Jungle Cat! Cat 313 Clearing Pine Thicket.

Getting started on a 2-acre clearing in a pine thicket. Man, I couldn't wait to get back on this machine.

[@harrisgodwin4541]

I own my own business doing land clearing, forestry mulching and dirt work and I use onX for pin pointing areas and marking out the spot you need to clear. I hope to have a nice dozer and excavator like yours one day. Enjoy the videos! Good work!

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks brother. That seems to be a good app for what we do

[@harrisgodwin4541]

@@smithworx1091 yeah man I enjoy using that app. If you ever are working around Mobile Alabama, give me a shout if you need any help I’d be happy to help out or just chit chat about work!

[@harrisgodwin4541]

We cleared 10 acres for Lowes in mobile recently

[@smithworx1091]

@@harrisgodwin4541 that's a good chunk!

[@smithworx1091]

@Harris Godwin I just saw that message too. Yeah I'd love to talk about this kind of work and get advice. Thanks bro

[@davidyager9718]

Great video. I love working in the woods. Good to see the 313 back in action.

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks brother. Man I missed it. I been running it hard past 3 days lol

[@tristardiggin]

You just had to start making videos with the 313. Every time I talk myself out of buying one here you come again tempting me with it. Man I love that machine!!!

[@smithworx1091]

But wait! There's more!! 🤣 it's your fault I have the D3 now. So I don't feel sorry for you!

[@smithworx1091]

But wait! There's more!! 🤣 it's your fault I have the D3 now. So I don't feel sorry for you!

[@nategrose7673]

Sam if you weren't so far away from me, I could meet you at a Walmart to buy your 308 and then you could upgrade to a 313 🤣

[@smithworx1091]

@@nategrose7673 🤣🤣🤣

[@tristardiggin]

@@nategrose7673 ok, well, I will get that baby loaded up and head that way. 😁 By the way which Walmart we meeting at. 🤔 I actually bought the 308 from a guy nicknamed Walmart...

[@NuDig55]

Nice setup! Will be doing similar type work with a much smaller, 6-ton class excavator, in the spring and is cool to see your method for clearing. Thanks for sharing!!

[@smithworx1091]

Man yeah! That 6 ton can handle it. You just might have to do a little more chainsaw work.

[@NuDig55]

@@smithworx1091 Good to know! May have to watch some of your other vids....maybe I can get some more tips/tricks!

[@smithworx1091]

@NuDig55 yes sir. Watch some of the 306 vids. I took down some big trees with that thing

[@pauldillinger2286]

Love the 313 and cant wait to see the new dozer in action. Great job brother.

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks Paul. I can't wait either. Still waiting on the dang root rake 😔

[@pauldillinger2286]

@@smithworx1091 I here you brother. Hope they get it to you soon my friend. God bless.

[@ricksmith-iw2op]

I like the 313. Looks like a nice job. That new dozer with a root rake will work well on that job. Good luck

[@smithworx1091]

I sure hope the D3 will make these jobs faster. I'm excited to get it on the job.

[@ErictheAmateur]

That’s gonna be one big fire. Don’t forget the marshmallows.

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. It's been burning pretty good. Ground is still pretty soft though

[@ericn7677]

Nice to see the Big CAT getting fed. Good thing it knows you or you might've been lunch along with those pines. Looks like you're making some good progress. Would've been funny if CT3 just popped out of the woods and asked to work the 313.

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. It would've been cool if CT3 would've showed up. I hope he does when I get the dozer over there

[@jamesfranks545]

Hunt Onyx will do that for you. It will show property lines and who owns the property as well. You can walk where someone wants to cut a new road or driveway and turn on the tracking and it will show you exactly where you walked. Save that track and blow it up and just follow that line as you make the road. You can use it to find Sq footage and acreage. I use it every day when clearing for a road or to watch where I'm at in relation to the property lines etc. It was designed for hunters but its pretty handy for this stuff as well. I love it.

[@smithworx1091]

That's exactly what I want. Thanks a lot bro!

[@jamesfranks545]

@@smithworx1091 Anytime brother. It is a pay app but not bad price though. Like a yearly subscription. It has even more features than I mentioned. You can drop a pin in one spot then scroll the map and drop a pin in another place whether its 10 feet away or 5,000 miles and it will show the exact distance.

[@smithworx1091]

@@jamesfranks545 that's awesome

[@NoFoCo503]

I was going to recommend the same thing. I use it for recon & roughly locating property boundaries. However, be careful when using it… the property lines and aerial photos are not exactly geo-referenced and your GPS coordinates can also be +or- 10’ depending on a number of factors

[@smithworx1091]

@@NoFoCo503 thanks bro

[@jimmytew9468]

Enjoyed the video as usual. I've been watching your past videos and your getting a lot more comfortable and confident with your equipment. I can't tell but if you don't have a brush guard on the top of the 313 you should get one. Those pines are bad about dropping limbs especially the big ones. I can tell you from experience it happens fast and the will get in the cab with you. So stay safe out there. Oh yeah man I can't wait till you start running your Dozer! I know you can't wait either LOL. Hope all that rain Fri night don't set up back much. Keep up the great work. I'm Praying for You Bro. GOD Bless You and Your Family!!

