Traded The CAT For A New DEERE

[@paulmilbocker112]

I'm enjoying these videos as much as the snow season ones. I think giving some perspective and detail on what your doing and why is what makes both seasons enjoyable.

[@sppeders1]

Heck yeah.... same.

[@jackbrackett6879]

Same here

[@zactyler5443]

Everything this guys laying down. I’m sure you will slow it out and it’s annoying being actual work sites to always film but not gonna complain at all to keep my weekly vids coming.

[@revrdr600ho]

Great editing too, every time I go to skip ahead it transitions to something new. Great vids!

[@D3thM3tal]

I'd love to see the second part of this one - there is just something satisfying watching excavation machines do their work.

[@jardy6155]

Keep up the great work !! We all love the sledding , but I feel that your true fans have come together and like you as a character and a creator wheather you are riding or working or holidaying your true fans will continue to watch your videos whatever you plan on uploading!!!!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Thank you 🙏

[@bugreeves96]

I mean I really like your snowmobile videos but there is something so enjoyable about these excavation videos! I'd love to see more of these this year!

[@ericpinsent2918]

I watch these videos as religiously as the sledding one! Don’t stop doing what you love and only let that decide what you want to post and document for your viewers. I’m a fan no matter what

[@LynxBoondocker71]

Matt great idea showing us the work you do for a living .Make a part 2

[@galensteria3022]

That was some awesome content it was like I was right there on the job in person... u have great filming and editing skills... keep em coming.. I love watching your videos...

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Thank you 🙏

[@keeginlablance859]

I was wondering where you went to! Man I’m loving the job site content. Thank you for all your hard work DEFINITELY PART 2

[@janzkee]

Loving the content man! All the true fans will let you do what you do and support you through it!

[@JoseBoots]

Man I must say you literally live my dream life, I want to be an operator of some sort. I own a gold mine and run a mini excavator now but I would like to do something bigger. Then in winter you blast mountains all day. You have inspired me sir and I thank you for that.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

a gold mine sounds pretty cool haha no problem!

[@JoseBoots]

@@MuskokaFreerider it’s a small dream in progress! Last season made enough to get a mini excavator t trying to make enough for a new skidoo this season haha! Love the content

[@keeginlablance859]

Mind set shouldn’t be on a seadoo my guy..wanna live the “dream”….you gotta make it first. Turn that seadoo money in to a cheap D4 dozer….or something for the business…fun come after, once that small operation is a big operation..then you can think seadoo

[@janzkee]

same though,, looks like a good life!!

[@JoseBoots]

@@keeginlablance859 oh but I have all of the equipment I need that’s why i was thinking of a skidoo, it is more or less to survey land in the winter and for some fun of course. But I own a excavator and a small dozer along with a Little Rock truck, then my 2 friends have some of their equipment as well. My dream is to be able to spend what I want when I want and I’m close to achieving that so I think a skidoo is okay 🤪

[@powderoutdoors]

So glad u uploaded again

[@ronnyfossberg3227]

I was up in northern Quebec this past week sledding in Mont Valin. At one of the restaurants in the mountains they were playing your videos of riding in Revelstoke. Pretty cool to see.

[@rein2pella941]

hahaha 1:44 That was exactly what i thought, "why didnt you get an engcon"

[@snobiwonkenobi]

Enjoy watching your work vids! Boy, one wrong move with the joystick, and plow onto the side of the house! Lol. Awesome job!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

That block wall would crumble pretty easy haha

[@rirebel6029]

great video I finally got a chance to run new john deere excavators and one of the first things I noticed was the picture quality in the camera along with some other things that made me think they got a lot of in cab catchup to do to be in the same ballpark as a next-gen cat

[@MuskokaFreerider]

They sure do haha it’s embarrassing

[@bradmiller8361]

That's a really nice machine! Way to get after it Matt and Jerry! Seems best to use the biggest machine you can fit into jobs and feasibly transport around. I own a small trail company and I've ran the snot out of my mini x, it was new when I bought it. Hoping to get into a bigger one this year. Cheers from Duluth, MN 🙌🎉🍻

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Its all jerry! sure is nice and yea that's exactly it. I think a 345 would be cool to try out but probably to big most of the time. the bigger stuff is a lot nicer to run!

[@john-gilbert]

Thanks for the excellent editing of this video. I really enjoy your construction videos. Unlike most commenters, I don't watch much of your snowmobile videos.

