I BOUGHT a $140,000 Semi truck...Officially BANKRUPT

Rumors are true....
I tried so hard to keep it together...but i cant hide it anymore.
Applewood is officially a new owner of a Kenworth T270 Dump truck.
Was not easy to find this truck. But special thanks to Jarred. He referred me and somehow we found one.
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[@jonzimmerman427]

That truck is not $14.58 per hour. It's $16.25 including interest. But we are not done... assuming city driving at an average of 35mph and driving 70 miles per day... that's 10 gallons per day for a cost of $40 per day.. or $5.00 per hour. We aren't done... property and license tax is let's say $2400 per year or $1.25 per hour. We are still not done... you have to insure that bad boy.. let's say another $2400 per year or $1.25 per working hour. Hold on.. that truck doesn't its self... you need an employee to drive it those 2 hours per day. That $25 per hour guy really costs you $40 per hour after factoring in taxes, insurance, etc.. so you got $80 per day for driving that truck... that's $10.00 per hour.... your grand total expense for each working hour is $33.75. More than double your stated cost. Every work day that truck costs your company $270. I'm not saying the truck isn't worth it. I'm saying it costs more than your telling people.

[@Grggeorge]

We already know the cost to run one but they make that much every 10 minutes so what’s the problem?

[@andrewking8261]

At the end of the 5 years though, taking depreciation into consideration, the company owns a truck still worth about $100k outright, which becomes liquid as soon as he sells it, so a good portion of the "$16.25/hour" isn't lost money and he will see again.

[@CuriosityChronicled]

@@andrewking8261 it will be worth 50 or 60k in 5 years. My neighbor buys 3 or 4 of these a year. Granted he pays around 115k for them vs 140. But they do not hold value well.

[@TigranGertz]

I am impressed, however, it was still a good buy for me

[@CuriosityChronicled]

@@TigranGertzThey are good trucks and will make you money. Stay ontop of the maintenance and get an OTR reset tool for it. KW's are known for DEF and regen issues. If it won't regen you plug the box into it and it will save you $400 plus towing. Force it to regen about once a week to keep the filter clear. Once those filters go bad they're $10,000-$15,000 to replace.

[@BiigMystery]

Hurry up and get your class A with air brakes if your gonna pull trailers with it or DOT gonna have a field day with you.

[@Fv_wake_n_bait]

Not to mention you’ll have to stop at scales with that rig

[@TigranGertz]

Will do

[@aj12271]

Your math is a little screwy. When you add the maintenance costs, hiring a CDL driver, fuel, insurance, etc. the daily cost will skyrocket. However, the use you'll get out of this truck with the amount of work you do, equipment always ends up paying for itself fairly quickly & puts money in the bank. Everytime I pay a repair bill for an outdated piece of equipment, I kick myself for not having just sold it to buy new. Used equipment over 5 or 6 years old seems to always be more trouble than it's worth.

[@TigranGertz]

If that's what you think

[@MrWaterbugdesign]

$14.58 / hr is a deal IF the truck is used 8 hrs / day. Used 25% of the time the cost is $58.32 / hr. 10% of the time it's $145.80 / hr. Does it run on air or fuel? 46 mph / 7 mpg = 6 gals / hr * $4 = $24 / hr operating cost. Maintenance is about $1000/mo if run 8 hrs/day so that's $6.25 /hr. Dump truck insurance average is $438/mo so $2.74/hr. I don't know what registration fees are, but assume little. Actual cost per hour for the $14.58 dump truck adjusted for reality is... $47.57 / hr if used all day every workday. Of course the truck would still have value at the end of 5 years. But if you're using 5 years as the life. Insurance in particular cost increases per hour the less use the truck gets. Most everything else is mileage dependent.

[@TigranGertz]

Even at $50. Swipe the card

[@Yellowbullet714]

Nice with the math 🧮

[@trentsmith2370]

😂 and to think this guy runs a landscape business but just tried “teaching” simple math to justify spending 140k. Pretty misleading if you ask me. Lets hear about the insurance, fuel, driver cost, maintenance, ect

[@TigranGertz]

Small thinkers and not action takers.

