Precast Concrete Bridge Construction | Tadano 180g-5

[@danielkendall5038]

Just love watching these videos..... Been operating equipment since I was a kid but going to say how old I am. I was in management for the last 20, anyway close to retireing in a few years, so I decided to go back to operating. Alot less stress. Took all the required training and got my certs for cranes. Been the best decision I've made in many years. Watching these videos are so realistic to what I e been doing. Been able to share my experiences with others through these videos since most jobs I do cameras are not allowed. Thanks alot for making these. Anderson SC

[@02pwrstrk]

The first big rig slowly backing down the hill, I saw that one coming. lol. Another cool video my friend! G4

[@ToTheTopCrane]

02pwrstrk, thank you!

[@muddlersworkshop]

Just found your channel and love it from Tasmania Australia.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Stuart Hingston, thank you from Missouri, USA.

[@63256325N]

I would imagine that bridge is the prelude to a bigger, better road in the near future, yes? Thanks for the video.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Duncan MacKenzie, some times yes and sometimes no. I have seen cases where the bridge was installed just to provide better access for farmers. I have also seen cases where the county paved the road after the bridge installation. So, it could go either way I suppose.

[@63256325N]

Really? Seems like a pretty big expense just for farmer access. But I suppose it is the life blood for people in a region like that. Anyway, thanks for the reply.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Cool video man! I found you from letsdig18 page as well. I just posting videos this week, finally got a fast enough internet. I have a lot to learn with the editing. It’s also neat to meet some else in Missouri, I’m located in joplin. Keep up the great work brother!

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Elite Earthworks LLC, thanks! I venture down towards Joplin from time to time. Not with the crane though. It would take a long time to get there. Thanks for subscribing and watching. Editing can be quite the pain. A good computer helps a lot. I'll venture over and check out your channel.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

To The Top Crane I have messing with the videos on my laptop today trying to do some editing. Most my videos are short ones I have on my go pro. I have been binge watching your vids for the last hour or so lol! Awesome videos!

[@markmortensen4341]

I was flagging for a construction job that put in a bridge for area that has slid out. On my end of the job I got to watch the crane put all of those in. I'm assuming it was probably your size crane as it was very large and it was the only one. I didn't know you all watch Letsdig as I do. I watched him pull out all those people that got stuck. The carpet guys were there funniest! Take care and be safe and thanks for sharing your work.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Mark Mortensen, the crane I operate has a 200 ton capacity. I could've set the beams on this job by myself if I had all of my counterweights. The contractor didn't want to pay that much since he had his crane there. Those videos of everyone getting stuck on Letsdig18 were pretty funny. Chris was really good about showing his frustration in a funny way, as opposed to just being angry. As always, thanks for sticking around and watching what I do.

[@jeffpratt3707]

Team work makes the dream work. Have a great week.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Jeff Pratt, thank you sir! Hope you have a great week as well.

[@waltermattson5566]

Did they need two cranes lifting those concrete beams so they wouldn’t break in half? Great video.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

walter mattson, they used two cranes because I couldn't handle all the weight that far away. If I could sit in the middle, I would've been able to handle them on my own. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@jimmyg6017]

Hey Top! The videos are great. I operate 100ft knuckle booms in NY. I have a Crane license for that. I want to do what you do though. Any advice on where to go for training? I’m willing to leave NY if it means easier certification

[@tractorboy31]

I used to do precast. For mdot here in Michigan all the strand had to be cut inside an inch and sealed off and the rebar is all epoxy coated. Never got see any of our stuff erected but after work i stopped at a church i helped build the panels and got as close as i could. One guy asked me what i was doing and i just told him i seeing what i was able to since i helped build and since i wasnt in there area he just said ok and left me be. Wouldve been nice if i got invited in for a few minutes i had my hardhat and glasses in my trk

[@ToTheTopCrane]

tractorboy31, too bad they didn't let you in. It would be nice to see how your effort was utilized.

[@tractorboy31]

@@ToTheTopCrane agreed

[@tractorboy31]

Do you have a video out of setting the crane up. Why was 2 cranes used. Wouldnt be easier using one or couldnt you handle it solo

[@ToTheTopCrane]

tractorboy31, here is a video of setting the crane up in our yard. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ_FfKmJor2YeLs We used two cranes because I would've had to sit in the middle of the creek to set the beams by myself. So, two cranes it is. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@waltermattson5566]

Do you go to these job sites before bringing the crane?

[@anthonyrobertson1787]

Thanks For the Video. I like Videos like this you where talking about Chris i watch his Videos too. Awsome Job 👍

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Anthony Robertson, thank you! Chris has a great channel and lots of skill. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@im_mr_rager8394]

What’s the line pull on your crane? Good to see some cranes that ain’t tipping over are on you tube! As a fellow crane operator I had to sub. Although most of my time is spent in a 90t link belt, not even close to the size of your crane. I have operated a 550 grove though, lots of fun! Stay safe out there brother!

[@williamjacobs236]

I worked on a parking garage in South Carolina, The Crane they got cost them $10,000.00 just to set up and that was back in 1982 ! It was a 300 ton crane .

[@clintwalton319]

Was that a 7250 America? Nice job! I’m a new subscriber.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Clint Walton, I don't remember exactly what model the American is. Thanks for watching and subscribing! 🙂

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

It's a 500 series but I can't make out the last two numbers. Maybe a 595? We had a 597 American.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

What editing software do you use? I like how you speed parts of your videos up and add music. I have a long way to go lol! Thanks

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Elite Earthworks LLC, I use Hitfilm express. It is free, with paid add ons. It takes a pretty fast computer if you start doing split screen or PIP in fast forward.