[@jeffpierce3436]

I could watch these vids all freakin’ day!! Dig it, bro! 😂 especially the new John Deere Freeride with twin mountain tracks(in OG DOO colors)👍

[@RROSS399]

Bald guy at the end look firmiliar. Look like Kevin, lol.. Good work, man! I've debated switching gears into heavy machinery.

[@martinfaubert7340]

I run machines all day and still I get home and watch you play.

[@RAM-19]

Sweet rig...sure am missing your sled vids...lol...keep the vids coming Matt...from my mud puddle on the mountain...D.

[@parker1ray]

It's funny what excites us! I recently received a new DJI drone, and it is the cats meow! It won't dig, but I sure do dig it LOL!

[@jrossrmg]

Great vid. Would like to watch a 2nd. Keep them coming

[@dandoggydan2409]

Looking forward to that part 2 Matt keep up the great work! Love your vids.

[@bigdaddy490]

Need to get the finning rep over there and straighten you guys out with these deeres lol. Great operating and great video.

[@theunvaccinatedcanadian3410]

Putting up competition with letsdig18, love to see it!! 😂

[@87bones87]

I don't know much about septic. What's the lateral pipe grid for? I assume to skim the top of the liquid and filter to earth?

[@KyleHaley864]

I've really grown to like our zero tail swing machines! I wasn't a fan at first from a wrenching perspective but after using them more on residential jobs I'm always taking the zero tail now whenever it'a free.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

We run zero swing exclusively. So much better for around here

[@brennjuntunen9335]

What were you spraying the tar with?

[@dylanem5452]

Muskoka freehander! Nice n smooth work on them sticks!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Haha thanks, I’m still feeling a little rusty

[@joelarson3528]

Joystick blocks the screen..also if you have any dirt on your hands/gloves it will fall directly into your drink they put the cup holder right under the joystick..decent tho.. kinda loud too

[@denisbrisebois7658]

Brandt relocated from their old facility to a brand spanking new, state of the art building here in Fredericton. I drive passed it every morning going to work. All illuminated with big spot lights shining on the brand new heavy equipment 👌👍👊. Great video Matt … enjoy that new 245G lc. A+++

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I’m not a fan of Brandt. They only sell their attachments on the machines now. I think their stuff is junk. We bought a used 350 last year and it came with a new Brandt bucket. The bucket didn’t even last 8 months before it completely fell apart

[@denisbrisebois7658]

@@MuskokaFreerider WOW … good to know Matt. I will stay away from them lol 😆.

[@1nf1d31]

I'm enjoying the Excavator content and what it is you do. I to run heavy machinery amd it never gets old!

[@TwistedSXS]

Smoooth operator!! Haha. The Deere seems quieter, can hear you better. Nice machine! Big John Deere fan! Keep them coming!

[@stevewolff7187]

Interesting Septic system. They won't let you put in a system like that around here. I had to put in an ugly mound system, fed with a pump from the third tank of a 3 tank system. As I recall the pipes in the mound were only 2" dia. I would have rather it to be a gravity system instead of using a pump. I am enjoying watching your summer fun Ha Ha! Keep them coming.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Most of our beds are like this unless we get in to a treatment unit. Which I haven’t done much of but other guys in the company have. I’ve seen the beds you’re talking about but never around here. Thanks!

[@leftyeh6495]

Mounds are necessary with a high water table or no drainage. They're also an overly complex and expensive option when you're not forced to do it by local codes.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

@@leftyeh6495 exactly

[@eastcoastfarmer3956]

Great vid i work the same way run a excavator in the summer and sled all winter Part 2 would be nice see how the jobs turns out 👍

[@m4ttig338]

did you order the new summit 2022?

[@bengrant8890]

The setback is the same from well to tank in my county. 100’ to the field.

[@kwmiked]

Nobody ever puts the receiver at the top of story pole? I was taught yrs ago to put it on top and adj the rod up or down. I guess mounted on number u don't have to think about it

[@rontopping2048]

I am sure you will like the deere . Much smoother controls and nicer cab

[@mrolsen6987]

Aaahhhwww!! No rototilt! Cheers from Northern Sweden 😂🤘

[@jessepiironen]

Engcon is better 😂

[@mrolsen6987]

@@jessepiironen Of course they are, they are built local to me👍 I only wrote rototilt so the Canadians and Americans would understand what I meant 😂

[@jessepiironen]

@@mrolsen6987 😂😂

[@wheeliegriff777]

love the fresh equipment. we just got a new kubota svl75 skid steer and kx057 mini excavator!!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

heck ya!

