AMI Attachments Made My Dream Setup Come True

[@MR-sr4yt]

All other KZbinrs: “I have branded T-shirts”. Chris: “hold my beer.”

[@bigdogruck98]

😂😂.

[@seanmulligan4123]

Na, he’ll use his new thumb to open the beer & pour it into a glass.

[@heyitsvos]

*hold my thumb

[@bigdogruck98]

Sean Mulligan he could do it!

[@marcosmota1094]

Like, oh snap! This is sooo damn cool!

[@michaelsturgis9278]

Congratulations Chris. Those are some beastly, beautiful attachments. Branded, that's cool.

[@scruffy6151]

Agree

[@scruffy6151]

@hey man who me 🤣🤣. How you doing did you get all moved.

[@scruffy6151]

@hey man enjoy your R&R. Good to hear you are almost done. I have a small job i am almost done with. Outside of that not much just setting in the recliner watching yt.

[@scruffy6151]

@hey man I agree, good to see good things happen for Chris he has put a lot of time in to make it happen.

[@deermancr8007]

This Ami stuff has opened a new era for you, now you can easily switch to things like hammers, rakes, and other things that are compatible with that quick coupler I am excited to see what will happen in the next few years because of this!

[@TheNemosdaddy]

Hopefully a mulching head

[@tomswindler64]

Well deserved Chris ,just shows how your respected in your field you are 😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍

[@johnthomson9558]

Well done Chris and AMI

[@johnkennedy5655]

Wish more companies would contact the end-user when designing product awesome looking set up

[@leeharris3061]

Dude!!! im so happy for ya I'm gettin emotional...what a great company they are to make a LD18 product line for you...nice to know they understand how great you are as a operator and how important you are to us (the viewers) of your channel..thanks man 👍

[@juantransportador]

Hello from Chihuahua Mexico, CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS this product is the work of two professional FACTORY AND USER thank you for sharing this video and GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

[@juantransportador]

Thank you

[@warrenmichael918]

I was going to order this new sweet setup but my wife reminded me i dont have any big equipment to put it on and my push mower isnt really made for a thumb this big! Guess i will just watch you use it for now

[@littlefinkle7757]

👍🤣😂🤣😂👍

[@johnlothridge5899]

ha ha ha

[@marcryvon]

🤣

[@yorkiepudd7404]

lol - as they say " if you dont ask or try you`ll never know " if the Mrs gets mad over the big hole you made, just tell her it`s for the new pool, jacuzzi or foot spa 😂👍

[@TylerMWeather9102]

Ur push mower is lacking hahaha

[@randycarpenter2914]

It looks awesome can't wait to see it in the coming videos. I dream of being able to watch you operate the equipment in person. Being disabled I know it's only a dream. Chris you have no idea what your videos really mean to me and I can't express it in words. I live again when I watch you work. Most days are spent in pain taking meds to help keep it bearable. Then I get a notification you have posted a video and for the next few minutes I forget how much I hurt and the things I can no longer do. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless.

[@marcryvon]

I wish you all the best Randy. Having health issues myself with non-stop crippling pain, I know your feelings. Watching Chris digging ponds, or else, with regular, constant precise moves is very soothing and keeps my mind from wondering. Take care, friend !

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Randy Carpenter i’m like you I got hurt real bad on my job operated heavy equipment all my life just like Chris are doing and I busted the last two disc in my back and 2010 and since 2012 I have had four back surgeries and I hurt worse now today then what I did when I got hurt the only thing the surgeries prevent it was me for being paralyzed which I think God of that but I also look forward to watching Chris’s videos every day because it helps me get my mind off of my pain

[@jameswilson322]

Randy hang in there friend, its not easy dealing with constant pain all the time. I also live with constant chronic pain and as you know it can get the best of us if we cant find something to keep our mind off the pain, love let's dig and the hole community but my favorite is buckin billy ray. The guy just has a amazing outlook on life and its contages . Hope you are well and have a good night.

[@josiahvonb3426]

I love that new let's dig 18 logo. I want a hat and shirt with that logo design.

[@northmanlogging2769]

Wait a damned minute, Chris just got hisself a "Signature" excavator attachment, this has to be a first for anyone

[@Blazer02LS]

Wonder when Volvo will be calling about the LD18 Signature line of equipment...

