POP, DROP & ROLL!!! TAKEUCHI TL12V2 SKID STEER ROLLOVER RECOVERY.

[@DuffyNightingale]

Ron Pratt - you are a true master with the truck and crane!!

[@ashleybunch9872]

Hello Mr Pratt iam watching your video of your friend Daryl that passed away as my name is Ashley being a semi driver for the past 43 years now as I would like to say something to you ,, you Mr Pratt and your family of tow truck drivers are Angels of the highways you risk your life to help others in need God has given you a heart of good gift for helping others and it's shows up in your videos you share Never Forget that Gods Angels are all around you and your family and team of workers God's blessings to your family this coming of Jesus birthday as Christmas and thank you for your services Ashley

[@lockedin60]

Never a dull moment in your operation. In your line of work, rarely do you have the same situation two days in a row. Always a challenge. But diversity makes it fun. Making good use of what God gave you between the ears. Yeah!

[@cmpphilip]

Have you ever walked away from one saying not possible? Watch this video when you first posted it, and am watching it again this morning. Really enjoy your videos, look forward to Friday mornings.

[@lesterclark3477]

A crew that works together , Another good job well done.

[@mr740]

For what its worth Mr. Pratt, i truly enjoy your videos. In particular, the ones where you bring your son and son in law along. It reminds me of the good times i had working in recovery, service and machine delivery with my dad from my elementary school years until he passed away on a skiing trip in 2004, just a few months before i turned 18. You have the same service minded attitude, no job is too small or too big. Always polite, helpful in any way possible or neccesary. He was, much like you, viewed as a man that could do just about anything with what he brought to the job site. I commend your service to your community, customers and the unfortunate individuals in sore need of a helping hand. Althought you may not have wings yet, A saving saint indeed you are. Best regards from Norway.

[@albertjoseph754]

I am saddened by your loss of your father at such a young age for both of you. However, I am pleased to read that he was such a positive influence in your.life. Pass those lessons on to others, the world needs more people like you both.

[@BL-jt3qt]

I am always impressed with the versatility and brute strength of the Tator. Another great job by Ron and his crew. Thanks for sharing.

[@ronniehooperjr1]

Wish Ron had the M100

[@ginger_nosoul]

@@ronniehooperjr1 i looked that up since i didnt know what it was... thats some seriously serious muscle!

[@aljosaskrabelj8412]

​@@ronniehooperjr1 I dont think he needs one. 50R is enough.

[@AquaGreenORAganicsWestLinn]

I really like how you are always so positive with your helper instead of making them feel like crap. You always find the positive to comment on.

[@TheRealTronGuy]

Watching these videos has driven one fact home: while any guy can recover cars off the side of the Interstate, it takes experience, know-how, and some serious thinking through to tackle the range of jobs Ron handles. This is no job for a dummy. I've got a whole new respect for people in this industry.

[@teaches2010]

Have you seen his cemetery video? If not, check it out

[@kens.3729]

Cemetery Video is Amazing! 👍

[@jontiffinphoto]

Jay Maynard , was totally thinking that, so much engineering, often several times a day. And!, that’s why Ron makes the big bucks !!

[@johnhurd6243]

I'm always impressed. Love his videos

[@klsc8510]

Mr. Pratt, I am glad to see you had much better "luck" fishing with "Tator". You landed a 13,000 pound plus lunker despite having to fight some tough snags!

[@janetgregory8941]

It always amazing to see the strength ur wrecker will lift. Ur a very intelligent man Ron. May God bless u and ur family.

[@Tom_Losh]

One thing that never ceases to amaze me is your incredible ability to visualize angles. You, your crew, and 'Tater did a fine job as usual. Thanks for the video, and take care.

[@roadmonkeytj]

I had to laugh at the first add that popped up for a new extended reach track steer lol .... Always love that you guys are aware of what damage could be caused and try to minimize secondary damage. Very professional.

