Moving rock with a track loader

Using a cat 977 track loader and cat 988 wheel loader to move rock down a hill.
B footage that didn't fit in the better video I am editing now.

[@RemedialRob]

I have to admit I'm confused how none of Andrew's dogs ever seem to get injured. I've had a lot of dogs in my lifetime and even the smartest didn't seem to have anywhere near the situational awareness Levi had and Cody has. Add to that that despite their situational awareness they remain bold and fearless enough to constantly be in and all around the thick of whatever Andrew is doing and it both fascinates and terrifies me. I hope Cody never gets hurt. He certainly seems to know exactly when to get the hell out if the way. But man is that dog always right on top of everything that's going on.

[@BradSabako]

I think it’s because he exposes them to so much activity with big machines, that they just learn!

[@billsmith5166]

Me too. I'd have been picking mine up with spatulas.

[@ducewags]

@Robert Tracy he has the smartest kids any human could have, fur kids.

[@young11984]

He is definitely aware and prepared to jet if something moves the wrong way, i even yelled for him to move when that big ass rock moved a little. He flinched when it moved then just stayed when it stopped, he will be fine though

[@mmiller1188]

I think it's because they're exposed to it right from the start. I apparently have a smart breed of dog (german shepherd). I can guarantee she'd be run over immediately. She's just not that smart haha. She'll get confused when I'm walking her and cut me off and trip me 3 or 4 times.

[@campingwithhomer7371]

Its always nice watching you doing improvements on your place, especially when the heavy equipment is involved. The tracked and rubber tire loaders looked like they ran great with nothing breaking. Great job Andrew.!

[@xz4wkd]

175k views 8 hours.

[@ckm-mkc]

The track loader blew a pipe that had to be welded and bent some covers... The wheel loader seems to be doing great. Seems like something with a blade would be a great next purchase....

[@andrewbrummer9539]

@@ckm-mkc he has 2 d7s and I believe a d4 or 5

[@22gonefishing]

Gotta love Cody, sees that big boulder starting to slide and Cody says see ya and bolts outta there. Good job Cody.

[@casey2409]

You can always expect quality well made and edited videos. 👌 Andrew in my opinion is #1 on youtube. Great content and his work ethic is second to none. He also is super awesome at fixing anything. Great stuff Andrew. Please keep those videos coming I can't seem to get enough. I'm waiting to see the new 6633 in action. Thank you Andrew

[@born2soon]

If there were to be an award statue for KZbin videos I think it should be called The Levi, and the first one should go to Andrew Camarata for Outstanding Videography. Bravo, Andrew! Bravo!

[@BryanSalyersXD]

I dunno man. Maybe he's busy. Just chill out.

[@casey2409]

@jake broesky I don't think 🤔 it's giving credit. I think it's privacy. Some people may not want to be named and glorified. The guy that went over and helped him with the 988 and ran it. He has his own channel and he states in his video that he contacted Andrew and asked if he could drive 5 hours to meet and help Andrew. Not the other way around. I think he is doing a great job and he is keeping people's identity private when they may not want to be named. Got to give the benefit of the doubt here

[@okiekidd6091]

Hey Andrew, those two loaders are beasts. They can get the job done. Now I see why you bought them. Stay safe

[@mannymercado716]

Wow you are the epitome of Archimedes. Give me a lever and I can move the world and here you are moving mountains! Amazing!

[@73DiamondReo]

loaders are working great. amazing how much this channel has grown. i really need to step up my game

[@TJ-Travler]

*"The Mansion on the Mountain"* *series is going to be EPIC!!!!* We want to see EVERY part of the process of brining this project to fruition!!!

[@RobTuck1475]

Levi taught Cody well, Cody knew when to get out of the way just as that huge boulder started to head his way, truly amazing. Andrew, thanks again for sharing another great video. Stay my friend.

[@pi1797]

Andrew the suspense is killing us? What are you building up there? Clearing out to build a massive warehouse style garage for your equipment? A second castle structure? Great work with the dozer’s and loader’s. Cody is very situational aware.

[@pi1797]

@Matt P Why thank Mr.Camaratti… I had not watched the other video before I posted that.

[@roberthuron9160]

It's so great when you see two full bucket operators,go at it! Makes everything look easy,but that's an illusion,as there are unspoken and tacit understanding! Plus,a great deal of trust,couldn't get a better partner to work with,as each move is anticipated,and the follow through is already done! Thank you for the education,and observation time!! NICE WORK,AND THE END RESULT WILL BE AWESOME 👌 👏 👍 😍!