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Thank you!

[@arkansas1336]

Nice work, well done! I'm new to your channel, subscribed. The last cranes I used on a project was a sewer treatment plant....we used two 200 ton cranes for the 'pick'....$6.66/minute (1999). The engineer nearly fainted when I told him the costs and I said, "yes I knew what the cost would be and I knew you would have to pay. And we (the rigging crew) took a 15 minute break... $99.90 ($4195.80 for the day), while the engineer said, "I don't think a fixed fee contractor should be taking a break at those prices"...lol. Just part of the cost of the project, all of it can't be profit. ....13

[@ToTheTopCrane]

arkansas13, thanks for subscribing. 🙂. I'd say they were getting a deal at those prices. Even in 1999. I've had days where the crane bill was over $10k.

[@arkansas1336]

Yep, I new it was a deal....but some engineers can't grasp what many things cost....and that's why their estimates are way low many times!

[@thomasgrandmaster3856]

Logger wade sent me over , great job

[@ToTheTopCrane]

+Thomas Grandmaster, thank you, and thanks for checking my channel out. 🙂

[@sandy1653]

When you're going out to these jobs, do you jump in a pickup or something and scout your route just to make sure you can get the crane back there in the first place?

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Sandy, yes I do run out the day or so before.

[@jimmyturner3715]

Cool vid came over from lets dig18. Osha would have a hay day no hard hat's no hivis vests.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Jimmy Turner, actually high visibility is generally a jobsite specific rule, made by the contractor. The osha requirement for high visibility is only when working near an excavation while being exposed to public vehicular traffic, or when working as a designated flagger. The Standard for hard hats is when there is the potential for falling objects or a person to bump their head on overhead obstructions. Since no one was working above and no one was walking under a load, no hard hat required. Thanks for subscribing and watching! 🙂

[@JimmysTractor]

Seems so out of the way. Like where they'd have 3 6 ft corrugated tubes. We have a similar little bridge into our community, but only so boats can get through the canal

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Jimmy's Tractor, they originally had a flimsy little oak plank bridge across the creek before. They won't know what to do with that new precast bridge.

[@LoggerWade]

That was cool

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Thank you and thanks for checking out my channel.

[@timskiff9422]

No safety ppe, is this barnum and bailey construction? Sheesh

[@bozoone4464]

Pretty cool

[@emadaltamimi2884]

Good tadano faun

[@pepedrat2982]

An antique crane (not yours, sir), a highway truck, and no one is wearing workwear or safety equipment. Looks like amateur hour to me.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Flash Herbert, since I work for a crane rental company, my responsibility is to operate my crane safely on a customer jobsite. My responsibility lies within the confines of my outrigger span and my hook. Everything else is on the customer. But, I assure you that I am no amateur. 🙂 Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@pepedrat2982]

Your professionalism shines through, Mr Top Crane :) Thanks for posting.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Flash Herbert, thank you! I know there will be a video here and there that may have people scratching their heads. However, we know the OSHA standards to a "T". Most of what people have become accustomed to on a construction site are generally contractor rules and not OSHA standards. For example, on this site, most would assume that hardhats would be required. When actually, they aren't. Hardhats are only required when there is a real possibility of someone bumping their head on an overhead obstruction, or something falling from above. Since no one was under a suspended load or obstruction, and no one was working above, no hard hats required. Also, don't short change that little antique crane. It's much tougher than it looks. Lol! I really do appreciate you watching and commenting. Comments are what gets us all talking. That's how we learn and make ourselves better in life. 🙂

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Flash Herbert, also, "Mr." is my father. You can call me Jimmy if you want. Actually, I grew up the youngest of three boys. I've been called a lot if things in my life, and will answer to most anything. 😉

[@pepedrat2982]

I have to confess to being a Brit, spying on the American world of work, through KZbin. You wouldn't believe the safety culture we have here, with security marching you off site for minor infractions. (Where's your gloves?) The road building crews all seem to be well resourced, slick operations, which probably means that small contractors don't get to bid for the work. As an observation, it looks like American workers don't like looking like they're at work. They look like they're on their way to the bar, or mowing the lawn. I wondered if they're all hiding from the tax man :)

[@stevesmith-wc2gb]

I also watch letsdig18

[@ToTheTopCrane]

steve smith, Chris (letsdig18) is possibly the best excavator operator I've ever seen. Thanks for watching! 🙂👍

[@thomasnelson2463]

I have been enjoying your videos, I wish there was enough work up here to make an operation like yours profitable. Best of luck to you, keep it rolling! I've shot a lot of really good video over the years, with the intention of putting it on a video gallery someday. When I finally got a web-site up with a video gallery, I realized I would be getting my best contractors in BIG trouble with OSHA. I have some video up, but most of it was shot and posted by an arborist I work with, it's on him. I did some work on a hospital expansion, a major HVAC project done with a union shop, that provided some excellent "by the book" crane video. www.nelsoncraneservice.com/video-gallery

[@geoffreyeads8275]

Know right where your at, travel that gravel road quite often.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Geoffrey Eads, really? That's pretty neat. 🙂

[@geoffreyeads8275]

To The Top Crane Yes sir, I live in Jamesport.

[@ToTheTopCrane]

Geoffrey Eads, I think we are doing the bridge a few miles south in a month or so. Those bridges definitely needed to be replaced.