Betty Puts In A Solid Day Spreading And Loading Ashes!

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[@rockyferguson4469]

Watching Betty load that truck shows just how big the 550 was, and it good to see Betty working again

[@monkeybarmonkeyman]

Good to see Betty has not been forgotten. 🙂Just think how much she's moved around in her time on this earth.

[@BeytekinConstructionMachinery]

God save Betty! A nice weekend to everyone on the world.

[@allenbeaulieu7077]

I’m just 10 minutes into the video Chris, but just have to say I don’t know who is having more fun, you with that glimmer in your eyes or Betty that you dressed her up and took her to the dance. You are very proud of her, and rightly so. She is living proof that us seniors still have something to contribute. I know she cost you a bundle of $$$ at the beginning, but she was worth every dime. She didn’t even break a sweat, have fun buddy.

[@nandi123]

My favorite part of Chris's videos is seeing the final graded and raked land.

[@jamedstate5542]

I'm glad to see Betty back up and getting it done. I'm older than she is..

[@AnomadAlaska]

When I worked in Alaska we'd have forest fires in the Fall when conditions were right. They would chase the firefighters around until the snow fell. In Spring they would pop right back up, months later. Snow still melting and some areas smoking again. Amazing.

[@KHWindham]

Finally, after a year we got a straight up Betty/Barney video.

[@Lightning613]

🤣😂🔥

[@richardphelan8414]

Watching old Betty work her smoke stack looks to be pretty clean burning even when the Governor kicks in it's still pretty clean ,the D6 is running sweet also Just raking through that Burn pile ,it's easy to see Chris ,loves running the dozers , Looks like old Betty could use a a counter weight

[@louGriggs1944]

Nice to see Betty back at work. Thanks.

[@stevetemby4982]

Great to see Betty back, nothing like watching the older equipment do what they do best.

[@jenkins2162]

When I see this I think of our ancestors who received a tract of land in the new world that was completely forested. With little tools they cleared and burned using only hand tools all the while still having to produce food and shelter. Incredible men and women.

[@tomrogers9467]

If you’ve ever tried removing a stump by hand, which you may well have, you and I both know it is a day long, gut wrenching job - and just a 6 or 8” caliper, too!

[@Vickie-Bligh]

Love seeing the improvements to the farm. Thanks for sharing with us all.

[@robmatthews7972]

Good cold start on Ol`Betty. You are fortunate to have the real toys for your sandbox @ home.

[@charlesrossiter395]

I love Betty, I wish you would come out with a shirt that has a pic of Betty on it, a Cat 955k was the first piece of equipment I ever ran, I learned how to grade, bulk, and cut in basements with one so track loaders in general hold a very special place in my heart but when I watch Betty it brings back so many memories, thanks for keeping her alive Chris

[@mikeznel6048]

You can get a nice big scoop with thing being on tracks. The new wheel loaders just don’t seem to have enough behind them to really dig in and push into a pile. They get the job done though and very comfortably at that. I love the direction switches on the joysticks.

[@troyledbetter6597]

This video is especially nice. The lighting is perfect giving Betty a beautiful glow while working!

[@craigwavra3495]

Good video of the farm work here!! Always enjoy seeing the toys in action!! Work is coming along!!

[@merlepatterson]

The way Betty is doing reverse wheelies, I'd say she's picking up around 10k lbs per scoop? She's quite the 'ol Swiss Army Knife.

[@TheRealMrDiGG]

I like ‘Ol Betty’!! Nice meeting you out in Vegas Buddy!

[@Bearsgypsy1]

☘️❤️🇮🇪 I do love to see & hear Miss Betty doing what she loves doing!! TYVM Chris for showing our most magnificent NC farm country and how true southerners really are! Lololol 24/7 365 when you own your own and truly love your work & machines 🇮🇪☘️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸😉 I’ve passed you & ur jobs quite a few times ( drive for a living) & just smiled & nodded to a man singularly focused on doing precision work safely. Blessings upon you & yours .. Winston needs more video time though 😎

[@leol1682]

Good to see Betty at work Chris . you know that we love old Equipment .

