The Worst Excavator Recovery Of My Career

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[@garlandward4372]

Whatcha watching? Excavators What are they excavating? Excavators

[@shanecoleman]

Sounds like me and my wife.. think she hates me for loving shit like this

[@ttttiiiieeeessss]

This made me giggle for a good while

[@jesuschristislord7754]

Reminds me of the Mitch Hedberg bit about a forklift picking up a box of forks.

[@Card_Asylum]

I just said that to my wife 🤣🤣

[@christopherwellman2364]

Excavators excavating excavators excavating excavators.

[@moman0166]

My 3 year old grandson has gone crazy over excavators and I remembered this video you made so I got him on my lap and said let gramps show you a excavator that got stuck in the mud. My grandsons name is Pren and you made his day. He was mesmerized by watching from your view in the seat of your excavator. I was laughing so hard because he was talking to you to be careful and don’t hit that other excavator even though your video is two years old you made a three year old very happy today. I just got through ordering him a excavator toy just like yours. He will be one happy little boy when it gets here and now he wants to watch with me when you have new videos coming out. You just never know how your videos will have a effect two years later.

[@joseignacioortizdeguinea2624]

Q artista. Eres un muy buen maquinista, además la toma con la camara perfecta👍👏👏

[@bootykraken7177]

You are a great grampa

[@djanitatiana]

You should probably get him two excavators.

[@EcosseZA]

@@djanitatiana 🤣

[@zoutewand]

❤

[@beamonm29]

Showed the stuck machine to my buddy and his eyes widened a little bit and then just says "well I doubt he was even forklift certified. That's actually kind of impressive to accidently bury a excavator that deep without trying." But you sir are a surgeon with your machine. Truely impressive work.

[@philipdawes2661]

Reminded me of a story from 'back in the day' - when building the Metro shopping centre in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK, the police were called in one Monday morning as 'some one has stolen our bulldozer' over the weekend. A lot of raised eyebrows and investigating followed, but no robber was identified and the 'dozer never recovered, filed in the unsolved case files. A short while later when some of the building foundations were being excavated a solid object was struck, on clearing some space it was realised that it was the 'stolen' bulldozer. This had sank deep enough into the earth over the 'theft' weekend that it was no longer visible or noticeable :)

[@TiocfaidhArLa34]

This sounds like a complicated insurance scam lol.

[@DoveAlexa]

Mother nature showing off her magic tricks XD

[@toastedt140]

​@@TiocfaidhArLa34Not complicated and happens more than you'd think, especially with "end-of-life" equipment where maintenance would be more than a new one.

[@smartereveryday]

At 17:27 he grabs a mat without looking. He is one with the machine and has total spatial awareness.

[@XvSKINNYvX]

And lays as a perfect walkway... Mans an animal

[@roguewipplash1]

Why am I not surprised your here lol

[@thechinesebuisnessman4128]

Yes

[@4PeTe2]

thanks, I know I'm in good company

[@jeanpascal2785]

@@thechinesebuisnessman4128 e

[@briancooke1134]

One thing I learned while working in construction: the more difficult the job, the more guys you need to watch one guy do it. Seriously though, this was amazing to watch.

[@dirk9568]

😂so true

[@frankapotente]

Awesome observated Brian :D

[@evilparadigm]

I have solved many problems from lessons I learned from watching pros. I think that's one of the best things about youtube as well. XD

[@TheJunkFarm]

Seriously the Ever Given was pretty much same deal entire world watching 1 dude with an excavator :)

[@briancooke1134]

@@TheJunkFarm no one else could possibly be trusted.

[@mikelittorris6973]

This would have been a 12 person, 8hr long recovery on heavy D’s channel. This guy knows his way around a machine to say the least!

[@Rooftopmatty]

With an hour long video with the camera right in heavy ds face for 95% of the time talking about how bad it is

[@cmm3338]

Lol, Heavy D is a joke compared to Chris when it comes to operating.

[@carolsorheim7456]

Thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed it. 😊

[@51-FS]

I think havy d fakes some of his video's.

[@christisking7778]

​@@Rooftopmattythat guy seems like a total narcissist.

[@MFP0666]

Apparently this is something I'm willing to sit and watch for 41 minutes. And considering a late-in-life career change to excavator operator. Which even has a funky sound to it. I can't help but hear "Hey hey...." in my head every time I hear it

[@JacquesTreehorn]

Operators typically don't get paid well unless it is a crane.

[@clray123]

"So what do you do for a living?" "I excavate excavators."

[@pipping_plover]

Excavatorsepson

[@FireMrshlBill]

Excavation^2

[@travisreed4070]

Lmao

[@trainsautisticmarriedsingl6614]

I heading for Playing with a full scale train set.

[@dartmoordave]

If this was Australia he'd be a Digger, Digger, er Digger. Lol.

[@harmzuay]

I'm noticing a distinct lack of terrible non-copyrighted music in this video.

[@AdamPitas]

The sound of that excavator was strangely soothing.

[@vladimirvparfenov3935]

i appreciate that too. lets you add your own if youd really like 😆

[@ArtLenLa]

The music would have likely driven me out of here.

