I have to eat crow, Jerry and I get in an argument and the 850 catches on fire, what a day!

[@C_CEQUIPMENT]

That definitely a good shake down test in the rock 😁 Didn’t know I was supplying you a jump start machine also🤦‍♂️ Those military battery’s are heavy!

[@DirtPerfect]

Lol thanks and yes they are

[@johntmcguirejr8526]

Oh DO your in trouble now, Lol

[@johntmcguirejr8526]

Lol Oh No your in trouble now.!!!

[@Crewsy]

Just add it to the “rental” charge Clint. 😉 Like I mentioned in a previous comment on your channel. There’s no better shakedown than a real life job site and in this case I guess it ended in a sale so it was even better.

[@williamevans6468]

You gave DP's secret away C&C Equipment. That ripper looks sweet on that 850J you "loaned him to test!!! 😄

[@virtuestreams2616]

I love the interaction between y’all regarding the optical illusion the slope provided-super fun times! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😂🤣😂🎄✌🏻

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@eriktwite]

Merry Christmas to all of the Dirt Perfect crew.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@jamesbergfeld5923]

Thank you Mike, crew and family for another year. Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

[@OldVermontGuy]

Greetings from No. VT - Yep, Clint stole your thunder on both the 850J trade and the ripper. Smart move in both cases! Clint is a smart marketer, he knew once you had your hands on the newer unit he would not be hauling it back.

[@matta3888]

I should have hooked up a tool to water and electric. If I spotted the issue while looking; I would not have bought it. I would like one brand new.

[@mib20000]

congrats on the BRAND NEW dozzer DP. AND MERRY CHRISTMAS to you MRS DP and the 2 kiddos and the dogs

[@williammatthews2948]

Santa needs to bring you an air ride seat and a cup holder. Glad the fire damage was minimal. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@matta3888]

I would like a cup holder on one of my fathers Kubota mowers. It did not come with one.

[@leer-winnobbeefarms2131]

If I were Matt, I'd be tickled at the new usable ground! Wonderful job. I really like the way you cleaned around the big rock way out there. It makes it stand out and I love rocks. Super cool look. Thanks; Mike, Clint & Jerry for helping Matt out. All of you and your families have a Wonderful Christmas and may the good Lord Bless you in the coming new year. Lee

[@stanwooddave9758]

I can hear the kid's already: I race you around the rock & back. Merry Christmas to all and have a great New Year. Great video. C & C Equipment trolling Mike. BAIT Used: Newer 850J. Mike bites HOOK-Line & Sinker. LOL!!

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Well that came out looking better than I had expected, including the imposing rock at the head of the canyon. Truthfully, I like it better than the pond concept. Plus I would have hated to be the house down below that dam. Anyway, I respect the team you work with. Makes me think back to the days when I grew up in a small town and people would go out of their way to help each other in times of needs. Something, sadly, that I have not experienced for a very long time. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you.

[@richwielechowski5191]

Newer J and a ripper. Great Christmas in the Dirt Perfect house this year! Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing your year.

[@matta3888]

I would like to buy myself a tool for Christmas. I am planning on waiting until Spring.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Now now Mike don't be getting Jerry mad at you. You would miss him something terrible. Remember he's your ace in the hole. Besides you guys are to good of friends. God bless

[@georgeschikschneit7142]

I love the way you stay calm when things goes south

[@natecampbell4708]

Glad that it turned out a positive for Matt, despite the disappointment & expense he incurred. After seeing the drone footage, it definitely WOULD have been a beautiful spot, but maybe the barn & pool will make up for it. As to the 850 J, that's a hard decision; my 1st reaction was keeping the current one after Clint & crew came through so many times to get it rolling, but on the other hand if he's willing & some deal can be made beneficial to you both go with the new one. Since I'm posting this on Christmas eve, I want to wish you & yours, as well as Jerry & Matt & Aaron a very Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@Marialyse]

Got a good laugh out of the argument. Great way to start the day. LOL Thanks

[@richardmarshall2229]

Thank you for the video. Keep both 850 J’s . Merry Christmas to everyone on your team, I sure enjoy watching the videos.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Don't think that's in the budget.

[@johnblake3863]

Happy Holidays to ya'll. I'm sorry for Mr. Millennial and his troubles. Thanks so much for sharing so much with us this year. It has been wonderful and I've learned a bunch.

