My New Volvo 350E Excavator Arrives!

[@GlobalistJuice]

Not gonna' lie, I'm a little teary-eyed knowing how happy Chris is, and seeing how well he's doing. It's a beautiful thing!

[@steveminton8329]

Agreed. He deserves it

[@mikecube3542]

I often wondered why Chris never mumbled a grumbling word about Volvo when he bought the Hyundai. He knew it was already in the works!😊

[@jwdickinson1]

Amen! He’s certainly earned it!

[@Control-Alt-Delete619]

The man works extremely hard, and it seems when he does take time off, he heads to the auctions haha.... I really like his auction videos a lot as well. 💪👍🍻🇺🇲

[@coltongarber8087]

Congratulations on your brand new Volvo Excavator

[@RRRIBEYE]

It's amazing how this one client is doing so much to explode Chris' business into the next levels! I had a similar situation with my lawn care company back in the 90's. I was mowing a commercial lot and he pulled up and waved me over and next thing I knew, I was basically his property manager for all his commercial properties! I had to hire more help, buy more equipment and it just kept getting crazier and crazier! He had me for all of my services; fertilizing, weed control, lawn care, landscaping and snow removal! Happily retired now! Keep up the great work, Chris!

[@denisoconnell3490]

Well done Volvo. The hyaundi was getting the limelight.

[@snappingbear]

and even a commercial starring Chris.

[@JDMz]

*Hyundai

[@snappingbear]

@Couchtripper Trust, familiarity and maybe some financial incentives. Brand loyalty is a pretty common phenomenon; just observe Chevy vs Ford owners as just one example.

[@Manoffire260]

So many mind-reading, chest thumping, future-seeing, expert businesspeople here on KZbin today. I’m just happy for Chris.

[@mikehunt3222]

Didn’t you know? They’re all experts sitting on their couch watching You Tube, in their underwear, eating Cheetos. 😂

[@gragor11]

Cheezies . . .

[@shirleyreynolds2090]

Congratulations! Not official till the stickers go on and it has a name!

[@gilbucknam1780]

I'm going with Big Bird.

[@buddyreed2623]

My guess for the new attachment is one that grabs the tree, a saw cuts it near the base and the tree is laid down where the operator wants it to go. Have good days!

[@CraigGrant-sh3in]

I'm a retired carpenter . Knowing how to weld comes in handy . Every carpenter should know how to do at least basic plumbing, masonry\concrete and electrical , how to shoot grade and even operate equipment a little bit .

[@1MrMoor]

Yeah…wood butchers are vital to our construction industry 🤣🤣

[@patriot2164]

I know enough to get me in trouble Sometimes ! LOL

[@greghenwood8094]

Yea know all know fuccck all

[@jerrymclean8075]

​@1MrMoor Wood butchers are people that think they are Carpenters!! Real Carpenters don't butcher the wood!!

[@1MrMoor]

@@jerrymclean8075 A lifetime in the construction trade has shown me that there are indeed many wood butchers calling themselves carpenters. But my original comment was never meant as a negative towards carpenters, it was meant simply as a bit of banter shared between tradesmen.

[@craigwavra3495]

OMG!! Congratulations Chris!! Excited to see this machine in your fleet!! Can t wait to see it on whatever project to have in mind!! Remember when John got the 290!!

[@mbhales]

Wow! I didn't see that one coming. Congrats!

[@kennethhendrie2091]

I have to agree Volvo finally figured it out. This channel is excellent coverage for the Volvo brand, and it shows exactly what these machines can do. Nothing but profit for them.

[@mikesorg6746]

I guess you don’t understand how business works or have listened to Chris’ videos. He literally said he worked with Volvo to try and get a machine when he bought the Hyundai and they were not able to find anything. Can’t magically make a machine appear out of thin air.

[@bens8919]

@@mikesorg6746 exactly this.

[@joecallahan3379]

I'd say you are correct.