[@sammeades5498]

@@ArtLenLa more like dug u out 😎😏

[@stevehardeman7209]

Thank god

[@staudinga]

KZbin randomly recommended me this video, and I gotta say, it's always a pleasure to see a master of his craft doing work like this. The machine is like an extension of your body (and I can appreciate how many hours of working it that took). edit: Haha, I see the exact same sentiments expressed in other comments. Not that I'm surprised that more people are feeling like this.

[@PacoOtis]

Bravo! I'm a retired helicopter flight instructor and do believe this lad could solo the first day! Best of luck and thanks for sharing!

[@koremoval2226]

I'm not an operator but I am someone who can appreciate someone that operates at this speed without beating the hell out of every bushing in the machine and constantly sending hydraulic fluid screaming over the pressure relief. Nice props to you man. In person I think I may have only ever seen one operator that's this good.

[@z400racer37]

I was just remarking to myself how slick he is as this. Silky smooth, nice and fast. Mesmerizing to watch haha.

[@ikesquirrel]

Right!

[@omegalamda3145]

@@z400racer37 patients comes w years of practice- ya see a lot over time in a career. Stuff only learned by 10-15yrs of Catten!

[@danuk2005]

I hope he took the insurance out when he hired it

[@walterbrooks3539]

Not bad for his second day

[@AtomicShrimp]

Not sure how I stumbled across this video, but just wanted to say I am in awe of your excellent precision in controlling the machine, picking up and manipulating the mats etc - it looked as natural and casual as if it was someone using their own hands to move things around.

[@charlesprescott4644]

Just an extension of his biological arm. Effortless!

[@AnonYmous-qg4ph]

With excellent precision he tore the sh!t out of the tracks

[@dodsss]

@@AnonYmous-qg4ph he didnt lol

[@lokey9770]

yeah same i stumbled across this. Love your channel Atomic shrimp!

[@JackNormalMemes]

The algorithm seems to be pushing excavator rescue videos I literally went from an Atomic Shrimp video to this lol

[@Jason_P]

Seeing the two machines holding hands while pulling the buried one free brought a tear to my eye. ^_^

[@go5582]

Hi I felt the same . That was beautiful. A small kiss to reassure everything is alright. ❤

[@garyr7027]

LOL

[@justinmckeiver7070]

"I've got you, boy!" Yup, that was touching.

[@artofeddysara]

🤣

[@Landrar]

This man could put icing on a cake with that excavator. Absolutely brilliant. Well done.

[@jessihawkins9116]

why would one use such a piece of equipment as this to ice a cake when the proper utensil would suffice 🤔

[@Landrar]

@@jessihawkins9116... I.... Just no.

[@geojerome461]

I am an operator, this guy is one of the best I have ever seen!! My compliments sir!

[@phil4483]

This is one of my favorite vids. In awe of that skill.

[@warrenmichael918]

@@phil4483 this is about 18 million peoples favorite too i think!! LOL This video done blew up didnt it!!

[@michaelwynn3441]

You got operators an you got lever pullers good recovery

[@greenidguy9292]

My question is, how the fuck do you stick one this bad?

[@warrenmichael918]

@@greenidguy9292 some might not agree or understand this comment im about to make but, it kinda takes a good operator to even get in a position to get this stuck, just not a good enough operator to get it out! LOL A rookie would have been stuck WAY before it got that bad i think,,,,

[@fgaviator]

"The good thing is, we got plenty of help!" Yeah. 6 people watching him work locally. About 2 million (so far) watching him online... 😂

[@BryanSalyersXD]

Yeah, and I'm sure if you were there you'd be wading waist deep in the mud with a round point shovel, risking getting hit in the head with the bucket of the excavator.

[@dikkie1000]

Well, none of us are getting in the way, so that's allright.

[@fen4554]

"Supervising"

[@scottlin7876]

@@fen4554 reminds me of local govt. street workers. 1 working while all the others watch

[@elchucofried5683]

@@scottlin7876 lmao

[@archietiberius5005]

Been a Maintenance technician and heavy equipment operator for about 10 years, and I like to think that I'm damned good with a piece of lift equipment or an earth mover. Never have I seen such precise and meticulous operation of a bucket - I mean you could be controlling that machine with your mind it's so fluid and accurate. Excellent work man - Be well and be safe out there!

[@chrisoconnell5143]

When I need backhoe operator I want this guy

[@jackjack4412]

How much do you think this recovery job would cost?

[@samuelstoner5651]

These guys knew what they were doing. It's always a joy to watch professionals at work.

[@ericp.9497]

Overheard at a cocktail party: “What do you do for a living?” “I pretend I’m a dinosaur.” “And do what?” “And rescue other members of my dinosaur family.”

[@debbiethomas6924]

Hello Eric

[@pamelaploshay8227]

Best job ever🤣🤣❤️🦕🦖

[@GustineGabusbelang]

🤣🤣🤣awfully awesome!!!

[@agamerjourney9146]

Lol

[@ScarlettStunningSpace]

Dinosaurs that guzzle green goo

[@realchilldude1271]

17:01 When I realized he IS IN FACT going foreward and reverse as hes turning the cab and operating the bucket, with the accuracy of a surgeon lol this guys great haha

[@realchilldude1271]

@@justgothere2 Well Im hoping I am one of those guys, Im taking a Heavy Machine Operator course in a couple months, so I can get my butt behind the controls as well :) Wish me luck!

