Life of an Excavator Operator

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letsdig18

letsdig18

Күн бұрын

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@lpdemolition
@lpdemolition 12 жыл бұрын
Who ever is in the Volvo, he is a quality operator.. no moves wasted, and smooth.. Good to see a real operator in the seat....
@jefftreseder4358
@jefftreseder4358 10 жыл бұрын
I could watch these all day!
@GunslingerOriginal
@GunslingerOriginal 11 жыл бұрын
Dude....by far you have the best heavy equipment videos on KZbin. I remember when you first started operating.
@castirondude
@castirondude 9 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! I have an old Cat 235 that I run just on my own place. I'd love to have a thumb though!
@adamgipson6622
@adamgipson6622 11 жыл бұрын
You are one hell of an operator
@69adrummer
@69adrummer 9 жыл бұрын
Can't tell you how many times I've watched this video. I've never noticed the little sock on the exhaust at the beginning. haha wow
@RB-be4yf
@RB-be4yf 8 жыл бұрын
+69adrummer just in case you did not know,that sock is to keep the turbine from spinning going down the road. With it spinning and no oil pressure to lube it, its fried
@MrDJ217
@MrDJ217 10 жыл бұрын
Lmao. How can you dislike a video like this? This was great footage. No fuck that. AWESOME footage. Tree being knocked down. And excavator giving its self a face wash. Hahaha. Humor and non amateur footage . What more could you want? People ....... Great vid bud
@idreamofdragonso5677
@idreamofdragonso5677 8 жыл бұрын
Probably tree huggers
@idreamofdragonso5677
@idreamofdragonso5677 8 жыл бұрын
Probably tree huggers
@neilspedding5880
@neilspedding5880 Жыл бұрын
Another great video chris. Really looking forward to this pond . Keep up the great work 👍
@UnitCrane514
@UnitCrane514 13 жыл бұрын
That night time burn pile looked sweet, you are the smoothest operator I have ever seem, keep up the sick videos!
@pjs5191
@pjs5191 13 жыл бұрын
This has to be the best video you have made yet Chris.
@BCRampage
@BCRampage 11 жыл бұрын
@larryogden A backhoe derives its name from the action it produces: pulling earth back toward the vehicle. The primary difference between a backhoe and an excavator lies in the fact that an excavator has its own chassis beneath it while a backhoe attaches to a separate vehicle. Backhoes are available in farming models or in models designed for industrial uses. The farming models tend to weigh significantly less because they don't have to carry the same load as industrial models. Excavators have a wide range of industrial and commercial applications. They can dredge rivers, help clear spaces to manage forest fires, cut brush (with the right attachments), demolish buildings, grade soil for landscapers, dig holes and trenches, help with mining and heavy lifting, and even drive piles. Backhoes are also useful for digging different types of holes or trenches. Common hydraulic attachments include tilt rotators, grapples, augers and breakers, allowing backhoes to do everything from drilling deeper holes to carrying heavy tools. However, excavators and their smaller version, the mini-excavator, are making the backhoe obsolete outside of farming applications.
@MrPoet67
@MrPoet67 13 жыл бұрын
Some days I miss being on the machines, Some days not all of them. Least my back has recovered to a degree. Great Vid.
@tfisher63
@tfisher63 10 жыл бұрын
ONE SMOOTH OPERATOR!
@penjahitbaju4426
@penjahitbaju4426 9 жыл бұрын
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@장부영-v9u
@장부영-v9u 9 жыл бұрын
ㅇㅇㄷ
@jerryjdawgsworldarnold
@jerryjdawgsworldarnold 10 жыл бұрын
cool video...1st time i ever saw a excavator take a bath...lol
@m24a68
@m24a68 10 жыл бұрын
Thats how we wash the glass when when the windshield washer doesn't work anymore.
@jerryjdawgsworldarnold
@jerryjdawgsworldarnold 10 жыл бұрын
it was cool...
@tdub9899
@tdub9899 11 жыл бұрын
As a fellow operator I gotta say you do a great job! I liked the window wash method, perfect!
