How to Operate an Excavator | Heavy Equipment Operator (ep. 063)

[@NitroxNcrocz]

Hes a good instructor. No fillers (“Um’s...Aahh’s....etc) material is straight to the point, presented in a very straightfoward and easy way to follow along for students new to the field. Thanks guys!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the feedback and comment!

[@zebulundocallas]

He failed though. He does not have a hard hat on. I dont even know if he wears the proper boots for the job. (Safety first)

[@devito501]

Don’t need a hard hat in the machine .

[@DWilson772]

True

[@sarahann530]

@@zebulundocallas Only retards wear hard hats inside the machine , its acts as a warning to others

[@morselandcrumbs5551]

Awesome! I am currently a chef of 15 years but want to change my career and go into heavy machines. This video taught me so much and excited me.

[@surfingtothestars]

any luck?

[@handendaer]

pretty sure ur one of those 9/10 contractors who takes years to finish couple of months work, or messing up and blowing budgets right and left. survived from over billing naive suckers.. LMAO ur comment is fkn hilarious 😷😷👩‍👩‍👧👩‍👩‍👧🌈🌈🤡🤡

[@yougetagoldstar]

Combine the two careers. Cook with heavy machinery.

[@cool_lateef]

For some reason I see you lifting a giant oyster with a crane 😃

[@emmanuelchibesa1011]

I have learnt something I didn't know , great job man thanks

[@wallyj1387]

One of brand new workers never used an excavator before turned up to work the other day and i was showing him a couple things and he had a pretty good grasp on everything already which I thought was weird seeing he's a newby. He said he watched your videos which obviously helped him a lot. So thank you, mate

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

That’s so awesome to hear! That you for sharing that!

[@dannyrocha9618]

I’m 11 years old, I think I am pretty good at using an excavator, this video is very good for the youngsters like me, thank you guys for this.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome bud...keep it up!

[@henrycoldrain8151]

wtf little man? I didnt know how to ride a bicycle at your age. Anyways try to respect the machine though

[@charliechriss495]

@@henrycoldrain8151 I didn't know I EXISTED

[@savn4346]

I started when I was 6 ha😮

[@kangetheforever-ue4bc]

Where do you work?

[@travistharp4215]

I just love how you explain everything and let people know it takes time to learn these movements

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

thanks for the comment

[@RebeccaWillard-ss4tc]

Hello there handsome how are you doing today

[@collinator68]

Everything you just showed me is what I call "getting a feel of of how the machine works" practice makes perfect is the golden rule for every machine

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Totally agree...thanks for the comment!

[@southernkansasrailfan3746]

Man, I'll always be grateful that my father realized that at a young age, I had a passion for heavy equipment. I'm 13 now and have operated a skid steer on many occasions, a mini excavator, semi trucks, etc. Love my dad♥️

[@VaughnCruz11]

Check out construction KNAWledge bud

[@jamesmarks8099]

I have some advice for you! Learn everything you can about the equipment. Get good at operating it and have fun, there will however come a time when you will grow out of it. That’s when you can move on! Buy some equipment and pay someone else to operate it. Then buy another and another. You will be a good boss because you will understand exactly how your employees will feel.

[@davidgerke2960]

You will never grow out of it!

[@jamthomson1]

Randy, you have to have the coolest job in the world! I am a military retiree and will be starting my first job operating heavy equipment tomorrow. I will be operating a John Deere 260E ADT and I can not wait! I am hoping to someday learn other heavy equipment as well. Thank you for your videos and for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thank you for the comment! And thank you for your service! Love running off-road dumps, have had the chance to work some Komatsu HM-400s and it was a blast. Good luck with the new job!