[@bobcats905]

Merry Christmas from us Canadians and all the best in the new year. Love your videos and can’t wait to watch 2022 Dirt Perfect. Stay healthy friends.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@KDMTrucking]

“99% of a time a ripper gets in the way that’s why we don’t have them” I just watched Clint put one on your 850j 😆

[@david0858too]

That's what I though when I heard that. How ironic. :-)

[@maxium4x4]

Glad you pointed that out, I saw that in my feed the other day. 😁

[@KDMTrucking]

@@maxium4x4 haha I just finished it and heard it too

[@Crewsy]

I just stopped the video at 10:00 to make the same comment. Oh the irony. 🤣😂🤣😂

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Clint spoiled it. Just taking Captains job. Being the spoiler. Mike actually traded machines. Primarily due to the lower hours and rebuilt engine. Then the ripper came in to play. That's how old Clint the salesman got him sold. Merry Christmas everyone and God bless

[@tbearrails9983]

Guess it is safe to say-Jerry was in the "HOT SEAT" on this one? Very Merry to all you guys and dolls.

[@thomasdesmond2248]

He may have had a shocking experience.

[@billtudman7867]

Merry Christmas Mr and Mrs Dirt Perfect, Kids and Crew. Hope you all enjoy a well earned break.

[@budlvr]

Don't have to wait; for the trade-in, or the ripper (Spoiler Alert). New additions to the fleet ! Loved the video. So sorry for the pond Mr NYA Millenial !

[@laceitup1]

Great job! Nice to see the first time you used the 850J.

[@cree5433]

Everyone’s eyeball lies sometimes. Always have to remember where the big hill is. A big hill in the background makes a flat spot look like a low spot. Cool video! Mr. Millennial should be happy that even though he doesn’t have a pond it’s still a great looking backyard. As always cool video! thanks for sharing!

[@trevorvanbremen4718]

Your 'eyeball' comment reminded me of an old joke... (Not quite sure WHY though)... Q1: What's "racecar" backwards? A1: It's still "racecar" Q2: What's "racecar" upside down? A2: Very expensive!!!!

[@george8873]

You guys crack me up when you get together. The finished job looks great.

[@rickbell3402]

Thanks for a lot of great videos in 2021! Merry Christmas to you and your family, Mike!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@heatherlane9270]

A new dozer and ripper are definitely required but wait ..... Mrs & Mr M have a new canvas on which to build again - great job and funny video. All the best for the Season and 2022.

[@dansevern3291]

Good one, and a Merry Christmas to the whole Dirt Perfect family and crew, in case I didn't say that already!

[@tangowhiskeytrailertranspo6662]

Love the content, dirt projects are the backbone of EVERY project. The yellow 850 has a manual fuel shut off, unless I am mistaken it will run without batteries as long as it has fuel. Why not remove the batteries after starting the yellow 850 and put them back in the green 850J? Would have facilitated only a walk back to the 850J, rather than moving them from the 850 to the pickup and from the pickup to the 850J.

[@barryhansen6854]

Great to see Jerry coming out of his shell that must be the most banter the 2 of you have had in all the time you have filmed Jerry. Merry Christmas to you Mike,Jenna, Macy and Gunner all the Family and your Crew, hope Santa accommodates with all your wishes. Thanks for the entertaining year from NZ on Xmas Day.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks Barry

[@rmc119]

I heard a lot of things about gravity anomalies and crystalline caves in that area of the country. Makes water run uphill. The Mississippi ran backwards one time during an earthquake - electro-magnetic waves? And ball lightning here in Missouri!

[@vaughnhill3437]

C &C equipment let the cat out of the bag on you mike. Some of us now know that your behind in your videos because that 850.j doesnt have a ripper on it at this point but it will eventually if you ever get there in your videos. I know your are a busy guy and editing is a very time consuming job. God bless . Be safe and i wish you and your little family and friends a merry christmas. No new years yet because i am sure we will likely see another video before then but just in case. Happy new years. I have a funny feeling that this job got you wanting a ripper on the 850 j.

[@wildtimbrown]

Actually, Mike ended up with a different 850J with a LOT less hours on it. And they put on the ripper as well.

[@stephenhunter70]

@@wildtimbrown I think he might've mentioned the other 850J in this video.

