Installing a new driveway up steep terrain, camper pad, land clearing

[@silentepsilon888]

Aside from a great job done, I love your video. You got the perfect mix of real time and timelapse, wide angle and closeup shots and the initial driveway sketch and explanations made it great to understand what you were going to do and why. I especially love that you keep the camera outside of your cabin so that we can see the work area instead of just getting the narrow view from the 'driver's seat' like so many other youtubers do. Seeing the work area from a distance along with some closeups of detailed work makes it a lot more interesting and it shows how rough the work is that you do, having branches, trees and roots that wanna poke and trip you up almost at every step of the way. I also loved the drone footage with the sunset, indicating the end of one workday and the beginning of the next. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos and taking us with you on your jobs!

[@jmuller86]

thanks, I appreciate the support. I actually thought the concrete video I just did would do alot better than this one, but I think youtube is recommending this one more for some reason. I try to switch up the angles as much as I can without the viewer loosing sense of where I am in the project. and I agree about the first person view , it just doesnt show alot.

[@augustreil]

@@jmuller86, That view gets boring and I fast forward through it, never have to worry with your videos. Keep up the awesome work !

[@silentepsilon888]

@@jmuller86 ...... KZbin video recommendations have a lot to do with video titles (keywords) and what viewers search for. Your last concrete video uses some words in the title that 'normal' viewers would never use or search for such as 'monolithic' and 'alaskan slab'. If viewers do not search for that, then youtube does not consider it 'in demand' Using generic video titles such as 'pouring a concrete slab for a pole barn" (or house etc.) is what viewers are more likely to type when searching and then you'll show up in more search results too, increasing popularity and recommendation rates.

[@jmuller86]

@@silentepsilon888 that is really good to know, I may change the title if I can, alot of effort went into that video, it was over 1500 gb of footage. what youre saying makes sense, thanks

[@Kashaww]

@@jmuller86 The concrete video was great, I really enjoyed it, as was this one. I think Silent Epsilon is probably right; a change of title may help.

[@greglautz8470]

My father-in-law recently bought 5 wooded acres in West Virginia. In a couple of months we're going to start clearing a driveway and creating a pad for house as well. Very informative and educational video for me. Thumbs up!

[@greglautz8470]

@Jeremy Bean well if you go around shiting on the ground instead of using a toilet like a civilized human being your opinion doesn't matter much to me

[@aa_0n711]

I was a huge fan of Andrew Camarata, but after discovering you i'm a fan of you too. I know a lot of people already said this, but you truly do put a lot of effort into your videos. Keep up the good/hard work!

[@jmuller86]

thank you , I do it because of comments like this

[@aa_0n711]

@@jmuller86 :)

[@darelmowry3134]

Jesse, you are truly talented. I sold my business 10 years ago and I sat right straight up when I heard you say budget threshold,a term i used for 30 years. great job

[@jmuller86]

thanks. hopefully you sold it for enough to retire comfortably

[@MartyD4u]

There are few people in this world actually "give a shit" about the quality work that you do. You enjoy your work and it shows. I always look for the next video you produce. I love Architecture and building things I like to build furniture i can weld and love the machine shop environment. and I'm old school hot rodder. Keep up the great work you do.

[@dalepremo3695]

Jesse, that was tremendous on so many levels. Photography, music, layouts and timing were all really professional. I enjoyed your on-screen drawings in the beginning to show the plan and you ran all the way through all the basic project, which makes the story line complete. I have to say it always impresses me how thorough you are with your explanations and planning. BTW I see that shout out you gave to Dirt Boss has really helped his Subscriber count to grow. It was very thoughtful and I know he appreciates it. Great job on all counts and thank you for sharing!

[@jmuller86]

Thanks Dale, I wanted to go back and video the camper going in but I am so busy trying to get another slab done before the frost that I have not had time yet. I dont mind helping people that help themselves, and Mike seems to put good effort in so I dont mind helping. Plus I want people to know that us new yorkers are not all city guys.

[@augustreil]

@@jmuller86, The city is a toilet as far as I'm concerned and is JMO, So please, nobody take offense !