[@misterbeans6064]

Hey there, my first ADT was a Bell 250, which I believe is owned by John deer and is basically the same. I’ve moved on to other plant since then but those trucks are very safe with anti tip-over alarms and they are good for getting a feel for your safe working angles. That truck got me out of a few tight spots one where I had to power through axle deep mud to get off a collapsing edge of a silt collection pond and with pedal to the metal she managed to get me through. I hope your truck is as for you as mine was for me, best of luck and welcome to the industry 👍

[@jimmy53436]

@@HeavyMetalLearning Just one criticism (constructive), and it's really a safety issue. When digging into virgin ground, or any ground for that matter, you should always try and be fully informed on what is, or might be in the ground you're about to dig. The correct procedure for digging a trench is to fully extend boom (bucket) like in this video, but only peel off about 4-6 inches the full length, from full extension to the tracks, this way, you'll fill your bucket, and you will have a better chance of seeing any cables or pipes that might be in the ground before you hit them. Hope this helps. 😃

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

@@jimmy53436 Great advice...thanks!

[@knuttsackjones3094]

Grumpy Gramps Hikes pretty much any union hall has a program for getting vets in and taken care of. Ours is run by vets in Wisconsin, our way of thanking you for watching our backs by us watching yours👍🏻 I know I’m a year late on this but better late than never

[@UkpemeAkpabio]

Thanks for making this video to enhance people ability, for operating Excavator machine.

[@skeetersaurus6249]

Was looking to pick up a new bulldozer, wife wasn't familiar with operating one, so I go searching for a video to show her 'controls 101' on a dozer...and found this channel...GREAT WORK, saved me a week of stress letting her actually pay attention (to where she would have ignored half-of-what I said to her)...ended up finding a few other channel vids (like this excavator one) to familiarize her with some other equipment too (she's a skid steer expert...but not so much on excavator work...like with the backhoe on our Case 580 Super N...keep up the good work!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome to hear...thanks for the comment!

[@canuckinlvcanuckinlv1666]

Wanted to thank you. Recently started within our companie's RGN fleet after 6 years flatbed. Having no heavy equipment experience, it's been somewhat stressful. Had to unload myself today. Watched your video last night and walked off a Cat 326FL today without a hitch. Was a little nervous, but once off the trailer, I turned it from turtle to almost rabbit. It was a blast. Can't thank you enough for keeping me safe and successful.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

We love hearing stories like this, glad to hear our videos helped. Thanks for the comment!

[@Unfnation]

Wow! What a good introductory video. Clear and to the point without taking ten minutes to tell me what you're going to show me. Well done sir. I think I would like to learn to operate heavy machinery like this, grader, bulldozer before I am done. What a wonderful skill to have though it's not going to come up much in anything other than a life of construction, the operator is god of pools and homesteaders outside of a working life. Thanks for the lesson, and though there is much much more to learn, you make it easy to get interested and show how it's not rocket engineering, just simple understanding and a little finesse.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment! Always good to learn new skills, but just like anything it takes practice practice practice to get good.

[@omarscomingyo651]

Hello Randy, as someone who has never sit in a excavator! I would like to thank you for that professional demonstration. I feel comfortable enough now to give it a try. Once again very professional presentation, all major companies should make a video like yours

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thank you very much...appreciate that!

[@mikeyboy7625]

I just turned 18 and got a job digging out new construction plumbing grounds for houses and i have to use a e55 bobcat, this video helped alot thank you

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@guestaccount4782]

hi i just got my osha 30 can you help .i also want to become an enginer operator

[@MrHL5]

do you like it?

[@jocelyn2109]

I am a machine operator with seven years of experience and everything this man said was straight forward and accurate. Great job i have always heard it called east and west control patterns 7 years and i just heard the iso controls and realized that i have seen that written on instruction manuals lol great job very thorough explaining keep up the good work Damian from Tennessee

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks Damian! Appreciate the comment!