[@swalther10]

Blazer02LS they should, Chris been pushing Volvo for years and even now has a personal one, I mean the 210, the 140, then all the 160s, the 220 and the new 220, the 290 and now the 250… he has really helped them put their name out there even more

[@kinze2010]

Here in the UK some bucket manufacturers will make you a special one off buckets. And i've know one to do it with in 48hrs of the order being placed

[@northmanlogging2769]

@@kinze2010 most will make one offs but that's gotta be the first "signature" series

[@stantodd2769]

Hard work always pays off. Great design and your logo and name will live on for generations...Well done!!

[@S.S.H.OCT.18-08]

Next Volvo will call Chris and he will design the next generation Excavator.

[@Dontworryboutit315]

Shane Herman they already did last year

[@grimthenoble]

Pfffff.. Chris will start his own brand excavator that's built in the USA!

[@TheNemosdaddy]

@@grimthenoble and cost 10 times as much

[@S.S.H.OCT.18-08]

I'm not sure if he did or not. Tyler Caldwell posted they already did. However I agree that new logo Chris has will be his own brand of Excavators before you know it!!! Made in the USA..... I hope he does and I hope he continues to be successful for sure! Plus one to Chris.

[@leonblittle226]

@@TheNemosdaddy If things can be super reliable and very easy to work with or modify then cost becomes less of an issue as long as sensible financing is available. Right to repair is one of the biggest arguments in equipment which is coming to a head.

[@andrewdougall4281]

Their factory is 10 mins from my place... absolutely love those guys... so proud to run their attachments!

[@saywhat8635]

AMI looks like one of those companies that actually wants to make good parts for the people they serve, not very common these days. Good on you AMI.

[@chrisirwin2447]

Nice to see Canadian made buckets and Attachments on your Machine..

[@NotSureJoeBauers]

Thats awesome that you have a branded line of attachments! Maybe they can finally get you a decent 4 in 1 for the Takeuchi haha

[@tomntmid8r367]

Proud to see a Canadian company team up with Chris!!! Love the new logo !!

[@thepolkster46]

It is very enjoyable to see an intelligent and creative individual having an actual effect on his tools and not be chastised for being intelligent by his friends, associates, and equipment suppliers. Keep it up young man.

[@rodneystewart8958]

Damn Chris congratulations are in order

[@EddieTheGrouch]

When do the action figures come out?

[@MatthewHoag77]

Let's get Ertl on that!

[@carygrant8796]

Action figures and working toys

[@jwhayes1965]

Don’t forget the bobble heads!

[@douglasmcwhirter9572]

Need to be fully functioning remote control!

[@louroberts5567]

Wow! CHRIS!!! WOW!!!! Good for you, Brother! A product line with a letsdig18 logo! I'm sure I can say that we ALL here are so very happy for you and very proud of you. Congratulations! You've worked hard for this. God bless you. Thank you for sharing the awesome ride!

[@vids2002]

Congrats Chris!! Well deserved

[@Iowaflyboy1]

Very cool video! Congrats on the AMI collaboration- very well deserved. My wife and I own 108 acres in N Idaho. We have a mini excavator, skid steer and a tractor. I’ve really picked up a lot of techniques from you over the years. Thank you.

[@jeffrytaylor7321]

You are the MacGyver of escavator is the Swiss Army well done looks great

[@superiorpropertygroup]

Man so dirty I’m ordering me one up ASAP

[@clifforddgreen1296]

Congratulations Chris that does definitely show how much you have done for the industry and all those operators who need things this will help you along with so many others you deserve this great job and congratulations and a big thanks to Ami for doing what you needed done and showing that it can be done thank God for American made

[@spike7112ify]

Ya know most KZbinrs sell t-shirts. This is a bit extreme lol.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Boom Patater 🤣🤣

[@poolguy101]

Regular KZbinrs, Hey let's sell these t shirts and make $5 each. Let's dig 18, hold my beer.

[@2badger2]

I think I can use the bucket as a bench in my backyard since I don't own a Excavator.

[@waynetharp]

Congratulations Letsdig18! What an impressive setup! WoW!👍 My gut tells me this is just the first step of a life long collaboration of great minds.😃

[@macallistersanders2020]

Congrats brother! Watching you grow your business everyday is incredible to watch and I cannot stop watching.

[@odc43054]

Good for you Chris. And good for AMI. It speaks volumes that a manufacturer would actually listen to the customer. That input is invaluable in developing great new products.

