Lifting a 50,000lb Wheel Loader at the Refinery

Lifting a 50,000lb Wheel Loader at the Refinery. When in doubt, call Big Flipper! These wheel loaders are no joke and nothing to scoff at. They can range in size, but we generally only get the jobs for the big ones. Some are easier than others, and this one had some really nice lift points. To prevent crushing the rear box, Alex used a spreader bar.
Not sure why the unit was broken, but it had to be lifted so it can be set onto a company trailer and taken for repairs. Had to rush this video out since I'm incredibly backed up from a crazy work week, so apologies for no breakdown. But rest assured, I have some super fire crazy content coming to you guys in the next coming weeks!
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[@PepesTowingService]

I have some 🔥FIRE 🔥 content coming in hot for you guys, be sure to subscribe and hit the bell notification to get updates when it drops!

[@Seipster1Kev]

@PepesTowingService i hope to come to California on vacation to meet you guys next year getting close to retirement

[@litz13]

Batteries go boom

[@TimIvins]

I cant wait for that hot content to come out

[@45KevinR]

I looked for news coverage from the UK, about the battery fire. Some was region blocked, but I saw Fire using their own two trucks to handle the battery unit. Then Pepe's came in to grab the rig & trailer (2nd day). It'll be interesting to see what else you were involved in. The drone footage of the *bang* seemed to have your label on it!?

[@TimIvins]

Its always nice to see Alex & big flipper, they always make things look easy

[@koldsteele]

You ever notice that when people make things look easy Its because they are that good at what they do

[@kelleyunofficial3269]

Always marvel at Alex's attention to detail and his explanation of why it is important. Looking forward to the next videos. The news I saw related to the exploding batteries showed the FD lifting the container. Looked at a lot of news with Joshua and PEPE's featured prominently. The local worker seemed shocked that Flipper lifted the wheel loader. Should have known it wouldn't have been there if it couldn't have done the job. Thanks for the Video, always.

[@JasonBristow2003]

Absolutely amazing how Flipper lifts that kind of weight and doesn't even care. Great job as always Alex.

[@Muksanim2012]

To Alex it's like playing with Tonka toys. 😀 Smooth and easy.

[@tank13333able]

Hello Alex, to answer your question it's called Koke. It’s what's left after refining Petroleum.

[@AlexanderHernandez088]

Thank you , learned something new today

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

✔️

[@ricanderson5717]

@@AlexanderHernandez088when you learn something new, you have to immediately go home and think on what you learned for the rest of the day!😂🤣😂

[@steveminton8329]

​@ricanderson5717 😂😂

[@ronallen6578]

Alex , I think that driver was looking for your validation that his load was fine. He appears to be pretty unsure until you told him it was OK. Does Pepe's have a release form stating their driver authorized the placement of the load?? In today's world everyone is looking for a scapegoat. That was about a straightforward lift as you guys get. Big Flipper handled it like it was nothing 😂😂. Nice job Alex😊😊

[@45KevinR]

He did have the smallest "big bits of wood" that I've seen in any of the videos. 😂

[@stellarproductions8888]

HAHA, I loved how the guy said, no way that thing is going to lift 50,000 pounds. If I was Alex, I would have said, oh yeah, hold my shackle. Flipper is a beast like always, and it lifted that thing like a BOSS! I truly hope that Pepe's will be one of the first in the industry to own an M100 at some point however, then Pepe's will become the lifting king of California lol. I can't wait to see the lithium battery episode, lets just say its highly anticipated from all your fans.

[@JesusPina-c6s]

Buenas noches, Alex, un gran trabajo, bonito e interesante video, saludos,❤👏👍👌💪🖐️🇪🇦

[@MariaHernandez-wr4lz]

Flashback to the Tonka Truck days! Great video.

[@columbo1966]

sensible lifting points engineered on the loader

[@tippyc2]

a lot of big equipment has those.

[@laura_774]

Good job Alex. Josh have you ever considered investing in an RGN since you are always hauling stuff or no because of SoCal. Big Flipper has proven it’s self time and time again

[@budwickman446]

I agree. That trailer in this video was expandable on the rear. A good trailer for larger machines, with 16 tires back there. Pepe's should look into that.

[@budwickman446]

Good job and good call on the bucket. Once he put the wood down and chained the bucket down on both sides he was set. However, I bet he was overwieght on the trailer axles and light on the drivers. I did Heavy Haul for 8 years. You notice things like that.

[@johnsherwood9960]

Not overweight on 16 tires in the back

[@panadatm]

Had no idea they even made tow trucks that could deadlift 25 tons. Insane.