[@tonysmith7502]

@@wildtimbrown he trades his old 850J for the new 850J and has the ripper added to the new dozer.....l have a feeling in the future he will have to retire the 850B and will end up with two 850J dozer's that will be the future someday then everything he owns will be green

[@DirtPerfect]

I would stay tuned

[@wildtimbrown]

@@DirtPerfect I still need to know what the green orb is! I guess I need to Hire Captain Kleeman to investigate!

[@jeremywallace5961]

This is great, love the way you guys interact.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@kentmckean6795]

C&C Equipment loaned you the 850J because they knew it wouldn't be coming back. Congrats on the new dozer!

[@hollandduck79]

from the Netherlands thanks for the video DP . Stay Safe and Healthy ! . Merry Christmas and a safe and happy new year .

[@Carl09of09]

Awesome job, I think you need both 850Js 😊 but actually wouldn't want the debt that goes along with it! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL! ✌🏻🎄☃️

[@lovethosekitties1005]

That 24 volt "DC slave receptacle" on the 850... Does the male half of a Tweco quick connect for welding cables fit it? It looks about the right size.

[@tbirdracefan]

I had already seen the video from C&C putting a ripper on. I was thinking that I heard you down play the need for a ripper in the past but was not sure. I did miss the fact that you also changed your mind on the 850J too. Congrats, Looks good.

[@paulr5875]

Thanks for sharing the great video Mike!

[@terryrogers1025]

That came out really nice. I think that as nice as that finished out that would take some of the sting out of loosing the pond option. Now Matt and his wife have a good solid platform in which to build there dream home on and in the future a pretty nice view. Thanks for the ride along.

[@robertstanley980]

Ain’t building a house on top of that crack...

[@garydillon3960]

Jerry is an Ace with the 850H and You are also. Great Job.

[@byronrobinson8633]

If I lived around you I would work for free on my days off just to play on that beautiful equipment. Man I would love to run one of those dozer’s. I’m stuck running my small landscaping equipment.

[@littlefinkle7757]

Merry Christmas! To the whole crew! 🇺🇸💪

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@brownwarrior6867]

55:20 We call that a slave socket in the British Military. Merry Christmas Mike when it comes ,thank you and the guys for a wonderful year of content. Looking forward to next year. More power to your elbow 💪🏼 and best wishes from Bonnie Scotland. 🙏🏼❤️✝️❤️🙏🏼

[@ventureoffroading]

I have never given earth moving equipment a second thought until I started watching Dirt Perfect. Now I’m fascinated by the work you do and the equipment. Watching the rebuild of the 850J on the other channel was great. I’m hooked and now want to buy property and a 850 just to play with. My wife says nope. 🤨

[@DirtPerfect]

Awesome and glade you enjoy the channel

[@davegautz7584]

Love your videos. Merry Christmas to you, your family and crew.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@chrishelms1967]

Now that ripper installing video I watched the other day makes sense

[@MrGhostLt]

Some say you need a Komatsu D575A-3SD instead of the skid steer for the small around the yard work, but its the work that are determines what equipment to use ( the money to ) But what they dont see is all the other stuff you need to be able to use that equipment, and its need to be moved form diffrent sites.

[@weightbuilddig166]

That was fun to watch the transformation take place on that project. Man that was a lot of dirt. It is to bad Matt couldn’t get his pond. But I like the alternative. That will be a pretty spot once the grass grows in and easy to maintain. I’m glad the fire on the dozer wasn’t bad. Good job, Good video!

[@darrenblattner2508]

I worked with a surveyor years ago, I don't trust my eyes either, lol. Merry Christmas to all of you. Thanks for the videos, there all enjoyable and don't forget, Keep Smilin

[@localcrew]

I have some equipment and mowers and such that has steel hold downs and they make me nervous for obvious reasons. I like to use old, thick rubber sheets or radiator hose to shield the battery terminals from shorting out. Has worked so far. Couldn’t help but notice two empty fire extinguisher mounts in the 850J. That’s like foreshadowing in a Hitchcock film. 🔥 I’m gonna come up there and oil the door hinges on that 850J.

[@mikenelson4745]

Merry Christmas and have a safe and happy New Year to your family and crew Mike!

[@tedc7714]

The bottom fell out of a nice pond South of Spencer. It had been there for years. A 4 foot across hole . went dry over nite. On the East side of the river. . there is a small cave a half mile away.. But there was no indication where the water went. They dumped the hole full of limestone rip rap and clay. With a layer of some other stuff I don't remember what. Any way it filled back up and is still full of water. It's been over ten years now. It's sinkhole country up here any way. It was strange. Limestone up here and sandstone starts at Spencer.