[@jameshicks4944]

Happy Veterans Day to all my fellow veterans and Thankyou Jesse for all the great videos.

[@IronOakSawmill]

I was glad when the music started, so I didn't have to listen to the barking dog. Imagine living near that, and hearing it all day long. Great video as always. Keep them coming.

[@RaisingHartsHomestead]

Thanks for the video, my 2yr old son LOVES heavy equipment and he was enamored with the whole video.

[@jmuller86]

your welcome, it's a good thing for kids to get into learning. And then they can do things at home like play farming simulator and it all connects together in real life

[@petecell135]

very nice well done you and andrew are great viewing better than anything on TV keep them coming

[@tillman1697]

Great job! The homemade stump-ripper is a beast. And I'll bet ol' Dan started getting ideas as soon as he saw all that nice timber coming in....

[@jmuller86]

thanks, yea he did lol but I also have lots of plans for it too. I have a few projects coming up that will utilize all of it. A few are for some customers, and a few for myself

[@danwheeler5130]

i'll get to them before he does lol

[@jmuller86]

@@danwheeler5130 use what you need, I probably wont get to all of them before I get my next land clearing job

[@melstead7937]

I am very impressed with the fine work you accomplish with such a small machine.. The control of those joy sticks are awesome. Just like the extension of your own arms. Quality work! Great video.

[@grantsmith3514]

Enjoy your videos. I appreciate that your staying small. No D10 or 150 ton mining trucks.

[@perrylinville3973]

Great to see small older equipment getting the job done.

[@davidj4662]

That was a very enjoyable video. Awesome. Now I’m waiting for a video of Dan milling that Hemlock.

[@jmuller86]

he is actually milling a little of the wood from up in the adirondacks for the next video, the cherry. but then after that he should have the new she shed up.

[@327JohnnySS]

That was nice of the town to do the culvert pipe and entrance for you. Great video and thanks for sharing.

[@RangieNZ]

Highly unlikely to do for free - they'll just bill Jesse or landowner..

[@jmuller86]

@@RangieNZ around here they do it for free. I think they have fun running machines instead of raking things, so when they are slow they come over quick

[@augustreil]

@@jmuller86, Doesn't get much better than free !

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Excellent photography. Some of best shots scenery. Love care you put into work

[@daddybob6096]

Hi Jesse, don't take the negatives on board, you and Andrew are both ok doing your thing, yours is equally interesting for an old guy like me. Bob, 79, New Zealand.

[@leonardwalker8700]

Awesome Video, Amazing Work and its been an absolute pleasure watching as you grow your business.

[@jmuller86]

thanks, I appreciate the good feedback

[@jdub229r]

Getting your money's worth out of that old skidsteer, operator was doing a good job for you too. Surprised you hired help, great job. Thank you for producing excellent content! 🙏

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Nice job buddy! Glad to see the equipment you fixed is paying off!

[@davidbowen4848]

I like the way you work reminds me of Andrew Carmatra🇬🇧

[@gearheadsc5016]

Who's Andrew Carmatra?

[@davidbowen4848]

Gear HeadSC apparently he knows Jesse look him up

[@cynda99]

Exactly what I was thinking.. So similar to watching Andrew Camarata.

[@SLCFarms]

Gear head only the best KZbin channel out there.

[@davidbowen4848]

SLC Farms your right there m8

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Cool video! I always enjoy jobs like that where you get to be creative and start from scratch. Nice work! 👍🏻

[@jmuller86]

thanks! yea the customer told me he wanted a driveway from point a to point b and left it up to me to get it driveable. I wanted to swoop around a little more to lessen the pitch (by adding distance) but the property line wouldnt allow it. I have been subscribed to you for quite a while actually, keep up the good videos as well!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Jesse Muller cool thanks man! I just found your channel, good stuff man! 👍🏻

[@pierreandrada5920]

Very cool video. We’re planning on purchasing land with no utilities or access. This helps in understanding how much coordination and work really goes into a job well done.

[@canvids1]

Great video Jesse. I am so amazed at the amount of work you can get done with the machines that you have. The big pick that you made a few videos back sure works great on the stumps.