[@blainerueckwald]

I don’t take anything away from Chris but if you think Volvo cares about one YouTuner with less than 700k siubsctbers over huge construction companies that order excavators by the dozen I’ve got a bridge for sale.

[@mula2626]

@@blainerueckwaldthank you. I’ve been saying this forever. Finally someone who gets it.

[@regsparkes6507]

Volvo knows a good customer like Chris / letsdig18 and these videos does help their sales. I've been a subscriber for a few years now, and I can assure you that this man does NOT buy 'second rate' equipment.

[@canadianboyee]

I see Volvo came to their senses haha nice machine needs a thumb

[@george8873]

He said when he got the Hyundai that Volvo tried getting him a used machine but there wasn't any available.

[@crypticchris8812]

He was already prepared for this machine. He ordered it new.

[@videodistro]

Hahaha! All the dweebs who think anyone other than hobbiests actually care what a youtuber uses for his business. Oh my.

[@gullreefclub]

Unless Chris intends to do a lot of other work than dig with this machine a thumb just adds weight out on the end of the stick. Additionally Chris said something similar to what I just said a couple of few months ago. Although with Chris saying he is working with AMI on something trick who knows what he/they might have hidden up their sleeves

[@bmac1629]

@@gullreefclub A separate bucket with a thumb only attached to that?

[@HanbackinFlo]

Well Barney won’t keep up with this beast. Time for haul truck upgrade. congratulations bud. Come on Volvo bring him a worthy haul truck.

[@ericnelson8493]

My thoughts to. Old Barney is gonna work up a sweat working with this new machine. I’m sure this has crossed his mind.

[@RAYAR54]

Barney is still a good size for most of Chris' jobs and is in good condition. Barney also fits in tighter spots than a larger truck and has a tighter turning radius. Barney is DEF free!

[@kevinkinney5445]

I said the same thing! Chris is The Only Man on You Tube that puts in the time in labor proving over and over again a level of adeptness and integrity, dedicated to doing every job the best it can be. His work ethic is second to none. Period!His name will become akin to a job well done.

[@stevenmarsh5158]

Two comments. I knew when you bought that Hyundai, Volvo was not going to let it go! Second, if anyone has any doubt how business is going for Chris, this ought to tell you everything you need to know. Congratulations!!

[@warrenmichael918]

Volvo was already building this i bet when he got the Hyundai. He needed a bigger one right then , so he got what was available at the time. Volvo doesnt worry about what one guy buys, even if he has a popular channel. Most of his viewers arent in the market to buy a new Volvo. Now, if some big construction company or mining outfit was about to spend several millions of dollars on new equipment, you can bet they would start reaching out and playing along.

[@Kriss_L]

Geoff must be pimping out the chickens, duck mafia, and Dog Dog.

[@BealyGood]

I have a couple of time slots open 😂

[@Damoinion]

I'd love to help but they block those things here .....🤪🤣🤣

[@kenlong5772]

@@BealyGood

[@AllstarVentures]

This farm owner has probably taken some of the financial pressure off of Geoff, some. 😂

[@jamielee9350]

@@BealyGood Keep an eye on the fish in your pond... Chris will be restocking his soon 🤣🤣🤣

[@snappingbear]

I saw the commercial Chris did for Hyundai showing off their big haul truck and excavator. The ones he used to build that huge circular pond and thought shots fired. Looks like it worked. Here comes the big Volvo. lol.

[@crypticchris8812]

Well, it seems like he always had this excavator planned on coming he ordered it new.

[@pinwizz69]

​. It's a year and a half lead on new equipment these days. It's going to several more years for the supply chain to finally get fully straightened out for manufacturers to get caught up with demand plus on lot equipment to sell. At least prices have come down to inflation adjusted pre-pandemic prices. Immediately after the pandemic ended prices were thru the roof on used equipment. Clint at his C&C equipment channel explained it on one of his auction videos.

[@Del-27]

It was Hyundai truck and excavator he used

[@farm.moore.longleaf]

And Hitachi builds the Volvo, correct?

