley64]

Im 13 and I find it relaxing

[@hausplans]

👍

[@rexhargrove5172]

Operating just about any equipment is the highlight of my day. I was raised on a farm running tractors and combines, dozers and backhoes so it also feels natural, like I’m right where I’m supposed to be.

[@hausplans]

👍

[@TheAlpine49]

I run a S180 Bobcat. Absolutely LOVE using it. I usually only run it for a full day then off for a few weeks then back on again. I LOVE THESE DAYS! Btw, I'm a landscaper on a jobsite with a crew or homeowner/family around. I NEVER listen to a radio or talk on the phone while operating the bobcat. Even when no one is on-site.

[@hausplans]

Cool, thanks for sharing

[@lewerim]

Running equipment is therapy. I don't know why. I work a desk job now, but worked in the field for years. When I get a chance to run my tractor or a rented or borrowed piece of equipment... Well, it gives me peace. Lately I've been running a small dozer about 5 hours a week for a land clearing project. It's the best part of my week

[@hausplans]

👍🦺

[@a1scoot]

Recently bought a 5 acre property in the woods…. Bought a 2003 John Deere 240 skid steer as well….It has been a game changer and I love operating it 👊

[@hausplans]

Nice👍

[@Donuts_random_stuff]

I never ran heavy equipment, I have used a lawn mower, weedwacker, jigsaw… and I love doing it. That’s why I’m planning to now also start my own lawn care business and maybe I’ll eventually get to run a mini excavator or a lawn tractor 😅

[@hausplans]

That’s awesome, I like your plan👍

[@Donuts_random_stuff]

@@hausplans thanks. I am just hoping I don’t go bankrupt from day one lol

[@hausplans]

You will make it👍

[@jeffreykbevins7116]

A skid steer is my favorite piece of equipment . 🤗👍💖💫

[@hausplans]

Nice

[@burimduka1705]

Hell yes love operating skid steer cat 262 feels like a fighter jet cockpit

[@bobvincent4841]

I love running my Yanmar Vio35-6A mini excavator. I dig it. Lol. The S185 skid steer beats me up and gets me dusty. The 426 cat backhoe is fun to run using the loader to move bunches of piled dirt but, again, I have to say the mini is King for me. I love digging, going places no other equipment can climb, grabbing stuff with the thumb, showing off what it can do. I live in a town of 2500, had my machine a couple years now, and since I got my machine and people have been talking and seeing what I can do with it and how amazingly versatile it is, there has been 4 more minis show up, ranging from the city getting a couple for municipal utility work and cemetery use, and a couple others guys getting them for there operations.

[@hausplans]

Mini excavators are fun and Yanmar makes a great machine

[@KD-mm3li]

It took me the better half of 5 hrs to understand how to run a skiddy to help my buddy build a bmx track. Got the opportunity, got hooked and working on signing up with my local union to start trading at be an apprentice. Really looking forward to a new career. University didn’t work for me and I want more meaning out of my career. Can’t wait for the application in the mail.

[@hausplans]

👍

[@Nitsua_Atayha]

Skid steer 100% they’re just so relaxing to operate.

[@hausplans]

👍

[@bertbert171]

I love your Simplicity. Thanks

[@hausplans]

Thanks

[@andrew-t5w9s]

The most satisfying equipment I’ve operated has been a kubota sv95 skid steer with a fae mulching head. There was nothing more relaxing then driving into full brush and cutting everything in its past. To be able to see a full over grown field that is now all nice and clean and into wood chips is so satisfying.

[@hausplans]

I rented a John Deere skid steer one time with a mulching head and it was awesome! I know what you mean about satisfying

[@supermanrube]

We have a new frontend loader at work. And its my new favorite machine to operate now.

[@hausplans]

Nice!

[@D2500R]

I love running any type of equipment. Backhoe, track loader, bulldozer, log skidder, skid steer, and even my farm tractor. Relaxing

[@hausplans]

Absolutely!

[@IH2016]

I enjoy running machinery of all kinds, but the dozer is the most fun and rewarding. Pushing trees over, cutting swells, grading material, slope work, pushing brush you name it and it can do it. Closed cab is nice but either is fine by me.

[@fredricklogan7256]

I love love love operating a Cat 966 front end loader and i also love operating backhoes. Been years since ive operated either one but used to absolutely love it, and i was good at it. Now im disabled, to many heart attacks (7 to be exact) and broken back twice, but yea love it

[@hausplans]

Cat 996 that’s a big machine

[@fredricklogan7256]

@@hausplans yea it is and its a blast but its a cat 966 buddy, not a 996,lol figured it was a typo

[@gumballer133]

In my opinion, Cat D9G dozer, full U blade. Favorite machine by far. It's one of those machines that operates you, unlike the newer Hi tracks which you operate it.