[@BlueDually4x4]

No matter how on top of preventative maintenance you are, things just break. And while its not what Matt wanted, at least he has usable land again. Hope y'all have a merry christmas.

[@suhale19]

Happy Holidays to you the family and all the crew, thanks for entertaining us through out the year. Blessings

[@raymondrussell500]

Merry Christmas Mike. Best wishes to you and all the gang at dirt perfect and your families for a great holiday season.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@cullenmiller8170]

This turned out nice. Unfortunately, not the outcome Matt had hoped for. Grading can be tricky and deceiving at times and that's when you really have to trust your equipment and maybe double or triple check that the laser is set up right. I see Jerry had the heated seat option in the 850B for a short time. You caught a lucky break on that one for sure. My thoughts on the 850 J are depending on your P&L. I have been out of business for two years now and I'm not sure how much you can depreciate a machine to help with taxes for 2021. Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the other folks that make your channel great.

[@andysukosd8177]

Great video guy’s, love watching. Still feel bad for Matt. Merry Christmas 🎄.

[@timothyfricker7413]

If you're going to get a military jump lead, get the one meant for tanks. The truck ones are a bit light. They will jump Start a bulldozer. My friend had a jump lead that was 20 m long. It was used for aircraft it come of an aircraft tug.

[@Cedarsman.]

Congratulations Mike for the new Dozer and for the ripper also, it's been a month that you got it, congratulations again my friend 👍😊

[@Cedarsman.]

Merry Christmas to you Mike and to all yours and best wishes for the new year 🎄🙏✨

[@thomasdesmond2248]

It's a good thing the 850G isn't computer controlled. Just a reminder to keep fire extinguishers on your machines. God bless

[@thomasdesmond2248]

Congratulations on your trade in. Merry Christmas and God bless

[@steveperry2314]

Merry Christmas guys! My opinion is to trade the first 850J for this one you have on loan. 8000 fewer hours is a lot to consider to help you decide. I think the newer dozer will pay for itself in no time . Clint and crew did an excellent job on the engine rebuild. C&C is Very professional.

[@CALVINLNIKONT]

I there a chance that you might buy the new 850J, keep your 850J, and keep the 850B as a backup dozer for when something breaks down? It's always nice to have a spare because the 850B has 13,000 hours and will be worn out soon if used every day.

[@kaisabens4856]

Good luck with your new Dozer! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

[@jaysom2240]

Its amazing how drainage can be so deceiving when you have big slopes on each side. Everyone thinks the dirt work is the easy part.. lol as always, great video.

[@tomadelsberger6101]

Thanks for keeping it real I love how you always ask Jerry what he wants to run I wonder how he would react if you said you were getting rid of the yellow beast he so deeply loves Happy Holidays to you and your family and employees May God bless you with the correct answer

[@spencer6764]

One more thing I hope when you get as young as Jerry you will be doing that good 👍. I think 🤔 Jerry is not the type of guy to say anything but I would bet that he would like to have AC and HEAT. YOU GO JERRY. He is working in alot of the videos before you all get out of bed. LOL 👍

[@martybrowning6702]

Wished I would have gotten into heavy equipment years ago! I rented and used a track hole for the first time a while back. Ended up being fairly good at it! No pro, but a pro told me I done better than some his guys! I actually enjoyed it! Pushing 40, probably to late for a change like that, getting to old to start at the bottom of a construction company!

[@OneEyeCustoms]

Good morning Mike, I’m curious where the water in that ditch is gonna go with you filling it all in? I know there is a large crack below, but you did fill it in and that may plug overtime or create a sink hole.

[@chrisswartman5875]

Perfect transformation of a valley to a yard

[@bigal2298]

Merry Christmas everyone, Thanks for the videos stay safe

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@littleshopintheshed]

You probably hear this a millions times already, but that 850J is a sweetheart!!

[@danyarbrough7847]

I’ve sure learned one thing watching you operate. You have good patience for getting tasks completed. I suck at that.

[@emerkamp1]

@3:56 not sure if it calls for one, but the air filter cover is missing it's "dust ejector valve". You see them on most newer canister types, but not all.