[@stormlust879]

No i believe volvo excavators use to be samsung excavators tell volvo bought them

[@weldscientist]

Love that the welding instructor and student came to help out! I started out in a welding school myself.

[@thedevilinthecircuit1414]

*Appropriate* music for the entrance of The Beast. BRAVO, Volvo!

[@victorhorace8467]

You could have predicted Volvo wouldn’t let another brand land with Chris. The best advertisement they could get.

[@TOOLMAN4hvac]

Merely out 7 minutes and the view tickers are going crazy! Looks awesome! ❤

[@stuby2014]

If you're getting a processing head for the new machine it's going to be a game changer! To be able to cut, fell, delimb, measure and cut to specific lengths without letting go of the whole tree is amazing. To watch someone who has been doing that in a logging operation is a great skill. I would think that logger Wade had something to do with that.

[@richardboyd1076]

You must have waited a long time! It’s nice to have machines that work the same. Let me add my congradulations and joy in your new machine.

[@davidgrant7851]

Such a proud Daddy. Congratulations

[@steves.7872]

Congratulations, Chris on a new machine.

[@JGW5303]

Never seen a man with so much equipment and works by himself most days.

[@frasermathers2287]

Fantastic operator, good business man, but poor financial manager as he could be having far better returns on his investments, if he was making his assets work as they should be by having good full time employees and building a team.

[@ryanhoward1013]

Sounds to me that you are jealous

[@ryanhoward1013]

Why does this bother you? It's his money, and he leaves his machines at different places so that he doesn't have to pay to have them moved

[@frasermathers2287]

@@ryanhoward1013 God you talk some shit! I could buy and sell Chris ten times over if I wanted, and I have no malice towards him. Its purely an observation that he could have a better return in his investment. Unlike you, I do live in a free country and was only making comment based on a comment that someone else had made. Sounds like your the one with the problem.

[@ryanhoward1013]

@frasermathers2287 I have no problem, and you say you could buy and sell him ten times over. It makes me laugh

[@LatitudeSky]

The Volvo Co-Pilot is some awesome stuff. Set limits for the work area and you can drop almost anyone in the seat and almost won't let them screw up.

[@mikehunt3222]

You wanna bet? I know a couple “operators” who could f**k that up in 2sec. They’d have the paint wore off the counterweight faster than off the bucket. 😂

[@jamessteiner7711]

Congratulations CHRIS !!!👍

[@cookimolly3130]

Like a little kid on Christmas morning love it enjoy your new toy!

[@ThisisMindoMint]

Volvos executives where like „This needs to be fixed ASAP“ and your fired.

[@mula2626]

It’s not like they gave it to him

[@MaddogJones]

@@mula2626 @ThisisMindoMint didn't say they did... But when Chris went to buy a large machine last year he got the run around and had to settle with the Hyundai... @ThisisMindoMint was just implying the execs made things right and sold Chris a new machine and admonished the underlings who messed up is all

[@calitrainman]

@@mula2626 They might have

[@Mac-i3m]

@@calitrainman No, they didn't, and rates have come down drastically and supply has gone up since he was shopping last time.

[@Control-Alt-Delete619]

Hahahaha...... Volvo should have gave him the same deal as this 350 for a brand new 460 that I think would be a better fit for him, but that's just my opinion. Either way Volvo should make sure Chris is always using Volvo excavators & haul trucks for marketing reasons. He's a good operator, has a good attitude, runs a good business, and puts out good videos with a growing subscriber list. 💪👍🍻🇺🇲

[@randyc3934]

😂CONGRATS CHRIS

[@beckyumphrey2626]

The pond.you built on the intro looks AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@latisimusd]

Your giggle indicates - this will be an awesome addition and fun to watch. 😁

[@joshzodom]

Keep buying and we’ll keep watching! Congrats from a few miles away in Smithfield.