[@rverro8478]

Landscaping 101... With the right equipment and knowledge, the sky has no limit....And so is Andrew. Thank you for sharing.

[@randallparker8477]

I operated a 1989 or 1990 Cat 966E for 2 years 10 hrs a day, for an excavation/construction company digging basements, hauling off/in with a 1988 Pete rock dump. They used the rock dump as it was lower to load with the 966. Most of the soils around were mainly sandy/gravely with clays down 10 15 feet, some caliche. It beat me up! I cannot begin to imagine digging in schist and shale! Great Vid!

[@robg836]

As Im watching this video, it has 4,400 views and 4,100 thumbs up. I think that speaks volumes to the channel and community Andrew has created. Keep up the great work

[@james_jr]

I just finished the show. 6.4k views, 6.4k likes!

[@Mongchong_123]

I can sense something big is coming for Christmas with Andrew this year!! Keep up the great work and stay safe!!!! You never disappoint!

[@jbj27406]

I'd like to see him with his own lowboy and tractor.

[@chadhad3074]

I’d like to see him with his own house and what could do with it.

[@1nvisible1]

*Oh, the things I could do with a **_Bulldozer!_** Almost looks like he's lowering @**9:52** the level on the left to match the Castle ground floor grade. Would be great to have that extra space. Put in a tennis court, airfield, etc*

[@TroubadourJuggernaut]

I would love to see another “new truck” video, the last one killed me

[@lvlndco]

@@chadhad3074 But the container shop/castle is his house.

[@marcuss4954]

hello andrew, (I am from FRANCE in Maine et Loire near Angers) I watch all your videos and I love them ... I encourage you to continue posting videos, it's very interesting, I love it your way of tinkering !! Thank you very much !!

[@stovepipe6769]

These are the type of videos that I miss from your channel Andrew. Keep up the awesome work.

[@50Acres]

Can't wait to see what heavy equipment you fill this new storage space with!

[@BradSabako]

I think he’s just trying to make it possible to start the turnaround sooner by widening this area.

[@keamu8580]

I've been using a wheeled Mahindra tractor to move earth and let me tell you, I really gained an appreciation for the traction, torque, and stability you get with a tracked platform. That Mahindra tips over, I've had to put on the PTO box blade with concrete bags on top of it just to keep it from going endo.

[@shredct3118]

It's nice to see the new inspector checking the chains at the end!! He has some pretty big shoes to fill. 👍

[@765unstable]

Those are some powerful dozers, like how the rock splits cleanly.

[@chapc]

Thanks. I love watching you do jobs. It is very satisfying to see you working on properties for folks. I find so much value in getting and and getting a job done, but also seeing the results of your efforts for years to come. Very cool.

[@ksook13]

That machine is a beast, I am impressed! Looking forward to seeing more.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thank you for the gift

[@shanesherwood343]

I love the sound of that loader I could watch that thing work for hours

[@broncoclement2407]

I can sense something big is coming for Christmas with Andrew this year!! Keep up the great work and stay safe!!!! You never disappoint!

[@o0julek0o]

Love how much Cody has calmed down and grown up.

[@brandywine1548]

That 977 has way more nuts than the 988, unbelievable. Each shine in their own areas.

[@SciPunk215]

I feel silly now. A few videos ago, I commented about how that hill didn't look stable, and if Andrew kept digging away at it, those big rocks on top were likely to fall. I didn't realize that that was the goal. Mission accomplished. I think the new slope will be a welcome improvement.

[@thejudgemeister]

Well...this is the first video he has made (I think) where I was concerned for his safety. Some of those rocks were bigger than the loader and I kept seeing the loader slide sideways a little. That hill still doesn't look stable to me but I am no engineer.

[@That1ufo]

@@thejudgemeister On the long video at the end a drilling rig came in, so its getting blasted.

[@brucebell1090]

Andrew, I'm surprised you're not stock piling this broken shale. This makes the best road base available. The sharp edges lock into each other.

[@gregorythomas333]

Okay...you see this mountain over here? Yeah...I'm moving it over there!

[@Ants_Pants]

So much power! Thanks for sharing Andrew, hope your well. Take care!

[@charleschidester6767]

Perfect Andrew Camarata style. You need more land.. make it even gives an excuse to buy equipment and expand your growing business. Thumbs up 👍.

[@rbhillner]

I whole heartily agree with the fact the videos are very well done. What I wonder about, is the material removal of the hillside and the possibility of later washouts or landslides. But I was impressed with the equipment variety used! Good stuff.

[@bryanblake8607]

Love how the 4 legged supervisor noped out when needed.