[@SuperHumor4u]

@@trentsmith2370 not like you could afford anything like this but its cool. you can go play bumper cars with the little kids. I bet you'd be that weirdly competitive old guy who ends up getting picked on by a bunch of 7 year olds

[@RunninOnCoal]

Holy crap that's a monstrous single axle. I think your math is a little off though. That truck is going to cost a lot more than just the payment. You also have to consider commercial truck insurance, fuel, maintenance, d.o.t. compliance, someone to drive it (gonna need a cdl, I couldn't imagine the gvwr is under 26k) etc. I went through the same thing, with a similar sized truck, my truck is just a lot older/ less expensive to purchase. Spent some $ to get that class a license (you are going to pull an equipment trailer with it right?) Anyhow, congratulations, that's a nice truck. I don't doubt that it was a good choice for your business.

[@jojoreynoso9408]

Obviously. . . .

[@joncampbell8665]

If there is a Paccar in your broke

[@SantiagoMAXIMOleon]

Negative Nancy has enter the chat

[@RunninOnCoal]

I don't know which comments were to who, but I wasn't trying to be negative, just encouraging people to do their own due diligence. I don't have a Kenworth. I have an old L9000 with a Cummins and no EPA crap or electronics. But, I don't have the same business as T does. I do small time stuff by myself, no crew. Totally different market and concept.

[@robinhoodahm]

@@RunninOnCoal I just purchased an 03 GMC C8500 myself conveyor bed and plow (old plow truck for DOT).... the uses are endless.... and I only gave $15k..... I sit here and wonder if T has any idea what he's gotten himself into..... but they will make money if used correctly

[@OhioPalmTrees]

You need to make sure you warm the diesel up before use but more importantly let it cool down after use, when you drive that thing around hot ass CA all day in bumper to bumper traffic the turbo will be HOT AF. When you arrive on site make sure to lock the truck up and let it run for 15 minutes to bring the turbo and other components back down to a optimal temperatures. When you just pull up and shut the truck off the shaft inside the turbo is so hot it burns the oil on it off and just sits in their hot as hell with no oil on which can warp it. Leaving the truck running allows oil to remain on everything and after cool down the oil wont just flash burn off.

[@TigranGertz]

thanks for the tip

[@SawMan247]

Probably one of best videos you’ve put out in a while!

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks!

[@frankflanagan109]

Congrats on the new ride man, you're killing it buddy!

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@aristeogarcia1045]

Great video T keep 👌 it up.love your videos.

[@TigranGertz]

thank you!

[@robertodeleon3841]

7:31 surprised a lot of people didn't get the reference. Love your work

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@jmconcretecoloradosprings]

That's a beautiful truck. We are planning on adding a f600 to our fleet. So it's nice to see someone else playing with a brand new toy. Great video!

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@RelicRangers]

“Ok, let’s get serious… Look at these nubs…” LMAO 😂

[@TigranGertz]

hahaha

[@davidageorge7281]

I think you should have got the switch and go or hocklift system because you could of had 4 trucks in one. You could’ve had a dumpster, dump body, box, and flatbed attachment. Also it would be a lot easier to Hall equipment, dirt (etc.) around because you wouldn’t have to pull around a trailer.

[@thenussbaum44]

Switch and go is a toy

[@alanmw86]

conmsidering how small of a box is on this dump....coulda just got a pickup haha.

[@TigranGertz]

good point

[@mit.0]

It's always fun to see non truckers review truck😂

[@henryortiz5586]

I guess the truck will drive it self ! Lol

[@TigranGertz]

It's already been used

[@chaddevine565]

Yes it is funny but I like this dude I think he's got a good business mind in a good personality

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

Awesome 💪💪💪🛻🛻🛻 Let’s goooo . When’s the semi truck giveaway lol .

[@TigranGertz]

in the future haha

[@disabledarmyvetcrable9169]

Bro this is sick. I love the truck and the fact that you are humble enough to say I don't know is awesome. Keep going Eff the haters and mad commenters.

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@InskiBoys]

Badass truck man. I haven’t watched your KZbin videos in awhile. You have come along ways. Keep up the good work man! Crushing it.

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@johnnyhernandez5539]

I have a 2006 Silverado 3500 dully dump truck, holds 7 tons & won’t break the bank. I bought it cash 9,400$ & still does the same amount of work for WAY less. It’s crazy the lengths people go for those trucks.

