Komatsu D51PX22 rough grading a yard & trucking loads of gravel

DIRT BOSS MERCH STORE !
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This video is a project Im working on its a 2 car garage today we are just pushing off piles to reduce the slope in the yard. Hello my name is Mike and I'm the owner operator at TCM & Excavating also known as Dirt Boss please leave a comment and tell me what you think!
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Komatsu D51PX22 rough grading a yard & trucking loads of gravel
D51PX22 grading yard at the 2 car garage project
Tri-County Excavating
My Equipment:
KOBELCO SK160-6E
KUBOTA SVL 90-2
KOMATSU D51 PX22
KOMATSU PC88 MR-8
JOHN DEERE 310G
BOMAG 172-2
BOMAG BW900-2
HYDREMA 912
MF 35
BIG TEX 7 TON
DYNAWELD 20 TON
KENWORTH T-800
GMC W4500
RAM 3500
TRI-COUNTY EXCAVATING

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Nice work buddy! That dozer has been a great addition to your fleet. I understand letting equipment go as business owners we look at them more than just machines. Keep em coming

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks...yeah it hurts!!! Lol

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Dirt Boss Masonry & Excavating I totally get it man

[@sonnyblazer5504]

Cardinal RULE is "never get attached". Only problem I see is the RED show truck doing all the work (now that's sad)! From my seat that was a lot of work in a short amount of time. That dozer can really push some material (an nice shots of it doing so). I told you before, that thing could relocate Catskill Mountains! And Last two (plus other videos) you SURE got you money's worth on that multi directional tilt & swivel ability of the blade on the dozer. Just the effort it saves in a years work, my word. So you transformed the landscape in just this one day? Really nice job, thanks for sharing another, God bless & stay safe. Regards! Sonny (CT)

[@DIRT-BOSS]

I hear you definitely don't get attached! Thanks bud

[@antonhuman8446]

Question. Kindly reply if you can/if it is permissible. I'm very new to the dozer world. How long is the "general half life of a set of track bushes? Can pins be used repetitively. Meaning with successive new bushes? I'm 10,000 miles off. In SA. The local market is limited. Where would you shop, e.g. in the US for a 51 if you were in my position? Internet adverts mention rough pricing. What is your advice regarding how long a replacement set of bushes and sprockets/probably idlers as well, will last in work moving forward only in 95% of work/draw bar work? Thank you.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

It all depends on the soil conditions sand will wear them out twice as fast because the particles are finer.. usually around 3-4k Will get out of an undercarriage is also depends on how you take care of it and clean it.. here is a link check these guys out tell them I sent you

[@gregorybondi5220]

I watch a number of channels, and I have to say that your fine grading using the dozer is among the cleanest and most professional looking. I love watching that professionalism and pride in what you do. Keep on making things nice-nice.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Greg!

[@bobcatii50]

I’m sorry but this is only my opinion, I am old school operator and not a fan of komatsu dozers!! As far as little dozers go the John Deere 700 is the best I have operated. Love your videos keep them coming!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks for your opinion! Always welcome

[@henryg683]

Are you shaking the blade on the tractor???or are the bushings worn out???

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Lol im shaking it

[@DigginLife21]

🔥Its Always hard to let the equipment that has served us well go. Keep up the great work my friend

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks bud

[@Adamsmithv]

can you do an in cab video showing the controls while you're operating?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes I will next time I'm in the dozer. Thanks

[@drewmurphy2796]

Do you grade anything with a gps? Or all done by eye?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

All eye at this point!

[@dalepremo3695]

It's coming along nicely. Can hardly wait for the Harley rake!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks bud

[@jeffmech1]

New sub here. You mentioned when you moved the trusses that you got your “LAW” license. I am sure I misheard you, but what does that have to do with moving trusses and working on elevator shafts? Obviously I am not in the business, but I love watching sites like yours with earthmovers etc. Please clarify the law or low license thing. Thanks!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Lol I said Lull license.. which is off-road forklift license or telehandler.. it's just of course you have to take to get certified

[@j.c.smithprojects]

so long sterling! no need to negotiate on a good truck that is ready to work. tele-handler liscense? uh oh! i dont know if i could pass that! love seeing the kenworth at work.such a beauty mike!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

That's right turn key! Thanks buddy!

[@blackdogexcavator21]

I hate letting equipment/vehicles go when I've had them a long time. It sounds weird to some people but I tend to get attached to the ones that give good service. Stay safe brother man.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Definitely the good ones are tuff to let go. Thanks

[@ConstructionChannelLuxembourg]

Glad that this machine is finally making you money!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes sir chipping away at it

[@eugenesanderlin3043]

Another fabulous job.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks!

[@bobmottau7668]

That is one sweet K wicker!!!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks !

[@kennethhume8628]

Great shots and excellent editing , loved every minute .

