Picking Up My New AMI 66 Tilt Grading Bucket!

[@russellmcknight7226]

It's nice to see it was made in Canada, something we don't see much of.

[@RockBrigadeCommunityForum]

you really need to search the internet. You'd be surprised at what we actually make for the worldwide market.

[@mikewieggers6337]

Made in Hawkesville, Ontario.

[@DMSparky]

@@RockBrigadeCommunityForum not really we have knee capped our industry because a lot of fellow Canadians don’t care where their products come from. Canada has too many brands and too few manufacturers these days.

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

That’s an exceptional piece of hardware. Very nice 👍 your definitely going to be ready for anything that comes your way. Great 👍 content.

[@derrickpettit3489]

Well Chris that is gonna be sweet, you've earned it man, you work everyday, long hours an you do good work, if you put the work in to what you want in life, anything is possible, because right here is a hell of a story that is coming true in front of us, AMI makes a sweet ass product, thanks for sharing Chris,

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Only in America!

[@jeffstrains4014]

@@KingsOutdoorLife Greatest place on earth!

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Jeffs Trains - Amen!

[@GlobalistJuice]

@@jeffstrains4014 *_"Hallelujah!"_* ... and making America greater every damn day!

[@jozefbolesawbartkowiak2516]

Happy 4 U Chris...it's nice to see U Growing i New Gear...God Bless all the Best from JCB Poland

[@stuartandrews4344]

You finally got a tilt bucket, it's so useful,but I would prefer something similar to the Tiltrotator TRS8,has much more versatility.

[@blacksheep9734]

Stuart Andrews they are a slick attachment. But they are very very pricey

[@stuartandrews4344]

@@blacksheep9734 I dread to think what the price is in the states for one, but to me it's a long term investment,it's 360 degree versatility opens up many opportunities for other work

[@MaximusMerideus]

@@blacksheep9734 How pricey? Is it worth the money?

[@thebadwolf7687]

@@stuartandrews4344 yeah I would have invested in with the other thing. I started running a cat 426 with the double lift cylinders that had a wain roy setup. 25 years ago.. lol I used to do alot of grading work. I was a cheaper alternative to a grade all.. lol when it made sense of course and a few times it didnt.. lol

[@rockandmeatroll]

Don't know about pricing at all but the 360 degree versions look game changing.

[@pjs5191]

You’re gonna be spoiled as heck digging swales now Chris. Nice addition to the fleet. Can’t wait to see it in action more in the future.

[@Rooftopmatty]

Keep getting fun toys like this for yourself soon johns gonna be upgrading everything to keep you around

[@nathanwalczak7161]

I have a feeling youtubes paying pretty well that he can be making more money doing what he wants on his time now.

[@PittieTictures]

I thought Chris worked for himself?

[@nathanwalczak7161]

@@PittieTictures only side work. He works for his uncle

[@Wheeze_NL]

@@nathanwalczak7161 KZbin doesn't pay that much, for sure not now.

[@Mapantz1]

Yes! That's awesome! I expect that it will pay for itself on a large pond job? Can't wait to see that beast slicking up some pond edges - great stuff!

[@sambryant5662]

Chris, you need to convince John to get that setup for the company's machines, because as stated in another comment it would make pond building and dredging jobs easier.

[@cerberus0413]

You have no idea how happy it made me that you got fittings with SAE (BOSS) ports and not NPT. It drives me nuts that people use NPT in hydraulic applications.

[@megape95]

Me too.. npt is really good for leaks

[@komitadjie]

Man, AMI is really cranking out some good stuff!

[@billsmith5581]

Wow what a custom machine and setup....fantastic workmanship on the bucket and your skills Chris.....this is my favorite channel by far for the last almost two years

[@outtatime4512]

AMI and yourself a a great collaboration of innovative ideas. This is why we don't use steam shovels anymore. May God continue to bless you.😉

[@MyTractorGuy]

Plug the holes and you can go swimming in that thing when it's hot!! 🤣

[@MyTractorGuy]

@drop stix 🤣

[@jodyschiafone5519]

UMy Tractor Guy

[@kena658]

Or take a shower...