[@danpayan9468]

Was that your drone fottage on lithium battery made national news

[@ronallen6578]

What is the biggest load either you or Josh have taken on??

[@sethgranville]

I wonder how many more followers you would get if you put some sort of ad or graphic for the channel on the trucks? So many bystanders are absolutely fascinated and want to know more it seems.

[@AlbertLee-e4g]

Pepe' s towing is absolutely amazing to watch 💯

[@BG-un9ug]

I think it's time to invest in a Miller Century M100!

[@ruger8412]

Probably a 2 or 3 year lead time on one of those bad boys!

[@cambuss3561]

To heavy for California roads

[@artyart31]

JOSH A WRAP ON BIG FLIPPER WITH THE ROCK FROM FANTASTIC 4 WOULD BE SUPER AMAZING ON IT. BECUASE OF THE BRUTE FORCE OF BIG FLIPPER. HEAR ME OUT IMAGINE HULK OR HULK 2.0 PULLING UP WITH ROCK TO A RECOVERY ITS GONNA TURN EVEN MOR HEADS PLUS KEEP WITH THE SUPER HEROE THEME.

[@JosephCee]

Bro I wanna be your intern/ assistant.

[@AlexS-vr5jq]

Mad respect to you guys! ❤ yall stay safe and may God protect you every step of the way 🙏🏽🫡

[@joha7484]

beast flipper won't move unless there's a beast behind the wheel 😛😛😛😛😛

[@sethgranville]

Alex and Big Flipper always making it look so easy!

[@Seipster1Kev]

The professor alex at your job more smooth work your the best

[@Deltabfs]

Just saw the big rig with the batteries on insta

[@MLite75]

As always, great job Alex.

[@arnoldcano8577]

Experience and problem-solving skills. I like the way that guy at the end was surprised with Big Flipper’s capabilities. Great job Alex.

[@joedugas9462]

great job!...cant believe conaco refinery let you work without FR coveralls and 4 piss-tests

[@go_rizzo_grow]

I want to see the full battery video!

[@markw96789]

Aloha Pepe’s Gang especially Alex aka…”Mr Professor”…. Another awesome Job and Video documentation. So patient and always so accommodating. Great commentary to edgeumacate us unedgeumacated peeps. Thank you Josh for sharing the videos and for u all to walk a moment in a Pepe’s employee’s shoes.

[@garysmith5434]

Great video and job Alex

[@floydhelms44]

....."Never underestimate Big Fliper," as Alex well puts it. Fantastic job, Alex.

[@robb5834]

Alex what weight be in tons as not sure say weight in your way I all ways use tons as UK over pond love video s follow u long long time love hulk and flipper❤

[@ronnie61b59]

He from the inland empire

[@huggy1712]

Alex it always amazes me seeing the lifting strength of big flipper just think if you had the M100 the things that could be done 😁

[@Mr.XYZ6775]

Another great job done. Question for Alex or Josh. Have you ever had a sensitive condition where used both spreader tubes are perpendicular to reach other. Where one spreader attached front and back and the other at the sides.

[@lectricfence1]

I believe that black powder is called "fly ash". The refinery uses it in their "ponds" I assume to absorb the waste. I hauled many a load from the power plants all around Texas to a refinery in, I believe it was somewhere around Port Arthur. It's been more than a few years.

[@revival1014]

Wit u runnin it is a beast

[@danpayan9468]

The Amazing Alex 👏

[@RobertCrickmore]

I live in LA, was wondering of you had that exploding batteries job. Looking forward to that one.

[@petermccuskey1832]

Its called to Koke and it is kinda like getting fly ash from a coal fired power plant. Have fun cleaning up.

[@briananderson8733]

Yet another great job by Alex and Big Flipper of Pepe's Towing. Josh's breakdown can be a SPECIAL not a regular feature.

[@JasonEsquivel]

Papitas for Big Flipper and Alex. That machine broke down straight and bucket down. Imagine if that was left the same way all those telehandlers were last month.

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Alex great video, Big Flipper and you are amazing! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@DannyDan2k13]

Correct me if I'm wrong but I thought flipper's lines were rated for 20,000lbs so if Alex kept them double lined like usually it would have been good for 80,000lbs and wouldn't have required the three part line... Howcome he three parted the lines? Is it just something I'm overlooking from my yt armchair view :D Another great video and I look farward to these exciting upcoming videos 👍

[@rhondar60]

Great job Alex 👍

[@frankmartin8471]

Alex knows his equipment backwards and forwards. His expertise makes tough jobs look easy. Big Flipper really is a Beast!