[@jmuller86]

thanks, I am used to this machine, I started with that blue new holland with a backhoe on the back, so when I got my excavator I was so thankful and appreciative of it, so I had alot of patience going in

[@billbly1691]

Always enjoy your videos thank you great job

[@julesdby]

Hi Jesse, just wanted to say awesome video. I subbed via Andrews channel and so pleased I did. You are both awesome guys building your way up in business. You both have a great work ethos, Your comments are helpful and respectful. You may not have the machinery some other channels do, but your building up nicely, I am sure when your Running larger machines in the future, you won’t belittle and criticise smaller channels trying to make a living. Shows the type of people you and Andrew are 👍 Keep up the great work and hold your head high.

[@jmuller86]

Thanks John, I started excavating using that blue new holland in some of my prior videos, it had a backhoe that we extended the arms to reach 9ft instead of the stock 6 ft. it worked great for a bunch of different projects over the years. but then I finally got my excavator, and took the backhoe off the new holland. What a difference and upgrade that excavator made, it was like night and day compared to the backhoe. I was so appreciative and thankful and plain excited to do jobs after I saw the power and speed it has vs the backhoe. So from the start, I was very patient and humble with it. I was never really a skid steer kind of guy, but after running Andrews when we moved that building, I really liked his IHI, with the hand controls. I really got that skid steer for my guys to use, I still would much rather run the excavator. The skid steer is nice for alot of things, but getting in and out of it is still one of the main reasons I would almost prefer to use the new holland for loading for some things. JCB makes a good telehandler kind of skidsteer that you enter from the side, ...one day..maybe....people always underestimate these mini excavators, but with me: coming from the backhoe and getting every job done that came my way, I know that what I am doing can be done with less, but some people think I need more.

[@julesdby]

Jesse Muller I am sure you will build up your collection over time and with different job needs. The JCB skid steer is an amazing design and blows the rest out of the water in most ways ( visibility can be an issue on one side when the boom is half lifted ) but that could be sorted with maybe a camera. Take your time buy the right machine when the time comes. Until that time carry on the great work 👍

[@QBziZ]

I love that dinky old simple skid steer. Especially in contrast to the dudes with the fancy ASV’s etc…

[@decorateyouryard1773]

You and your partner did a lot of good work, in a short period of time. Good planning and civil work! Good job.

[@michaelheinen8526]

Jesse,im in ohio,im thinking your in upstate New York,never been there but OMG that sunset was just AWESOME.TOTALLY AWESOME,the trees changing leaf colors,WOW,another job well done,like your vids,keep up the good work,stay safe

[@jeremiahgirdan1593]

Your videos have been getting a lot better! Nice to see the skid steer working too!

[@toddincabo]

@Jesse Muller Very nice job on the video work and the job as well. I also enjoyed the concrete slab video. Thanks for sharing.

[@purplemartin2233]

Wow, you do amazing work! Love the way you did the entire video!! Thank you, very enjoyable to watch!

[@bobwebber8521]

Very impressed with your little machine. Wondered how it would go with the work but it managed very well. Thanks for an interesting video.

[@SeanLarkan]

Great video, workmanship & narration; for new excavator operators and tree fellers like me, busy tidying up a small rural property in Aus, it would terrific to get brief reasons why/how some basics are done e.g. blade support at rear or front; things to be aware of pushing a mini against a large tree and getting a rope up a tall tree etc. I know that to many this is property improvement/management 101 but for guys like me it helps provide another experienced view to learn from. Many thanks!

[@jsource10]

Nice work! Reminds me of pulling all my stumps. I put my blade down, kept me from rocking so much.

[@jmuller86]

yea I try to put the blade down as much as possible, sometimes it creeps up but it should be down all the time really

[@danconlan8735]

Nice work Jesse, that drone shot at the end was cool! It is a small world after all

[@jmuller86]

thanks, I actually figured out how to press one button to get that tiny planet effect, its called astroid.

[@mikemarlowe1681]

Cool job there Jesse. Well done, Im sure they are happy with your work.