[@RobertWiggers]

I'm so pleased for you Chris. Well done.

[@davidmays5231]

Congratulations Chris. This is a awesome compliment. We all appreciate you. I noticed you've gained 70k subscribers since your 250k contest. You deserve it. You can do more with a excavator than anyone I've ever seen. Again......... Congratulations!

[@tonymckee1944]

Congrats on the branding!

[@mikemalliski8380]

Hello Chris, what an exciting part of your life and occupation. In watching the AMI mini commercial, the representative from AMI showed how well they received your own ideas around their manufacturing parts. They must enjoy watching your videos and watching your viewers numbers grow and your relationship with other owner/operators you’ve had on some of your videos. There must be a lot of trust between you and AMI, to have your new logo on their equipment. I am very happy for you on your road to success. Will be waiting for the next video as all of your other followers have said. Please may God Bless you and your family.......Mike

[@joemascioni3101]

WOW, that is truly an awesome thumb design! I can't wait to see it in action. Great job Chris!

[@tasgeir8254]

To make sure the bucket, or what ever you have on, when we swap attachments on quick couplers in Norway we do a press check to make sure it is secure. You do that by after puting it on you press the bucket to the ground so you put a small amount of wight on it, that way you are sure the coupler is locked correctly and you dont lose the bucket one someone.

[@TheBurnsStuff]

Now we just need the Volvo 160, 220 and 250 LD18 Edition! That'd be some awesome shits right there!!

[@RobertL78]

No travel or backup alarms from the factory.

[@whobee8868]

Why no alarms??? They save lives. Annoying but save lives

[@Gahet]

I can't help but have the utmost respect for a company that can recognize and implement a good idea from a customer. That right there is good business, kudos AMI!

[@MrShadowchsr2]

WOOHOO! Chris, that's awesome! I gotta talk my boss into getting one for our 220

[@GHuber-xh5vv]

Congrats. What a nice move with the AMI and you.

[@denisricher1349]

Sweet Setup Chris...CONGRATS

[@canvids1]

Happy for you Chris. I have been watching your videos for several years now. Always enjoy your them. Getting your logo on your designed bucket wow! you earned it for sure.

[@derrickpettit3489]

Congratulations Chris, that's awesome, that bucket an thumb is sweet, I like the progressive link thumb,( LD18 ) just sounds badass, stout bud stout, look forward to seeing that bad boy rip apart trees an everything else, thanks for sharing man.

[@jamesfarnham1976]

Wow Chris this is fantastic! You gave it a lot of thought and through your enormous experience able to make this unit so solid and flexible and very user friendly! Congratulations on the "Branding" line and look forward to many more videos!! Very happy for you! Jim.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Wow Congrats Chris!

[@joshloughner847]

Congrats, Chris! What an awesome accomplishment. I cant imagine how proud you are to have your logo on these attachments. Bravo!!

[@diacoder]

Way to go AMI!

[@Shawn-rq4py]

So happy for you Chris! This just proves that hard work does pay off. You also have a great attitude, hard work ethic and overall great character and we see it in every video. You deserve this. Congratulations my friend I know you must be ecstatic about it. Just awesome!

[@farmguy2400]

Logger Wade was right, Chris really is BigDeal18. Good looking stuff there.

[@heathworsley8347]

Congratulations Chris, and AMI, both! That is super cool to have those types of relationships and sharing of ideas! And thank you very much for the bonus footage before and after the extra video of the plant was special for me because I have been a welder fabricator for 25 years

[@frankoutdoors5740]

We need a scaled down RC LD18 Volvo.

[@liammurphy2725]

Chris shapes the very world we live in. I'm not a digger driver but in my youth worked sometimes around heavy plant and always had an affinity for the men and women who do so much to restore or make order in this world. And the gushing waters and blazing trees are just the icing on the cake. Long may you dig Chris.

[@conorl4079]

Chris with a quick coupler, Now's there's something you don't see everyday lol.

[@dbTomadb]

INB4 Rototilt

[@andrewdarbyshire9108]

The new mini has the quick connect bucket.

[@derekbader130]

There's a bit less breakout force when using a quick coupler but so handy for all of the attachments you can use easily!

[@wyattking2890]

@@dbTomadb They don't even make rototilts big enough for his equipment. Plus I personally find them overrated.