@timlewis5096
@timlewis5096 2 жыл бұрын
many skills required and not developed over a few days but many years. I applaud your skills. I would employ without hesitation, give you the basic outline of what I wanted and leave you too it.
@ThePullnfool
@ThePullnfool 11 жыл бұрын
You are a nice smooth operator.. I enjoyed watching your video.. I have been running equipment most of my adult life.. I am now retired and enjoy tractor pulling to keep me out of trouble.. R.B. Barnby
@6771Randy
@6771Randy 11 жыл бұрын
I operated for 33 years until I retired August 31,2012. I sure miss running the big excavators!
@firemedicseven
@firemedicseven 11 жыл бұрын
That Volvo has a fast swing rate!
@twahakhamis6520
@twahakhamis6520 4 жыл бұрын
James Kinkead you’re damn right
@leonblittle226
@leonblittle226 4 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up for watching this in 2020 and loving the ZZ top interlude
@Goflyabike
@Goflyabike 12 жыл бұрын
You guys have weird low loarder trailers over there, here in new zealand our decks are flat and you simply drive up ramps and over the rear wheels. (we also run quad axle tractors and trailers which i have never seen in the US). Great videos man keep it up
@wyanganpines
@wyanganpines 12 жыл бұрын
Awesome video my son almost poos himself when I put this on he gets so excited - well done
@314BadAndy1966
@314BadAndy1966 11 жыл бұрын
YOU! Are a damn good operator! Wish I had half the smooth talent you have. AND to "Steven Thompson" (2 weeks ago) Really? That's the best comment you can come up with? How about 95% of all forest fires started in N. America were started by "campfire idiots" on a windy day. F-you very much.
@letsdig18
@letsdig18 11 жыл бұрын
like the old saying says " If you don't like it don't watch it" Have an outstanding day now ya hear!
@mrbluenun
@mrbluenun 13 жыл бұрын
Hi letsdig18, Just a note to say thank you for the upload, and this time short clips but showing the variety of work one can get to do in an earth mover. Take care, mrbluenun
@pjs5191
@pjs5191 13 жыл бұрын
This video was very cool Chris. You have been on so many cool jobs over the years and this shows so many of them, can't wait to see what you get into next.
@KrucksGarage
@KrucksGarage 11 жыл бұрын
Nice job on the video, that took a lot of planning to get all those shots. Fun to watch, thanks for posting.
@Graham_Langley
@Graham_Langley 9 жыл бұрын
Loved the window-washing near the end.
@Jakeyboyshow
@Jakeyboyshow 12 жыл бұрын
Nice one buddy, I'm an avid watcher of your videos, of all sorts, over here in the UK - They're far more interesting than my work here at University in my 5th and Final year! Good job, keep em coming! =)
@StefanBacon
@StefanBacon 11 жыл бұрын
Culture in the US is a little bit different regarding industrial equimpent. We mostly run dedicated machines and make do with the tool installed. That's not to say quicktach isn't common over here, but for many machine owners, it's not worth the investment on a machine that will mostly be used for excavation
@KyleJe
@KyleJe 13 жыл бұрын
@365CL Like he said it saves the turbo on the machine. It covers the exhaust while transporting to keep the wind from the road from blowing down and turning the turbo. The wind will spin the turbo and becuase there is no lubrication when the engine is off it can ruin the bearings and you will have to replace the turbo. Whenever your transporting equipment with the exhaust facing forward you should cover the exhaust.
@GunChief
@GunChief 11 жыл бұрын
Those kind of trailers are designed too keep the center of gravity low. It's good for transporting big machinery with a certain height (bigger and taller than the one in the video). It's possible too unhitch the part going up too the fifth wheel, so you can drive whatever piece of load straight upon it.
@robinyates9426
@robinyates9426 11 жыл бұрын
I spent more than 30 years driving operated plant. Mostly on JCB 180 digger /loaders.If I had my life again I would do the same job,
@CapnJackSB
@CapnJackSB 3 жыл бұрын
MUD and Repetition, but I love your choice in music.