[@justinbrooks3689]

This might have been the worst excavator recovery of your career, but I give you 5 stars for the work you did! Wow! That recovery was amazing!

[@Mukphly]

The way he formed a dam around the buried rig, then dug it out was very efficient & smart. Didn't see him make one wasted move. Don't know what these guys get paid, but this guy should receive twice the standard.

[@douglasburnside]

It should have been titled "The best recovery of the worst-stuck excavator of my career."

[@timl3605]

This was the 1st video I watched of Chris about a year ago, & been hooked ever since! Just a great operator & just as good at explaining what's going on for us "non operators" Thanks Chris, keep up the good work!

[@joee1213]

7:00am: Shows up to work *Gets 8 hours of work done in 41 minutes and 10 seconds* 7:41am: see you guys tomorrow 👍🏻

[@ethan520427]

If u hit x2 he got it done in 20

[@Xevion]

@@ethan520427 And if you watched the video, he says at 39:43 "Recovery time: hour and a half".

[@joee1213]

Xevion yeah for normal people. But not according to the timeline of the video.

[@sleepydragon1975]

Excavator operators are the closest we have to giant robot pilots, just amazing skill in handling the machine.

[@ulmekuubis]

Agreed, next time will be interesting if we could see a small outside view in the corner :D

[@rasmasyean]

You should check out the Sacros Guardian GT: Force-Multiplying Dexterous Robotic System. That's what future "robot pilot" will be handling. :)

[@hmcredfed1836]

They are giant robot pilots

[@Taladar2003]

I would argue that bucket wheel excavators are probably the closest to truly giant robots we have.

[@sgmvideos5175]

the fact robot is human made automatic system... means you are not controlling it directly, but you give it commands and it will do it

[@keiths8700]

1 guy loving what he is doing. 7 guys standing around wishing they were the 1 guy.

[@Stedman75]

I tried to put this on in the background while I was working but it was so good i couldnt take my eyes off the video for the whole duration. the way you use it is so satisfying, sometimes you are doing things so gently and when you look away and the arm of the machine is still doing something its almost like shes a whole other creature and you're riding on top as it helps get a sibling free. The machine spirit is definitely strong in this one. 35:26 when both of the machines arms faced each other I was sat thinking "they should hold on to each other somehow and pull free" and slap me sideways if that isnt what happened next. amazing video...

[@thenippleextractor]

I don't know why this got recommended to me but I'm not complaining

[@genghisfimpley3516]

Same lol

[@albany222]

It's the pandemic. Never have I ever watched excavators playing in the mud but this was kinda cool.

[@mossadon]

Another convert..... Welcome. XD

[@ifacecheck]

LOL, same. Im just sitting here sipping scotch watching a man happily dig

[@OJViews]

Same clicked to see how they got it out 🧐

[@ShadowseIf]

"Worst excavator recovery of my career" Me in the comfort of my home: Yeah I feel you bro, had similar problem in Snowrunner.....

[@jonathanschultz2104]

Same lol

[@orkhepaj]

awesome game

[@the3am368]

Lol me and my modded P16 pulling a dead Kolob and it’s massive trailer out of a mud hole that takes up half the map

[@Bluscream]

LMAO

[@user-wx2kv9th9h]

That was amazing to watch! This operator has tremendous skills to be able to do all that in less than 2 hrs. I'm glad I caught this video. So inspiring to see a true professional at work.

[@kamiorange]

35:38 this is the coolest part, like they’re holding hands to pull the stuck one up!

[@herbderbler1585]

"For the extra ten minutes it takes, it's worth it not to end up like that." Wise man. The first machine to get stuck is unfortunate. The second machine that fails the rescue and gets stuck the same way is a meme forever.

[@HawkGTboy]

It’s not unlike when they train people about working in confined spaces with asphyxiation hazards. If you attempt a rescue without preparation, you could easily succumb yourself.

[@nobrainsnoheadache2434]

oh, there's a video for that kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKu7gqSil7RkiMk&ab_channel=ADVideofilm

[@ccllvn]

5:22

[@InservioLetum]

Not just wise, but LICENSED. Wisdom is wonderful, but absolutely not factory default for a human. Arguably quite the contrary, in fact. That is why driving licenses exist.

[@carlomatismus8458]

If you need to rescue a kitten you call the fire department, if you have to rescue a CAT you call this guy. :D

[@the3am368]

GODDAMNIT TAKE THE UPVOTE AND LEAVE

[@travelling5039]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 very good.

[@lefu7812]

That's a good one x

[@himhim3344]

A pellet gun is cheaper than calling the fire department and not wasting people's time

[@goopysnoopy9324]

Or just a decent sized rock, good throwing arm and decent aim

[@bluethunder1951]

That brings back memories, we did so many rescues in the Oilsands of Alberta Canada of this nature, biggest was a 750 Cat buried in wet tailings sand to the top of the cab, took five days two D11’s and two Hitachi 350’s to get it out, all on rig mats. Biggest mistake operators make is trying to get unstuck instead of stopping and waiting for a rescue while the tracks are still able to move, most of the time it only goes deeper and suction is the enemy. You did an awesome job 👍🏻

[@systemuser8701]

Genuinely Awesome !!! This is better than 90% of the horse shjt on KZbin.