[@brkapp]

woah. congrats. cool to see the fleet grow. i was a landscraper when i started watching 10+ years ago now ive been an operator for the last 8. congrats on the growth chris. soon we may catch you with gps doing big sites like charlie i think

[@scrappy7571]

Pretty cool! When it was on the trailer, the bucket looks as big as the truck cab, geez!

[@parkerzimmerman8399]

That’s awesome! It’s amazing watching you grow!

[@johncoleman1447]

Congratulations Chris, so happy for you. You work so hard and you deserve it.

[@Rorschach.]

Has Geoff been buying you some awesome new toys again? 😉

[@astonmartin2727]

Geoff is gonna be pissed Chris is in the candy store again 😜😜😜😜

[@shitloveaduck]

@@astonmartin2727😂😂😂

[@gravelydon7072]

@@astonmartin2727 And that it didn't get used at his place first.

[@ipanzerschrecku4732]

Nice, she is big and man those fans are loud... Come a long way since the early days struggling with the Hitachi you started with.

[@dannysowell9071]

She's a beaut! Now in honor of your best customer you should name her Bealey Good.

[@lmsendit9531]

I would also like to thank Volvo for finally working with Chris like they should have to begin with

[@slngblde]

Damn Chris, I am impressed how fast your business has grown.

[@TheRocco96]

Congratulations with the new Excavator!

[@JasonBristow2003]

Heck Yeah Man!! Congratulations!!

[@paceauto5382]

Nice machine Chris, don’t forget to tell Billy Good Farms thank you.

[@allanedwards8238]

Music intro is fitting for the beasts entry

[@LuisRodriguez-sc1oq]

🇺🇲🇵🇷🇲🇽😎 Happy mother's day!!!!

[@travishauser]

I'm sure it was a long-time coming and well deserved. Your work-ethic is commendable and the rewards clearly reflect your hard work.

[@chrisnelly2518]

I think Chris is going to be getting a saw attachment since he does so much clearing. It'll make it a lot easier and faster for him. He won't have to get out and hand cut trees and get the saw stuck like he has been and he can just keep cutting even if it's 100° outside

[@weirdmood8102]

That's what I'm thinking, too. A grapple saw would make this type of work considerably more efficient and safer. It's pretty awesome to see how much he's been able to accomplish in a few short years.

[@martinfield2358]

Spot on! I also reckon on a saw attachment. It is the only missing part.

[@andrewfrance1047]

I'm not so sure. It's much easier to get big stumps out of the ground when they still have the tree attached for leverage. Perhaps the new attachment is a stumper with a thumb that doesn't get in the way.

[@AquaPeet]

WHAAAAATTTT a new excavator???? WOW MAN congratulations!!!! And I'm very excited for all the videos we get featuring it :D :D :D :D

[@justinfufun5483]

And my wife says i have too many hammers and drills. Love it.

[@gatesmw50]

@justinfunfun5483 OMG I get the same treatment LOL!

[@justinfufun5483]

@@gatesmw50 I thought let's dig 18 was his name not his target

[@kennyk3989]

OUTSTANDING CHRIS!!! WHAT A BEAST BEST OF LUCK!

[@frednewman2162]

Kind of surprised that a Volvo rep didn’t come out when you took delivery! Big missed opportunity for some PR and customer relations! 😊

[@warrenmichael918]

seems like they will be there to run through setting up a few things. He mentioned something about the grade controls needed set up.

[@frednewman2162]

@@warrenmichael918 hard to find companies that have good customer relationships or even care about customers, anymore! Seems like they care more about political agendas or what the CFO wants more then customers or their products!

[@ryanlotgd]

theres already a cupple day in the life vids on volvo's channel of chris am sre they will be out to help set some stuff up before its needed for more than digging up some trees

[@janlesinski4719]

Now that's a machine and NOT cheap

[@nalini4400]

Great music today on the drive in

[@michaelbrausch8874]

Thanks again Geoff!