@myredute
@myredute 12 жыл бұрын
Talk about a cushy job.Sitting down all day,got your stereo headphones on & taking dirt out of one hole & putting it into another hole or truck.I bet this guy had the best Tonka truck collection when he was a kid.And getting paid $150 bucks an hour.There must be a God somewhere!
@thomasyerbey337
@thomasyerbey337 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris you are the best 🇺🇲 I really enjoyed this video 🇺🇲
@ModelingSteelinHO
@ModelingSteelinHO 12 жыл бұрын
Yup,that pretty much sums up an operators life. Nice job ! Be safe.
@holdengr
@holdengr 13 жыл бұрын
When you are working around the burn piles is there anything on the bucket end of that excavator you have to be-careful with around the heat????
@boiemmedic
@boiemmedic 11 жыл бұрын
i like all your video. i'm from kuala lumpur, malaysia. i am also an excavator operator like u... good job man....
@SunfireGTX25
@SunfireGTX25 12 жыл бұрын
was he washing his windows at 6:20 ?:) I'm in a HEO course right now and I love the excavator! This was a great video! Makes me want to look for an excavator operator job even more once I finish my course in two weeks!:D
@jGoodloejr
@jGoodloejr 6 жыл бұрын
Really ashamed people have to be so damn negative! If they don't enjoy the videos , keep right on moving on! I'm sure Chris will not miss them . As for me,I'm gonna set and enjoy a MASTER operator ! Ty
@johnm4518
@johnm4518 10 жыл бұрын
yes they are all pretty good operators wish i could get back into doing that kind of work i use to do it and i loved it
@crazyfvck
@crazyfvck 9 жыл бұрын
John M Ha.. They are all the same operator :) (Letsdig18) He just put together various clips from over the years.. Some are his machines past/present, and others are rentals.
@MrPoet67
@MrPoet67 13 жыл бұрын
@365CL It's a exhaust cover operators use when floating their excavators. Stops dust water and wild life getting into the motor while being transported. I had a home made one for the Mustang 2054 I use to operate.
@mrexcavatoroperator
@mrexcavatoroperator 12 жыл бұрын
cool man , iv been operating for 25 yrs now , nice vid
@yuginbutters6294
@yuginbutters6294 5 жыл бұрын
Nice Video Dude😉 Hi from Russian excavator operator 😊
@robertk3850
@robertk3850 11 жыл бұрын
love your videos. one thing for sure.....you are a damn good operator.....Keep on digging..........
@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002
@EATSLEEPDRIVE2002 10 жыл бұрын
when working around the fire do you have to worry about overheating the hydraulic oil?
@AndrewHecker85
@AndrewHecker85 10 жыл бұрын
I would be more worried about the hoses or cylinder seals failing than I would about oil temperature. But I've never worked around fire like that.
@nathancarter9136
@nathancarter9136 10 жыл бұрын
Andrew Hecker I've had my grease fittings start burning before. But I agree, those hoses would make me nervous that far into a fire for long periods.
@ppetrov5
@ppetrov5 12 жыл бұрын
This is the best video on youtube!!
@DanielHendricks
@DanielHendricks 11 жыл бұрын
Scoop is an excellent game for learning basic operational controls as well as teaching the parts to young children. It is on the iTunes App Store
@swedfilms
@swedfilms 12 жыл бұрын
those volvo's are pure swedish power!
@jw2731
@jw2731 13 жыл бұрын
I remember the days of the Daewoo. Great vid.
@8BallBass
@8BallBass 13 жыл бұрын
@365CL Its to stop the air from forcing the turbo to spin, because the engine isn't running no oil is getting to the turbo and would wreck it really quick
@Kexxey123
@Kexxey123 13 жыл бұрын
Haha nice way to burn away crap. But doesnt the hydraulics and pipes or what not get damaged by the heat?
@kubotamaniac
@kubotamaniac 11 жыл бұрын
EXCELLENT video, as always!!!