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fulltiltgrading8366]

Really nice blade Mike. Do you have to pull a permit every time you move? I build a hinge in my blade on my 650 Deere to get around that. Nice work 👍🏻

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yeah It has 11-ft blade.. I have a oversized permit yearly..

[@alexanderjamesINC]

Your videos are very well put together. Thanks for taking the time to make them. I would love to become an excavator operator where I live but I don't have over a year experience, so no one will give me a chance. Any tips on how to get into heavy equipment?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Well it depends if you're going to work for yourself or work for someone..

[@dackerson5]

Looking good! That Kenworth is a sweet ride.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Dave

[@martincorbitt1979]

Nice bulldozer!!!!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Awesome work there DB take care stay safe god bless

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks Don

[@slytrader]

Edward Kantor - Mike I really like the Hydrema did you ever consider getting a quick and dirty Earl Scheib paint job on it to dress it up? I know you like your equipment to look priitteah ( pretty). PS What did you do to fix the final right drive on the Komatsu D51 PX 22?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes I definitely want to give it a paint job.. everything's on the list to do!! Time & money is the answer! I put a reman final

[@richardsedorski1206]

Just watched your vid choosing a dozer very good explaining about the visibility seems crazy having the stack in the middle brill.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Oh awesome glad you liked it!

[@1man1woman65]

Mike, the Komatsu sounds great! Glad it's running good, fingers crossed!! Stanley in Md.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes sir fingers are crossed! 👍🏼

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

I don't see a lot of these Komatsu dozers in the US, why is that?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

They're all over in my area

[@abikerinpa]

It’s wherever your dealers are ,google komatsu dozers for sale and they are all over my friend

[@ConstructionMachineryChannel]

@@abikerinpa I Googled it. Didn't find much in northern Illinois. I've recorded many machines but have yet to find a Komatsu dozer. Odd really. Now I'm going to have to find one.

[@terrymcgillicuddy8056]

That'll be a great old truck for the new owner.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

yes i agree

[@tylerpittmon7936]

Hauled some loads in the old Sterling man, sad to see it go. Also, does the 51 max out your tag trailer? A large excavation firm in my area has one and they trailer that big girl on a lowboy lol. Videos definitely don’t do justice to her size.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

No the 160 Max's it out the 51 is 30,000 lb thanks bro!

[@tylerpittmon7936]

Dirt Boss Masonry & Excavating looking forward to the Harley take vid. Hopefully installing some black dirt too!

[@Rumneyboy4]

Yo I live In Saratoga

[@DIRT-BOSS]

No Rensselaer county

[@Rumneyboy4]

@@DIRT-BOSS yeah ik im just saying I live in the 518

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@Rumneyboy4 I read it wrong I thought you we're asking if I love in Saratoga..lol good deal!

[@PiezPiedPy]

That is one cutting edge technology turbo saver ;)

[@DIRT-BOSS]

LOL 👍🏼

[@DirtBrute]

Nice ! I love that dozer . I’ve only ever run cat dozers but want to try one of those someday that thing is Sweet

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks I've had Cat Deere New Holland but this one is top notch. 💪🏼

[@DirtBrute]

Dirt Boss Masonry & Excavating I actually think my old boss just got one I might see if he’ll let me go play with it.lol

[@DIRT-BOSS]

@@DirtBrute awesome definitely check it out

[@rockkitty100]

I did not realize the D51PX had the blade shaker on it! Nice feature and thanks for the video!!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Blade shaker is the operator!

[@rockkitty100]

@@DIRT-BOSS That is an expensive option!! Nice work

[@martinedelius]

I really love the sound of the Komatsu, with that deep, throaty exhaust note. It might be a different thing when spending hours in the cab though. :)

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Honestly the cab is so quiet you cannot hear the exhaust!

[@zarkum100]

Thats the music you will love the whole day long.....

[@memyselfandifarmer]

I like that dozer. Why did jimbo put the trusses in the way? No foresight.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Not sure he said they got dropped off he told them to put them in a different spot who knows 🙄

[@abikerinpa]

memyselfand ifarmer no problem, that just gives dirtboss a reason to charge an aggravation fee 😎

[@stedder8436]

Nice work man

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@abikerinpa]

Good job bossman 😎

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@onboard4793]

Great machine

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@janethouck9763]

Going to miss the tailgate

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Definitely will

[@casycasy5199]

lookin good

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@bhermon265]

Good job 👍

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Thanks

[@markg.2501]

Hey Mikey Mike.....Question: If you got a huge fill and grade job, could the Komatsu be GPS enabled so the dozer would know and adjust automaticaly to keep everything level and even?

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Yes sir shes all wired up!

[@markg.2501]

@@DIRT-BOSS That is just Mind Boggelingly Cool ...I just freakin love machinery