[@harre0267]

@@wyattking2890 they make rotortilts for 300s lol

[@davidrobins4025]

AMI has done a fantastic job on the bucket and thumb they manufactured for you. It is impressive. Looking forward to watching this at work on your future videos.

[@OutdoorsWithTheMorgans]

Very Nice setup!

[@Comiefornia]

Mike, Didn’t know you knew about this channel. Love your channel too.

[@-felix3161]

Man that is cool! That is amazing to see a company get involved like that. You are the ultimate digging/clearing master too Chris. No logging or digging KZbinr does it better in an excavator. I can’t wait to see the videos using this thing. It looks like a monster!

[@steamfan7147]

Cool! Good things happen when manufacturers and end users get together.

[@marcryvon]

If only American car companies did that before, they would'nt be in shit today... Their "good enough" attitude killed them with their sub par garbage. Hello GM ???

[@tracydavis3149]

I would like to thank AMI for making a really really nice bucket and thumb and coupling for Chris. The results of everyone's work is and beautiful bucket and thumb. Can't wait to watch it do whatever work Chris has to do in the future. Love the videos Chris

[@davidcassidy6226]

CONGRATULATIONS! 👏

[@pinwizz69]

Nice job and a perfect addition to your equipment inventory. Input from actual end users should always be appreciated by manufacturers. If you get a small residual payment from each one sold you certainly deserve it. After all it was your ideas that fueled its development. Now we get to watch you using it 8n future vids of you on the job that'll make our enjoyment more interesting.

[@johnscott2849]

When your good your good. Good luck with it. Bet you got a mixture of feeling great and wondering what did I get into.

[@martingibson7683]

congratulations Chris and AMI that is some well engineered setup beefy tough and ready for anything you throw at it.Really good to see a manufacturer that is open to listening what the customer needs then building it

[@standrickhodges5688]

I love the new setup. Awesome!!!

[@MacWalther]

Outstanding! I'm just a crash photographer but I can't stop watching these.

[@willb3018]

Sweet! Congratulations.

[@davidbrickey5925]

The bucket the thumb looks awesome. Looking forward for some awesome videos working with that new set up. You guys be safe out there👍☕️🍀

[@mrs.eliteearthworks]

This is AMAZING! I’m going to have to figure out how to afford buying one of everything with your cool new logo on it 😁 Congratulations!

[@roseyborg1177]

Congratulations Chris & AMI. What a great sense of accomplishment to have your logo on a piece of equipment you designed, it is a dream come true. Letsdig and🍾🌹.

[@matteogomez3678]

Congtats Chris! Way to go. 👍

[@HammerPowered]

Great stuff, Chris, congrats. What's really cool about this is AMI listening to you, the guy using this stuff in the field day in and day out, and incorporating it into a setup that you know works for you. Definitely a well-built setup.

[@tdimccullough]

they certainly know how to say the right things, well done, helps make all the hours producing the videos worth while, now lets see you pick up an egg😊

[@donmiller358]

I bet Chris could pick that egg up and gently place it in a tea cup without breaking either.

[@johndouglasdawson7298]

I will say for Chris that is very possible ??????

[@The_A_Cast]

Man everything about the bucket, thumb and coupler is absolutely gorgeous!!!

[@michaelmcclure8673]

I was wondering when you'd get it.

[@momonudge]

Well done chris ... respect and hard work is paying off for you ... i hope you enjoy your progess as you hinestly deserve it ... that ami guy at the start was spot on ... congratulations

[@matthewwarfield4302]

NICE!!! But where's the camera mount? ;)

[@markbrown6236]

Nice catch.

[@tituspullo1957]

That's a sweet set up.I could hear the anticipation in your voice to start using this new thumb and bucket.New logo is awesome.

[@rowdyyates3801]

Congratulations. AMI knows a smooth operator when they see one. That paint on the bucket looks unnecessary, let's do something about that.

[@davidmotoman4956]

How Good Is That. Well done Chris and AMI. LD18

[@charlesmiller5078]

So much comes down to someone answering the phone, customer service is everything, most talk customer service but dont deliver. When I find a provider with great customer service I never leave, I may not need them alot but when I do they are there. I owned a Corporation for 25 years and this was our number one rule. And I better not find out anything different, or someones head was going to roll.

