Building A Pad With My New Skid Steer

[@bobbybriggs189]

Work ethic✅ Nose for business ✅ Professional✅ Wealth of experience ✅ Passion for industry✅ Honest and trustworthy ✅ Natural leader✅ Good personality ✅ Fun and interesting to watch✅ You tick a lot of boxes, Chris. Respect

[@ronhart4166]

Chris you are impressive !! I am so impressed at how fluint you are on your operator skills . You seem to change machines without any adjustments at all. Your work just flows so smoothly. I also love the way you take pride in your work and do the little extra things to make your work look good. I never thought I would be watching someone spread or dig dirt !! But you defiantly make it interesting !! Loving your content 👊 Thanks for sharing

[@SmithyScotland]

Thank you for taking the time to record. I do appreciate the near daily videos.

[@edwardmolloy7548]

Pretty cool to watch you branch out into your own business especially when you're such a skilled operator with a load of knowledge😎

[@craigwavra3495]

Congrats on the new purchase. Smart move. Fits the kind of jobs you are taking. Good luck!!

[@PaulLester.]

Good to see you purchased a Takeuchi. I've always liked them. Fast, responsive & comfortable. Now just get a Dirt Skirt to protect your bucket hinge pins from dirt & debrie & you're all set.

[@louroberts5567]

Nice job! Like you were born with that skid steer attached to your side! Have a great day. God bless.

[@michaelcarlson1528]

Congratulations on your new purchase Chris. I hope the people beforehand performed periodic maintenance as expected. Thank you for sharing!

[@kens.3729]

It’s Amazing how well you can Transform an area so thoroughly with the right equipment and soil.

[@evanpowell1769]

Look at those sideboards. Keep up the great work my dude. Love watching you build and grow. Have been watching every one of your videos you post for a long time now. Don’t ever lose hope, and if you need someone to run some equipment you just let me know! Keep up the hard work Chris. It’s really paying off.

[@rickcraven4164]

That wasn’t Chris’s dump truck

[@MatthewHoag77]

Nice work, as always. You must be doing halfway well for yourself in order to be making these purchases, and I think that's downright cool. I hope they serve you well for many years and jobs to come.

[@Blazer02LS]

Well he did sell the Hitachi so that money likely went into this.

[@MatthewHoag77]

@@Blazer02LS That would definitely factor into the cash flow.

[@sisco_rl7160]

His KZbin channel alone brings in hundreds of thousands of dollars per year. Plus whatever he makes on all these jobs which I imagine is a lot.

[@ronaldgaska4480]

Nice Skid Steer. It will serve you well. Happy Labor Day guys.

[@ManOfGod-70]

Nice addition. Awesome job Chris. God Bless.

[@farmerbob4554]

You got that pad laid out in no time. Talent for sure but the controls on that Takeuchi have to be like butter! Well done.

[@viuus]

A good piece of equipment goes well with a good operator to produce quality work! Nice work!

[@brucebenson9651]

Nobody can move material like Chris! Congrats on the new machine.

[@alf1e12hernandez9]

I’m 16 and my dad rented a Takeuchi Tl8 for a week to clear 9 acres of brush. These machines are fun to use and very useful for working in construction or land clearing. 👍

[@satan2133]

Congratulations Chris, as always I watch your videos from start to finish after I run equipment all day. Stay healthy and safe Chris and a very prosperous future doing what you love to do. From 🇨🇦

[@Digginok]

Nice skid steer! P.S. A backhoe could have leveled that and compacted before the first commercial LOL

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Digginok 🤣🤣

[@letsdig18]

Doctor Phill Determined that this was a Lie

[@Digginok]

letsdig18 fake news!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

letsdig18 🤣 your thinking of the wrong hoes I don’t believe Dr. Phil is into heavy equipment

[@Digginok]

letsdig18 so it’s not a nice skid steer?

[@kemo4298]

Can't wait to see the Api bucket for three new skidsteer. Congrats

[@arkansas1336]

Nice work!!!! You're getting all of the nice jobs, good for you.

[@colinratcliffe2454]

Chris, all you need now is a decent dump truck and way you go on your own. Well done very nice machine. Looks to work really well. A four in one bucket would be good later on.

[@dewainwoodard4840]

Great video Chris thanks for sharing have a great day and stay safe out there

[@augustreil]

Congrats on the new machine ! Smart move getting all the same brands, then all the parts stock is the same.

[@jmwarden1]

Congratulations Chris, another new piece of equipment to add to your arsenal of dirt moving equipment.