[@waynenooffense3000]

I would love to see a bucket size demo of each piece of equipment. From the smallest skid steer all the way thru the largest excavator you have to date. Just line them up and dump each one right next to each other!! That will be cool!!

[@nealequipment3777]

Beautiful!! I guess I will stop looking for one for you!!

[@chasekelsey9773]

Super happy for you Chris the 330 and the new 350 are gonna be super beneficial to you on bigger jobs glad to see you do so well

[@oliverlarsen6768]

Congrats Chris! This is a proper unit!

[@CastleBeavo]

Wow, nice fresh 350E!! Can't wait to see the thumb you're putting on it!

[@darkrevenger04]

Except no thumb going on it as mentioned with the 330

[@micahpaul20]

550 next!!!!

[@denniswilliams6435]

He looking at 950s. 😅

[@jjMcCartan9686]

Maybe in a few years time or maybe a 950 😂😂

[@cyrilhudak4568]

You really want to give Mr Donnie a heart attack. He already had to upgrade to the 50 ton trailer. ☺

[@andrewr2650]

As fun as that would be a 550 is to hard to transport to be practical for the kind of work Chris does. Chris said almost exactly the same thing at the end of the job where Volvo let him demo a 550. Key part of the job was Volvo paid the transport bill and sent their mechanic to put the machine in/out of transport mode.

[@NeilMaclachlan]

Lovely new machine...With mods fitted for your use...It will be well looked after thats for sure....Stay safe and see you on the next one Chris

[@bobferranti5222]

Holy cow patties! There's no stopping you now! Congrats on another beautiful machine for the fleet. You can tell the bucket is huge but it's still a bit deceptive lol. I'm looking forward to seeing your surprise for the new machine.

[@jerrywallen8327]

Really happy for you getting that beautiful big boy for the fleet anxious to get to see it work for the years to come!

[@blainekerr1187]

We have one of those 350's and i love it. you'll find it chews through DEF and diesel on the digging days tho!

[@MrC9Oh3]

Yes and they burn oil like crazy too

[@kenore4003]

Fuel and DEF costs are passed through to the customer. Chris runs his equiptment efficiently enough that those costs are minimized.

[@mikehunt3222]

Well, the governments got to get their tax money from the diesel and the commie juice. If they get their way the next excavator he buys will have a 50’ windmill sticking up off the back and in place of steel panels it’ll be covered in solar panels.

[@blainekerr1187]

@@kenore4003 so do I but it still costs money none the less.

[@martentreep1037]

Hey Chris, Nice machine you bought. And I,ve a lot of respect for the way you are working and develope your company. Go on !!

[@Frank-db6oj]

Congratulations Chris. Good luck with it. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@JohnJ-q5j]

The intro music was great.

[@wwjoesr]

Wow, what an amazing intro!!!

[@coltongarber8087]

Your 330 and 220's will oil themselves when they see their brand new brother 😂😂❤ i'm being a goof don't mind me 😂

[@j81851]

Love it a little sibling intimidation here good comment!!

[@GlobalistJuice]

haha ha!🤣

[@coltongarber8087]

@@j81851 Thanks hopefully Chris gets a kick out of it too

[@crandonborth]

I suspect the 330 is gonna be sold.

[@tacoenvy]

That intro is perfection. Congratulations Chris!

[@Rxses]

Gotta get that LD18 sticker on to official!🎉

[@themorganator]

Brilliant result! Well done Volvo for supporting Chris and getting the brand out there!

[@DixieBourne]

Chris I am so proud of you .

[@bernardsteffen2788]

Gotta watch this over and over again. Seeing that BIG BOY come down the country lane is something to watch over and over again.

[@martinu2725]

Well done Volvo for sorting out your best salesman with a new toy

[@videodistro]

Yes, because everyone who spends millions iof $$ on their equipment cares what a youtuber uses for his business. Hahahaha! Some of you people are so clueless. Oh my.

[@SingleStacked]

@@videodistro You seem to not have a life. Oh my.