[@FoxTvNA]

I got my operating license for excavator, just by watching this videos I myself was a tlb and skeed steer operator thanks for the great work. I'm from Namibia South of Africa

[@meganturton2803]

I’m currently learning how to operate mobile plants and I must say I absolutely love the excavator, o didn’t like it at first it made me so nervous but I’ve picked it up now and I’m definitely more confident. Loved watching this video, thank you so much

[@davidgerke2960]

When I was learning , my foreman took the handles off of the track controls which forced me to learn to track with my feet . That really helps with being able to track and swing and do other things at the same time. Besides those handles are just in the way in front of you! I been operating for 25 years now and love doing it. Such a fun job!

[@ryano.5149]

For someone who has never ever set foot in an excavator, my initial impression is that using feet to track would be more intuitive and less awkward anyway. Then again, I have not sat in the seat myself, so I still effectively know nothing!

[@914sam5]

I never operated an excavator before but very interested in learning. I am a plumber and I’m always on job site that I’ve sold to dig up sewers, water lines and storm sewers. When ever I get free time in my work schedule I like to go to the job site and watch the operator. Great video ! Keep it up

[@charitykyensita4098]

IAM an operator 3 years of experience in a excavation your videos are so good they guided me until I came an expert

[@robertbowling8393]

I've viewed many hours of mining videos, and even having operated farm equip, fork lifts and driven truck OTR, never understood the operation of hyd excavators .... I've never even operated backhoe .... So, watching this makes me understand MUCH better, what functions the operator performs. Thank you for this impressive video. It's obvious you've spent some time on the controls .... And seem to be a knowledgeable and qualified instructor as well. Thank you again!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You're welcome....thanks for the comment!

[@zabeemohamadi5547]

Hello my dear buddy

[@robertbowling8393]

@@zabeemohamadi5547 Hello back, my buddy!! Hope all is well with you! Stay safe and well!!! Blessings to you and your beloved family and friends!

[@zabeemohamadi5547]

@@robertbowling8393 Hi my dear buddy, I'm so sorry I responded so late,I was very involved in the corona virus,unfortunately I have to say that this dangerous virus has become very epidemic and this virus has caused a huge fear among us, I want you and I beg you to pray us for getting rid of this big disaster

[@robertbowling8393]

@@zabeemohamadi5547 No problems my buddy. You don't need to apologize. I don't communicate often or very well.

[@ryans413]

Thank you for making a clear well detailed video with no annoying music well appreciated

[@Cashcrop54]

Have 4 working behind my house. Love watching the operators. They are surgeons with them!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yeah...it’s pretty cool to watch them work!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

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[@DooubleTap]

I drive dump trucks, and I want to go get my heavy equipment license, this helped me understand the basics before showing up. thanks.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome...thanks for the comment!

[@DooubleTap]

@SShaw6174 the certification you need for most companies. You can't just say "i wanna operate this" and become an operator... people would die.

[@sweetea3272]

Seb Lemery, Is there a big pay difference between dump truck and heavy equipment operator?? I'm just curious.

[@wisdommkwananzi6936]

You explained better than my instructor,he used to cut corners and leave you to figure it out your self.Great lesson

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@BattleBornCowboy]

Veterans also take their feet off the pedals when digging. Especially in tight quarters or when digging around pipe. Great video! Definitely good for someone to watch before they get in the excavator for the first time!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Excellent tip! Thanks for sharing!

[@stn5334]

people in lockdown: (learning how to do backflips or sing) me:

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Nice

[@raunchymangos7468]

Whos locked down tho

[@lukechapman8359]

@@raunchymangos7468 Victoria ( Australia)

[@diablo12039]

@@lukechapman8359 oof, in Sydney we ain't in lockdown anymore

[@johnousfredricson3146]

@@raunchymangos7468 everyone

[@edjohnson8017]

Really appreciate watching this video before I do my training next week - so I at least know a little bit. This trainer is really good and clear 👍🏼

[@mildseven0506]

This is the first step I'm taking to becoming an HEO... Thanks Randy and Sandbox, God bless you guy's

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

You’re welcome...thanks for the comment!