[@dennisbailey4296]

I agree with Benton Bailey you guys really make it real in the professional world to jest have a great interaction with your guys you're working with. Whether it's completely serious or not in conversation makes it less stressful to do the job. All the best from Canada

[@chrisprose2290]

That little machine is one of the heaviest in the industry at 13,200lbs. I’ve 2 taks and these machines are great machines

[@generalp63]

Mr. Pratt, just a word of thanks for all the knowledge I have obtained from watching your videos. It has helped me do more thinking about every aspect of my life before proceeding on a fixed or first idea. Anyone that watches your videos and doesn’t learn something, doesn’t want to learn. I have watched a few other recovery videos from other companies, some are close to how well you do your job, but none that I have watched so far measure up to your standards. Some of them are down right scary the way they do things. Not sure how they managed to stay in business, and should be ashamed of what they put on the internet. Anyway, I’ll offer my thanks again, keep the spectacular videos coming, and may God continue to bless and keep you and your team safe always!

[@RonPratt]

A very humble thank you.....God bless.

[@aaotcis]

Makes you wonder who designs construction vehicles without thought of a potential recovery situation. Sure an glad military equipment had these considerations built in before coming off assembly line. I remember recovering M151 (1/4 ton) rolled over-- no need to roll it, hooked left two wheel exterior anchor points with straight hoist, tilted right side up, drove it away.

[@mokiemona1962able]

Just another shining example of what fantastic teamwork can do. I am always impressed by your recoveries.

[@craigmiller649]

"the difficult we do immediately, the impossible takes a little longer'

[@JackMacLupus]

I need a shirt with that one! XD

[@dinkchow]

There is a sign like that in the USS Yorktowns machine shop.'Emergency's will be handled on a 1st come 1st served basis,the impossible will take slightly longer'.

[@MarkAlbert]

Such a difficult job, but you handled it well and worked into the night. Kudos for your professionalism and looking out for everyone's safety ... and especially for getting the job done!

[@bostedtap8399]

Lifting things is easy, lifting them from on its side, at an angle, and stuck is certainly NOT!. Excellent machinery rescue Mid West. Thanks for sharing. Regards John.

[@russlehman2070]

Hell, just getting to that loader to rig it and back up the slope looked like a real pain. If I encountered that slope on a hike, I wouldn't think twice about going a mile out of my way to avoid it.

[@PaulThomasHarris]

Communication is key on a recovery, everyone has a different perspective. Sitting on my couch watching is not one of them, so many people criticize why, when and where you do something. Being on scene is the only way to know. Mike is a value able employee, hard working. David is learning well, he’s about ready for the tator lessons.

[@jtaylor8606]

Great episode. I wasn't expecting much from the title, but this was a really tricky, complex, job - and handled so well. Excellent stuff.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you for the positive comment. Thank you for watching and God bless.

[@johnstrauch1828]

I ENJOY WATCHING YOU WORK. NO MATTER HOW HARD THE JOBIS. YOU ALWAYS COME UP. WITH A WAY TO GET THE JOB DONE. RON YOU ARE THE BEST AT WHAT YOU DO. STAY SAFE. AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY . HOPE THAT YOU ENJOYED YOUR VACATION

[@dgriff97]

Ron, I have been following your many videos for months. This was the best yet. Your preparation and operation of the Rotator is extra special. Thanks for all you do. God bless you and your family.

[@charleswilson6069]

Mike and David,,, one efficient knowledgeable team. I'd vote them coworkers of the quarter with no hesitation from what I see on these videos. Good job.

[@saramartin1234]

Thanks for sharing this one with us. Couldn’t get out of my chair whole time .your ability to control the timing of each move and to show such. Confidence in you team is amazing... stay safe and get some rest.... Blessings. 🙏👠👠

[@aanderson1991]

Just want to say thanks Ron, my 4 year old son enjoys watching these with me before bedtime.

[@jamieclifton1997]

" Um, can you get this out tonight? I have to return it to the rental place in the morning."

[@kamoonrathewolfgod9189]

Oh my that was a hard one to do. Heavy, down a hill, trees all around, hot, dark. About the only thing you had going for you was the lack of over head wires and no rain. But as always, you did it with the help of two of your best workers Mike and David. Enjoyed watching all of you work together.