[@clintonmississippi2108]

Really nice to see Betty working. She sounds good and really doesn't smoke. Keep her working and she will remain in good shape. Sam

[@johnblecker4206]

Very glad were back to Betty the same type of machine you learned on so please enjoy yourshelf.

[@mastinfowler8225]

Like the Volvo hat!..👍..like Miss Betty reminds me of my brother who had one…rest his soul..love your videos

[@michaelslinn7472]

Betty has turned into a cracking machine you should be pleased with your self by doing all that work on her, great to have you back .

[@wwjoesr]

Totally loved the stationary camera shots of Betty pushing those ashes! Beautiful Betty 😊

[@matthewstencel8298]

Fun fact: Every machine in this video is pre-DEF, and pre 2000. The truck is like a 98 or 99. Betty is early 80s or late 70s. The D6 is an 84 if I remember right. Nice to see old equipment well maintained and getting work done.

[@darrengreen7906]

Gonna make some decent top soil with a few rake throughs.

[@jeffreyneihart1614]

Chris love seeing the old Cat stuff working!! Couldn't you use a stationary screen to get rid of most of the "junk" in the dirt?? I realize it would be one more step but it seems that it would save a bunch of time later? Thanks as always for taking us along!

[@honthirty_]

You mean like a "grizzly" ?

[@heatherlane9270]

The old (except LetsDig18 of course) work horses putting in a great day's dirt work. Could smell the ash dust when it hit the camera on the tray of Barney - sinuses went into action :). Loving the work on the farm.

[@michaeljheinz3336]

Betty's looking and sounding great. Nice job.

[@maxmacdonald7174]

And on his farm, he has a loader named Betty. A push, push there and a loading there, Funny how long wood can smolder under an ash pile.

[@donnaflanagan6612]

Good old Betty & Barney, working well together. 😊

[@scottburk4083]

Hey Chris! Good to see Betty back in action! Thanks for the video! Take care,stay safe and God Bless!!!

[@jeffmaloney3181]

Enjoy watching you operate Betty, reminds me of watching my dad when i was a little boy. Glade to see Betty is still working fine since you got her fixed.

[@milosz0sth]

You placed the cameras very well in the cabin👍 great view😎👍👍

[@adrianhowley7754]

His camera placement is top notch for sure!🤙

[@terryrogers1025]

Well sir, there is nothing more sweet to listen on an older piece of equipment than to listen to those ole CAT engines working under load, just plain sweet, no more can be said as far as I am concerned sir, thanks for the tag alone thru video.

[@tomrogers9467]

The Komatsu always sounds like it’s going to throw a rod any second. I know it’s a high speed diesel, but I really dislike the sound of it. Rather hear a big ol’ kitty!

[@BobMartin-up4gm]

I love old betty,,, hi chris from new hampshire, thank you for taking us along on your farm i really enjoy all your vidios.

[@shaneherman8906]

I used to live in your area. Sure miss it. Live in lower Alabama now. Gulf Coast. I was a power lineman at Progress Energy. Thanks for the good videos Chris. Very relaxing to watch for sure.

[@deernutOO]

Curious, when dumping with Betty that you don't open the lower jaw, which to me looks like it would dump faster with less bucket curl-down. Know I'll never get a chance to try that out to see how it might work. Great to ride along on the dump truck, as well as watch Betty and the others doing some work on the farm. Thanks for taking us along.

[@andreask87]

Would be interesting to see if the hydraulics are strong enough for that, because the weight of the material in the bucket is usually working against opening it. Additionally the tilt cylinders on the bucket are quite small, opening uses the smaller rod-side of the piston and the lever-ratio from cylinder anchor point to the base of the bucket is pretty large.

[@chucksinger1916]

Love ol Betty the most!

[@doritleis2773]

You start Betty and she to hum how a Cat what joyful is for the Work. Your make a great Daywork! Superfluous loading, and the Place to level for the next Work Phase. The Video through a Interesting Camera adjustment. Very good.