@kobelcofan
@kobelcofan 13 жыл бұрын
Nice job Chris, I hope one day I get do operate some cool machines.
@Raketuggla
@Raketuggla 12 жыл бұрын
What he is doing at 1:44 - is probably the most manly way to make a bonfire ive ever seen...
@annetodd4626
@annetodd4626 2 жыл бұрын
You get all the best jobs 🤗🤗🤗
@alvie2
@alvie2 12 жыл бұрын
great video again!! I wish I were there..
@no1dirtbag
@no1dirtbag 10 жыл бұрын
I wish we could get rid of our stumps like that. We have to split ours(sometimes 5-6 times)
@ppddkfkghgtfgo
@ppddkfkghgtfgo 6 жыл бұрын
hey chris love the videos u create. they make me wish i could head back over to the states after i did the wheat harvest over there on 2014. anyway i was gonna ask in the clip at 1.00 minutes is that the site you have been working on removeing the silt recently? it looks different without leaves on the trees if it is that job. thanks. phil
@ArcioTDI
@ArcioTDI 12 жыл бұрын
you're my idol, Poland is looking for you, Hollywood amateurs
@stephenhonda420
@stephenhonda420 12 жыл бұрын
lol cool vid dude and lmao 6:16 cleaning the windows
@rockdawg1467
@rockdawg1467 11 жыл бұрын
My experience this job can be a blessing or a curse I had many years of doing this and don't miss it after a while of doing this you get tired of the headaches that happen when the machine breaks down noise and bad bosses and long hours and most operators get health conditions over time..
@SmallIronExcavating
@SmallIronExcavating 10 жыл бұрын
good job. nice and smooth
@OneRadicalProduction
@OneRadicalProduction 12 жыл бұрын
well this made my day
@govliquidation
@govliquidation 12 жыл бұрын
Great video. It's cool to see things from your perspective.
@markmayfield2228
@markmayfield2228 10 жыл бұрын
I miss the days of playing with my Seabee toys.
@DigsDirtDigsMusic
@DigsDirtDigsMusic 13 жыл бұрын
And this is only the stuff you've recorded! Nice work Chris! What camera was being used for the shot at 6:25? That was a really cool one. Sean
@ArtistryInWood1
@ArtistryInWood1 10 жыл бұрын
Great stuff
@jamesroberson8749
@jamesroberson8749 10 жыл бұрын
let me guess, you dont own that trailer you just racked out, do ya?
@markussellgren1067
@markussellgren1067 10 жыл бұрын
+1 ***** !!!
@kevinwalton2573
@kevinwalton2573 7 жыл бұрын
James Roberson qwqqqa
@elmiller1004
@elmiller1004 12 жыл бұрын
This is the first time I'm watching the video. The person who asked what the claw is for did they actually watch the video? You use the claw several times in the video.
@yamaharidr450
@yamaharidr450 12 жыл бұрын
How many days did that fire burn/ smolder for?
@harryrex68
@harryrex68 11 жыл бұрын
Nice work!
@bantujatt
@bantujatt 11 жыл бұрын
yea real life of an operator, sit in heated cab with heated seats and while about every little thing that is wrong with his machine to mechanics, my bucket is squeaky go grease it up, my windshield washer doesn't work, check if there is any fluid in it
@mrbakerskatz
@mrbakerskatz 11 жыл бұрын
It's kinda funny you don't like these guys, that seem to run these machines as easily as they breath..................now why would that be ??????
@paigealexander3954
@paigealexander3954 10 жыл бұрын
mrbakerskatz jealous
@MrDJ217
@MrDJ217 10 жыл бұрын
You are jellin ass bitch is what you are. STFU man. Seriously
@m24a68
@m24a68 10 жыл бұрын
It's possible you run poorly maintained equipment, not to mention base models to start with.
@jonharrington9545
@jonharrington9545 6 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a mechanic that’s making half what the operator makes is a bit jelly
@Genis85
@Genis85 12 жыл бұрын
I love being an operator, wicked vid
@StefanBacon
@StefanBacon 11 жыл бұрын
Really? I might have to re-check those stats on wisconsin's IOUE website, Last time I checked that 130 was missing a zero.