[@TigranGertz]

Well you

[@Fordman0429]

Congrats on your new truck T!! That truck is sick! Put it to work!! 💪🏼💪🏼

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@Jnr1213]

I love watching your videos bro ! You inspire me ! Nice investment!

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you! glad to have you!

[@superflyguy218]

Hey T!, too raise and lower your hood release the clamps then stand in front of the hood and grab the handle on the top centre of the hood above the grill just above the emblem and then put your foot on the bumper above the license plate and pul then catch the hood. its not ideal to let lit slam open because the spring and hinges take a beating. Then same procedure to lower it. Sweet truck man. 10X. CHEERS

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks for the tip haha

[@eturfing2405]

The trap door on the tailgate can be used to fill up wheelbarrows with base

[@conejoyconejamillan3340]

Very happy to see you going up, chingon

[@TigranGertz]

thank you!

[@breedloveml]

Congrats T. You earned it man.

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@Flashtone08]

Love how honest you are about not knowing what any of the shit is in this beast lol. Got a ton of laughs out of me.

[@TigranGertz]

haha, glad I could make you laugh

[@dieselnate5901]

Yo T when putting hood up and down there is a handle right above the KW emblem nice truck btw

[@youdontknowmyname6956]

Lol Beat me to it

[@TigranGertz]

Haha, thanks for letting me know

[@mikewebb4223]

Dope gang T that’s a beautiful rig u got right there 👌💪👊👍

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@brianmurphy4504]

Pro tip: get a fabricator to make you a shield to protect you trailer plug socket on the back of the truck. Next get strobe lights on every corner of that thing. Safety first and they look cool.

[@maxschlum8898]

A real pro tip is you mount a mud flap there and its much easier

[@masonpelchat2020]

Agreed strobe lights are a must I’m surprised it was not added already

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you for the tips!

[@galvanizedgnome]

@@TigranGertz get mud flaps with silloutes of sexy ladies

[@landmarkcreations1183]

Congrats bro! Super nice

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks!!

[@neighborhoodlawncare9872]

killing it!!! awesome purchase......could not of done it better myself.

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@concrete6928]

Not to mention the whole purchase amount is a write off because of how heavy it is. Ditch gate great for filling up wheel barrows . Or your mini skid

[@TigranGertz]

we love tax write offs

[@stevehenderson6101]

Great job keep up the great work

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks, will do!

[@americanleisurepools6431]

Badass, congrats on the new tool 🙌

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@penniesfromheaven2511]

If you ever buy another one you’ll want the tipper sides on the box. Then you won’t need a trailer for loading pavers, 24” rocks, etc. The KW emblem on the front is also the handle to open the hood. Horsepower is what gets you up to speed, torque is what keeps it there. Sweet truck!

[@towtruckaj]

Torque is what moves mountains horsepower is what moves them quickly.

[@TigranGertz]

thanks for letting me know

[@krisvanotteren8999]

Good job Tig! This will bring your business to the next level for sure!!

[@TigranGertz]

Yes it will!

[@mikemurphy7519]

Your calculations are flawed. Insurance, gasoline, repairs, driver, you can double that number. On the other side, you didn't calculate that you could sell it for 60K in 5 years.

[@solraccccc]

Kenworth takes gas?

[@Fabian7024]

Theres always a professional in the comments lol Obviously insurance and gas are a thing. The driver is an employee of his already. Dnt be so annoying. He was talking about the truck itself not the whole entire business cost. Imagine what he spends on paying another company per dump truck?

[@RickyTheDon]

@@Fabian7024 Exactly. We're adding one in the next couple months as well. A payment on this truck is probably less than he's paying another company, plus now it's on your own time.

[@Fabian7024]

@Jim Smith again, he was talking about the truck itself. He obviously knows what needs to he done to operate this truck properly. Your comment in this section is completely pointless.

[@Fabian7024]

@Jim Smith lol ok random guy speaking on a person with clearly a successful business. Go watch were he started to where he is now, then look at ur business… if there is one and learn something instead of being mad on youtube lol

[@workingmanrondoyle3287]

Congratulations to you on your new purchase 👍 I know your SK 3000 can load that like a wet dream. 🤣 But I'm really wondering if your SK 1550 can do the same? Would be good to see this in the next video.