[@ournewzealandfarm960]

or an ice bucket challenge!!

[@skipper9400]

Chris...I've been watching you for a little while now, and I'm compelled to say that you are one of the smoothest Operators I've ever seen. now, that may not sound like a big deal, but I'm 73 years young, and been a Logger-Mechnic-Operator all my life...and when I say I've seen ALL kinds, thats a heap. I've also run hydraulic machines myself, and guys, He's REALLY good...Smooth, calm and unruffled, and that's what it takes....good job Kid....congrats on the new riggin'...have fun along the way....:)

[@antonybrown432]

You are a hell of a operator we need you in St Louis

[@craigwavra3495]

Love when you get a new toy. This means there are some really cool videos and projects coming.

[@digdrivediy]

That's a BAB - Big A** Bucket! Very cool, congrats!

[@tomwold5366]

You won't regret the tilt bucket... I had one with a motor which stayed on the machine and u just changed out buckets to the motor which allowed use of the thumb with the tilt and with both buckets...I loved it..!!

[@davecrable1356]

Nice addition to the equipment shed!

[@justinbrown2093]

In the two years I've been watching your videos I've been saying to myself Chris you need a tilt bucket, Well done mate

[@Monkeysic]

That will make dredging go alot faster too! Looks like a pretty solid bucket!!

[@evilbrat5376]

And heavy - at 2800 plus lbs - it be just a tad heavy

[@Shane_Reynolds85]

@@evilbrat5376 What is the total capacity of that machine’s bucket?

[@MaximusMerideus]

@@evilbrat5376 Do you think it's too heavy? Just wondering, I really know nothing so any info is appreciated.

[@bansheeracerman]

Been watching you for some time now and can't believe how long it's taken you to buy a hitch nevermind a tilty bucket!! An absolute game changer. You'll probably find you'll never take it off, only for hard digging or using the thumb. My biggest hate is hooking the pipes on and off.

[@briangarrow448]

I've been watching the Swede, Hedblom, and his KZbin channel for the last couple of months. He has a tilt/rotation type bucket on his little excavator and it's freaking amazing what he can do with it! I'm going to enjoy your future vids when you get a chance to use this new beauty!

[@BosseTub]

Around here almost all excavators from 3.5 to 35tons have a tiltrotator. Only small machines 1-2,5tons use tilt only. Why is there such a big difference between Sweden/EU and US with regard to this? Work to be done is the same. Efficiency gains are the same.

[@xoxo2008oxox]

Yeah, Hedblom uses that like a 3rd arm! And then also DirtNinja in New Hampsire was first excavator I saw using those tilt-rotation buckets. But not on something like 220 series. That think looks... awkward.

[@MagnusOlssonMalvik]

@@BosseTub yea I'm no machine operator but I have been noticing this also, its strange. I guess it might be a the price and risk of more breakdowns but like you say even tilt seems uncommon in US.

[@MaximusMerideus]

Brian, how much would this cost? Just a guess would be cool, I have no idea.

[@Dolomedesspider]

It's not a "tilt/rotation type bucket". The tiltrotator is an attachment on it's own attached on the stick - meaning; it's has nothing to do with the bucket. But on/or under the tiltrotator you can attach a long range of different type of buckets and other tools; Grading bucket (most common used), Cable bucket, A VA-bucket (that's a bucket for sewer pipe graves, profile bucket, Grading beam, pallet forks, A brush to clean up a work site. With Engcon EC-Oil (= Oil connections are automaticly attached to the tool, the oil goes through the tiltrotator in a swivel - no hydraulic hoses to attach manually) you can attach hydraulic operated tools with ease like a rotating brush, hydraulic pallet forks, crapple for stones or timber trunks.. The list could go on for ever..... Check up 'Duckgirl86' here on YT to see a skilled girl using a varity of equipment with an tiltrotator. Just one of her clips: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqWph4Gcmq-ciNU

[@m.mcd.46]

Very handy buckets I've used them a few times on a 210 komatso brilliant for doing batters on banks,you won't want to take it off 😂😂 greetings from Scotland

[@kevins5092]

Will be able to slick up those pond dredging jobs easier now

[@kevins5092]

august if you never heard the word slick before, then you apparently don’t watch these videos 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@augustreil]

@@kevins5092, I have no idea why I said I never heard that before, because Chris says it all the time. Thanks for correcting me and that comment is gone right...NOW !!