[@nishant1804]

Thank you so much for the demonstration...... I searched the whole youtube to find this video.... Absolutely interesting and perfect demonstration...... love from India 🇮🇳 ♥

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

thanks for the comment...you're welcome

[@braincandytv]

Thanks for the demonstration. This is very helpful info for my upcoming video for kids where we'll teach all about excavators and how they work (including the mechanics behind hydraulics). Cheers.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@danielmeenaghan8819]

Why tf would u need to teach a little kids that lol

[@elyonel6524]

@@danielmeenaghan8819 because it's always best to learn things when ur young... I'm 37 and today I pop the cherry... I wish somebody taught me this when I was 12. I'd have my own company... Duh

[@danielmeenaghan8819]

@@elyonel6524 I know but I’m young (11) farm kid and it seems. Pointless to me really

[@BeyondBeauty-p9e]

@@danielmeenaghan8819 because it can be for kids, hmm I guess you never experienced to be tought something like this lol

[@howardtreesong4860]

I don’t see myself doing this any time soon, but now I have a nice first introduction in how to handle a machine like that and what to be mindful of. The power of the internet!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@1pablo2008]

I work in the port of liverpool and I drive these exact komatsu machines on to ships before they go to Canada/USA. Awesome seeing them actually working a shift.

[@dioncrudup724]

Not an operator, but enjoyed watching this video. I also, forward this video to someone who will be operating this machine or one like it. You are an excellent teacher. Keep up the good work and encourage more women to get into this field.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks Dion! Appreciate the comment!

[@ndonaghy4376]

Your ability to explain and teach is absolutely brilliant. A big difference from some of the old Irish guys I listen to, eff this eff that wtf and so on lol

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment

[@homemadesolutionsandideas5239]

This video was awesome! I have never really been drawn to excavators, but I'm really into RC's (radio-controlled vehicles), and a while back, my brother bought me a radio-controlled excavator. Now I can't get enough of them! Love running my RC, but someday I really want to run the actual thing. I noticed that the control knobs on my RC transmitter match exactly the functionality of the real thing. So cool! I really enjoyed the video! I know you made it look easy, but you did a great job in being specific w/o being too technical, and you showed that you really know what you're doing. Thanks for this great video!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

that's cool.....got to play somewhere....RC if you have to!

[@aldinpehlic3646]

Your a very good instructor I just finished my course for excavator, grader, dozer, articulated truck and from watching this video you gave some good pointers that I'm definitely gonna remember and use thank you for the great informative video.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome to hear...thanks for the comment!

[@phillusty]

Excellent teaching. No ego. no B.S.. Very fine.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@TEESMARKHAN78678]

i am a operator of Komatsu 130 pc......i love ur video man...

[@FishScaleDuke]

Awesome as hell. I’m a veteran truck driver and I’ve hauled a couple of small ones on my Step deck. I been interested for so long to get trained and operate one

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment...we have plenty of other videos as well so hopefully they can help you out!

[@dr.aculasdad2713]

Many thanks for this ! I returned to truck-driving after many years away, on a part-time basis, driving 6-wheeler tippers, and have to load my own truck on occasions when the digger-drivers go home early. To those who say, they won't have need for videos like this, learn from my experience - neither did I think I would use an educational tool like this ---- after all, I am nearer 75 than 74.............................

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

That is awesome to hear! We do love technology...such great new tools to learn from. Never stop learning!

[@nigelmaccuver9122]

😳 The most coolest thing about excavators is that they are literally manned robots, it’s extension of our motor capabilities, Such big machines can be controlled so easily.

[@danielatikosi631]

Once you're persuaded to pilot a plane while seated behind the cockpit with over 1,000 switches and knobs all around you, you’ll then acknowledge how simple it is to operate such large and weighty machines😂😂

[@nigelmaccuver9122]

@@danielatikosi631 I’m talking about excavation not plane, btw planes fly on autopilot without any pilots have to switch 1000 knobs.