[@TigranGertz]

Good idea

[@aj12271]

SK3000 will have no problem. Not sure about the 1550

[@justingreene9724]

Wild Man! Love the knew wheels!

[@TigranGertz]

thank you

[@GarciaConcreteLLC]

I like it but I think it’s going to look better with your logo👷🏻‍♂️👍🏻

[@TigranGertz]

It does!

[@W96NZ]

You open the hood from front under KW emblem. Make sure truck is in Neutral hit PTO switch. And you can raise bed quicker by raising rpms. MOST IMPORTANTLY, when your finish dumping make sure to disengage PTO or you'll be in the shop. ALSO if you idle your truck raise rpms or your DPF will clog. Congrats...

[@TigranGertz]

I will try that next time

[@byronsmail1766]

Sick truck man. Hope you have a good 2022 season. Got a great tax write off also

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks man, you too

[@jeffherdzina6716]

1. You really need to know the difference between a Semi and a dump truck. 2. Hire an Accountant to do your math. 3. You didn't check the engine before you bought the thing, looking for leaks of ANY fluids ? 4. Brand new Kenworth W900 starts out at $200.000.00 + . At $140,000.00 you still need to add a few pennies. ROFLMAO !! Found a 2021 Kenworth Dump truck T270 for ....under $94,000.00. You paid how much? LOL !!! That dealer ripped you a new one !! For an extra $46,000.00 in their favor. I cannot wait for the California D.O.T. stops you for a Level 1 D.O.T. inspection. That should be a hoot !!

[@TigranGertz]

That will be a good video

[@alatorreconcrete8910]

Congrats T

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks!

[@samueldeleon1427]

Here are some tips when using the dump 1. If its a air bag suspension always dump your airbags before thinking of dumping the load in your pan. 2.always make sure your on a level or more or less level surface when trying to dump a load. 3.make sure if you ever hauk any material that is sticky and it sticks to the pan you clean it off with a shovel

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you for the tips

[@richardhedlund3774]

That is NOT a semi truck! It’s just a truck, just a dump truck. A semi truck has a fifth wheel and pulls a semi trailer.

[@tomthelandscaper]

Agreed. That’s a single axle dump trump. A tractor trailer is a semi.

[@TigranGertz]

it's a Semi truck

[@Maccongroup]

I’ve never really been a fan of your channel, but this is a smart purchase

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks, got it just for you

[@kiloton1920]

Get it bro! Go make that money!

[@TigranGertz]

Will do!

[@Ncpdplumber23]

Dave Ramsey would cringe at every moment of the video, telling people to go into debt $140k

[@TigranGertz]

haha

[@doolittlegeorge]

I met a guy from Maine and he told me a great truck driver story about going to the DMV when he was in his 60s and being a small town and all the local police guy was always there and everyone knew everyone and the police guy was like "hey, Bob what are you doing here?" and as the driver telling me his story which I found wholly believable he said "well, Jim after near 40 years plus of truck driving I decided to finally get my driver's license!" The whole place apparently went silent. Anyhow point being if you're *NOT* breaking the Law in the trucking business you are in fact doing something wrong. Anyhow to all of the naysayers never forget *DEPRECIATION* is always on your side in this line of work...so the more that truck gets used and they can be used for just about anything the more valuable the vehicle becomes unlike most automobiles ever made. In other words there's *ALWAYS* a cash value to a true to scale Commercial Truck as opposed to almost any pickup truck ever made ever if looked at from a strictly monetary point of view...so wrong to go into debt for? I would argue "absolutely no" with a modern day Kenworth being an excellent choice. In fact given how "stubby" this variant is I would go out on a limb and recommend doing some trailer shopping as well as the USA makes amazing trailers for such vehicles now as well which when it comes time to sell as is always the case in these things ("wow, I really can't afford that one tire this time!" moment) you can still hopefully have the trailer paid off by that point...and the trucks will only be getting better as new with even "old" trucks having awesome pulling and braking power as well...particularly of this Class B type.

[@TigranGertz]

Wow, crazy story, thanks for sharing

[@noahfoster1450]

the comments are so funny about telling you what to do and what your not to do... when half of them work for someone and have a shit life. i love your drive and the grind you have to make a living. keep up the good work!