[@chrisstrange9335]

Well Ron, looks like fishing was good in the woods but not so good at the lake. I always look forward to your videos. God bless you and your family.

[@susanowens6393]

Another great job well done. There isn't a job that Ron cant do. He is the best.

[@cassrailroad5358]

Wow, what a mess. You get into some challenges. Great to see Ron, Mike, and Dave working together.

[@gac914]

And, once again, 'Tator for the win!! Never ceases to amaze me what that machine will do!

[@chrispancoast9767]

first thought seeing the thumbnail "well now. That's going to be interesting." I was not wrong. Those little units are not something I'd call fun to recover due to their general shape and design. Even had a 3 point landing on the rollback. Once again showing how well you know the Tator Ron. Stay safe out there.

[@RonPratt]

Thank you sir. God bless.

[@TheNikkirock]

I watch your videos and I realize Ron that your help isn't as....what's the word...educated as you are in this field. I am like you in that you can visualize the job and the solution before you pull a single cable. I know you need the help but it seems easier to just "do it" by yourself. You're great at professionalism and good attitude toward your fellow employees as well. Keep up the great work!!!

[@jamesleake2121]

Another good video on a difficult recovery, good to see Mike and David working with you on this one, Ron hope you your family and the Midwest crew have a good and safe weekend

[@pnwRC.]

That's one ride the equipment operator will NEVER forget!

[@producerk8247]

Thanks for the extra footage Ron! Nice to see different angles on the recoveries. As always, stay safe out there.

[@malcolmross3782]

Hello Ron, another inspirational video showing team work and the versatility of the rotator. Great job thanks for sharing and continue to stay safe 😷

[@thomasdesmond2248]

They're going to have to pull the injectors and get rid of the oil on top of the pistons. However she's a tough one. Still in pretty good shape despite what she's been through. God bless

[@timothybarney7257]

Ron: "Well, we just painted the hooks....That's alright...Time to get 'em scratched up again" Ron: "We'll just have to paint them every day" Mike: "Every other day" Ron: "Ok, every other day, that's fine". Yeah Ron, gotta give 'em at least 24 hours between coats for the paint to cure properly!

[@davidgriffith618]

My heavens! Your guys are gentle. Had a chance to drop the chain on the machine, but reached for it instead.

[@loosemoose9799]

That was an impressive rescue handled well by Tator, Ron and the crew.

[@bengtkorswing5279]

Allways great to watch you do tricky recoveries. Well done. God bless.

[@tinydancer7426]

Gotta love the rotator. If Hess gas (if they are still around) hasn't done it, they should put out a rotator as one of their Christmas truck specials with a little tiny Ron Pratt to go with it. If people are gonna do dumb stuff and then call Ron to come get then out of trouble, they should do it early in the morning to Ron and his guy(s) don't have to work in the dark. :0D

[@Rags722]

OK, where did the little pin at 35:48 go??? "I wasn't holding my mouth right" CLASSIC!

[@producerk8247]

Look at 35:20 - 35:27 Where did that pin go during the lift? Last seen at 36:36

[@Rags722]

@@producerk8247 Good find!

[@leighe6480]

Producer K around the 50:42 mark is it still on the machine where he left it?

[@ugh3012]

I wanted to see if anyone caught that too.

[@darnelllavan3079]

I wish there was full video of loading and unloading skid loader that be awesome but as always the pratt family know what they are doing love every single one of yall and God bless

[@ianjsdad]

Ron, watching you work in the dark made me think of a suggestion. Have you looked at installing a remote control spotlight on the end of the boom? Similar to the ones that the utility companies nave on their trucks or that boats are using now. As an added suggestion, if you had a line similar to your ground line but with knots in it, you could tie it off on the truck, run it down some of the slopes you work around and use it to help come back up. Love the videos, keep the Faith.

[@geralddrobick6390]

Wonder why you decided to go ahead with the recovery even though the sun light was rapidly fading instead of waiting for the next morning.

[@MYTOYMAKERZ]

Gerald Drobick - Maybe another company could be called?

[@jimpikul8551]

TOY MAKERZ if another company was called, let them have it. Slow is smooth, smooth is fast. And nothing is worth scratching the paint or getting hurt.