[@RickJames-xy6io]

When I started years ago a guy told me not to get used to tracking with my hands because I will need them for the joysticks. That’s was good advise. Great video. Many of us here not watching for the training but for the love of the trade.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Agreed. We just like to keep it as simple as possible for new operators but agree that transitioning to driving with your feet is preferred.

[@missesmew]

Heavy Metal Learning I like to use them when I loaded them on the float. Was a tad more precise.

[@deltavee2]

*Excellent* series. Straightforward, not drowning the watcher in details. Instructions in logical sequence, not repeated ad ignorum. Always Safety First and how to do it safely. Congratulations, Mr. CEO on an excellent series. My daughter put me onto this series, so I'm bingeing of course. She was an armourer (not medieval repros, but real modern day military composite stuff for Afghanistan etc. fighting machine bolt/add-ons) but is now a CNC and saw operator. Welder by trade. Love my non-traditional girl!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

That is so awesome to hear! We need to have father-daughter come out to the sandbox so we can let you two compete head to head! Hopefully you can visit one of our sites some day!

[@zaptor1514]

Excellent! No whacko music to contend with. It was a great refresher course as I haven’t operated for a while and don’t have a lot of stick time. I got a few good tips. Thank you!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@larrymoss2745]

Great tutorial - excellent pace of instruction for newbies. Will give me confidence for a project this summer. Look forward to more of these.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Glad it was helpful!

[@David-td4ik]

youtube: wanna learn to operate an excavator? me: sure why not.

[@maleeshapriyanjana7604]

So simple and clear explanation. Every second in video is worthy

[@manqobatau4901]

I can't believe this was posted 3 years ago😂 I'm so unfortunate to be so late but this is very very helpful indeed Thank you guys for such a favour🎯

[@musokeatanansi7060]

Its good to learn from experts though Randy disclaim he is not an expert but to me you a an expert and your videos are helping me out much better with excavators ....thanks a lot.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome to hear...thanks for the comment!

[@kylebysterveld156]

It's best to scoop your buckets in layers instead of digging right down into it and curling. That may work in the sandy stuff you got there but not in many other soil types. Good basic controls video.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Good point!

[@PanKwasu]

Also better to turn around when need to reverse as u never can be sure when someone steps behind you ,and keep stuff as far from trench as it will be deep. Also agree with u Kyle , its also making more efficient job :)

[@billycarber9158]

rudimentary intro to excavators---several thoughts-- if you are travelling where people are in area with boom up then if ground level permits then keep bucket above head height as people are going to wander into area unannounced--- all machinery can operated to some degree by most and mastered by few-- good operators never brag-- they let the quality of their work do the speaking---reputation will proceed you-- never was too keen on someone telling me how good they were--impressed by skill level---consistency and good work practices essential--

[@xxwalhalaxxmozza7415]

I pissed off ground works foreman because I was taking full scoops but without digging right down into clay mud on muck away job close to finish level, his idea was dig right in because clay more compact, would fit more in dumper trucks, my idea was take it easy on first day, do not over dig and grade it off nicely, I was sacked at end of first day, the difference was between 5 ton landscaping diggers and 14 ton muck away diggers, had I of gone nuts and plowed right in I'd probably of hit house foundations, the dumper and over dug the whole place, he'd of not been happy either way, at least I can say that I left it nicely graded and carried out safely, one day soon there will be no blue card drivers left.

[@benmcmanus8192]

Definitely start in layers and if this guy understood the range of Motion in the machine did know where the sweet spot was for operated and that you don't just boom out to the furthest point and start that's not how to find sweet spot

[@ExcavatoratWork]

Really appreciate watching this video before I do my training next week - so I at least know a little bit. This trainer is really good and clear , AMAZING Channel.

[@VaughnCruz11]

Check out construction KNAWledge.. if there is anything you want to see run just ask and we’ll post

[@robinmiller1989]

thank you! I'm usually driving the semi, but boss asked me to move dirt Saturday and he's gonna let me train on the excavator a bit. really informative

[@mathiouskule]

What a wonderful instructor woooow so amazing you have fully changed my life from mechanic to excavator operator. Thanks Mr instructor.