[@SpastikRapto]

Finally a quick hitch. Can’t wait till you get a batter/grading bucket and seeing the magical stuff you pull of with one! Your skills are crazy with a tooth bucket, imagine a tilt grading bucket!

[@digthisnz1943]

Congratulations looks awesome, you are going to love a tilt bucket and rake for the work you do when you are able to get them.

[@williamd6967]

WOW..All I can say is you've earned it Chris.You go boy!! William. Montgomery Al. Rolltide!!

[@PhotoArtBrussels]

Congratulations Chris!! Well deserved!! Greetings from Belgium (in Europe).

[@delcasaleexcavating9508]

A big congratulations to you sir on this milestone you've created ! I'm speechless to how well everyone from AMI was willing to work with you and let you design the attachment you wanted and more so needed !!! Most manufactures would have either laughed at you or just NOT returned your call. I've been in the situation a few times and it's not fun. Anyway... best of luck to you and look forward to seeing more good things in the future. God bless and stay safe. Tom

[@plowkingf15]

I like the thumb lock. We rented a smaller machine with hammer and had to lock the thumb with cable so it wouldn't creep down and cut the hydraulic lines to hammer.

[@AlbertHuffman]

I definitely like how far you can move the thumb down when your buckets rolled out and u can pinch at more angles

[@noahproblemo1257]

A huge congratulations, I am excited to see where you go with your LD18 brand. Well done!

[@heldenbrandfarms2578]

I just wanted to give you props! No better way to get what you want than to go straight to the designer. Have heard you complain forever about the teeth not meshing on your thumb, well you win. Have enjoyed watching you work for a few years now, keep digging!

[@alanhutchins4233]

Awesome. Glad to see you are able to put your thoughts and experience into a practical solution, not only for yourself, but for others.

[@mikebullock5156]

Great job on the thumb. Good to see a company working with the customer to make a better product for their customer's. Made in America by America's even better.

[@oneemptymag]

Congratulations chris! Those new bucket teeth are super easy to change out too. Just use a pry bar to unlock the rotating cam and slide them off. If they are stuck, I found it easy to use a wedge hammer in between the tooth and the shank and then hit with another hammer. For future reference! That logo looks sweet too!

[@joecoleman3069]

Congrats Chris! Doing all the videos is hard work, I'm sure, but with AMI's help some great opportunities should come of it. I'm no equipment operator, but I have enjoyed watching you work for a couple of years now. Thank you for sharing what you do every day, and keep digging!

[@royknight3099]

Fantastic piece of kit Chris. Well earned for all your time and effort you give us in video editing etc.

[@themorganator]

Congratulations Chris and AMI - this is just awesome!

[@GARDENER42]

This is absolutely magnificent matey - can't do better than influencing the design of the machinery you use. Congratulations.

[@patgibboney8077]

Great looking stuff, just recently discovered your channel, now I watch you work most of the time. Nothing I enjoy more than big machines, it's an operator that knows what they are doing. To me you are art in motion, keep up the great videos

[@tnfescue9134]

Might be supplemental counterweight time. I built a 250g Deere last year with that exact setup including the bucket width and had to add one to mine under the rear. I will say that mine is a long stick and I can't tell if yours is or not. That pro link thumb versus standard and the coupler add quite a bit of weight. If it means anything I love mine. It is awesome to see all your hard work paying off, much deserved. Love the letsdig label. I bought a diamond 72" brush cutter that will cut up to 8" that i love as well. That's why I wanted a coupler.

[@markwendell9300]

I’ve been watching your channel now for a few months and I have to say I totally enjoy watching you work the machines. I have picked up quite a few things that have helped me work out machines. Keep the videos coming!!!!

[@DJ2CM]

Hi Chris, what a novel idea ,have a guy that uses a peace of equipment and does amazing things with it telling the manufacturer how it should be made and what you expect the capabilities to be 🤔! Stops the what where they thinking 😤 So glad you are get the credit you deserve Buddy 👍👍 stay safe and happy and keep moving dirt ,trees , structures and the list goes on 💪.🇨🇦 Craig

[@adavazquez6912]

CHRIS YOU'RE BRIGHT YOUNG MAN, AND LOVE YOUR WORK AND MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT; I LIKE THAT YOUR AN INSPIRATION FOR OTHERS YOUNG AND OLDER DOING YOUR TYPE OF WORK.