[@hausplans]

D9, that’s a big boy!

[@butters4596]

Your video shows how to move the machine and use the levers. Operating is a learned skill.

[@hausplans]

Very true

[@chasepro79]

definitely the excavators one of my favorites

[@trevorholmquist5000]

I absolutely love the John Deere Payloaders.

[@Fly-by-aviation]

I’m 12 years old and I have only ran 2 peace’s of equipment a Bobcat t66 and a bobcat e35 I found both to be very relaxing and satisfying to use also I think getting these skills young will help me do well in life also my dad used to have a business doing concrete when i was really young and some of my greatest memories are of me going out their watching my dad run his cat 303.5 in the 110 degree heat in Arizona was amazing

[@hausplans]

That’s so cool! Maybe you will have a career running equipment👍

[@benjymorgan8528]

It therapy for me. John deer 5083E with grapple. Use to clear land with small trees. Love operating.

[@hausplans]

Very cool

[@narutosixpathsagemode267]

I love operating wheel loaders they are very relaxing to operate and fun too

[@hausplans]

👍

[@markoverton5858]

Ok the Volvo 150/180 loader is the best for loading lorries at the quarry, next a dozer with a pat blade your the boss in that kit 👍 finally a cat drot with that grab clamb it’s awesome for clearing up, oh forgot the long reach 360 👍👏👏👏, the most one that will bite you back is the drot particularly on a rubbish tip when covering with frag 🤤

[@tonyburdick5512]

I only operate a skidsteer these days and time drifts away. I used to operate an old cable drive backhoe. It wasn't all that relaxing because you really had to work, but the time still drifted away.

[@hausplans]

Nice

[@Krankie_V]

Years ago when I worked on a dairy farm, I killed it on the skid loader. I was cleaning barns every day with it. I prefer the joystick controls rather than the foot pedals for the bucket, but I've used both types a lot. Haven't run one in years though. I think the skid loaders are fun because they are so small and maneuverable, yet also very capable.

[@hausplans]

I agree with you about joystick versus foot controls

[@percyking866]

As a farmer I have the stress of organizing the cattle herd and when it it is time for me to be able to get into a tractor in is nice to have time to get the time to relax

[@hausplans]

Thanks for growing food for our country 👍🏻

[@zmblion]

Absolutely relaxing. And id say skid steer is my favorite and maybe a reach all is what i call it my second and a payloader is the 3rd

[@JacobJ265]

I have 2 skid steers. My favorite is work similar to what your doing here. Not just running it but running it with absolutely no else around so I can just work for hours in my own little world in the cab of that machine. Not having to constantly throttle down so people can try to tell me something over the machine..

[@hausplans]

Totally agree

[@greasygrease9972]

I run a Takeuchi skid steer about 2 hours a day at work. It’s the best time of the day and therapeutic

[@ricardovara9872]

I love the combination because the large bucket in front that stabilizes the unit anniversary towel bucket in the back that could be change over to hydraulics for a jackhammer

[@ollysfishing4231]

Im a mechanic, i love to operate when i get the chance to test machines, i used to be an operator

[@vladimus9749]

I find vacuuming and mowing the lawn relaxing. Operating heavy equipment would be downright addicting.

[@hausplans]

It is

[@romans1vs6teen]

Of all the machinery I've used, the skidsteer (case) is definitely my favorite!

[@hausplans]

👍

[@frostythehelmet]

There is something so relaxing about a 35t long reach excavator, spent many chilled hours dredging canals and ponds in my youth!

[@hausplans]

I bet

[@brian_2040]

Hell yeah, and my favorite piece of equipment to run is all the ones with tires, tracks, drums! I love all equipment except for anything asphalt related 😂.

[@romangarcia2207]

I’m a dirt road worker I came with no experience started off with a roller ,scraper ,loader , skid and dozer Ive been there 7 months n gotta say I wish I did that his sooner my favorite job by far n I wanted to b in automotive

[@aidanclegg9470]

Skid steers are a blast to run by far my favourite machine out of graders, dozers, excavators, loaders you name it

[@hausplans]

That’s cool

[@josebarrera8720]

Thank you you helped me out with my skid steer

[@hausplans]

👍👍

[@christopherscott8853]

I've only operated a skip loader at my first job as a boy at a wholesale nursery. I lied on my application and said I was 15...I was 14. Lol. A year later the boss thought I was 16 and ready for the new responsibility....the good old days.