[@GlobalistJuice]

That's a nice looking bucket - very happy for you, friend!

[@davekielmann8986]

Its nice to see someone embraces technology and that you under stand time is money and it make you job a lot easier.

[@davidbrickey5925]

You definitely got your big bucket now. I can see your work is going to be so much neater and faster. 👍☕️.

[@andrewmacdonald6176]

You'll be happy with it! I have 7 years on a smaller AMI tilt bucket, its been great. Really like it with a serrated cutting edge.

[@mjethier]

clearly doing well even beyond KZbin. Grats Chris, you deserve it!

[@buddwizr]

That is awesome! You defiantly love what you do so I can say you dig it! Really enjoy your videos and content. Thanks for posting. You need one of throws that works this the thumb.

[@ibTeeMac]

Now that is an awesome piece of kit that takes it to the next level. So versatile...

[@keithcopeland8245]

Really nice bucket. Gonna be good for cutting in slopes on ponds and roadside ditches.

[@evilbrat5376]

That is one heck of a little bucket. . . . think they make them a tad larger though? Really, one monster bucket there and wish ya all the fun you can have using it! Saw the notification and had to run over here to see what it was all about and Wow.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

I was going to say clickbait but you actually showed the bucket 😁. Looks sweet man that will definitely be a handy attachment

[@alwayshungry24]

hey elite earthworks llc i think you need to move out of toy excavators to one of those bad boys !!!!!! lol . love the pond video by the way

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Joe Southern I couldn’t agree more 😁. Thanks man

[@janvandenbos7085]

Another nice AMI 66 tilt grading buckett looks very good Chris for many projects 👌👍😊

[@dirtpride2983]

I build mine in my shop and I love it. Definitely make nice grade and clean ditch.

[@c4psswe950]

Go with rototilt or indexator, here in sweden the customer usually demands it for the jobs, however they do pay a small fee extra for it. But the advantage is that you can also use your old buckets, the disadvantage is that if your about to use heavy force to get a big rock etc (unless you digging around it) up, you may end up breaking it and need a repair, so then we usually end up removing the tool before using heavy force.

[@uppsalahazzemarkstedt2759]

And then you talk about VERY heavy digging forces on the tiltrotator! :D

[@c4psswe950]

Very true 😋

[@toddshreve]

The world needs more sales guys like this guy

[@lawrencezaccheojr6642]

Jesus what an operator hats off my friend

[@dennisbrooks4742]

You've now bought a bucket that I've been commenting about for the last few months, well done.(UK)

[@michaelcarlson1528]

Congratulations Chris! I was expecting the bucket to turn on its side like the mini. Then you mentioned later it moves at a 45 degrees. Very nice, can’t wait to see the finished project around a pond! Thank you for sharing.

[@74jojo]

Considering how good job you do with a normal scoop, this will be legendary! 😀

[@keithdunlap2701]

How Nice is that !! Man, I believe that's gonna be a game changer for ya Chris !I like how it's vented on the backsides of it, think that will help a lot when your in water, and real soupy mud and all .... I 'm Diggin' it man !! I know your real excited by the smile on your face !!! lololololol...Hell, I'm excited for ya myself !! Can't wait to see ya puting it to use ...Have a Great Evening !! On to the Next...

[@cameronrolston6099]

I don't no how you ever did it without one, this is all we use down under NZ🇳🇿

[@terryadamz870]

Here in Aus too been running quick hitches for years we don’t generally have thumbs but

[@george8873]

Like how the bucket has the holes in it. Will cut down on suction and allow the dirt to fall out easier, especially if it is wet and muddy.

[@samson1200]

Now the real fun starts! lol. You could always stockpile that skid road debris at your place and get the screener in and screen out the debree and keep that sweet topsoil for yourself.