[@xCoolBreezex]

Encouraging. Congratulations Grading looks easy peasy with the old takehoochie

[@mountainviews5025]

Chris very awesome purchase I'm extremely Proud of you I think that you should put some attention to your tracks either need some grease pumped in or maybe the rails need some attention but besides that great machine even if you have to put a tiny work into the machine that one of my favorites another good video thumbs up my friends

[@jamesfarnham1976]

That worked slicker than whale snot. How sweet it is!! Congrats. Jim.

[@donmiller358]

I'm only into this video about 3 min and your working the snot out of that new machine, looks to be in perfect working order.

[@octaviobarraza69]

an excellent job with the machine. very good operator. greetings from mexicali mexico

[@timtaulu9914]

You have worked hard to get the equipment. You are looking to your future. Fairly new equipment it looks and sounds lie the new hasn't worn off yet. Good luck.

[@TheHillbillyEngineer]

Dang!, you got that pad flatter than my first girlfriend! :)

[@HuntGamingProductions]

this deserves more likes

[@leeharris3061]

@the hillbillyengineer..🤣🤣🤣..i always liked the saying " nice shirt did the board come with it?"

[@williamd6967]

Lmao

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

I don’t get it. 🤔

[@HuntGamingProductions]

Kings’ Outdoor Life 😂

[@cthybrgss1]

I had to check and see if my playback speed was set at 1:25, you were moving fast. ☺ Thanks for sharing, it's fun to watch.

[@johnhoffman4785]

Congrats on the new/used machine.

[@fulltiltgrading8366]

Congrats on the new machine. Nice job 👍🏻

[@JerichoRally]

You are an artist, Chris!

[@brockshields9336]

That Takeuchi seemed to make quick work of that pad. Plenty of muscle and ease of handling. Plus a knowledgeable operator at the controls.

[@marcwohlmayer7897]

Nice job Chris. Looks good

[@rafidishak7801]

Chris ...congtats on your nearly new skid steer...i have a feeling you going solo with your own company...I mean you ve got what it takes with your skill sets throughout the years operation non stop... Good luck with your new toy.

[@iRangoTango]

Chris, you and Hedblom are my favorite channels to watch. Very interesting and fun to watch.

[@monaromanmax]

I'll second that!

[@Todd.Roberts]

That was some nice looking fill that came out the back of that blue truck . A nice machine also . Don’t know if I could fit in that one as good as the other one lol

[@tf7274]

Seen a few with steel tbg tracks...absolute work horses.

[@sydneymcconnaughhay5947]

Love your new toy (oops ) Your new machine looks like you were made for each other.Blessings from Fl.

[@trebornesregrot]

That puppy is quick! Full partner would be better for me, but I am lucky to get along great with my family!

[@davidmays5231]

Theres one thing people have to say. Chris has worked hard for what he has in life. It's a inspiration.

[@TacticalMainframe]

Another fine executed project

[@bobbaer869]

Great job Chris looks great 👍👍

[@jwilliams99999]

Hey Chris, you should do a video on how you use the laser to figure out the grade. I think a lot of people would get a kick out of that.

[@patrickstephens5487]

I would agree 👍

[@brockcalabrese9005]

A good operator doesn’t need a lazerrrr 😂👁

[@NFSGamerful]

First time i saw the laser with inches on the pole (not sure what it's called in English) I was so confused. Looked so complicated

[@rwonser53]

Chis do you equip your skid steers and backhoes with Ride Control ? Makes a huge difference both hauling material and empty. You cannot believe the difference it makes . I believe I was the first one in the country to try putting ride control on a skidsteer back around 2003. It was a Takeuchi TL130 we were selling to a tree farm that had to haul the trees a substantial ways to load the trailers and it was very rough on the operators as well as the machine. At that time I used a company out of Missouri called Hydra Smooth that specialized in creating ride control systems for all kinds of different equipment. The owner of the company agreed to try create a ride control system and install it on the TL130 we were demonstrating to the tree farm owners. The regional manager for Takeuchi made the trip also to see if the concept would work on a skidsteer especially with tracks. Everyone was skeptical to say the least, but I thought it would work as did the owner of Hydra Smooth. Everyone was shocked at the difference in ride for the operator and the ground smoothness of the machine while hauling the trees . Long story short that was the beginning of installing Ride control on skidsteers which is now some 20 yrs later a factory option for most manufacturers that sell all kinds of skidsteers. If you ever want to know more about that story anytime your welcome to call me 217 202 0877. Continued success

[@Dmc-contracting]

Shoot a grid, figure out average grade. It's not very difficult to level large areas.

[@clydeacor1911]

Congrats on the low hour machine Chris!

[@larrymccready6778]

Not even broke in good, those are really reliable peices of equipment.