[@pault8714]

Both betty and the d6 sound glorious, like a construction machine should .👌

[@tomswindler64]

Really enjoyed this video,Betty appears to be doing her thing,place looks good every time you show a clip.keep on doing your thing and carry on.😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@jamesvwblack]

She may not be fast but what a monster Betty is , love it 👍

[@pinwizz69]

Ooh goody gimdrops, Betty's back at work and Chris is taking us along. She does a darn good job at what she was built for now that all her earlier mechanical issyes have been fixed.

[@blkmagicwmn4461]

Wow that was cool the way that dozer tipped up in the back with that one load. Work her Chris!!!😊

[@RumMonkeyable]

The more I see Betty workin', the more I like her. 👏👍✨😍❤❤❤

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Good to see Betty back at work!

[@tedc7714]

If you ever do grain don't forget to consider turnips for winter cover crop. Cows love them. Get your name on a crop duster list . Sow them with airplane.

[@rickjohnson1632]

Ole Betty back in action 👍

[@michaelchamberlain4618]

May God bless both of you two in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.

[@Arrm24]

The Beast !! Fill er up! Watch it push!

[@rondastump8930]

Luv seeing u work on ur farm with ur own equipment. Betty sure a reliable piece of equipment after yrs of work. Enjoy! God's blessings and take care.

[@dennisjohnstone4739]

Great see Betty doing the job she was built for. Have you ever thought of opening the bucket for dumping up high instead of tilting it, works a treat!

[@benm3305]

Dang!!! Didn’t realize Betty was that big till it was loading Barney

[@LuisRodriguez-sc1oq]

Glad to see you getting your own home place ready for spring! I'm looking to get 45/50 acres with small trees on it what machine would you recommend I get first, bobcat or excavator???

[@mfreund15448]

Depends on what needs done. Skid steer is very hard to beat versatility for a homeowner. But does not dig below grade well.

[@sharonmiller6436]

If you are wanting to remove the trees then the excavator is probably your best bet. If they are really small a mini might do it . . .

[@karenheartoriginal3783]

Awww good ole Betty just keeps plugging away! Just like my Aunt Betty who turns 96 tomorrow!

[@stephenmallatrattcassie4403]

Chris , you should put together a post of betty from the initial discovery of her right through to present day including all the mechanical work done to keep her rolling ... would be a good one

[@clivebrinkman2379]

Evening all from the UK 🇬🇧

[@rhadden8976]

I enjoy watching Betty getting it done... question though, while watching her I hear a high pitch whistle, does it have a turbo or is that the nature of the hydraulics on it? The cleanup looks great as usual. Thanks for taking the time to share.

[@michaelschuenemann3505]

Good ol Reliable Betty - never fails ! Betty had a nice little Work Out ! Moving Ashes ! Brilliant Video and Cheers from Australia!!!!

[@smileywilson9972]

Always like 👍 the kitties in stereo the phone doesn’t cut it 😊

[@deerdragger1]

Hi Chris! Just wondering if you’ve ever thought about a static soil screen for around the farm? With the upcoming projects coming up around the place, you could make beautiful topsoil👌🏼 That’s not to mention what the cows 🐮💩could add for organics!😁 Just a thought!!

[@Todd.Roberts]

Always something to do weather it’s on the farm or on a project

[@harrykeel8557]

Ol Betty will find those soft spots for sure. But I am sure she enjoyed the exercise she got. Speaking of added saying hot, that why forest fires are so difficult to extinguish. All it takes is one little spot left to smolder and its going again. Too bad that Betty doesn't have a bigger bucket, but then again, she probably would have sunk up to the top of the radiator, when you found the soft spot.

[@mischef18]

Awesome Betty is now a fully functioning part of your toys bro she really does well in that environment. Safe travels

[@michaelbraga9620]

Good ole Betty still got it!!