[@lostpony4885]

Gets tired of digging pond, comes up.with a plan: sink the excavator n the other guy will finish the dig for you.

[@ericheckenkamp6091]

Underrated comment.

[@gorderumsi6424]

hes living in 3021

[@brandonstouffer]

I was gonna comment the same thing but I found another comment with it. Probably got quoted for the pond and heard that rental Was cheaper lol

[@sysghost]

But it'll cost a whole lot more.

[@stevet513]

I’ve never operated a machine like that, but I know enough to know that you’re making it look WAY easier than it is.

[@TheNuklearbandit]

I've used to work at a shop with Machinery like this and the guys there were phenomenal at operating those machines but this guy makes them look like amateur it's insane, like he is a definite pro

[@tmlxgaming9654]

I was thinking the same exact thing while watching this

[@Robert-.-Smith]

It is difficult at first but eventually it is just like moving your hands, the machine becomes a part of you

[@RobertSmith-tq6mf]

@@Robert-.-Smith hi robert,robert here lol

[@appliedperformance773]

It’s also about how to go about things. Running the machine well is half of it. You can be good at running something and still get nothing done. This guy definitely knows what’s up.

[@realemonful]

That was impressive work and I also really liked how quiet that machine ran, that he could communicate with people, 30 feet away, without having to adjust the throttle and or screaming!

[@Ludalicommunicationinc]

Long Island NY 🚂🚛🚛🚛🚛

[@rickvaiBBB]

Good work bud, I have seen many of operators during a recovery being in too much of a rush to dig around the machine enough to give clearance. And it was nice to see you use the mats on the way in.

[@Warkive]

Me: Look at all those idiots just standing around watching that excavator. Also Me: Watches entire video.

[@haddockface]

At least the experienced jockey is being allowed to get on with the task without dumbass semaphores from rubbernecking bozos.

[@jirizurek9685]

What should they do then? How can they help?

[@DominicAlie]

@@jirizurek9685 They could have changed the air filter 🤣

[@jirizurek9685]

@Jeff Hershey i dont think they bothered anybody and as long as they dont stand in the way, dont see any issue here

[@michaelmurphy5029]

An example of a top rated excavator operator!

[@carrotbailey]

A tear rolled down my face when the two machines held hands to help each other up the hill. Beautiful moment

[@roeskilove5292]

Lol

[@anonimouse4678]

They gave birth to a cement mixer

[@thorgodofhammers1556]

Time stamp ?!

[@ivanquaglio2242]

@@thorgodofhammers1556 35:32 there you go

[@thorgodofhammers1556]

@@ivanquaglio2242 you are a hero of the people.

[@seattlefoodcritic]

Such a pleasure to watch someone just so good at his job.

[@billrich9722]

I like the part where the diggers held hands.

[@robertschnobert9090]

It's called docking I believe 🍆🍆

[@siem040]

Youve probably excavated more of that pond than they have😂😂

[@slimebuck]

its a good trick when you need a pond excavated and dont want to do it ;)

[@pandamonium8182]

@@slimebuck and the insurance pays for it too 🤣😂

[@haydengroves317]

@@slimebuck expensive trick tho 🤫

[@PaulAJohnston1963]

There is something satisfying watching someone really good at their job making something look easy which you know isn't.

[@jeffwarren8154]

I heard he stayed at a Holiday Inn Express and talked to somebody who had seen it done once.

[@samg1879]

@@jeffwarren8154 I heard he spent 2 weeks training on an arcade claw machine

[@myindustrychannel2121]

@@samg1879 Lol. I just spent 40 minutes watching this and I am sure I can do it too🤥

[@chriscamgemi368]

I’d hate se what you say when you see a real operator ,this guy is on a scale of 4 & 10 being the highest 🤪🤪🤪

[@grimus79]

Perfect big boards just handy.. what luck

[@_Jay_Maker_]

This is one of the coolest videos I've ever seen. It's such a treat to watch someone who's a master at their craft.

[@billwilliams9527]

Third time I've watched this, gets better every time. Kudos, Chris. All those folks watching, ready made audience.

[@lightsnsiren79]

Wow. The operator is an artist. Smooth, good precision, never stopping, no wasted movements. He runs that thing like it's a part of him. I was a 1345 back when, and you almost never see someone who can run a piece of equipment like they're wearing it, at least to that degree. I'm impressed.

[@brianreed5201]

Spend a few years on one and it becomes an extension of your body, don't have to think or anything.

[@cvn6555]

Like an extension of his arms. Like a kid could push sand around at the beach. Really good at what he does.

[@rumba7]

@Dindu Nuffin You're not impressed?

[@Nightfall_zv]

@@brianreed5201 still won’t get to this guys skill level.

[@RatDad69]

5 dudes standing around "delegating" and "planning", one guy working. Seems like a legit work site to me.

[@kevinW826]

My friend works construction in downtown Toronto, I can say it’s true everywhere

[@johnschuten5170]

thinking it's a government project

[@janskeet1382]

Move in pairs. Wear a hard hat and carry a clipboard. Periodically point at things together. Nod convincingly. Stay on the payroll for ever.