[@lwilton]

I'm always amazed when you get trucks to dump the load where you want it, rather than just "I backed up here, I'm gonna dump it here, I have another load to haul!"

[@thebear5454]

This is different. So used to seeing you knee deep in mud or playing Paul Bunyon. Looks good Chris.

[@michaelryall7893]

It's child play for you Chris, you really are good with your machinery ! By the time it took me to smoke a cigarette you had levelled all the piles, Brilliant !!!!!

[@Seabass466]

I sense a dozer in your future lol good job man, hard work pays off

[@andrewcarnes1726]

The one coat wonders worked out pretty good

[@toddreynolds8875]

You deserve it bud , your one hell of a hard worker.

[@philipblick8887]

Great workmanship concratlations from New Zealand

[@toast47624]

Here in New Zealand a 3 axel truck can carry 10-11 ton. A 4 axel about 14. Those trucks set up like that carrying 20ton are pretty impressive.

[@billwilliams9527]

That skid steer is a freaking work horse and fast too.

[@kylekearbey6963]

What material did you fill with? Crushed concrete or 3/4 gravel?

[@jbbrown7907]

Nice machine Powerful and quick.

[@stephencicero]

Wow. Business must be really really good.

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Beautiful job!

[@martineastburn3679]

I did 100 semi-trailers of building sand to level out this pad. Then 102 Cement trucks to lay the pad. Tons of work and a bulldozer did the leveling every 3 trucks. The pad leveled out a 48" drop in the back yard on a 70' building I put in. What a job. It worked out with a General contractor and 2 building construction The survey and ground was done under the General by a third party.

[@Bigitaly57]

Congrats Chris on all your new toys this 2020 season

[@michaelmullins1290]

I saw one of these that had been rolled down a hill on a wrecker/recovery channel. That guy was not as good as Chris! Lol. Must be a great machine. Chris bought it.

[@hd1987hd]

Ron pratt pulled that one out with the number 15 rollback

[@michaelmullins1290]

@@hd1987hd that's the guy. Did a great job to.

[@kat2641]

Laughing it ain't your first rodeo in a skid steer!!👍 I'm not too shabby myself but you're better than me ☺️ nice skid loader

[@DavidSmith-zr3nd]

My 2 year old grandson approved of your job well done.

[@anthonyhoneycutt8372]

Appreciate reading the comments and Chris confirming our intuitions; in the most subtle ways. Bright futures all around!

[@marcryvon]

This morning, a 1:30:45 Mustie1 video, now Letsdig18 with a new machine. This Sunday is a great day. 😁

[@CristianNeve-or6gl]

nice work mate you need a norm 4n1 bucket !!!

[@scruffy6151]

Congratulation Chris on this purchase i hope it serves you well.

[@tuddsmithers7101]

Even if I was comfortable with the controls I still wouldn’t be as fast as you are. I’m sure of it, thanks for the video.

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Man that is a beast great job.

[@Graveltrucking]

The next purchase a dump truck and you will be all set to go, I kinda figured a TL12 would be in your future sure enough it is.

[@bam3998]

And a bulldozer

[@Graveltrucking]

Dolo Ace Ya a little finish dozer would be good he uses them a lot. Same with Dirt Perfect the D4 he has is a finish dozer.

[@chadsimmons6347]

Makes you wonder why someone got rid of it with such low hours? repossessed?

[@Graveltrucking]

Chad Simmons probably a lease return or who ever owned it last may only needed it for a few jobs you never know.

[@Todd.Roberts]

I have done made that suggestion to him lol

[@TheSnakeman3]

You are pretty quick with it for sure.

[@JohnSmith-ud9ex]

For a man that has pretty much worked 7 days a week for as long as I have been subscribed, I`d say fair play to you Chris ! = )

[@george8873]

Always great to get new toys to play with, especially when they're your own.

[@grahamallen3941]

Great job again Chris, like your new skid steer! Do you miss not having Timmy around? I know he has moved on to get his chance of moving upwards, can’t blame him for that. Just seems funny not seeing him helping you out!! All the very best, Graham🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍

[@augustreil]

@@Saved2034, He's gone.

[@grahamallen3941]

wt none Tim left over a month ago to go work for a bigger company. It gives him a chance to get higher up in company. Chris said it was the best for Tim, more opportunities for promotions etc. It’s just Chris and John now. Cheers.