[@rooftopvoter3015]

Oddly satisfying in watching someone push dirt around. Have watched many videos and like them all

[@brucehicksjr]

Chris fields need three things nitrogen is one lime and potash are the other two a soil test is short money up here in NH they lime with a 10 wheeler with a spreader on the back. You could do it your self with your tractor and a spreader. Your local farm supply can do the math on how much you would need. If you hit that with lime and a triple 15 that grass would green up and grow like wild fire Thats how I take care of my fields Good luck

[@virtuestreams2616]

Way to go Betty!

[@roylord1509]

Betty is my favorite!!

[@kimhollowell1224]

Old and tired still gets it done....maybe little slower but still strong and trustworthy

[@andrewcarnes1726]

Old black Betty pushing dirt the song gets stuck in my head every time 🤣😅😂😅

[@dennisward1361]

Wise procurement of a fine piece of equipment .Roll on my man , roll on .

[@gregwitkamp5583]

Chris I would like to see you try doing something different with the 4-1 when final grading if you don’t mind trying. Place your bucket flat on the ground then open your clam up just 3-4 or even 4-5 inches and grade with it like that. You will have a low more control than with your clam wide open

[@bobbalbirnie2478]

Nice to see Betty getting a chance to show her stuff Chris, she is purring like a champ, running very clean. As a note in case you have not seen it, looks like you have a seized up track link or two on the left side track, I thought I saw it earlier but this time I am sure. Be well.../B

[@kayenicholls5473]

Morning all from Australia 😂❤

[@ronaldveer3833]

Glad to see Betty is still part of the crew, she sounds sweet.

[@KevinCoop1]

Betty is looking real good! Maybe she is ready for a good snort of DEF? I guess not. But looking good regardless. 😊

[@kevinmurray7135]

Howdy Chris the pond spot is definitely going to be awesome looking for it and the cabins it’s already darn nice can’t wait to see you building the pond it’s worth the wait so catch you later 👍 10:09am NY 😎🇺🇸

[@AllstarVentures]

Yes sir ! She put in the work 👍🏼

[@apollorobb]

The dust control strategy worked good pushing the wetter stuff over the dry

[@ranger2316]

Moving some good looking dirt around!

[@rozmoran1840]

Betty is a big lady. Make the dump truck look small in comparison. I like her 😊❤

[@JamesDJones-fy4zj]

You could have sown grass and used it as turf to start your yard around the new cabin.

[@yellowlab5624]

Betty is cool, let’s see Winston make an appearance 👍👏👏👏

[@arthurjennings5202]

Betty and Barney work well together.

[@SEFI_Swiss]

my God Chris you just put all the dust in my living room🤧🤧🤧🤧

[@alisciamarotta3888]

😂😂

[@frankmeiser8287]

Sweet job !

[@michaelholden5131]

Betty, Barney gettin it done.

[@jamessimon7367]

I see you working with Barney and Betty..... When are you going to introduce us to Fred and Wilma? Enjoy your videos, looking forward to seeing more pond building

[@rfaulkner9597]

Looks like it is starting to green up already

[@stevendufresne9994]

Great Video Chris Thanks!!👍👍

[@glennspreeman1634]

How did you and DP ever get along with out your haul trucks? Pretty much indispensable now!

[@stevec8104]

High Good vid as usual, Looks like Betty has some seized up links on the left hand track at about 42-53 in vid.

[@jokervirdenil4701]

Paint her black and call her old black Betty, she would already have a theme song, love the machine. 😊

[@joejohnson7097]

Even though Betty sit longer than the rest of the equipment, you can always be sure she going to start. She's build tough thanks for the video

[@FishFind3000]

Its already tee shirt weather down there? It was 19 degrees up here...

[@stevenlatham4397]

I thought the same thing, then realized this was filmed weeks ago too, like in February which makes it suck here even more lol. I watch another KZbinr in Southeast Tennessee and he was already mowing his yard. Everything here is still brown. It was 16 when I went to work with 20+ mph wind, and made it to a balmy 27…