[@hausplans]

That’s hilarious and awesome!😅

[@texas4325]

Crane operator I enjoy the rush of flying nonstop!! 🦅🇺🇸

[@tractorboy373]

Yes I love running machines my favorite is skid steers especially the John Deere skid steer

[@hausplans]

👍

[@elicarter4165]

I think it’s relaxing, even though I don’t have much equipment operation under my belt. I’m mainly a truck driver. But it’s all relaxing in my opinion.

[@hausplans]

👍

[@piman13_71]

I love running equipment, especially skidsteers as it reminds me of when I was 8 scooping manure out with one (even if I dumped some one myself once lol)

[@elicarter4165]

Skid steer is fun, I also enjoyed running a haul truck moving gravel in a pit. Was fun to haul ass but bumpy lol

[@hausplans]

Haul truck sounds fun

[@scottfletcher1956]

I do. My kidneys hate me at the end of the day but it is relaxing.

[@grantvickery8490]

No doubt, if you run one hard for about 4 to 6 hrs straight ? If you don't do it everyday , you're gonna be sore

[@Outlaws-g5e]

I just subscribed, I've been running equipment a long long time, But it wasn't until yesterday when I bought a new skid steer a Hyundai 100 that I had even say in one,I'm old school use a 544 loader for everything 😂, but I was amazed how easy they are to operate and just how much I can do with it,I normally run a grader and dozer, But I'm hooked on this skid steer il be using it for finishing work soon,I also just started uploading videos

[@hausplans]

Thanks for the sub and good luck with your vids!

[@hollandwebb3431]

My landscaper, loaned me his mini excavator and skid loader, I had so much fun, tearing out my yard and using the skid bucket as a garbage can. Makes life easier when you don’t have a good back.

[@hausplans]

👍👍

[@ke6gwf]

I remember the first time I ran one of those joystick Cats, I was hauling debris to the dumpster and I was backing away from it, off a curb and into a street watching carefully behind me, and then I noticed I was feeling really tippy coming off the curb... Then I realized that I was habitually pulling both sticks back while backing up, and so my bucket was all the way up as the wheels came down the curb! Lol It took a little time to stop making that mistake, but I much prefer the joystick style to the foot controls, probably because I have short legs and most bobcat seats are rusted in the full rear position. One bobcat that I really hated had regular twin sticks for driving, and then the hand grips on the ends had a swivel on them, and so you ran the bucket raise and curl by twisting your wrists sideways, and it was really easy to move the bucket when you were driving, and hurt my wrists after a while. That Bobcat was a super short wheelbase one and had no weight on either end, so if you tried to put the bucket down to cut, it would just lift the front wheels up and actually bounce the bucket off the ground when you went to drive forward, so in order to like scrape mud off a concrete slab, you had to stop, get your bucket positioned, and then VERY GENTLY get creeping forward, super smooth or it would pop a wheely and lift the bucket up and you would have to back up and try again. And if you tried turning, it would start hopping and bouncing all over the place. It hurt to drive it. If I had used it much more I probably would have welded some extra weight on the front and rear lol

[@lennykimball]

I love my loader i operated at work! Cat loader 926m Definitely. I'm in my zone when i'm operating the equipment. It almost feels like an extension of my arms.

[@hausplans]

Nice! Go CAT👍

[@AndrewJackson456]

Just got a new bobcat E35 cab and air mini X.. so relaxing

[@hausplans]

Awesome

[@chrisemerson7743]

Nice! Quick and to the point!

[@hausplans]

👍

[@TheBrianG]

CAT 120G. Love the Motor Grader!

[@hausplans]

Take some skilled to run a motor grader

[@TheBrianG]

@@hausplans Grandfather taught me. He said “You have to have a good bubble in your butt, like a level.”

[@gasparma2316]

Damn you made it seem so easy. It seemed more complicated than what I though. Have never been on one that’s why I thought it was so complicated

[@hausplans]

Thanks

[@jh14102]

Yes! Skidsteer is one of my favorite also.

[@mysterblue313setstfin9]

Love skidzers n dolly mowers...I just use them sometimes for nothing other than the smells of diesel n metal pushing the world out 💪🏾

[@hausplans]

Nice!

[@chargermopar]

I have operated dozers, excavators, skid steers over the years. Generally whether or not I enjoy it depends on the job. For digging or clearing , the excavator, for grading and pushing, the dozer. For loading/unloading debris removal, hole drilling, brush mowing it is the skid steer always.

[@Seamusyt1396]

Yes I do and I love skid steers donuts for days but my favorite is a hydraulic log splitter to burn off some anger/frustration

[@hausplans]

Cool

[@robertballok8133]

I operate a hitachi Z310 wheel loader sometimes and I love it , Also work actively on a RORH RS6 dredge

[@hausplans]

👍

[@scottpolk1698]

The outside world goes away when I climb into my grader....love it!!