[@jmuller86]

thanks

[@rogercpate4386]

Sweet work, reminds me of when I was a kid watching my dad do backhoe and bulldozer work.

[@themintlord4744]

My dad had a mid sized excavator when I was little, and I loved watching him work. This reminded me of that too

[@kevinroe5857]

Just started watching ur videos about a month ago, i like Camarata and his style, ur doing very good with great commentary, keep it up bub...also that root ripper is awesome !!.. Great job !!

[@truthbtold9794]

Great video. U definitely helped me get a better understanding of how to use a excavator for clearing land.

[@russellpetrie119]

its good to hear none of that wood is going to waste buetiful area and nice work

[@Danny_S.]

Nice video. Good to see the skid-steer loader in action on a job.

[@sylviaprudhomme5417]

Choreography beautiful. Looked great

[@prepertruckin8525]

Minute 35 ... i got a big smile on my face...😁 that was very 😎 cool

[@felixthecleaner8843]

that was really good JM....if someone asked me to do any of that I would not have a clue as to where to start - excellent - and very entertaining too - thanks!

[@rotex380]

Great job once again. Thanks for sharing, you do an outstanding job of video work and maintaining a professional and safe jobsite 👍cheers Jesse 🍻. See you on the next one.

[@frankr.3513]

Thanks for the great video. Like the quick time lapse.

[@MoroMoro1]

wow great job! lots of work done

[@mikebarbacovi9851]

Good job of making the equipment you have work.

[@Exclusive_Criminal]

I run a 35 Deere at work. Great little machine. Got about 6 years on it.

[@rosabal56]

Awesome job, I am doing the same thing in my lot in Helen GA.

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

That is a really interesting observation you made about how the road divided the species of trees! Nature can be really strange sometimes!

[@googleguy5700]

Maybe it was subtraction, not addition. Maybe someone, a long time ago, logged the hemlock on that side. Can infer from your video that the road is a boundary line .

[@jmuller86]

never thought of that, could very well be

[@Unrelenting1]

I want you to know this video alone saved me a SH#$ ton of money. I bought some land behind me from my neighbor and was planning on having a culvert put in from the road behind and a 750 foot driveway. I also thought I would buy a small tractor to help clear and maintain the land....then watched this video. Cancelled my Kubota BX23s order and bought a Caterpillar 302.5C and doing it all myself. Amazing that even from the start...I have the same driveway issue from this video...have to fill in the ditch to get in first and then go back. I have now been addicted to your and Andrew's videos. You A#@@@holes have cost me so much money...LOL and buying a dump truck as the savings from getting the gravel myself alone pays for the truck as the pit is only 2 miles away. I was quoted 9k just for the gravel. getting the gravel myself will be like 2k Anyway, thank you to you and Andrew. I appreciate your videos

[@jmuller86]

That is good to hear. Now you need to start doing jobs on the side with that 302.5, get a thumb for it if you dont already and make yourself some money. I was charging 125/hr with my 35zts which is like one size higher than the 302.5 . My big excavator is 5x the size of my mini and moves 6x as much dirt but I only charge 200/hr. So if you think about it you can make alot of money with the smaller machine and easy to move around

[@Unrelenting1]

@@jmuller86 already ordered the hydraulic thumb, quick change, and new 24 inch bucket...lol. I need a 40 inch grading bucket but then I'm good. Thanks again man...you rock. My fiance is from syracuse....Oneida lake fyi... I think the nice thing is my 2016 gmc, trailer, and excavator are all paid for so pure profits lay ahead.

[@jmuller86]

@@Unrelenting1 if all of those are paid for then you are definitely headed in the right direction. That is THE ONLY way to go. interest on these loans is a killer and discouraging. I have never had a loan on anything except one small one to put an addition on my house. Except for that loan, my house is paid for and everything else I own. Glad I can inspire you, keep on keeping on

[@shamrockdirtwork7945]

That mini did a ton of work! Great vid.

[@Almously]

Great job really enjoyed your work . thank you

[@davestinson5691]

Nice job man. Shows old iron still get it done. New stuff is nice, but has nice payment to go w it

[@swmas02]

Brilliant videos especially the time laps that makes the video more interesting to watch, it’s amazing that John Deer excavator you operate and the skills you use to get those Big trees down does the Job with the help of your friend also I like the background music tracks you play. Keep the videos coming for a job well done.