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@ernestloewen6616]

Doesn't even have a Cummins!! It's a Paccar!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂lol

[@TigranGertz]

or maybe you're wrong

[@TheTypicalAmerican]

Congrats man! But one question, why did you get such a small dump bed?

[@TigranGertz]

It's the size that I need it for

[@JDAfrica]

I ALWAYS work costs out like you have mate! Good job! Basically, you have a big ass truck that’ll load almost anything you will ever need - for the cost of a checkout person or burger flipper ($15 per hour). At some point though, you may want to rubberized the bin

[@TigranGertz]

Yup! it's great

[@Steemoney]

congrats my guy

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@juanescalante3332]

Hi-larious! Im wit it!!

[@TigranGertz]

HAha

[@All-Miles-Matter]

Dude...I can't believe you payed $140k for a single axle! Man...THEY SAW YOU COMING! Also, the payment cost you $14 an hour but what about the rest of the expenses? More like $30 an hour, not including the driver. Idk man...I never buy those size dumpers. The max size is 5500 dumpers. Anything you do with that, I can do with dump trailers. I have all my building materials delivered, dump trailer the old debris out of there. I prefer massive dump trailers, because if the truck breaks down, the work doesn't stop! Just hook up another truck and go! You could have bought 5 capable dump trailers for that price. Nice ones! Gooseneck dumpers. Idk...just my opinion. Love the videos none the less!

[@johnnyinthehellcat4092]

Especially in California!!! Everything is way more expensive there

[@jeremyvai8326]

He usually pays a side dump to come remove material anyways so he's saving himself from overloading dump trailers.

[@All-Miles-Matter]

@@jeremyvai8326 um....yeah...that's why I said CAPABLE dump trailers. He could have bought 5 capable dump trailers for that price...jus sayin'. We load our equipment in the back of the dump trailer. D-rings on the inside to secure load. I'm just sayin..I personally, me, would have went a different route. The first time that thing goes down for emissions related problems, and it's down for a month, that's when you wish you'd bought bad ass dump trailers instead. It's business, we all do things differently. For that kind of money, i would have purchased a 5500 dumper and 40k dump trailer and spent the rest on another 25k dump trailer. He probly has other plans....who knows!

[@Yellowbullet714]

What trailers do you recommend?

[@All-Miles-Matter]

@@Yellowbullet714 I like either gatormade or diamond C. I have gatormade trailers for everything EXCEPT dump trailers. DIAMOND C for dump trailers.

[@esserenterprises]

Yo T, when you open the hood stand in the front and put 1 foot in the bumper hole below the grille and grab the kw logo top ( dont worry it won't break, thats what its made to do) and pull downward. Itll make it alot easier on you and you won't have to worry about flexing the hood too much ( new hoods are around $4700 if the break)

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you for the tip!

[@alexcalderxn5834]

Congrats T moneyyy

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@johnnyrangel6685]

Congratulations on your success!

[@TigranGertz]

thank you!

[@sdsisco_]

Sweet truck! when i saw you pulling and climbing on that truck I was like Oh no pls don't fall and breack your hand again. Cheers from San Dieo! love your videos!!

[@TigranGertz]

Hahaha, glad you like them!

[@farmerbob728]

Nice truck,,, Best of luck with your new investment.

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@florencioperez7908]

💯💪🏾💪🏾 you broke it down on the numbers but you didn’t break it down on the productivity or on how you plan on using it 👀👀

[@TigranGertz]

Break it down and let me know how satisfied you are

[@howlandexcavating]

Thats a very nice truck. I have a ford 9000 which is similar in size. If you have enough haul outs the truck is probably worth the expense. However, I took mine of the road because it wasn't cost effective for me. I actually should sell it. It has been sitting in front of my shop for 5 years now. In my market area, a truck that size only pays $60hr. For $90 you can have a permitted triaxle which will carry twice the payload. The engine in my single axle, similar to yours will drink almost as much fuel as a triaxle. For haul outs (if you have to dispose of spoil on a majority of your jobs) the truck is worth it. If your primary use is importing material to your jobs it is probably not cost effective because of the forementioned.

[@TigranGertz]

It has been pretty effective so far

[@howlandexcavating]

@@TigranGertz That’s good! I wish mine was cost effective in my market area. I miss having mine on the road for the convenience factor! The truck wasn’t producing enough income anymore to support insurance and maintenance. It held its own when I once used it to haul asphalt, but I retired that service. In my area this size truck pays $45 - $50hr. I figured when I was paving it was making me over $60.