[@wuz2do]

You guys can sure create a landscape view that anyone would be proud to pull a curtain open to and enjoy. Great job great video thanks for sharing

[@jcadult101]

"It's not worth having a ripper".... 🤣Unless it's a new machine...

[@anthonybarrett2342]

A beautiful end product,I think a really good choice on the new machine even on youtube it sounds better to me. I really liked your economics of owning different machines on another video so it it would be worth engaging with your local authority to find a way to use at least a Volvo 220 like Chris's with out excessive transport costs. They may be thinking bigger machines equal bigger projects but an argument might be more efficiency and less pollution. Keep up the good work.

[@jenniffer9034]

Mr Millennial looks like the young Santa on Rudolf the red nosed reindeer 🤣🤣🤣 yall have me laughing

[@randycharest4507]

I ENJOYED WATCHING THE VIDEO MIKE ❤😊

[@johnsutcliffe9965]

Couldn’t you put the dozer blades together touching and double the jumper cables together on the positive to give you more amp capacity?

[@iceman7541]

DP and crew have a Merry Christmas🎄🎄🎄🎄

[@NotmeGK123]

lol love it love it i caught a fish this big my eye ball says 7 inches some one else eye saying 10 inches but water don't run up hill

[@justinmills8084]

My father was an amazing grader operator he put down asphalt with a grader. Running grader with asphalt is very hard from a windrow not from a box laydown machine. He always said it took someone with a bobble internally. That gives you the ability to know what is happening with your dirt and grade.

[@JC-gu8pp]

Hi Mike love your videos I learn a lot and you and your guys have fun .was wondering if there is any difference between the army dozer and the other one?

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks check out C&C equipment channel has a whole video about it

[@thomasdesmond2248]

The reason Jerry prefers the 850G is the mechanical controls. Jerry is old school and just more comfortable with mechanical controls. God bless

[@DirtPerfect]

It for sure

[@brucebonkowski7253]

I love the 850 I wondered why you have not modify that 850 I have a ideas 1 I found a item off of tv that a heater that runs off a lighter plug Next I put on mine I could not find windows do I use plexiglass and old shock cushions I drilled pins through the rops put cushion plexiglass cushion and hitchpin I drilled a small hole put a small chain to keep pin it's not air tight but keeps rain out

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Mike great video! The job turned out beautiful! No lake but lot’s of room to expand! Maybe some zip lines! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@ProudPapaw88]

Great job DP. You guys knocked it outta the park. Matt couldn’t ask for no better place. On the two dozer debate I’ll leave that up to you experts lol. Love the content of your videos. With that being said have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Thanks for sharing.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@smokeeater8387]

Turned out great brother, sadly the pond couldn’t be fixed but certainly usable. I’ll bet a ton a arrowheads got buried on the original pond build, looks like a perfect camp site👍🇺🇸

[@amunderdog]

21:00 spring seat - missing fire extinguisher - no cup holders. Sure there will be another deviancies reported. Like the absent lighting package. What an outstanding machine though.

[@arkiefyler]

ABSOLUTELY DO NOT BUY THAT "J" UNLESS THEY FIX THAT squeaky door!!! 😜 I hope each of you receive God's gift of peace and hope!

[@philliptennis3537]

Turned out nice! Great job! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year DP and family.

[@clydebaker1857]

Keep them both. Clearly They work well together.

[@billcowart589]

Merry Christmas Mr and Mrs Dirt Perfect and the little Dirt Perfect's Jerry,Matt and MBTS really enjoy your videos

[@gregs9187]

"How many people are gonna walk out there and say that's a nice place to build a lake" That was funny

[@robertellard]

Great work guys. Merry Christmas.

[@tomswindler64]

Impressive dozer work by you and jerry,that 850 is impressive.y’all just keep doing what your doing and carry on.hope you and your family and jerry and his family have a quiet holiday.really enjoyed this video 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@kevinpoore5626]

Well hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year's

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@oldsmokeeater7075]

The finish product sure looks excellent as it should with the team that worked on it. Trade in ASAP that machine has a brand new motor and actually it's brand new with less than 1,000 hrs. As well as you take care of equipment it will be running for Gunter when He is eady to take over. Be safe Merry Christmas to all Y'all from north Ga. mountains.

[@colestroud8300]

This job is a prime example of why you have to be picky about hiring a contractor. Just because someone knows how to push dirt up to build a pond dam, doesn't mean they know what they're doing.

[@DirtPerfect]

Correct