[@SicariiD]

@@janskeet1382 we used to do that when i was in construction. If we wanted a break we would gather and talk shit for a while and randomly point to stuff and nod sagely every now and then so people knew we were hard at work :P

[@firebirdude2]

Because it would be less gay if all 6 of them sat on each other's laps in the cab?

[@justinludeman8424]

I've only had 18 months experience in excavators (4.5-27 metric ton). You're so familiar with the dimensions of the bogged beast, and your mobile substrate/mats were handled so readily with ease. This was very impressive and methodical/logical. 👌🏼

[@Jose-wf6po]

The feeling you get when bailing an operator out is superb. I remember spending all day helping lull, skid steers, and front loaders unstuck on civil projects. Lol

[@ZoomStranger]

"She's in there pretty good" - master of understatement.

[@lcunash8093]

More like master of understandment... cuz she was under pretty good.

[@s.n.8128]

@@lcunash8093 Ya both wrong. Shes the master of undersediment.

[@jamesgallagher1992]

🤣🤣im dyin👍

[@CrazyWhiteVanDriver]

"charter boat, which charter boat "

[@TheRealSalMusic]

Judging by how masterfully he operated that machine I’m sure it was “no big deal” for him.

[@balleron24z]

Wild that this is the apartment complex I live at currently, and this was in my recommended. Smooth operator!

[@dailyfuturetrades4998]

Man made machines. I wonder whether the machine it had auto copy paste mode.

[@yoloswaggins1579]

Small world man.

[@harjeevs]

Smooooooth operaatooorrrr!

[@Preacher_.]

EZ Self Doxxed 👏😎

[@kevdaceo]

@@harjeevs 😁😁

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

Imagine being that lucky person to take a day off of work, and have a balcony view of that pond, and seeing that man do his magic. I would totally be out there with a cuppa coffee kicking up my feet and just watching the whole thing.

[@Xaevryn]

Awesome job. I love operating heavy equipment. I've never operated an Excavator before but I can tell you have loads of skill. Just watching you clear that water out convinced me of that.

[@Bzorlan]

Not sure why this was in my recommended but it's not unwelcome

[@Mac_Omegaly]

I think it's because I watched too much "post 10". If you would be willing to confirm or deny that... I would be happy to hear my theory is right / wrong.

[@rainingwings449]

@@Mac_Omegaly I can confirm

[@Mac_Omegaly]

@@rainingwings449 Thank you for the response. Yeah I hope the algorithm starts a new category "all in a day's work" because this kind content is relaxing and interesting to watch.

[@tonytang5452]

Ha indeed

[@Bzorlan]

@@Mac_Omegaly what's post 10?

[@CannabisTechLife]

This was cool to watch just seeing how flawlessly he executes his movements in the machine.

[@gytispranskunas4984]

When you work long time with it, it just becomes extension of your arms. He's not even thinking about it, hand doing on its own.

[@Mike15000]

It’s just experience, I’ve been training to run heavy equipment for almost 2 years and I’m happier than a pig in shit in the seat. Your brain just gets wired when you do everything overtime

[@Didnt_ask69]

★Mικε☆ yikes

[@Fk_your_couch]

It’s not hard. I did it for 6 months and I was just as good

[@Fk_your_couch]

And I was only making 15 an hour through a temp service

[@literallyshaking8019]

I love seeing a master of his craft at work, no matter what craft that is.

[@GaleUllman]

That is one very excellent experienced operator. Superb workmanship too!

[@keytobe1]

The day before: "Don't worry Jimbo, these excavator's are nearly impossible to get stuck."

[@gregmccauley1687]

that would have been me.. lol I didn't even think such a thing was possible until seeing this thing

[@travish6727]

I’ve never seen and excavator or dozer sink personally. Closest I’ve seen is them nearly get stuck due to their tracks getting gunked up from the mud from the work site (worked in an area that was rich in red clay) and the steep incline. They kept sliding, eventually got them up with time and patience. My grandpa however has told me a couple of stories of such happening.

[@marlonelmorefreedomisoursn9744]

I've got stuck like that once glad it was a bobcat I was able to dig and push my way out LOL but let me be honest I was not nearly deep in the mud as this guy was just the wheels

[@jakecastellucci1120]

Easy to do in a situation like this if you don't know what your doing

[@jamesloder8652]

*excavators

[@jsdiy3176]

As an operator, its impressive as hell the way this guy runs that equipment.

[@stevecarter8810]

I'm no operator but I can appreciate poetry when I see it

[@stephenolan5539]

Twss

[@harrod19]

Indeed it is

[@kungfukennyaintnobodyprayi347]

Then you hop on a skidsteer and everything is backwards, it really messes with ya. Fuck a skidsteer

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

No doubt! This man has some insane skills.

[@Mackinstyle]

This is ridiculously fascinating. I would love a hypothetical playlist of "edge and corner case handling" in all industries. For example, I've seen a hundred industrial production lines when they work fine. I'd love to see what it's like to recover from some disaster.

[@kts-s3221]

If you watch this backwards it's about an excavator burying it's dying friend.