[@ytrade469]

That black stuff is Ashfalt they must be mixing for toad Tar, from there it goes to Ashfalt plants. Great job Mr Professor (Alex)

[@JoseRoldan-y4x]

Yeah Alex smooth and Dangerous,,you making seen so easy, but with Flippers is a breeze no matter what Good Job buddy,👀 u on the next project.

[@peterp1158]

7:39 "What is all this?" It's the tar pit where they dig up the dinosaurs and grind them into oil. LOL

[@rayleyva1830]

Another Easy Easy Eeaasssyyyyy Papitas Job well done Alex say hello to Papi chulo 🌹 joe ❤ its ok not to see josh do the breakdowns this time but I'd like to see more of Papi chulo ❤️ joe 🌹 do the breakdowns lol😂😂😂😂😂 just kidding josh your awesome kiddo ❤

[@glennjukes5581]

Alex--I was going to suggest he same thing about the wood blocks. Make the job simple.

[@gmj208]

I guess you meet most of these people by accident...So when I run to Los Angeles I hope we never meet....😅

[@rodneyjeffery9726]

nice work mate

[@mitchellbennis9236]

There’s a lot of force on those two left side outriggers and flipping ain’t moving for nothing.

[@edbrick4406]

Good job Alex 👍

[@glennjukes5581]

If these people only call for the 'big ones'-how come they can't call you for all of them? I belive I'd check that out.

[@litz13]

I think that one's big enough that when you say "JCB" it needs to be a deep, basso, voice.

[@israelgriffin585]

Yo, guys, it is great in what you all do. God bless you always and forever Amen.

[@revival1014]

More top notch

[@Henry-eg2fp]

If you were on a oil site or refinery in Canada you would have a ton of safety to deal with. A ton of paper work. That black stuff could bitumen or pot ash. Not sure what they do there.

[@stephenwix8443]

Hey Josh if you and Alex get a chance to come to Columbia TN hit me up and we'll sit by the fire pit and share a jar or three of some flavored shine can't really travel any more so come on over and you can bring your pop's to

[@grumpysgararge5860]

I see the 3 part line came out again…. Is that the maxing Flipper out or would you need to 4 part the line to do so? Thanks for another great video!

[@stephensharma4994]

hey man ,, i would like to see a vid on how you guys do routine MNR and cleaning on your trucks ,,, that would be real cool to see ...

[@billwestphal1421]

Who needs a crane when flipper and Alex is there. Alex your turning into the goat no offense Josh.

[@backaddict673]

I will never cease to be amazed at the loads a rotator like Big Flipper can handle.

[@glennjukes5581]

Go Alex!!

[@Cyclone74]

Uncle Alex & Flipper doing the job as usual!!!

[@LuxuryLeet]

12:19 this is so hard to watch. Usually when someone is backing up you are constantly giving them hand signals

[@ruger8412]

Seen your video footage on the national news! I knew it was Pepe's!

[@bobbondi7191]

Is Big Flipper a Miller Industries product?

[@Lineman99]

How much can tge spreader bar lift?

[@danmcculloch9927]

The black stuff on the ground is coke it comes out of the plant

[@mitchellbennis9236]

I bet that place must be pretty stinky from all that oil?

[@franksilveria5464]

Whatever‼️He should have set the loader all the way forward.

[@edwinschlee8374]

Good job Alex lifting and setting it on his trailer.

[@mfc4591]

Big flipper rules and Alex rocks 😊

[@wesleypulkka7447]

Clean and neat heavy lift no prob! Congrats!

[@nelsonmattoon150]

Big flipper picked that up like it was nothing

[@carnut1965]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@BigWolfBoy50]

Easy as pancakes when Alex is on the job.......

[@arturoflandes3890]

Saludos de Tijuana arturo padilla ei ales eres un chingo

[@Aaronsx8px4ki3z]

flipper is amazing truck i love it

[@mikenelson5441]

When is the M100 entering the fleet?

[@BIGV710]

Alex and Big Flipper what a team

[@fugelkusch3722]

Hello Alex :-)

[@AlexanderHernandez088]

Hello 👋🏽

[@malalexander3515]

Another great job from Alex.

[@toddjohnson6806]

We want super Dave videos.....

[@rainerpenner8202]

It's coke. Pet-coke

[@BartBieber]

coke unit

[@waltk9067]

👍✌

[@TreyMaxwell]

Pretty sure it’s mandatory to use a cotter pin in a bolt type shackle, especially for over head lifting. Maybe something to look into? Hate to see y’all in a bad spot over a cotter pin if something ever did happen while rigging.

[@gregroberts3710]

Most dizzy video ever he needs to stand still more