[@moonrunnerlife1640]

Badass truck dude!

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@jeremycook9852]

Those are nice units besides needing an operator with a class A/B license to drive it. Sort of limits the driver pool.

[@ethanboroski4902]

T270’s are mostly 25,999 under CDL trucks

[@TigranGertz]

There's only limits if you are choosing to limit yourself

[@LandscapeMaster33]

Thing is a beast. Love it 👌🏻👌🏻

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@graderman1240]

Commercial trucks are a hungry beast that has to be fed work and preventative maintenance constantly. The goal is no down-time paired with maintenance cost. Losing $120hr while also paying $120hr plus parts to a shop starts to add up quick and eat into your monthly/yearly average. It’s like having a crew of guys on payroll sitting around making no money and also stealing your tools. KW is the best out there but that motor is not what you think. Just don’t keep the truck past your emissions warranty expiration. And don’t let ANY contamination into that DEF tank. Not a grain of sand. Which reminds me, I’ve heard of a guy recently paying $6,500 for the DEF pickup mechanism on that tank off EBay. Because Covid got the parts world for trucks ALL screwed up.

[@TigranGertz]

Oh wow, thanks for sharing

[@MyTractorGuy]

Excellent truck! Looking at a Kenworth myself. Couldn’t tell on the walk around but do you also have the barn doors? Looks like it doesn’t. Love the center chute because it makes it easy to dump gravel direct in a skid steer. Others on here are right though, there is a lot more cost than just the payment but your breakdown of it makes logical sense. You’re paying $15 per hour for a workhorse employee for the next five years that won’t call in sick. 👍

[@TigranGertz]

YUP!

[@paulwhite9848]

I just got this video what a heavy duty truck it’s cool tigran very nice

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks!

[@bcsbbq7829]

I know once that 5 year warranty is up your gonna trade it in but you better hope you don't have any break downs due to emissions or its gonna break the bank bro. Great video keep grinding

[@TigranGertz]

I will

[@bcsbbq7829]

@@TigranGertz get that $$ papi 🤑🤑

[@imamerican8081]

The only thing I don’t like about the kenworth is the key location at the ignition switch. I bent my key getting in and out hitting it with my knee. I know they put it there for emergency responders to easily reach in and shut off the truck but I think I’d prefer an external power disconnect and the key in a better spot.

[@TigranGertz]

Agreed

[@Ramdodge582]

holly shit that's a short box. I assume you got this with the 26k GVW? but then added a trailer ball. Keep in mind if someone wants to tow something they will need a class A CDL. What is the curb weight of that truck? i can't imagine there is much load capacity left to haul much crushed stone.

[@TigranGertz]

The box isn't that short

[@Ramdodge582]

@@TigranGertz that depends I gues.... if they don't do chips or mulch then it's fine I guess. My little $8k dump trailer holds 10 yards, I doubt that's a 10 yard box.

[@eqvideo2301]

Nice, was it easy to find in terms of inventory? Did you have to search around a while or wait for it to arrive? It's a beast!

[@TigranGertz]

Difficult

[@artemartem1134]

using up that Goat Gang monthly membership money pretty fast! :D

[@TigranGertz]

I use that for goat gang events

[@elpupusero]

That's a nice truck jefe

[@TigranGertz]

thank you!!!

[@ebtsuj7590]

Love it!! I was excited buying a 10k skid steer 😂

[@TigranGertz]

haha, stay excited bro

[@prolandscapedesignsaustral3052]

Nice looking truck 👌best piece of investment to your business

[@TigranGertz]

It was a great buy

[@zebossxa2794]

That’s a nice truck hard work pays off

[@TigranGertz]

indeed it does

[@erikrobles5727]

That little hatch in the back works great for filling wheel barrows or skid steers with gravel and not make a mess

[@arayabuchichi3798]

Congratulations 🎉🍾🎊

[@TigranGertz]

thank you!

[@johnshuagart3068]

did you get the double frame option? Nice truck always a great day to get a new dump so many options

[@TigranGertz]

Hell yea

[@LawnscapesAmerica]

Congratulations on the truck I see a Mike Andes video coming soon 🤣

[@LawnscapesAmerica]

CDL required in CA ?