[@PeteyMcSavage]

Ok I watch it backwards the poor excavator and it brought a tear to my pen is tip.

[@jasonriley8733]

@@PeteyMcSavage ,

[@mcgilliman]

A modern take on Mike Mulligan's steam shovel.

[@bandobelmarez3756]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kingwheat1]

😭

[@hokatichenci]

"this must be clickbait, that thumbnail is so unrealistic" "well that really is a real pickle of a situation they found themselves in"

[@brianmyers13]

Exactly my thought too! After 13:00..wow. Skillz. So casual tossing around that bucket. Amazing.

[@anonymouscoward7559]

A Dilly of a pickle?

[@catstreat9434]

@@brianmyers13 Exactly, mad skillz!

[@Irene-ke6to]

Yeah, I couldn't figure out how Chris could get himself stuck like that... 😂. Relieved to see it wasn't his..

[@harlyspuitje1]

one heavy-ass damn pickle that is....

[@roykilgore5342]

Fantastic operator! I operated overhead cranes at Kaiser Steel Corp in Fontana California for 8 1/2 Years. I've always admired the portable operators...Fine Job, sir!

[@oxfordsparky]

its a joy to watch him operate this machine, so natural and effortless.

[@colinwallace5286]

When my dad was trying to teach ten year old me to run various pieces of farm equipment, there was one piece of advice that has always served me well: When your forward motion stops, take it as a sign that you shouldn’t try to go further. It may be embarrassing to unhook, drive away from your implement, then use a rope or chain to tug it out, but it beats having to dig and drag a broken tractor home, and then explain it.

[@TheJunkFarm]

when I was a kid we learned pretty quick to put the truck in 4x4 to get OUT rather than going in. cuz if you get stuck in 4 wheel drive, then you're really stuck :)

[@garyandrews7884]

Great operator skills.

[@ooy4223]

Sounds all like operator disfunction to me

[@thedangler1371]

I learned as a young kid to stay away from farm boys. They are ignorant, judgmental, racists who think they are good people

[@colinwallace5286]

@@thedangler1371 Funny, we learned the same thing about know-it-all DB’s with an inflated view of their importance. Turns out they’re almost everywhere you look, not saying that judgementally of course.

[@willogrady7913]

It’s like using couch cushions when the floor is lava

[@tuugestein96]

Holy shit ur right

[@JayVal90]

Dangit I Wish I’d have known this 25 years ago when my mom was yelling at me about it. “But mooom I’m learning to be a professional excavator!”

[@derin3322]

i love how they were holding hands towards the end, so wholesome :)

[@timgraaff7551]

Ever since I was a kid I liked watching excavators working. I’m 75 and still like watching them.

[@dts7824]

It's like that claw is an extension of his body! Didn't think I would find this so impressive to watch.

[@Gunners_Mate_Guns]

Yep I was mesmerized by just how good he was. Not only with a feather touch on the controls, but the ability to know exactly where and how to place his bucket most efficiently.

[@conspiraciesarejustgreatst2059]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@harrisonfletcher1254]

Same. The precision and the speed. Very impressive.

[@peterhoffmann2231]

well its his job afterall

[@akashvankessel1249]

Same here! What a smooth operation. Now I know why I always wanted one of those when I was a kid. Great machines.

[@kielcarson6776]

"Hey honey, how was your day?" "The ground tried to fkn eat me"

[@bernardloftus5301]

what state is this in

[@ryanjohnson8340]

@@bernardloftus5301 North Carolina

[@rclutsam2112]

It's enjoyable watching someone who has truly mastered the operation of one of these machines. I said this to a young man a few weeks ago who was looking for advice on a career. If you don't mind hard, dirty, work, learn how to run an excavator. Work ten years under a master, save every penny you make, and then look into getting a rig of your own and starting a business.

[@lectro88]

Man I hadn't checked in on you in (YEARS 4-7) I think you were TNT'ing beaver dams back then. Great recovery, Always enjoy watching you in the seat at the helm. In that guys defense,... don't know him at all.. things can happen quick and trying to get out even side swing can sink you in muck. It happens, the internet is full of them. Now that I have a saw mill I can make mats for my tb135. always survived with tree trunks close by, But I also don't venture that far in the muck(never needed to) Again great job, and I feel for the Guy next time he wants to rent a machine. By the way thanks for indirectly training me years ago when I was a newB owner/operator(2008) Following your lead made me and groomed me to the operator I am today. Many Thanks.

[@SyntheticFuture]

"how did I get here" applies to both me and the person that got that excavator that stuck 😂

[@juuk3103]

Heavy rain fall, probably was left over the weekend and sunk

[@SyntheticFuture]

@@juuk3103 that explains the excavator, but not why KZbin's mysterious ways recommended this video to me 😂

[@Honda-wing5811]

It’s a rental that’s what you’re supposed to do.