[@bentonbailey3393]

As always ron david and mike made it look easy. Those 2 men are truly becoming great assets to ron they learn and even have some good. Idea.s from just what they get to do with a true professional and arent afraid to work every one being safe the skid steer was heavy most are some heavier. Than others but as always ron and the men always get it done safe and sound love watching you guys all work together and got to have a little bit of funnies too while. Rigging things up lol wish i could be part of such a great. Crew and company .got to ask did you and eathen bring any fish home from vacation lol god bless all of the pratt family and the company. Ppl ron love the great videos you put here for ppl to learn from .

[@marvindoolin1340]

Love those little battery chain saws. Pretty amazing.

[@colinwheeler4166]

I love the teamwork that U and Ur crew display. U all work very well together.

[@tomflores3600]

Oh my mike and Dave in ron You have such a great team God has truly blessed It was done safely and nobody got hurt!!!!!! As usual an awesome job done

[@paulh6395]

Another great video.Ron tells david to do something and the camera spins around and david was already under the digger fitting the cables.Great teamwork guys and a pleasure to watch.

[@kens.3729]

Great 👍 Job Pulling and Lifting this out of the Woods. Smart to relocate for necessary Repairs.👍

[@danieldowning7319]

Enjoyed video. Have done very similar work. Never had the advantage of that stator. Obtained very similar results the hard way.

[@GriffithsFfestiniog]

Great team work to resolve a very difficult job, well done Team Midwest!

[@TheTsunamijuan]

One of those situations where having a rotator saves you from doing alot more damage. Its neat seeing the tator being pushed more.They are amazing tools.

[@samschneider7473]

Nice recovery! I’m a factory rep for Takeuchi and work with Kevin at Luby eq all the time. Would love to meet you sometime Ron

[@ngtflyer]

"I had 30 tons sitting right there" right after rolling the machine off that same hill.. Letsdig18 has a TL12V2, in almost constant use and his isn't all beat up. But then, things happen. At least no one was hurt and it looks like the machine will be just fine after it gets the work it needs.

[@DarkVoidIII]

"HAD" being the key word here. If it was still sitting there he wouldn't have been talking to Ron Pratt and having Ron's Rotator recover it for him! :D

[@conqueyourworld]

@RonPratt (Ron) and @Letsdig18 (Chris) are excellent operators. They are enjoyable to watch because they care about using the equipment for the purpose and intent it was designed. Keep up the good work Ron and Chris.

[@JohnSmith-lw2bm]

That is an impressive tow truck. Skid steers are surprisingly heavy for their size.

[@lindaphillips2474]

I dearly love the decals on the cab of the rowback they look like angel wings I guess the tator can lift any thing it sure brought the skid steer with no problem

[@philiplogemann314]

One reason why all skid steers should have sturdy, purpose built lifting eyelets, not just as an option

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

Most where im at do

[@KentuckyAk101guy]

The Caterpillar 247b I run has them, I didn’t know that some skidsteers don’t have them

[@Kevin-go2dw]

They have lift points so they can be lifted on construction sites. eg. into the third floor of a building or to assist in basement construction.

[@raduionel8019]

Just......... PROFESSIONAL is all i can say Thank you

[@jcampb4]

Better than a drive in movie and didn't have no skeeters or mask to contend with. Great job!

[@grahamjohnson3781]

Who said that fishing was boring, Ron seems to always get the best size , hell he even needs a rollback to get his home. Stay safe and as always keep them coming. Graham from UK

[@MrTortureandtorment]

Another great job by Ron and associate. Keep them coming. Happy travels to you.

[@southaussiegarbo2054]

Also ron a tip i been told. When using a chainsaw stand off to the side of it so if it happens to kickback its less likely to cause super bad damage to you

[@josedejesus6185]

As always, Ron, you and your crew do a good and safe job! You make it look easy! By the way, 30 tons is not even close to 72,000 lbs! Take care of the Tator! God bless!

[@stormdancer1378]

15:51 "I've got the pink helmet for those who forgot theirs. Nobody wants to use it though." I would use it everyday. Breast cancer isn't a one month thing. It's all the time. I pink out every once in a while just because. Love the boobs, support the boobs, protect the boobs.