[@jmuller86]

thanks!

[@stevenandrews6627]

What an excellent post Jesse!👍👍👍👍

[@bfd1565]

Sweet score of logs for your mill !!!

[@CHIC1957]

Another good video that stump ripper tool is great. It would be cool to see you and Andrew on a joint project. All the best from Glasgow, Scotland.

[@jmuller86]

we have a big project coming up at his place, me, him and my dad will be all on it....dont want to give away any more than that lol

[@clyderanger]

It's amazing that little machine can so much!! I think that DOOSAN WOULD BE MY CHOICE IN MACHINE.

[@SamCyanide]

I thought you only had a sawmill but you do a lot of the same stuff as Andrew! Subscribed!!! Keep it up

[@wc6975]

I would place some construction cones and signs on the road for your safety. Great video. We are building on a rocky slope right now, this is most helpful.

[@dallasbaiton3234]

Jesse it looks like the time and effort you took to build your ripper was well worth the investment when tearing out the stumps and roots good job with both the work and video 👍😎😎😎😎😎

[@jmuller86]

thanks

[@arleenk3]

Enjoy watching your videos. Can’t find anything that talks about where you are/build!

[@michaelkoon8371]

Jesse I half to say your as good as Andrew you shore no how to run equipment keep up the great work

[@johnnymelendez4836]

Really great work. The planning and execution awesome, i'm also referring to your filming and editing👌🎥 GOD BLESS 😇AND CHEERS FROM NYC🗽

[@usabnd]

I’m impressed. Good job.

[@Ron-py7rt]

What a great, informative video you made. Love the drone shots & great music tracks. New subscriber!👍

[@davecalvo1939]

Hey Jesse, this was a nice job you landed. These were the types of projects I went after when I had my business here in CT, only thing I would suggest is that at some point you will need a bigger excavator, I know they are expensive but a few jobs like this will pay for it quickly and they allow you to bust these projects out much quicker. Maybe Andrew could rent you his Hitachi for a week or so...lol I had a Volvo EC-55B which was about 13,000lbs and even with that I could have used a 120 at times.I was reading some comments below regarding "Lets Dig 18" and his channel, I've never heard him comment on Andrew but honestly I don't even watch his channel much anymore as I can relate to you and Andrew's business more since that's what I was going after myself. Anyway you did a nice job on this lot and hope to see more like this moving forward. stay safe

[@jmuller86]

thanks Dave, yea I have always wanted a bigger excavator, problem is its a bigger upgrade then most would think. I would have to get a bigger trailer, and a CDL on top of the excavator. Believe me it is my dream to get bigger stuff, and I have been trying. but I also have a house to build, out of pocket. So priorities have me shifting. I would probably only get a bigger excavator if it had a blade, I could also get a dozer but I dont want to have to hire another few guys to run all of it. right now my good friend and my brother work for me, but I like to keep it small like that. actually that volvo you had would be a good upgrade and I could still tow it with my pickup. I will have to see how things work out next year, if I can sell my current house then I would not have to pay out of pocket for my new house.

[@laszlovass7326]

Well done, hard work for man and machine.

[@Pokédad720]

Nice job i have a 60g. That 35g is putting in work

[@casycasy5199]

nice job .it looks like your skid steer is doing good that was a nice find .i thought you were nuts for getting it ,but it works good

[@manmoosey7835]

The white pine stand is indicative of past agriculture. Hemlocks grow exceptionally slow so the area in which you were working perhaps not been logged since the early 1900's. I am glad to see you making use of the downed trees! Also that ditch is full of invasive species, namely Colt's foot (i work in natural resource management). Something to be aware of so you are less likely to spread it around. Good work, I'll certainly be watching more of your videos!