[@budlvr]

All your equipment, lined up in a row, will look AWESOME, in the new yard area !

[@tonygriffiths2485]

The new equipment gets ever bigger. No wonder you need more room. Will be fascinated to see how it all pans out. Looks like Summer there, so maybe a lot more has been done. Fascinating and enjoyable to watch, thanks :)

[@roadglide1142]

Luv the sound of that Diesel engine! It’s an absolute Beast !

[@jtparker4978]

That 977 has such a nice turbo whistle 👌

[@AW-Services]

Wow that's some serious work and fantastic teamwork to get that dug out. Love Andrew's taste in lofi dubstep electronic

[@Rubbernecker]

Love the view of both machines hauling rock! I didn't know where to look, it was like watching a tennis match.

[@ChadPrestonOfficial]

Excellent! It was interesting to watch you remove material and expose the distinct layering on the hill. You've got some GREAT machines, Andrew! Good watch.

[@bige.3474]

I wonder if he ever finds any cool fossils in the shale layers.

[@theredneckgarage1493]

Love that 988k. Massive piece of equipment. Seems to run and operate pretty good. Love these videos!!

[@evanhepburn8346]

Seeing both of those loaders next to high cube containers really puts into perspective how huge that big Cat is.

[@tdimccullough]

that loader has impressive pushing and lifting power but that rubber loader is a monster

[@ecj272]

Nice seeing most of the rust "gone" with the new paint job👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@user-tv5dt3nm9y]

That’s some good work. Looks like you are making great turn around space to off set what you will lose with the building expansion.

[@michael7423]

Thanks for the early Christmas gift Andrew, this was another epic AC adventure and it’s a double feature! Merry Christmas to you and all your subscribers, please stay safe and keep well!

[@BarnStangz]

I really liked this video. It was sweet seeing those big machines working hard and getting rid of all that overburden. Can't wait to see the before and after shots of all the material being gone. Man that 988 can move some rocks! Love how it moved the sea can like it was made of paper... I guess 2000+ lb./ft. of torque will do that, LOL!

[@michaels3288]

You went from an excavator buying "problem" to a loader buying "problem". Good problems to have.

[@francisbarnett]

Makes me feel fine about the digging / gabions I will be doing around my house (steep grade similar to Andrews but on clay). Hats off for just getting into it.

[@PnwGuyy]

Love the video starting on you and Cody. Brings back good memories with Levi. Merry Xmas to you guys.

[@samanthamcnallywatercolors]

Andrew stop going so close to the edge - you're making me so anxious!!!! LOL

[@Redgonetogray]

Who else want an hour and fifteen minutes of this? 🙋‍♂️

[@theredneckgarage1493]

Man I want an hour and a half or so of this lol. Could watch it all day

[@dwightsnyder5985]

That's some really good road base coming out of there that shale is wonderful packs so tight to

[@thomasbailey8306]

That old Equipment are ANIMALS...I ran a 955 and a 977 and They were Beast move alot of Dirt...Great Video

[@Zaltic]

This guy is living what we as kids did in the sandbox

[@chriswatts4145]

How fitting that you added the Ludacris sound track “Move B#$ch” while clearing those large boulders.

[@hhazelhoff1363]

This is how the pyramids got built. Andrew is depicted in a mural in the great camber.

[@Goostradamus81]

Jeez, that is a MASSIVE Cat front end loader!! Wow Another great video, thankyou!

[@DingleyDell]

I see a plan coming together, clear the turning circle, widen the garage building? Excavating under that rock face gives me the creeps btw.

[@gordonauchincloss9161]

I’m sorry I cannot take your call at the moment…I’m enthralled watching a grown man play in his sandbox.

[@calvinjutila8270]

877 AND 988. Freakin'' awesome!

[@breakfixbuildimprove4326]

I was just thinking that the steep slope is going to be rather unstable with the weather working on it after you dig it out, and that you certainly have your work cut out for you, when that large boulder decide to start surfing down the hillside. Glad to see Cody has enough sense to get out of there!