[@davidrobins4025]

Fantastic new bucket which should make the job quicker and easier in your skilled hands.

[@wesmac4756]

Congrats on new bucket. Over here in New Zealand most machines have tilt buckets on them lot more versatile. Need to weld some more rings on hitch to put hoses through so dont get hung up.

[@billymallon7342]

Yes Chris yet again great vlog Years of justice

[@RS_T]

You’re going to get spoiled with all these fancy attachments! Then you’re gonna wish you had them when you’re running Johns excavators !

[@jwdickinson643]

Chris, I do believe you are one step closer to cornering the market in the excavation business in your locale! Good luck & best wishes! 👍👍👊👊

[@azonicds]

Finally, quick coupler and a tilt bucket, you won't regret it!

[@pmsecretary52]

About time ...you needed one lol Great videos by the way ...you help me pass the time of day .

[@nickselleck522]

So nice having a rototilt and not messing around with hoses to tilt plus the 360

[@mirriohudson9815]

You might want to wrap those hoses in a protective coating and add two tensioner springs. But other than that I am a fan of your custom bucket designs and videos. All you need now is a rock hammer, a chipper, and a raking bucket to clean out pond growth.

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Don’t forget all the logging attachments!!

[@micah_lee]

Pond’s shouldn’t have to have bad “pond growth” : and algae in proportionate amounts is essential for a healthy pond.

[@mirriohudson9815]

@@micah_lee everyone knows that but when cat tails clog out your pond give me a call I give you a nice bid on it

[@KingsOutdoorLife]

Nature will try to return everything back the way it was. So over time man made ponds will start “filling in” and you either have do start cleaning out or watch them fill in.

[@GenMaster124]

That’s going to make so much difference finishing off ground works 👍🏻

[@JuhaErkkila]

You need to put electrical 6/2 switching valve into the boom tip to be able to use Thumb and Tilt just by pushing a button. Great bucket for You!

[@stephenscott5817]

You can never have too many toys. I mean tools.

[@ranger2316]

I'm willing to bet as you walked away towards your truck ... you looked back at that new bucket, didn't you? That is some kind of nice tool and resource for you excavator. I can't wait to see what you do with it.

[@brianelliot2719]

Pretty good demonstration of grading 2” above the hard deck. Top Gun Chris. 😉

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

A couple of adjustable flow controls mounted on the bucket would fix the speed issue without changing the speed of the thumb when you are using it.

[@letsdig18]

the machine has separate settings so I can just change the flow in the cab

[@DavidD-qr2vn]

@@letsdig18 Thought it might be set up that way, but put the suggestion out there anyway in case it didn't or someone else might stumble upon it and find it useful.

[@edwardmolloy7548]

You're going full professional with your own machine. Looking like a better setup than you normally run👌

[@michaelweatherhead9470]

As good as you are Chris it won't take you long to get the feeling of that bucket enjoy it. I know you will.

[@bc5891]

Chris, get them to make you a V Bucket for digging ditches. I saw another operator on YT using it to create water channels in the woods on a new road being cut in. The bucket is a beast and makes a nice dressing to the job site.

[@PisciLover]

Round 2 of "Bucket Envy" has begun! 😜😂😋

[@HappyHibouaqp]

I'm just about to pass my excavator licence, i never thought i'd be this interested in buckets... x) Great content, keep it up man!!

[@KG-yn9qi]

Only two things missing... one the bucket needs to spin. Second need a tweezer, behind the bucket at mount, that can spin and tilt with the buck but when bucket off the spin tilt stays. Then can use the tweezers to pick up things. Like large rocks turn and place as needed ETC. A channel called, Headblom has his set up like that. He is almost as surgical with it! Check it out.

[@TrackGeeks]

I picked up a Mongo tilt grading bucket for my TB235 this week. Got to try it out in the yard today. Leaves a nice finish. It will take some practice since its a bit different to operate.