[@edstevens6839]

I was trained to ALWAYS have the bucket at an angle so no rain can settle in it. Believe it or not, all buckets can decompose after so much rain in it.

[@Heworldwide]

Thanks for the insightful video, this just landed me a job interview 🙏🏾

[@michaelcarmichael1944]

Great video cuz,dude knows what he's talking about,sometime it's the basics that count the most,👍

[@rosscoulthrust2808]

I like this guy, always displays a professional manner in his area of work.

[@marycherono410]

Much appreciation to the photographer. The lesson is easy to understand

[@kingfisher4177]

That was a great one. The teaching was so comprehensive and I love it.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@sasman63]

Brilliant. Going on a week course soon. Never ever been in one before....good video and instructions

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thank you...good luck on your training!

[@Alfiemayer123]

I love his instruction i drove 13 tonner at 3 on my dads knee and drove them for all my life because my dad owns his own machine company and im 14 now and i drive a 22tonner volvo 22 tonner Hitachi and 21 tonner komatsu and a 13 tonner komatsu and love it ive been doing it since i was 3

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

That’s awesome man! Thanks for the comment!

[@eduardniculae1624]

This guy is a legend, he explains everything so clearly. LEGEND!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@boxcarbro3043]

Just rented a komatsu pc138, thanks for the video. Ive never operated one.

[@murderinc.hunting7686]

Great tip on keeping the bucket level when you have a scoop in it. I see guys over curl all the time.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@terrysadventure1529]

I like the cat I'm a heavy equipment operator been one for 34 yrs now

[@upendragupta6544]

Where are you from.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@anthonythorp7291]

Right now, Cat is my first choice. Use to be komatsu but I don't like the new ones. It's been said the old operators need to be retrained to run the new machines.

[@marblenana462]

34 years Wau guess you have a lot of experience

[@bijithankachan8709]

New hollend 385 very good excavatore

[@bouyantrelic]

I’m going to do boces this year for heavy equipment so I wanted to learn some stuff before I go in to operate with some of the machinery and you do a great job on teaching how to use equipment

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thank you!

[@hewlejr]

Seems like a rewarding profession! Never forget the kid who excavated the trench in our garage for installation of our storm shelter. Total boss! I thought to myself: “Man, I’d be proud of my son took up the profession.”

[@michaelcarmichael1252]

Dude is good teacher,he laid all fundamentals out swiffly and understander

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thank you for the comment!

[@scarface6614]

Man you explain very easy and so helpful to newbies trying to get a start

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@RealReach00]

Seatbelt is the most unused thing on a digger and that’s facts

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Agreed

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Jimmy De'Souza yes...there’s a point...too many to list. Ps - glass breaks. Wear your seatbelt!

[@PNWTone]

folan11 well my Buddy let me operate his for the very first time with no instructions. I pushed the boom* lever too fast and almost tipped there was no windshield either so I could have fell out

[@mrbigtuna240]

It’s so if you flip the machine you don’t get a concussion rattling around in that cab

[@wesdude2448]

@Jimmy De'Souza It's not so much about keeping you inside as it is about keeping you from hitting parts of your body (i.e. your noggin) on various thing in the cab in the event of an accident or rollover.

[@Peterbilt359]

This is pretty basic. Years ago I had one of my guys loading trucks a couple days later I took over for a day. A driver came over said he timed us and I was 30 percent faster. I started analyzing how we Dig and noticed I plan my next bucket location when I leave hole, and I dump with stick and bucket at same time stick is faster then bucket, I usually dig with flat bucket, think about it when you fill a loader bucket you don't go into pile with bucket dumped so why would you do it with hoe bucket, other then first starting or in hard ground. And remember your finals go in rear. On flat tracks they wear 3 times faster if finals are in front. On high track dozers it doesn't matter there like reverse all the time. Nice video for basics. I love teaching new kids I figure it's my only legacy. I started 41 years ago. And own about 12 machines.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Excellent advice! Thanks!