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks a lot brother. This machine doesn't have the brush guard. You're right. Pines are really bad about that. I need to look on my roof and see if it has the pre drilled holes for one. I would have to do without the sunroof lol. The rain made it a mess of course. It's slowly drying out.

[@jimmytew9468]

As far as the sun roof I don't know how it opens but you might be able to fab a brush guard that will allow you to use the sun roof. It's something to think about. It's just measuring and welding. But you really do need a guard on top that's where all of my close calls came from.

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

You got some good vids! I subscribed a couple weeks ago. I do similar work on a smaller scale. Still working a day job but running on the weekends. Finally hitting the point I’m about ready to go out on my own. I’ve got a Skidsteer with a mulcher and grapple and bucket. I know an excavator is going to be the next step. Prefer the dirtwork over the mulching but it pays good when I do it. Been tossing some of it up on KZbin. Hoping to grow my channel more when I can be on my jobs through the week. Thanks for the great videos!! Keep it up!

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks brother. I'll give you a follow. An excavator will take you to the next level for sure. Not many people around here want mulching. But guys get into it then go out of business within a year or 2. Some places mulching is preferred and best.

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@smithworx1091 thanks!! I’ve been at it 2 years. It’s just part of what I do. I get a lot of call for it. Bringing back pasture and ROW clearing and maintenance. I can’t do social media on the ROW but it pays better than the rest. Just started doing a little ROW recently but my favorite stuff is dirtwork, clearing and grading etc. just love being in a piece of equipment I guess.

[@smithworx1091]

@2poor2farm 13 heck yeah buddy. That's me. I love hydraulics and dirt! Lol

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@smithworx1091 absolutely. I’ve loved it since I was a kid. Ready to have my weekends back with the family and work on my own. Just wanna give good honest work and build a good name. I don’t mind the grind getting there.

[@jakezgab8576]

Hopefully far away from the recent tornado, god bless those passed, prayers for the survivors.

[@smithworx1091]

It barely missed me by about 5 miles.

[@jakezgab8576]

@@smithworx1091 blessings come in different shapes and sizes

[@smithworx1091]

@@jakezgab8576 yes I was very blessed. Storms make me really nervous.

[@ledirtworks8403]

Heck Yeah .! Makin a Hole, For me the hardest part is getting started . Lol ! That’ll burn up right Nice I’m guessing.! Take Care 👍🏻

[@smithworx1091]

It's been burning pretty good. I'll have more videos soon. My internet has been out for 4 days lol

[@ledirtworks8403]

Oh Man !! That ain’t good, Especially when a Man needs to upload some videos, Lol. Maybe it’ll get up and running soon 👍🏻

[@Justalittleoutoftown]

Nice job. I was going to rent a 313 for my pond project I’m working on now. I was just a little scared being a inexperienced operator. But man it would make a big difference.

[@smithworx1091]

To me it's easier and smoother than a mini x.

[@Justalittleoutoftown]

@@smithworx1091 it looks a lot smother. I’m sure the weight helps a lot And the length of the tracks.

[@smithworx1091]

@@Justalittleoutoftown oh yes! I bet they aren't cheap to rent! Lol

[@Justalittleoutoftown]

@@smithworx1091 they wanted 8k for 1 month

[@smithworx1091]

@@Justalittleoutoftown 🤢 I could do a lot for 8k!

[@NickPixelTV]

I enjoy your videos, my wallet does not. 🤣😜 got the itch for an excavator! ;)

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. Thanks brother. That's how I got here. Watching too much KZbin 🤣

[@jimmytew9468]

Lindsey check out Heavy Equipment Armour. They have a bolt on top cab guard with escape hatch for the 313.

[@smithworx1091]

10-4

[@derrickpettit86]

Awesome video an awesome work bud, 313 is a beast, quick, speaking of bucket an thumb combinations, I can think of one combination that would look freaking awesome on that machine, an it works awesome, I'm sure you've already checked it out, it starts with a L an ends with a 18 lol, but like you said the stuff is not cheap an money doesn't grow itself, you do great work, ive always wanted to be in equipment since I was a kid, but where I'm at in western Maryland there's not alot of folks owner operators ECT around, maybe one day I'll get my shot at it, I've ran a couple big link belts feeding a tub grinder couple times, pretty dang fun it was, thanks for sharing an keep up the awesome work, videos rock, I look forward to seeing the next video 🌲💪🇺🇲🤙✊👌 God bless #jesuslives

[@smithworx1091]

Yeah I'd love a LD18 thumb/ bucket combo. I ordered a pro plus thumb and bucket from Cat when I ordered this machine. But they dropped the ball as usual. I was not happy about it. I hope one day you'll get your own equipment bro. I appreciate you!