[@raliboxma2599]

hey matt i’m just curious when’s the next freerider films coming out??

[@timberslasher4899]

Going from Cat to Deere is an upgrade for sure and I'm not a hater I own both.

[@dylangaulton7105]

How’s you find the switch between cat and Deere?

[@thomasgraleske416]

Gotta do a part 2 gotta see how that mound turned out

[@AkatarawaJapan]

I’m with you on the no-blade confusion. It’s not forwards or backwards, it’s toward the blade or away. Unless there’s no blade. Then it’s just forward but in the other direction. Usually wrong.

[@MuskokaFreerider]

No blade actually requires thinking lol

[@jessekoistinen1920]

What’s a septic bed for

[@gregoryh4601]

Matt. I like how you took the lid off. That is a Big Boy Toy also the New Work Toy needs some Decals on It?? Maybe on the Black Boom Arm . Hope someone use the Amorall to keep it Clean? Thanks for the Video. Bet Chloe likes the New Dryer? Be Safe Matt

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Sure does need some decals! I cleaned the inside, just have to do outside now

[@gregoryh4601]

@@MuskokaFreerider thanks Matt stay Save

[@felixsvensson2697]

My Hitachi 290 2015 have the same interior. Do John Deere and Hitachi have the same manufaktur?

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Deere is basically a hitachi white yellow paint

[@bkd6945]

Another great video, ty. I want a track loader now! Freaking things a beast. When your checking level, does something beep or let u know how deep? Probably stupid question but never done it so yeah I'm a noob... sry....

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Beeps fast if high, beeps solid if exactly level, beeps slow if low. If it doesn’t beep then you’re more than an inch out.

[@jonathanbolens4540]

I’ve pumped out many of those tanks that are about to be crushed good job nice laid out system stone and pipe works better that any of the new stuff. Could watch diggers do their diggin all day long!

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Good old fashioned 👌

[@robertsinclair]

Good Content is good Content, keep up the great work Matt

[@r.cic1596]

Hey Matt, found your channel this winter after buying my first sled. I’m in NY near Canada but was wondering how is the concrete pumping industry in your area? Busy or not so much. I thought about heading west. Thanks 👍🏼

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Very busy up where I am in Ontario, don’t know in the west

[@r.cic1596]

@@MuskokaFreerider sh*t I thought you were from out west. I’m in Buff NY. Thanks buddy

[@broc2727]

I've noticed when you're backfilling basements you don't show any soil compaction in the videos. What do you do about settlement?

[@MuskokaFreerider]

We don’t compact outside the foundation I’ve not seen anyone else compact around here

[@4930driver]

Deere Rules !

[@charlielang1704]

What sled did Jerry#1 snowcheck? A red rocket maybe?

[@MuskokaFreerider]

154 expert turbo

[@soin6967]

I’ve been running the same machine lately, love it for civil shit. Recently installed 3, two piece concrete septic tanks and each half weighed 15,000 pounds. It could pick ‘em up 4 feet if they were almost touching the cab and no bucket 🤟🏽

[@chrislarmour8140]

That buzzer would be gone in the first 10 seconds of switching buckets lol 😝

[@SuperPsychoDave]

Its not so strange that we swedes says that you need an Engcon, here it is more or less standard. If I would try to rent even a small 3 ton excavator it would almost be hard to find one without an Engcon.

[@bluecollarphil7064]

Keep up the great work brother 🤟🏻

[@M-R-travel]

That is nice sweater from the dealer. You should put your logo on one like that.

[@littdogg]

These videos are great . My kid loves them.

[@wolfeislandexcavating5426]

Just subscribed I install same type of filter beds in eastern Ontario thanks for the video

[@colbiecolbie6979]

Pretty smooth!

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Nice Machine

[@dirtsnowh2o172]

Hey Matt do you have the remote control or just the beacon for your skydio? Do you ever fly it with your phone, did you choose it because of the tracking over other drones? Would like your input, forever a fan. Ontario Canada

[@MuskokaFreerider]

You need the beacon 100%

[@dirtsnowh2o172]

@@MuskokaFreerider Happy Easter 🤙

[@Northwestshredders]

I’m enjoying this

[@eliasbjrklund4850]

This vid legit reminded me that i was lucky enugh to get to try a 30tonn hitachi when i was like 12

[@dude1624]

Hitachi painted yellow ?