[@TigranGertz]

Haha

[@zacharyfrerichs1199]

Hahahahaha. “Interest? Who gives a f*** about the interest” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 ommmmmmmggggg. That had me cracking up. We think the same. Nice purchase. Will make your company much more than a $15 an hour employee could.

[@TigranGertz]

Yup!!!

[@jevillatv4173]

Nice video brother

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you

[@PrecisionCSGO]

DAMMM THAT THING LOOKS AWESOME T 😳🕺

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks!

[@moefanta4662]

Big dreams 😎💪🏽🍋

[@TigranGertz]

Huge dreams

[@willdamian1066]

That time of the year huh tax write offs lol. You’re awesome T love the sense of humor. I love the mindset investing into the business. I would say you might’ve over paid a bit because of the size but beautiful truck overall

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@usa-ou2zw]

You may be able to modify the tailgate to swing open to the right in addition to its current configuration. Then you can load pallets and trees when necessary.

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks for the tip

[@DirtBrute]

Nice truck ! . What’s the truck weigh fully loaded? Pretty sure if you tow trailer with that thing loaded you’re going to need a CDL. Mine does

[@TigranGertz]

it can hold 10 tons, so add that to the weight of the truck

[@DirtBrute]

@@TigranGertz you got a learn weights if you’re gonna play in DOT territory. You’re only allowed so much weight per axle when they pull you over with the portable scales. Last time I was overweight by 400 pounds they gave me a $1200 ticket.

[@jesuslovesyou8280]

Congratulations 🍾🎊🎉🎈

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you!

[@premierlandscape448]

Badass definitely getting rid of the dump trail

[@TigranGertz]

thanks

[@l.c.6321]

congratulations T.

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you

[@moventrash]

Congratulations!!!👍👍👍

[@TigranGertz]

Thank you

[@irrigationpros4127]

Looks sick 😎

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks!

[@marklanese5594]

That KW emblem on the center of the hood is made to pull the hood open and close as well. Nice truck.

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks

[@jesuslovesyou8280]

Tigran extended the wood on the sides to hold more materials. Take out the piece of wood or attach another piece of wood on the side of the existing piece of wood on the outside to raise up the bed height for materials.

[@TigranGertz]

I might try that

[@dcwshoreline5416]

That hood opening scared you T🤣 That was funny

[@TigranGertz]

haha

[@truckerray7533]

You also gottuh figure your daily fuel expenses, your daily general maintanence, any breakdowns that will have, the costs of your GVWR tags, plus you need at least $10-12 G's just in capital alone for things like engine repair, transmission & drivetrain repair. Theres the cost of hydraulic fluid for your hydraulic cylinder for your dump bed! Nice little Kenworth dump truck, but ya paid to much for the little guy. . . . .Way to much!!! I hope the thing is running a standard stransmission & not no gay assed automatic. Your "nitrous tank" is your DEF tank. Your "square tank" is your tool box. After your release the side hood latches on the fenders, you open the hood from the front just as the same way ya closed it. Use the Kenworth emblem as your hand hold. Use the step section of the front bumper to help you pull the hood open as well as to close it! Always do a daily pre-trip & post-trip inspections & write down any & all gripes the need to be fixed after a days work! Always keep an eye on your tires, wheels, & lug nuts---making sure that they stay tight & the properly torque rating. Always watch youre "blinde side"! i was born and raised in the truck8ng profession & drove the big rigs for 25+yrs in long haul otr, mid otr, local otr, local daily. . . . . .flatbeds, drop decks, heavy equipment lowboys, belly dumps, dump trucks, end dumps, tankers, vans, reefers. . . . .you name it!!! now retired due to a low back injury. Stay safe, DO NOT get in a big hurry, take your time, make good decisive judgment calls, enjoy but most of all. . . .TRUCK SAFE!!! 10-4!!!

[@TigranGertz]

Will do haha

[@truckerray7533]

@@TigranGertz Wishing ya all the best!!! Truck safe!!!

[@julianbautista2666]

how many yards of gravel can you haul with it

[@TigranGertz]

How much do you think haha

[@Esiddik]

The edits 😂😂👌🏽👌🏽

[@TigranGertz]

Haha