[@derrickpettit86]

@@smithworx1091 sucks when manufacturers do that, God is good, anything is possible in the land of the free, an I appreciate the awesome videos!

[@jimmytew9468]

I know what would look Great on your equipment. And no it's not me 🤣. Some nice Smith Worx stickers. And I don't buy merchandise from KZbinrs but if you should start selling caps I would like to get one. I don't know how to message about things like that

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. My girlfriend has been on me about putting my name on my equipment. If I get more popular on here I might sell merchandise. I'll send you a hat for free bro!

[@billtalkington664]

Stack that stuff in small bunches then push with dozer

[@smithworx1091]

That's the plan. I just needed some wiggle room

[@VTOutdoorServices]

Man I’d adapt that rotating grapple saw on that thing and go to work

[@smithworx1091]

Don't think I haven't thought about it lol. I don't think the grapple could handle the strength though. My plan is to have a fixed grapple with a saw. That would be awesome.

[@VTOutdoorServices]

@@smithworx1091 I got a rotobec like Tim’s and wish they made a saw for it. I bet it would handle it fine just don’t use it to twist your machine all over without it being closed

[@smithworx1091]

@@VTOutdoorServices does rotobec make a grapple for this size machine?

[@VTOutdoorServices]

@@smithworx1091 oh yeah. Tim loves rotobec more than I. I’m sure he can give you a contact. They’re #1 in the logging industry

[@Letsfarm55]

Get Cotontop to run the machine

[@smithworx1091]

I'm gonna try to!

[@ryanpappas6208]

So you are really doing the kinda work I’ve been trying to do. I have a 6 ton excavator and a skid steer. I’ve also got a mulcher with my skid steer. The question I have is do you bid by the job on everything? That’s where I’m struggling. I tend to play it safe and bid day rates on everything. It doesn’t scare everyone away but I’m sure it does for some but I don’t want to lose my butt. Any pointers?

[@smithworx1091]

Dude I suck at bidding. I just try to give a high and low estimate of what I think it'll take by the hour. I know most guys do a day rate though. If you think you're losing money then just up your rate a little. If you're getting every job then you're too low. A smart man told me you need to be around 50/50.

[@ryanpappas6208]

@@smithworx1091 well that’s kind of encouraging. I assumed most bid by the job. I used to give hourly rates but customers would nit pick every hour so I just went to day rates on each piece of equipment to make it simpler. I assume it would be beneficial to figure out a job estimate though.

[@ryanpappas6208]

@@smithworx1091 I like that 50/50 philosophy too. Makes perfect sense.

[@rustrtal]

There is a hunting app I use that shows property lines and you can mark locations like you want. It runs off of cell service but you can download maps ahead of time and use your phones GPS if you don’t have access to service. Apparently I can’t mention it’s name because my comment keeps getting deleted…it’s spelled “oh-en-ex”

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks brother. Yeah not sure why it would delete the comment.

[@jimmytew9468]

That's good app

[@antoniocrisafulli4177]

Or a 42inch?

[@AnomadAlaska]

Mapping: I was a Geographic Information System (GIS) specialist in my past life. I can help you with some options and send you an example of what professional software can produce. I'll send an email to the one in your profile. If we come up with something you like maybe we could do a video about it for your channel.

[@smithworx1091]

Thanks bro

[@jakezgab8576]

What part of the country is this? Thks

[@smithworx1091]

Northeast Mississippi

[@brockhalper7057]

What kind of fuel consumption do you get out of the 313.

[@smithworx1091]

I can't remember off the top of my head. I'll try to look tomorrow and get you a number

[@brockhalper7057]

Thank you man I was just curious on how fuel efficient it was.

[@antoniocrisafulli4177]

Is that a 36 inch bucket on ur 313

[@smithworx1091]

Yessir. 36" extreme duty. It's a little too heavy in my opinion

[@antoniocrisafulli4177]

I do lot of demo work in upstate New York Nothing better for demo than a caterpillar

[@smithworx1091]

@antonio crisafulli that's awesome bro. I bet you got big Cats!

[@antoniocrisafulli4177]

@@smithworx1091got 3 older cat excavators and 3 new 1s e120 el200 225lc 308ccr 312el 316el …all the newer machine all have pin grabber and full range pro link thumbs on em 80 percent cat equipment in our fleet and we mainly run cl700 Mack trucks

[@antoniocrisafulli4177]

If ur ever in Syracuse ny give me a shout will show ya some of the old iron

[@rexal3463]

day 400 of asking for letsdig cam lol!

[@smithworx1091]

Haha. My bad bro. The next video or the one after will have it. I've got to get a better go pro holder.