[@jozefbolesawbartkowiak2516]

Happy for U Chris...well done !!! Seems to me that U will go on Your own...if so wisching U all the BEST !!! Good Bles!!! JBB The JCB Poland

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

Nice work mate

[@brucerazor5202]

I’ve run heavy equipment for 30 years and your real good on that

[@timwilliams19]

Two trucks! That explains the ‘reverse warning’ when a truck is moving forward. Didn’t see the second truck until the first had moved. Thought I was going mad.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

New skid looks nice! Congrats buddy

[@georgiapatriot4575]

It's a shame that Bobcat took the turns and made the decisions that they did to make them no longer the first choice in skid steers. Seems that the guys that know, know to buy something else. Andrew Camerata said he won't buy another one because they are always broken.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Georgia Patriot it helps that Takeuchi was first to come out with the rubber track skid steer in 1986 so they know how to build them. I’ve just never been impressed with Bobcat everything is crammed in there

[@augustreil]

@@eliteearthworksllc, Crammed, stuffed, jammed, rammed, packed, overcrowded !

[@eliteearthworksllc]

august 🤣🤣 agreed

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Elite... looks to me like Chris has been watching your channel... copycatted the Koochie!

[@jackleko2197]

Nice machine and skills

[@USSBB62]

Is there a Vibrator on the Dump Bed to help loads unload ??

[@NealORussa]

What did you use as fill material?

[@machinemoverman4614]

I didn’t know Tim moved on, but I figured since I haven’t seen him in a while. Good luck with the new skid steer, or should I say compact loader. lol

[@RockBrigadeCommunityForum]

got an excavator job with another company.

[@georgiapatriot4575]

yes. Tim took another job. Chris mentioned it in a recent video.

[@canvids1]

@@RockBrigadeCommunityForum Yup you teach them to do the job and then someone else offers more money and they are gone been there seen that but it may come back to bite him in the end.

[@MichealAEdwards]

@@canvids1 He left so he could further his career and have the ability to move into a supervisor role in the future, with this company there isnt that opportunity

[@rcpasc1948]

What do you do? Buy another piece of equipment when the ash tray gets full in the old one? LOL!

[@dennisryan7487]

This ones got a no vibration Cupholder !

[@mattsbrute]

Im curious if the fans get to submit potential new company names..

[@loftonharris5632]

Is this the beginning of a new excavating company? All you’re going to need is a haul truck...Volvo, of course!

[@dennisryan7487]

No ! A Mack, Volvo won't mind that !

[@00nutt]

Hey Chris with you buying all the new toys are you eventually going to leave your uncle and go on your own? Are partner up with your Uncle?

[@JerichoRally]

I'm thinking the same thing but if that were the case, why would he not of taken Tim? Timing maybe. Either way, Chris is certainly preparing for something and it's exciting to see him prosper. God bless!

[@Skorpychan]

@@JerichoRally Tim left on his own, to go somewhere with the opportunities for advancement that you just don't get when you'll always be the new kid.

[@grimthenoble]

Maybe he just likes buying shit? I do

[@davidbriggs8076]

@@Skorpychan maybe Tim will learn his arse off and then make a come back. He and Chris were like a well oiled machine imo

[@TheFavess]

@@davidbriggs8076 when did tim leave? i wondered where he was

[@bullrun1]

Chris - what is the material you use the raise / level the building pad ? Thanks

[@learninghowtodothis8062]

Nice machine. I agree with the other comments that the tracks seem to be a little louder than the other skid steer. Are the undercarriage rollers all good?

[@johnnyholland8765]

You can tell when a man has good credit.... Looks like you gave it a good tryout. Check out those new side boards on the dump truck. If you have need to check it out further just bring it to my house.

[@HughzieTube]

That wasn't the company truck, Johns has 2 in 1 a barn door, not a lift open style.

[@johnnyholland8765]

@@HughzieTube I was referring to the first one. It looked like it had freshly painted side boards.

[@JustinRolfe]

The let's dig18 company is growing congrats

[@brianpatrick9480]

Are those new side boards on the truck! 👀 Looks like someone took great care painting them with the most expensive brush Sherwin Williams had

[@kevins5092]

The Letsdig18 excavating company, now people will really be confused lol

[@williamd6967]

Yeah instead of asking where's Tim...it will be where's John.lol

[@scruffy6151]

@@williamd6967 lol

[@kevins5092]

William D no kidding

[@raeanker3078]

William D That made me laugh out loud ,thanks.

[@WVALLMOSTHEAVEN]

Congrats. All you need now are a few toys for the skid steer, a dump truck, and a good operator/driver/ laborer . Congrats it’s looking good. Keep moving forward .

[@NameNaameNameeNaamee]

Man, that thing is a weasel! :O Or the driver is. Anyways, a weasely combo! Good stuff!

[@570freeman]

3 Days for John. 4 days for Chris. Call Mike up and find out about the power rack and grader attachments he has for his skid steer.