[@JackMacLupus]

Nice to finally see the 988 in action. And i love it how the little track loader tries to keep up as the 988 starts to move the stuff away. Even the other wheel loader was like: "Bro, slow down a bit." XD

[@church-mouse3656]

~~~~ Cody @ 1:58 lol! ~~~~~ Andrew is living out my childhood dreams. I loved playing with my Tonka trucks, bulldozers, grators, Backhoe Loader...... Video quality and music are top shelf ! Thanks for all the great vids Andrew & Cody :-)

[@MrCanadian999]

Big rock fall, make monkey brain happy

[@OOpSjm]

That track loader is a beast

[@wvrockcrusher]

Love that 988B! Spade nose bucket is ideal in rock material. Cat V8 sounds really good!

[@philipmorehouse1069]

Great opening video!!! Love the way you show what you're doing and then, just before it starts to get boring you switch into high gear (speed up action) and it becomes a whole new production. Then you bring in other elements of what is going on and just when you think it can't get any better, you start to show a bigger picture. Now we have seen the cake - the music is the frosting. Congrats, this deserves an Emmy. p.r.morehouse - author

[@fudogwhisperer3590]

That track loader is a BEAST!

[@georgej7077]

Really enjoyed this video!! You're no doubt aware that the hydraulic pump is going on the track loader, save yourself a world of hurt and replace it before it grenades and sends metal bits into the system. It'll go for awhile yet, probably. 🙂

[@AndrewCamarata]

I topped it off with oil and it sounds better.

[@georgej7077]

@@AndrewCamarata Hahaha, that'll do it!

[@fritzie1968]

Sunday morning and Andrew Camarata. I look forward to these vids like I used to for saturday morning cartoons back in the day. Smiling the entire time.

[@bardman3819]

That shale is some brutal stuff. There's a huge rock trapped behind your front idler!

[@NYDRAINS]

Love how Cody wasted no time getting out of there in a hurry when that huge rock came down! 😆

[@juancorocks5394]

Full Scoop Andrew.....Moving mountains......YEAH

[@Poppi2006]

2:38 These few seconds sent my mind into panic mode. The boulder in the foreground made the optical illusion that the loader is operating close to a vertical cliff wall. At least, now I understand how roads are built around the sides of mountains. I’m glad Andrew is using the machines. In the previous video, he said that he really wants to use explosives for this job.

[@dper1112]

I think he said in the comments that he did or does or will in future videos.

[@2H80vids]

I wouldn't think he's given up on 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 idea.

[@markg.2501]

That hill didn't stand a chance💪

[@jenkanz9612]

You've become my favorite youtuber, awesome videos!

[@johnevans6053]

Headline in tomorrow's newspaper... Homeowner in New York discovers fossil of 7.5-billion-year-old creature pre-dating all known Dinosaurs.

[@horstszibulski19]

A clean cutoff from one of these rocks would make a nice dining table... ;-)

[@CMunch827]

I keep asking myself as you clear the hill side "what the heck is he up to this time" thanks as usual for the great videos Andrew.

[@topkek_]

Can you do an overview video of what you are intending to do with the yard and cliff there? It's hard to get a sense of scale for the amount of work done.

[@cma3632]

Same here. Really confused on the layout of his property now.

[@moaazali4257]

I remember when Andrew had 50k subs, Danm I love to see the growth

[@scotabot7826]

Yeah, me to. I haven't watched the stupid TV in like 10 years, Who needs it? Not I.

[@ralphjonesog7149]

Andrew camarata is an absolute legend 👌🏻😎

[@johnsmart3587]

That is some playground you got there! Thanks.

[@lchebuhar9212]

Cody is almost as good a supervisor as Levi was ! 💪👍🏼

[@dannyblack3814]

Love that beautiful sound

[@young11984]

I could watch that kind of rock moving all day

[@brianelliot2719]

Amazing, Andrew spends a day with the track loader and ends up more new usable land than most peoples’ city properties.

[@shawnhyland2999]

I absolutely love your videos!! Work ethic second to none!

[@stephendoing2253]

Love seeing all the CAT equipment!

[@joelink7665]

Long time viewer, enjoy watching the Cat work

[@michael7423]

Merry Christmas to Cody too! 🐕

[@GlobalistJuice]

Perfect machine for that project, that's for sure!

[@AWDJRforYouTube]

Andrew's "Epic Big Dig" IMHO!!!!!!!!!!!!💪💪💪✔ Thanks for posting Andrew...a super video...would love to see the Cat 988 in REAL TIME more in the future!

[@TheToolmanTim]

Had me on the edge of my chair the whole time. It's hard to tell how steep or high that was, but I wouldn't want to start sliding down hill!

[@hotrodsrx]

I think you a heck of a deal on the 977 it sounds/works like a strong running machine! Previous owners must have taken good care of it.

[@michaelb.5345]

I agree, clearing this much is making room for some more great video from the best on the old tube..

[@stevekirk6399]

A before and after shot would be cool at the end to see how much earth you moved. great vid, powerful.

[@HellYeahImIrish]

I think Andrew is trying to move the mountain to the other side of his property.