@sk8therbhoy1432
@sk8therbhoy1432 13 жыл бұрын
I loved watching at 6:25 it was awesome I love it
@CantBeTouched64
@CantBeTouched64 11 жыл бұрын
I cant wait to operate these when im older
@SeaUrchinZone
@SeaUrchinZone 12 жыл бұрын
6:17 haha, never seen that before :D
@dennisbrown6502
@dennisbrown6502 4 жыл бұрын
NOW THAT'S A FIRE.
@camomaster94
@camomaster94 10 жыл бұрын
How do you like them volvo hoes ? Is it a newer one with all that tier 4 re-gen crap?
@The-Junkologist
@The-Junkologist 11 жыл бұрын
Some excellent operating in this video. I have 25 years of seat time myself and I have seen some real bozos out there.
@bigbucketfulladirt
@bigbucketfulladirt 6 жыл бұрын
What job were you working on at 6:11?
@dennisbrown6502
@dennisbrown6502 4 жыл бұрын
Adam i was going to, hell i will, your one helluva damn good operator.
@letsdig18
@letsdig18 13 жыл бұрын
@365CL turbo saver
@Herbybandit
@Herbybandit 3 жыл бұрын
Now THATS a bonfire!
@DayllanSilva
@DayllanSilva 12 жыл бұрын
very well man,good job,I'm in training for a company in my town for operating machines,
@raeliang3440
@raeliang3440 10 жыл бұрын
real man job.
@black0715
@black0715 10 жыл бұрын
why you post this?
@patrickkelly7085
@patrickkelly7085 6 жыл бұрын
sitting down all day pulling levers a real mans job ?
@TheValarieKay
@TheValarieKay 11 жыл бұрын
I want to get licensed to operate these things...
@goaldigger9815
@goaldigger9815 6 жыл бұрын
Did you end up doing it?
@patg6705
@patg6705 4 жыл бұрын
Fascinating job -
@MXpilotch
@MXpilotch 13 жыл бұрын
You are a lucky operator! Actually I pass much more hours in the office then on machines....
@67disasterman
@67disasterman 11 жыл бұрын
this is true but many super truckers wont let you side load .been there done that.
@419friedtoast
@419friedtoast 10 жыл бұрын
how did you get your start doing this stuff, i would love to get into something like this!
@m24a68
@m24a68 10 жыл бұрын
Well, since no one responded to your post, you have to work your way into it. Some outfits may give you a chance to practice on slow days.
@m24a68
@m24a68 10 жыл бұрын
***** Actually many do.
@m24a68
@m24a68 9 жыл бұрын
***** Unfortunately, many don't and believe they can just hop on one and operate it.
@dieselman8v923
@dieselman8v923 9 жыл бұрын
***** Very correct sir, I have seen many people run these machines but not near as many who can actually operate them worth a damn.
@m24a68
@m24a68 9 жыл бұрын
***** Road grader is the first piece of equipment I learned on.
@elmiller1004
@elmiller1004 12 жыл бұрын
The claw is used when picking things up like logs or when doing demo or buildings and such
@TheMinecraftBuddy
@TheMinecraftBuddy 11 жыл бұрын
Are you expected to drive your excavator around from site to site?
@rockdawg1467
@rockdawg1467 11 жыл бұрын
Some days it can be 8 to 10 hours a day depending on job load machine speed and conditions but you get your breaks and lunches..and there can be days were you will work on saturday rare cases a sunday
@67disasterman
@67disasterman 11 жыл бұрын
if yall do alot of burn pits it would be wise to invest in a curtain blower .
@johndaniels7213
@johndaniels7213 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that was a cool video.
@TheMango121
@TheMango121 12 жыл бұрын
Tearing a house down is like digging air...lol
@dennisbrown6502
@dennisbrown6502 4 жыл бұрын
Honey where's the car? lol.
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