[@CertifiedLandscape]

Umm its for beginers dough head!! Im sure the best like everone else thinks they are!!! But im glad you got to say how great you are !!! Ya!! U get a pat on the head!!

[@coldspring624]

@@CertifiedLandscape i gave him a thumbs up .... just for you

[@sethsasser5265]

I highways for a living. You talked about digging with a flat bucket verses with the teeth down, the real difference is what type of work your trying to do. Pipe crews dig with a flat bucket to lay pipe and grade digs with teeth down to see there grade. Plus if your excavating bulk such as digging a pond it would take you 100x longer

[@younglifeex9950]

Need you to teach me

[@shirhad]

I wrote it down the first time and played it again to follow along. great instruction !!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome....glad it helped! Thanks for the comment!

[@Imalrightma]

This is oddly satisfying and relaxing watching and listening to Randy tell me how to operate a digger, thanks Randy

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Lol...you’re welcome!

[@takumif7056]

Great video! This was my favorite piece of equipment to operate while I was at MOS school for 12N’s in the Army!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment and thank you for your service!

[@ron99693]

I'd would LOVE to try this just once...not as a career move just on my bucket list (no pun intended)

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

That’s what our business normally does. Check out our website and then you can come out and play!

[@100PercentOS2]

If you never done it, you won't be sorry. You will have a memorable experience. I know I did when I operated a skid steer loader and a backhoe for 2 days though I had to deal with a lot of bullshit. But that don't mean all of these places are like that.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

@@100PercentOS2 assuming all that "bullshit" wasn't at an Extreme Sandbox location, was it?

[@joshmartinak4315]

I went through a corse that gives you backhoe bulldozer excavator and your AZ licence (tractor/trailer) it’s 80hrs in cab, per piece of equipment 100/hrs for For tractortrailer +in class written training. I paid 10,000$ and it’s a couple months long. Best thing I ever did, really boosts your resume up.

[@Big.Ron1]

@@joshmartinak4315 Where was this? The name of the place?

[@dave3464]

Nice video! Easy to understand and follow. Its a good idea to separate the topsoil, clay, gravel into different piles when excavating. Probably not a concern in the sandbox where you are working. But its one thing that is often overlooked by novices in the field. And no digging without utilities marked. Safety first!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Excellent advice...thanks for the comment!

[@anthonvonlareto9617]

i like the way you explain, simple and I absorb everything you said.

[@nicholasmiller7852]

Although I have ran a excavator this is the most detailed best video on the tube , nice job

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Wow, thanks!

[@lilianbalcita7871]

My dreams to be a heavy equipment operator thats why i keep on watching your videos thanks for the basic tips randy

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment. Keep following your dreams!

[@revolvolution7372]

Go for it. It's really fun and it pays good. atleast in sweden

[@sharkjawchaberski1281]

Same here!

[@marti9]

don’t give up i loved these since i was a kid and i’ve done it full time since i was 17 i’m 30 now😎

[@Janszy]

Gotta learn how to use a shovel and rake before you jump in one of those

[@johncamp7679]

On our jobs the operator is the competent person. That means he can identify soil types and soil mechanics. Never let someone enter a trench that’s 4 feet or deeper without proper shoring. Not even for a second!!!!!!!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Good point.

[@justinmaddox1068]

Shoring or stepping dirt back, the worse the soil the wider the hole

[@RebeccaWillard-ss4tc]

Hello there handsome how are you doing today

[@johncamp7679]

@@RebeccaWillard-ss4tc you made the same comment 3 times.

[@mennodevries960]

When getting out of the machine, we usually turn it a little bit to the right so that we can stand on top of the tracks aswell.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yeah, that's an excellent tip as well. Thanks for sharing!

[@kenawiti1993]

You are gifted in teaching! You make this look so easy.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Wow, thank you!