[@hausplans]

💯

[@badkatrising3918]

Thanks! I always wanted to try one.

[@660ryamaha]

I don’t run equipment, but man I sure wish I did. So relaxing and fun

[@hausplans]

You should!

[@bullsprigstoney7068]

I've run about everything. Large excavators a fave but we are a backhoe & bobcat operated rental company. Love my job.

[@bullsprigstoney7068]

Bullsprig KZbin

[@hausplans]

Nice

[@enginesandoutdoors3238]

I like the ones with the foot controls for the bucket. Once you get use to it, it just feels much smoother and even more relaxing.

[@hausplans]

I hate the foot controls, I feel like I can be much more accurate with my hands. It’s all just what you are used to I guess!

[@awesomebob657]

I agree. Foot controls feel so much nicer for me. I feel more fluid and like having 2 joysticks for drive

[@jackwilliams7738]

We have both kinds of skid steers and the foot pedals are horrible. The joy stick is so much easier.

[@Jay_Force_One]

I’m the opposite. We have 2 of the foot control ones here in our Air Force shop for clearing snow. It can be a real headache when you’re trying to drive and do the bucket at the same time. Unless you’re REALLY REALLY good at it and spend a lot of time in it, it’s usually slower than our joystick ones. It makes no sense to put them on the floor really. Why you would use to analog controllers for driving is beyond me. That’s like 1950’s style technology.

[@jackwilliams7738]

@@Jay_Force_One it’s easy for me to drive and operate the bucket at the same time but it’s just an old design that’s uncomfortable and hurts my knees. We have an old John Deere machine.

[@brandonreyes5567]

Boom lift im an electrician and one of my favorite jobs is parking lot light replacements and conduit running

[@hausplans]

Nice

[@jjr897]

Not all skid steers have hand controls, but they are the nicest one’s to run, but my favorite is the John Deere 60g excavator that I run every day.

[@hausplans]

Excavators are fun!

[@jeffreydouble1638]

Absolutely Peaceful and relaxing... I Love Operatimg the Cat OR Kubota Skid Steer

[@hausplans]

Driving are Cat skid steer is what I enjoy most to

[@MillCityJam]

I'm from the land of BobKittys - loved them growing up and would love to own a 70-75hp tracked skid now. However, I'll rent one every other year when I really need it. That's a nice CAT...

[@hausplans]

👍

[@nativeoutdoors1780]

It used to be stressful at work since i didnt want to fail on fromt of everyone but now im mostly fine with it. Very nice actually, and beats raking asphalt on the ground

[@hausplans]

👍

[@jessicatolbert6431]

When I was seven my grandpa came to my house and did some landscaping work for us he brought his skid steer there and he let me sit on his lap and drive it now I’m 20 and I want to be a contractor❤😊

[@hausplans]

Very cool

[@liljdemarcus7437]

Dozer gotta love tht finish ❤

[@simonchant761]

24 ton komatsu excavator, 10 hours a day . Its when i do all my thinking, fone calls and listen to my favourite talk back radio programs and music. Relaxing , yes sometimes its hard to stay awake after lunch.

[@hausplans]

very cool!

[@henrygrey346]

As you get older, it's true that it's hard to stay awake.

[@matthewevans1948]

Its hard too choose whats best. I love my john deere tractor with auto stear and jcb 420 pivot steer but my all time favourite is probably 360 excavator with engcon especially when u get good at using one its like a extension on your arm

[@matthewsones5287]

Absolutely relaxing!

[@hausplans]

😊

[@kendraj8139]

Thank You for showing this video! Very educational and Fun to watch’ Wow! How can I get into this business?

[@hausplans]

I would say at work a couple years for someone who is really good and willing to teach you, then you can go out on your own!

[@lcriveralcr1627]

I’ve used many I used one the the left side I for turning etc then the right side is for the bucket . Then another that you have to push both down to go forward and pull back to go in reverse and then the right side is for tilting the bucket and the left side if you push left or right it’s to raise . Then the last one is the one you use you feet left foot controls the arm going up or down right side for tilting the bucket and then the handles just for going forward back and turns .

[@alexstoles1339]

Hell yea excavator i love it. I really enjoy operating any piece of equip. Its like a video game for me. I feel like a kid again😂😂

[@hausplans]

Very true! I can relate

[@VincentFulton-q7y]

Its so relaxing especially when im in a backhoe loader

[@jonathonwessling541]

For me, I love the excavator. I haven't had much time in one, but I love it!

[@hausplans]

Me too

[@thelawnguy7373]

Simple enough, now I can start my own business

[@Terpimiesonhienomies]

Absolutely agree. I love using excavator with engcon❤