[@timmyfrierson2684]

Chris I’m glad everything’s coming together for you with your new 220 I’m happy for you man but anyway you and John stay safe in yawls family and keep the videos coming

[@bruceaplin]

Christmas in September. Yahoo ! So happy for you Chris 😎

[@donaldtrabeaux5235]

Well awesome salesman , and bucket going to be a game changer for you 👍👍😎👍👍

[@hughbie7]

Okay....stupid question time!! "Do you have the same pulling power on an angle as you would straight?" Should make your grading of Ponds a whole lot easier!!😁

[@micah_lee]

Just from looking at it, it’s connected the same way at every angle. So it will pull the same strength at each angle.

[@tristand.8088]

Same power but only worry in my book would be the sideward torque on the stick and boom.

[@kiansutton2795]

You wont know what happned when you go back running the other volvos with the digging buckets straight on the excavator😂😂 now you will have to get a rock breaker and grapple 😂

[@williamd6967]

Bad ass for moving mud its got drain holes to awesome bucket Mr 18.

[@jameshall1691]

Now everyone is going to buy a set up just like yours. Game changer

[@TheVideoSteve]

Chris is in HOG HEAVEN now with this new bucket. WTG Chris.... this will really come in handy,,,

[@Definitelynotyou90]

Love when you get new toys exciting to see how they work and to see u use them

[@grondwerker3178]

we mainly use this kind of bucket, your going to love it!

[@thomasstewart9368]

Right toy - I mean - right tool for the job. Nice 👍👌

[@johnnysouth4982]

Been building pools for years had a guy dig a pool for me with one of these fastest pool dig ever the angled bucket was a godsend have fun and be safe

[@magnoliascreens7469]

Not sure who was smiling more, Chris or Nelson. BTW, It's alright Nelson, a lot of us are vertically challenged. Congratulations guys. Love seeing y'all doing so well!

[@akesvensson3778]

I've waited a long time for this kinda bucket! It'll be great watching in coming clips!

[@chadbell8993]

About time. You will find that you will use it more than the digging bucket. I use mine all the time. I never could understand why you didn't have one for digging ponds

[@larryshedd5734]

Nice. You can be like Gradall excavator now. Love my Gradall tracks or wheels. Made me bunch of money. Glad it came in

[@randywerner7890]

Going to make ditch work so much faster. Like the addition to the tool inventory. Wish you were closer to Michigan would send you my resume lol.

[@mjarbar3204]

Always good to see new toys... sorry I mean tools! Next on the list a 'V' trenching bucket??? :D

[@COYO-T]

That is a high quality bucket. Welding on both sides and I do like the cut outs to let water out. Where I work we only make a 60 inch bucket but not pivoting bucket. Not saying we don't make that style. I seen you had a ripper inside that one bucket. Would like to see a better shot of it sometime. We do weld those on our line. The casting like you have and also one with fittings and bushings

[@michaelmullins1290]

I'm seeing a great sponsorship here. I hope! Chris has probably designed some other attachment's, that he wants to own. I'm sure if you had to buy, it'll pay for itself in no time.

[@robertbradford2734]

This bucket is the perfect addition👍👍

[@danslawncare8594]

Nice bucket Chris. There should be flow control valves on the tilt cyl so you can slow down that bucket. You also can use your foot pedal and you can control the speed..

[@tomswindler64]

You sure your loader is big enough to be able to pickup that bucket fully loaded,that thing is huge.i also see your trademark on it .looks good.😎😎😎😎😎👍👍👍👍

[@billyjones1969]

Congratulations on your new toys with awesome videos

[@TheDig087]

When you got the quick hitch put on your digger my first thought was "now you just need to get yourself a tilt bucket chris and you'll be set".

[@tomkelsey3587]

Congratulations with your new toy.

[@chevavy4life]

I've been waiting for this video! Lol I was talking to one of the guys at AMI and he had said they sent this bucket out! Looks great!

[@davestinson5691]

That's nice man. I bet that was not cheap!!!!. But prolly worth it 10x over

[@billiebobthorton3770]

Nice attachment. You should consider investing in an Engcon or Rototilt with the oil quick.

[@farmerbob4554]

One serious bucket. Can’t wait to see that puppy in action in the hands of the “dirt surgeon”.