[@hike2]

This is turning into a great new series!

[@dtracy03ss]

Love the Vids, Keep em Coming 👌

[@olovfernquist1422]

Your productivity will really increase with Encon or Rototilt and some additional tools such as laser level on bucket 😉 = stay west even longer

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I’m paid by the hour so it makes no difference lol

[@olovfernquist1422]

@@MuskokaFreerider 😂😂🙈🙈

[@rewo1733]

I am swedish and is still wondering why they got you a engcon

[@dhbplusect7052]

hey did you use 3 inch perf or 4 inch perf

[@MuskokaFreerider]

3" that's what the old man has used for the last 30 years. I wouldn't mind switching to 4"

[@dhbplusect7052]

@@MuskokaFreerider that's what me and my dad use too. when using 4 inch you just have a taller pipe to cover with more stone so 3 inch is more profitable i guess. my dad went to brooklin a while back to pick up some 3 inch and they said they mostly sell 4 inch. and what's funny with them is that they sell 8 foot lengths so you need to buy more to Finnish your project.

[@johnfromalaska1776]

19:20 ground guy looks like he's having a good time lol Also, 20:30 ASMR?

[@MuskokaFreerider]

I was hoping someone would catch that lol

[@bubbaviper4]

I thought we were suppose to scarify before placing sand

[@etothenphysdude206]

The Deer came to you pre-jerried. 🤣

[@Smackvttv]

A septic system like that wouldn’t fly where I live but it looks good 👍

[@MuskokaFreerider]

This is standard around here. It’s cool seeing how it’s done different all over

[@john-gilbert]

Why? What requirements are different? Where?

[@R1Kyle]

You will like the deer, smoother then the Cat by a bunch.

[@MMikeHD3904]

Everything is better when it's not cat lol..

[@farminginvt6970]

Do you run cat or deere controls

[@MuskokaFreerider]

The whole company is cat

[@scottcraig2569]

First Polaris now Deere. Gezz 😆

[@MuskokaFreerider]

All of our equipment is Deere except the cat I run haha

[@dhbplusect7052]

the guys at brooklin are great

[@ScandiSledder8000]

More vids! Love em'

[@westsmith5738]

You guys don’t clean your tracks when you move your iron?

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Yea I always do

[@chriskuzyk403]

Finally was wondering what happen to ya lol. Good job.

[@zephyrfilms3180]

Digging the work videos

[@FiremanCH87]

Be careful of that Groeneveld auto greaser. We have lots of problems with them in Alberta. The controller isn’t very user friendly without the manual to follow

[@MuskokaFreerider]

Thanks for the heads up

[@FiremanCH87]

@@MuskokaFreerider no problem. I doubt it’ll be an issue if only a few people will be operating the machine. I work with a lot of operators who are “meat in the seat” and don’t care

[@steve2ish]

Man that deere is quite.

[@swedish_sadhguru3854]

Hey, I have been following your channel for a while and thinking about moving to Canada from Sweden, seems like your salaries are way higher (and your houses cheaper). In Sweden I work as an underground mining truck driver but only make 3200 USD after taxes, no free housing, no free food, and this is supposed to be a "high" salary here. Do you have any ideas what I could make working in an underground mine in Canada? Or hell, I could even learn to operate an excavator, how much do you make after taxes doing that? I am open for different jobs.

[@walkeroutdoors9227]

What’s good

[@emilsundgren2946]

Keep up the good work

[@jhurkot]

Nothing runs like a Deere 👍

[@MMikeHD3904]

Except a tigercat...oh right were not logging

[@themoos8]

why 2 bed !?!?!

[@rgr798]

I'm thinking you could make a video about anything at this point, and we will watch....hahaha

[@westcoastoff-roading994]

Love the excavator content I build pools for a living

[@unboostedpoopoo6478]

Is this you and your dads company?

[@MuskokaFreerider]

My dad and his business partner

[@3113-q5z]

Nice looking machine man congrats I will still always be a cat man though

[@guillaumesigouin7528]

Love you man

[@kennesbitt4722]

WELL DONE