[@robertinscoe2379]

Boss always said to run it like you rented it, no worries

[@Kjellmclean]

As a former rental equipment hauler, that is Not appreciated! 😤😜🍻

[@bobmills1739]

Treat um mean take the gleam

[@CrazyWhiteVanDriver]

@@Kjellmclean former. Why u kare

[@Kjellmclean]

@@CrazyWhiteVanDriver Well, apparently, I'm just a caring person... 😏

[@dwaynemauk566]

Before I was born, my dad, a young whipper snapper at his first job in maintenance. buried a Catapiller in the leach field of a school. Soon he had about 6 vehicles all lined up, grader, dump truck, tractors, pickups, you name it, trying to pull that Catapillar out. An old guy standing up on the hill having the time of his life, watching all these young bucks trying to get that thing out of the mud. Finally he couldn't take it any longer, so he went down and told my dad that he could have it out in less than 5 minutes if my dad was willing to listen. By then, my dad, was worn out and compliant. The man told my dad to go get himself about 5 railroad ties and chain them to the front tracks of the Cat and it would pull itself out. Sure enough, 10 minutes later, all the vehicles were on dry ground, and a big hole in the field.

[@jpslim7279]

The most I’ve driven is a warehouse forklift. Lol. But this was fascinating to watch. Had to watch in 2x sped though because the work is too slow due to the expertise and precision. Outstanding work!

[@evanch123456]

"It's a rental machine" ahh that explains everything

[@greghewitt6219]

Probably not getting that security deposit back 😂🤣😂🤣

[@andrslnks4804]

Costs per hour... 😂

[@zeropoint546]

Fastest cars ever made.

[@calidude1114]

What is the name of the rental company? I will call them and tell them I need an excavator to dig up a bulldozer I lost at the bottom of Niagara Falls.

[@scream221]

Don't be gentle, it's a rental. 😉

[@casiopistachio1107]

Seeing this guy make a path with that claw made me realise how skilled and efficient these guys are

[@PsilocybinCocktail]

You're not kidding! Making that kind of work look easy is difficult. Which is probably where the original excavator went wrong.

[@trichotillomaniac1959]

Some of them lol

[@WimsicleStranger]

I know! Watching the way he effortlessly picks up mats and moves them and stacking them up into a pile and stuff made it seem like that digger was his third arm! He is such a skilled operator.

[@mossadon]

@@WimsicleStranger His machines are, at this stage, jus extensions of his own limbs. Every move seems effortless and natural....but his brain is calculating 3 things at once while he executes the last 3 things he computed. Then we listen to him chat and the chill vibe he has...The man is in a zen state !

[@spraynpray1010]

I am like this with forklifts and power jacks but got nothing on this guy

[@mad151maxx4]

Great job,we don't have enough good operators anymore coming from a 40+year pipelayer/laboeror foreman. Wish I had you I my pipecrew

[@cliffordhallam3270]

Probably the most interesting video I’ve seen this year. Only problem was I ran out of coffee and donuts half way through. Fascinated watching someone so skilled at work.

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

Why is it so strangely satisfying watching professionals doing their thing? You handle that shovel arm as if it were a part of your body.

[@ludatrades]

After a certain number of hours it really does feel that way, when you get in the big ones or the small ones it's the same with the exception of scale, the world just shrinks to your capabilities. A mound of dirt the size of a compact car might as well be a mole hill you could kick over with your foot. The brain just adjusts to the scale and you literally feel like a giant. I've operated for years with my dad, manipulating all sorts of objects like mats, manholes, pipe, and the earthwork starts from basic digging and evolves to actually sculpting a vision. The dual joystick controls fade to a place beyond driving a car. The hand movements retreat so far out of focus they play on the precipice of involuntary. Very enjoyable work on some days.

[@TK-sx3mn]

watching people work is the only think more satisfying than not working

[@midgetarmy1921]

@@TK-sx3mn Woah 9 minutes ago

[@KhaelaMenshaK]

@@ludatrades beautifully said :) watching this really feels like the machine coming alive. Everything is so incredibly smooth, I love every bit of it.

[@keetrandling4530]

The joints on the boom/lift-arm do, in fact, correspond to the joints on your own Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Cupped-hand/Thumb combo. Except the machine can twist in ways you can't.

[@fstopPhotography]

I've always been impressed with an excavator operator that knows what he's doing. That was impressive.

[@BarkerVancity]

its not very hard

[@fstopPhotography]

@@BarkerVancity It is if you've never operated one. You must have a God given gift to jump right in and operate an excavator like a 20 year vet. Also, I find your words without any merit due to the simple fact you cannot even write a sentence properly. Elementary grammar, you ALWAYS start a sentence with a capital letter. If this is too much for you to comprehend, then I seriously doubt you have the mental capacity to operate an excavator. By the way, "Bobcat" is the name of the company, not the name of the mini-frontloader that you claim to have mastered. I'm sure if you ask nice, the foreman with find you a $12.00 shovel and let you dig a hole so you and your experience can be together. Have a nice day.

[@BarkerVancity]

@@fstopPhotography ive driven bobcats and forklifts, zoom booms and skyjacks...i doubt its any harder, an extra knob or two. im pretty sure id have it figured out pretty quick. maybe not with the finesse and speed he had. it just would have taken me a full day not an hour like this guy.

[@LelleKidd]

Over time, it becomes like an extension of your arms

[@fstopPhotography]

@@LelleKidd I've heard that before as well and with that it becomes even more impressive.