[@gaslight5]

​@videodistro jeez, nothing like being a bit jealous, you have left this comment a few times, it is great advertising, I wouldn't have thought of pricing let alone testing a volvo machine without this channel

[@warrenmichael918]

@@gaslight5 he isnt wrong though. Yes, its good advertising but realistically how many of viewers of his are even in the business or need a big new machine? If anyone is actually interested in buying this expensive of a machine, they most likely have been operating one for a while and already know what they are looking for. Now people that are looking for one most likely could be on here searching for reviews and channels using the machine to see how they like it and that could be of use but its not very many people in total. Its still sweet to see Chris doing so well and getting another new rig !!

[@videodistro]

Sure, jealous of someone I don't know in a different business than me. Haha! Go back to your mom's basement little boy. Your silly comment doesn't change reality. Volvo does not serve Chris. He paid big bucks for everything he buys. It's called real life.

[@1JellyBeanGaming]

It always gets me how he uses the machines like an extension of himself. I've worked with and watched a lot of operators over the past 20 years and I've never seen anyone like him. The delicate movements, I swear he could eat his dinner with it. What a beautiful machine it is to.

[@GlobalistJuice]

Wait ... new what? Chris has been keeping _waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay_ too many secrets from us! 🤣

[@shortnbald1.1]

That 350 is a beauty. Congrats. Welding and operating equipment were skills I learned long ago and have never let me down. If you're not afraid of the work you will never starve!

[@alexosborne5629]

The 350 makes the big 220 look like a toy 🤯💪💪💪 Impressive addition, Chris !!! I wish you many happy hours playing in your new toy !!! 😁😎💪

[@56PapaBear56]

Nice addition to the fleet, can't wait to see the new attachment.

[@DIRT-BOSS]

Congrats Mr Volvo 💪

[@betlw]

I almost got as excited as if I had bought the machine myself. The 350 looks good on you and thank you for sharing your success.

[@ranchis9044]

looks like the poor ole 330 is off in the corner pouting.😓😂

[@billymoad]

Very nice Chris Hi everyone from northwest Missouri 😮😮😮

[@Selfleader420]

Sick 🎶 tunes intro!!! Aloha's bruh!!! Stay safe out there

[@beenebb]

Congratulations on your brand new Volvo Excavator greating from the Netherlands

[@DeathLetterBlues44]

I have a friend whose son is a welder. Once he got out of welding school, he started working on refurbishing old oil tanks. He got certified as a scuba diver on his own and went back to welding school for under water welding. That is what he does now for a living. He makes good money and more importantly he loves it.

[@KentuckyMills]

👍

[@BeardClipper]

I saw the "E" on the side and thought "oooh Chris is going electric!".... Sensible decision to keep with reliable tech there :)

[@Sean-i4r]

Not that you read this but congratulations Chris.I'm very impressed with your progress.Let me know when you want a good worker man.I'll come down there when you're ready to give you a probation period of a week for really cheap.Pay just to show you.I can do just about anything

[@cptbimes1]

Big boy machine day. 🙌🏻After having it for years now, the 360° in the Ford trucks have saved me many times. It's a solid feature.

[@JamesGroves-b1z]

CONGRATULATIONS so proud for you 👍😁👍

[@matt08015]

congratulations on that new Machine you work hard enough for it & well - deserved

[@scottvaughan473]

The Intro Song is killer.

[@GranthamShaw]

Grinders and MEN who know how to tackle tolerance problems on New Equipment or Replacement Parts are a must! Kudo's to those two men who tackled the assembly problem on the new excavator!

[@francesstratton695]

You work so hard at always doing the best job for your clients. You deserve to have the best equipment…CONGRATULATIONS Chris!! I’m sure your Grandaddy’s smiling watching from Heaven…🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻♥️♥️🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@CherokeeJackson]

BEAUTIFUL Machine! Congratulations Chris!

[@erikcourtney1834]

Good lord it took long enough… Volvo versus the world! Yes I use a Volvo too. An ec355 to be exact.