[@Haroboomwerk1]

I have to give it to you. you rarely see someone who responds so regularly and consistently. very neat of you, even when it threatens to be offensive, you choose the neat way. my compliments. I'm not going to follow your channel. a little too basic for me or I've already had it once. but I wish you good luck sir!

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Appreciate that. Yes, we just like to show that we appreciate everyone’s comments and support! Thanks again!

[@stewartgoodchild2930]

Great video, You're a good Tutor, keep it up Mate, Greetings from Manchester, England.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@stewartgoodchild2930]

@@HeavyMetalLearning You're welcome, Have a Good Day.

[@MrRainbowrooster]

Great video, very helpful. Renting excavator this week, this will give me an advantage. Operated cranes offshore, big ones, but I know each machine type has its own rules. Thanks again

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment! And good luck with the rental!

[@dillonmurray3212]

I have been behind the sticks of excavators, loaders, and backhoes since I was real little. I love operating the machines, possibly going to make a career out of it. Excavators are my favorite, by far. Really loved the video. I'm 13 by the way. I do construction for my dad's company.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome to hear! Thanks for the comment!

[@ChristopherPaulBacon-m2l]

One of my friends from high school started his own construction company his junior year of high school. Right now it's small jobs with the mini, but I'm sure he'll expand to bigger jobs.

[@geerepairs1245]

I have enjoyed watching the basics of this machine. Hopefully I will not have more difficulties on my first day next month

[@randyromano2262]

Concisely explained basic excavator functions,,i love watching over and over again.keep it up.

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome...thanks for the comment!

[@fab8672]

I liked the way this was recorded , I'd like to know more about it !

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

thanks...we have plenty more videos on our channel

[@sikelinacewaravouvou8881]

thanks buddy I just drove an excavator today #👍👍👍✌✌✌👌👌👌👌

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

boom.....thanks for the comment!

[@sikelinacewaravouvou8881]

n now iam driving an excavator no more test driving buddy thanks

[@mikecharette5271]

You are a good instructor! Great at explaining

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Thanks for the comment!

[@RebeccaWillard-ss4tc]

Hello there handsome how are you doing today

[@ROBBANKS666666]

I’ve wanted to learn this since 1976! Awesomeness!

[@corneliabassaragh8082]

Thanks very much for the info. It really means alot. I went into a machine similar like that one 2 weeks ago and now I've fallen in love with it. I'm very proud of myself because i was only inside of it for half hour and i learn everything that they taught me and i even got the chance to drive it and park it but i think i need some more time to learn more on how to use the controlers shifts.

[@jonlessard9303]

Wow I’m on my second week of HEO and this video just boosted my confidence scared shitless of jumping in the excavator

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Awesome to hear...good luck! Check out our other excavator videos under our LEARN playlist

[@newzealandearthmover4008]

Good training video! Digging 1 giant scoop at a time makes more off a mess tho. When tracking its a good idea to keep your bucket low to the ground so u can lower the boom and bucket to the ground quickly for stability if needed.

[@xxwalhalaxxmozza7415]

New Zealand Earthmover good advice for small machines up to 10ton as they tip over easy but large machines gain large momentum and it's easy to get complacent and not see someone in all those 180 movements, in my little experience on large machines I'd say high and close, above head height... Depends on the job tho I suppose, every situation different

[@MLGtroll365]

This basic training chill out

[@johnkwofie6867]

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[@angelofanella7860]

Operating this thing would make me feel so Alive and powerful

[@HeavyMetalLearning]

Yeah...they are pretty awesome!

[@chuckp1506]

It really does man My job put me on one 2 months ago and didnt let me get off for a whole month. I loved every day in that beauty.

[@AbrahamUdoh-h1r]

sure

[@valensdushimimana735]

Thank you for demonstrate how to operate excavator. Good lesson brother!!!

[@alabamaflip2053]

Great teacher with a cool persona that builds confidence.