[@jtaylor8606]

Thanks

[@RonPratt]

Thank you and God bless.

[@paxtonyazzie9923]

I love the work you guys doing all right.

[@imelvis4882]

I closee my eyes and listen, this bring a whole new awareness to the work you do. One mini pretz at a time ,sipping my Bud light all the way throug.

[@imelvis4882]

Okay I did peak one um a couple of times but thats all. Cause I couldn't guess on what was going on all the time K

[@leonardodavinci303]

Fascinating recovery. I was worried when early on Mike was cutting that second tree. (The one where he got the bar stuck.) His position was really dangerous. A tree on a slope like that will tend to kick up....right into your chest or face. Need to be 90 degrees from direction of the fall line. And then on a later cut of a tree over the machine he almost got whacked again. Not a criticism, just want you guys to be safe. There are some really good YT videos on advanced chainsaw technique.

[@mattroth602]

“I’ve had 30 tons sitting right there,” said the guy that rolled loader over same hill...

[@larrykeenan598]

And 30 tons doesn't quite equal 73,000 pounds.

[@xxkillerkane420xx8]

Lol this is a very common thing to hear from customers. They usually dont think about us showing up in a million dollar truck. A lot of them also dont understand that we wont put our trucks in a situation where we could lose the truck. There isnt a job in the world worth losing a wrecker over. I have gambled the truck a few times over the years but never a situation where I wont have full control of the truck ie parking on loose ground. Ive picked weight a little over my safe limit but I only needed to lift it inches off the ground and hold it. Ive also had a couple jobs where ive had to tell the customer that its my truck and my career on the line and if they wanted me to complete the job it would cost them a second truck or I could disassemble and head home.

[@RonPratt]

@@xxkillerkane420xx8 Yes, most customers don't think in the same way we have to. On this job, for example, I knew that it would be floating my front end with the carriage rolled back, the boom at full extension, and the boom elevation flat, but I would rather risk floating the front end than rolling the truck down the same embankment. We have to take calculated risks. That's just part of the job. Glad you understand. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@xxkillerkane420xx8]

@@larrykeenan598 73000 plus the skid steer in lift plus when the machine is hung up by branches or concrete slabs or even just trying to drag it a little, the weight adds up very quick and being that far out behind the truck you really have to watch weights. They even mentioned that the truck had sunk a little just during the roll over.

[@mattroth602]

Ron Pratt I’m sure this guy was just trying to be helpful, but he’s definitely not thinking like you. Also not likely a soil engineer. Nice recovery!

[@robertmarshall4719]

Great video Ron as always. I enjoy all of your video's. May God Bless y'all

[@rosevillerod]

I’m gonna start calling you Ronnie and the Rapid Responders! I LOVE your channel, great work.

[@djtobygaming]

I love watching your videos. I was wondering if you could show more of your code 3 responses of you responding versus just transitioning to the scene. One of the thing I love watching is your response and your skill in navigating traffic most people don't understand the amount of effort it takes to just drive a truck normally let along running code

[@RonPratt]

I will have more Code videos. I have started cutting out the Code response videos due to some viewers bashing me over EVERYTHING they think that I am doing illegally and/or incorrectly. I don't want or need that kind of negativity. I will work some more videos running Code response in in the future. As you have noticed I have stopped posting them for a while in hopes that viewers will get used to the idea that what we are doing is completely legal where I live and operate. Thanks for your interest. God bless.

[@djtobygaming]

@@RonPratt yeah some people just will complain or bash it's sad that you have had to do that. I'm from Michigan and while we run yellows after watching your videos I understand the codes for your state. Don't let them get to you! Your driving is amazing and most of them probably couldn't drive a truck if their life depended on it. I have sat on the side of a highway for half an hour waiting on a service call I tell ya I wish the drivers here were treated like emergency responders. Thanks for responding stay safe out there and God Bless

[@davidgriffith618]

Ron I like your many cameras. I like your music choices. I like your fast forward at the end. OK, I like your program.