[@GoWokeGoBroke1]

This man is an absolute BEAST! OMG! How talented and skilled. I wonder for how many years he's been doing this

[@gethinjones1348]

Most of his life- he grew up amongst them as his grandad ran a construction company and he helped him on weekends and holidays. He's by far the best operator of a machine I've seen 🙌🏻

[@HANKTHEDANKEST]

This is a masterclass not just in machine operation, but prep and patience. Those few extra minutes *not* laying out the mats were what got Mr. Professional stuck in the first place: "gotta go fast!" and we see how well that went for him. A few minutes of due diligence is often all that stands between a great day and the mother of all fuck-ups. Can't imagine how razzed the dude got for miring that digger as bad as he did.

[@tomcoryell]

If that was my neighborhood, I would be one of those blokes standing there watching for sure.

[@TheRaoulsdaddy]

And where are all the kids??maybe school,or glued to their stupid screens.

[@cwatson42785]

@@TheRaoulsdaddy Great point!

[@snuffytheseal3891]

@@TheRaoulsdaddy yeah tell them kids to unglued from their screens while using yours to watch a 40 minute video haha

[@Mexidgaming]

@@snuffytheseal3891 so true 😂😂

[@stephmo371]

100% dude. this would be the most exciting thing to happen in my neck of the woods

[@purefolly3034]

him: “worst excavator recovery of my career” also him: “not bad for my second day 😎”

[@subpoena.]

Not like he lied 😂😂

[@travish6727]

I showed this to my grandpa, who’s worked in construction for about 60 years, and he told me the guy was lucky the motor wasn’t flooded/damaged. Had the motor not been functional his other two options to get it out would have either been to dig/prep the area for it to get dragged out or get a strong enough crane to lift it out once dug out.

[@ricklaming3007]

Yea second day doing that. That guy looks like hes been an operator since he was a kid.

[@donk8961]

@@ricklaming3007 maybe second day with this company 🤷‍♂️

[@certifiedyaminspector-dadd6224]

@@ricklaming3007 Yeah that was such an uneducated comment 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@trtlgrdl]

I love a good 'Well, there's the problem' joke.. Well done sir.

[@bobpegram8113]

Ever notice how soothing a well run excavator sounds? 8-))

[@TheBehm08]

*excavator gets stuck* Every man in the county who came out to watch: “well, now there’s your problem” 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Deathstar_TV]

Brain: Don't do it... Don't do it...... Country Man Watching: "..... do you think if you did such and such it would work better?"

[@rosenoir4865]

Where's my Hank Hills?

[@natejones4432]

Where is captain hindsight when you need him!?

[@geraldeh7291]

@@natejones4432 A bit too early to mention hindsight, we want to forget 2020. lol

[@literallyshaking8019]

Women: “Ballet dancing is such an incredible art to behold. Their movements are so fluid and beautiful.” Men:

[@watchgoose]

so is heavy equipment with the right operator. And I'm a woman.

[@Vivungisport]

@@watchgoose Why aren't they so many women choosing demanding jobs. They have the same opportunities as men.

[@lunchbox1553]

@@Vivungisport Probably pressure from parents or grandparents. I know my dad still thinks like that, although he does try, it's just what he grew up with, and he doesn't realize it.

[@informationyes]

@@Vivungisport The opportunity to prove oneself is all that's necessary for equality/ different jobs are demanding in different ways Ive worked in the care industry which alot of woman do and its very mentally demanding also What's a demanding job to a person can depends on the individual

[@Tacticaviator7]

@@lunchbox1553 Yeah family traditions can really influence your decisions but it's also in the genes. It's completely normal that males will take more risky and rewarding jobs compared to females because that's how we evolved, females are way more important when it comes to reproduction so they usually won't take any risks. I know people are gonna call me a sexist but I'm just saying how it really works, after all we really are complicated bio machines.

[@spaghetti9845]

i don't know what it is but there is something strangely relaxing and satisfying about this. Listening that machine for any period of time would prob put me to sleep

[@robertjohnson4784]

Many years ago I worked for a logging company in the swamps of Florida. Working on heavy equipment and brother. You knew your machine and job. You got him out in a quick time 2 thumbs up.

[@jasonseigfried8941]

"It's got tracks it can't get stuck" *Spongebob narrator* "a few minutes later"

[@juangalan3258]

Well... Tracks break, or get undone... so... yeah.

[@philh8829]

Props to this guy. Operated that machine like a surgeon.

[@SteveBoyer10]

I'm in so much awe. He's soooo smooth with it too.

[@MaNNeRz91]

@@SteveBoyer10 a lot of hours using something you end up doing things without even thinking about it. Same as driving manual you don't have to think about what your legs and arms are doing once you're a confident driver.

[@briankeller9424]

Maybe with time and practice he will get to be areal operator

[@ID-hz1ju]

Like a doctaaa

[@matthewdowd4686]

Yeah that was impressive

[@johnyakovich1017]

I just happened to come up on this!! WOW! I really loved that recovery. YOU'RE really good on that trackhoe! You used your skills with physics!! Great Job!

[@donnal.oglesby4806]

THIS is my favorite video and what caught my eye into watching Chris, since this, and why i subscribed to his channel! this was awesome, been watching him since then!

[@mango2084]

Never watched any excavator content as far as I remember but The Algorithm seems to believe this is what I need at 4 AM