[@kennethhume8628]

Excellent video Jesse and very well edited . 🇬🇧

[@1foreman]

Great job Jesse, your video's keep getting better and better. On another note, I own quite a few machines myself, including a couple of skid steers. I've had quite a number of machines in the past and one thing you may try is putting a bit smaller bucket on your new skid steer. I ran into that issue myself with one I previously had. The bucket that came with the machine was a bit too big for it and it was hard for it to handle in a lot of situations. A lower profile bucket that was 6 inches narrower turned it into another machine, it was 100% more productive. For sure keep your big bucket for light materials and such, firewood, ect. You can pick up a good used bucket for a couple hundred bucks or less. You'll wish you did it sooner! Even if the mounts are different, you're pretty handy with the welder i bet!! Keep the great content coming!

[@jmuller86]

I did actually buy another bucket for it that is toothed, but the bucket is actually longer than this one in the video. I did the universal quick change work about 2 weeks ago, so I have been using it and you are right, I know the machine will be a whole new machine once I chop this one down so the front is about a foot less on the length. the bucket that is on the machine in this video is about 1 inch larger than the tires so I dont think I can go smaller width, but I am also kind of new to skidsteers, I have been using a front end loader for years, and I have found that the way you scoop a pile is quite different. thanks for the feedback

[@KeithyDorrell]

Great job really enjoyed your work, for us here in the Southern Hemisphere and who like timber (lumber to you guys) it would be good to get a description of the various trees there that we don’t have. Keep up the good work.

[@Crewsy]

Nice work Jesse. From the ground level I thought the left turn halfway up the driveway was more of a hairpin turn until your drone footage showed it’s not much more than a 90* turn.

[@kevinunderwood2931]

You do good, well planned work; thank you for sharing with us.

[@stevescabin5441]

Great job and great job making the video! I am looking for property and will this was really informative.

[@dapappacn]

Thanks for the video, Jesse. On another note. I couldn't live in a place where there were constantly barking dogs. Would drive me up the wall.

[@augustreil]

Agree, but he's probably not used to all the new noise and hopefully will calm down once everything is all said and done.

[@dapappacn]

@@augustreil Yeah, you're probably right. I might have been a bit rash, but I didn't want to go back and delete my comment.

[@inmyimage1081]

ChrisInChina It would drive me nuts also. It's obviously close to this property so it will be close enough to hear anything they do and constantly bark if the owner doesn't train it not to, especially if it is kept outside.

[@mike86mike]

An Claymore will fix that dog problem.

[@Paultimate7]

@@mike86mike Joking about hurting animals is not cool, Mike. The fuck is the matter with you

[@daytonpyro]

good stuff. i like the curve in the driveway so you cant see the home..

[@matteogomez3678]

One big stump 😳 I love to watch nothing turned into something

[@glg3945]

Nice! Peace and Good Fortune to you and your family.

[@billwillson5361]

As a guy who knows equipment I just wanted to say that you're smooth on those joysticks. Very little pin slap. Cheers bud and great video!

[@tammystoddard4690]

I'm looking to buy some raw land, and I was researching how to put a driveway in... found your videos, and you make it look easy... too bad you're not close to Tennessee cuz I'd hire you!!

[@buckleyandre03]

Loving your projects. Nice work

[@coreywhite6599]

You do fantastic work for the little excavator you have very nice !

[@bobvomhof5699]

Great video and great operator!

[@KennysTreeRemoval]

Nice work brother.

[@ratsameecunningham666]

Wow looks good will be lovely for who lives there

Another excellent video, caught you off of Andrews video ,been bing watching your videos

[@twofeathers6540]

great job thanks for the video have fun

[@Mannthony]

You took those roots out with ease!

[@125sm3]

A job well done, great video.

[@eco-millfieldforestry8133]

Great video, but where are all your ROCKS! I’d kill for nice clean easy digging like that! Nice work.

[@stephenhill7997]

I agree, I was looking for some big nuggets and shale.

[@Thebowzer221]

I got to hand it 2 you job well done. Nice work.

[@ShimodaLife]

Love the work that stump-ripper does. I need that, or a big pair of scissors, to cut through the vines on my land. To dream... Great video production. I'm learning a lot from watching.

[@douglasmason6742]

nice effect at the end with that round drone shot !