[@markreetz1001]

Good job Ron and the guys! Track loaders used to mean those bulldozers with loaders on them. Now you have something that is part way between a skidsteer and a track loader. And it weighs like it too. Some call them track loaders, some call them skid loaders, some still call them skidsteers. But they ain't your Daddy's skidsteers any more!

[@TheClampettmobile]

HOORAY! A JOB VIDEO! I was beginning to think things had dried up in Missouri. Tough job made easy. Ya dune good!

[@andrewkiwi1]

You've repainted your hooks. Well done and yes they are dam heavy for their size. I did a couple track rollers on one ages ago . The fork hoist would only lift one at a time so we could block it.

[@offroadrecoveryteam]

Good job, working in the woods is a little harder than the pavement.

[@damonabets3779]

When your talking about the Gravel and how you don't want to put the rotator on it you were very proud to say 73,000 LOL awesome videos stay safe!

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

Of all the rotators that I've seen, I like yours the best!

[@stancherry4716]

Another great job done by Ron an his team.

[@oddtechman]

crikey that was a tough recovery! nicely done and worked there Ron. Awesome Job!

[@charlesmoore7209]

I must admit you get people out of unbelievable messes. Very interesting video.

[@1loadermanjack]

With the infamous words of Clint Eastwood "A man has got to know his limitations" This kind of thing wouldn't happen but hey you wouldn't have a job either. 👍😎 awesome video thanks for sharing. Oh and by the way I have run heavy equipment for 43 years and never rolled a machine.

[@TJEssary]

Ron, looks like your fishing rod had a fair bit of flex on this job. But, then, if it didn't you'd probably do more than just "float" the front of your truck! Great work, as always. Thanks for the vids, and God Bless you all!

[@gary1705]

Thoroughly enjoyable to watch great recovery and well done thanks guys 👏👏👍🇦🇺🙏😍

[@kens.3729]

Looks Like 👍 the Dynamic Duo of Ron and Ethan. Looks Like 👍 this Call is in Great Hands. 👍

[@derekkay4969]

My day is never complete until I hear Ron Pratt grunt ❤️

[@danachappell3861]

Couldn't catch a fish at the lake, but you sure angled your way into getting some serious flounder out of a ravine. lol!!! Good job fishing that one out of there. That was a lot of physics, math, and experience working together to make it happen. Mike needs to brush up on his brush cutting... that was funny. Have a blessed weekend!!

[@timidema6374]

She was down there aways but I new you could do it . Tater did it again 👏.

[@TomKatt8569]

Looks like you got a great team 👍

[@13BGunBunny]

If it was a Caterpillar you would have been Catfishing. :-D I'll see myself out. lol Stay safe and God bless. :-)

[@r1props]

nope, it was a Taki-(S)ushi. *runs after him.* G'day!

[@markverloop8890]

Mike is a good at rigging on cars & trucks but needs to brush up on his tree cutting. TIMBER. LOL. Good job working in the dark down that ravine.

[@excavatoree]

"Damn it, Ron, I'm a recovery operator, not a tree surgeon!"

[@RonPratt]

@@excavatoree Alright Bones.... Yes, I am a Trekkie and recognize the reference....LOL Thanks. That made me laugh.

[@dolvaran]

@@RonPratt Pretty good tractor beam on that 'tator!

[@petermiddo]

Oh, my gosh. We just had a wreck removed from our backyard (legal battle, long story) and taken to a farm. The tow truck driver they sent must have been the work experience guy! For start to finish, I did all the work, used all their equipment and got the car onto their flatbed from where we had parked it. THANK YOU FOR THESE VIDEOS, RON! Without them, I'd have been stumped!

[@bennybruin7725]

My first observation is the amount of patients you have and how you are always a teacher always explaining to the crew why you are doing things the way that you do. I have a question about the Rotator do you have more lifting capabilities with the winch or the hydraulic boom? once again thank you for sharing your amazing abilities God Bless and be well my Friend

[@claytonabare1551]

Awesome job nothing got broke and everyone went hone safe job done well to all of you

[@warrengford9461]

Just finished work and decided to watch this mess up... Brilliant viewing Mr Ron