Pushing in a driveway with a bulldozer

Using a 1988 Caterpillar D4c dozer to pull down a tree, and level out an area for a new driveway.

[@GoldenGrub]

I never thought watching one man operate heavy machinery for extended periods of time would be so satisfying

[@douglaskirk2543]

Watching your videos are giving me ideas. You present these jobs as very easy, yet I see your skill, knowlege, and proficencies have come over a good amount of time, efforts, and Experience. You just make it look so easy. Thank you Sir.

[@glenngoodale1709]

Andrew, you handle these machines like they are part of your body !! You sure have mastered your trade. What a great way to start a Monday morning !! Thanks good Buddy

[@dominicnolan2206]

So satisfying to watch your work

[@timber750]

That is actually how you become a good operator--you come to experience the machines as extensions of your body. It is a never-ending charm.

[@javig5045]

Javi here Andrew, still watching, in fact Iv'e been binge watching for over a week now trying to catch up since I just discovered your channel a couple of weeks ago, I was so impressed with the work at your bldg. in fact I'm impressed with everything you do, especially fixing things, thank's for letting us in on your frustration's with mass produced cheap thing's and how you make them better, awesome, awesome, you're a natural....The Bulldozer Whisperer....Take Care my Friend & Thank's!

[@Cameron2874]

"The tree did exactly what I wanted it to do. Not hit the barn" Best line ever 😂

[@BarnStangz]

My favorite part of my work day is sitting down for lunch and watching a new video of yours! That drive turned out nice! Looking forward to more!

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks, glad you like the video. There will be more.

[@bsm6776]

BarnStangz I do the same lol

[@anofilifilimoe7936]

Man, you are doing a perfect example for other young men out there so they can try a small business like yours so they can spend their available time for good in the future and also for their families, I did all those works while I was 17yrs when my uncle start a trucking company that hauling cynders with two brand new F-800 dump trucks, dozer, front end loader, backhoe and more, so right now I'm hauling shipping containers around the island with a sidelifter trailer for more than 20years now but I still working harder than the rookies here with me, yeah keep training them, I love the equipment size, not to big, keep up the good work,👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@jerryuptmor2826]

It is a Praise The Lord thing just to watch what this guy can do. Thanks, Andrew, from an old man who really a appreciates your work. Take care of yourself and blessings.

[@charlenewindham9259]

Yes not afraid of doing a good job not just doing the job.i know they get more than they pay for with him

[@mccarlsson28]

I can sit and watch your videos all day long 👍 loving it 😁

[@dejayrezme8617]

Yeah me too. Beats working! :D

[@ZeroFloat.]

I guess the purpose of these videos is to move the audience from sitting down watching youtube into DIY something productive in real life. I am guilty as well.

[@dejayrezme8617]

Well tbh these videos DO inspire me to actually do more around the house haha. But right now it's incredibly cold for march over here, the warming arctic is pushing lots of cold air down to europe :/

[@ZeroFloat.]

Same thing, Northern Europe. Today -20C

[@cadancampbell7157]

mikael carlsson same

[@dutyhonor1941]

I have migraines almost all the time, watching your videos makes me feel calm, Thank you Andrew

[@eh4447]

Great video by A.C. again: first a preliminary walk through showing us whats to be done, then the work step by step with good commentary and great visuals. He reminds me of Bill Crane, the main character in Stephen W, Meader's tremendous book aptly named Bulldozer, a classic story of young American honesty, enterprise and hard work followed by........success. Andrew, I think you're on your way! Good luck...

[@kidgamer6377]

I like how you put all the rock in the bottom to create a solid base for the drive way, and you kept all the vegetation, roots, leaves,stumps and etc. out of your grade. A lot of operators will bury that stuff and years later it rots and leaves a void in the ground then collapses and leaves a big hole in the yard or drive way. Good job Andrew and i just subscribed to your channel.

[@murrayelliott6828]

It sure takes a lot of focus to look at raw land without a surveyor and cut and fill to the standard Andrew achieves. He has consciousness beyond his years and it is validated in the wonderful workshop, home and castle which has all been visualized in his amazing mind. Yes, I am a fan, but I wish he could make videos as fast as I am devouring them.

[@deerays]

Thanks for a great video,can't stop watching love the way you speed it up and get to the finish product ,love the drone part too,great job man thanks .

[@davidhandyman7571]

Excellent job. You make it look easy but that takes a lot of skill.

[@davidmckinzie6009]

Hello Andrew I am a new subscriber, I worked in road construction and maint for 35 years out here in calif. very impressed by your knowledge and workmanship, there doesn’t seem that there is any job that you won’t tackle. Good luck and stay safe.

[@markvaio5201]

This guy is good! Watch all his videos. I'm always impressed with his work.

[@aniceguy9876]

firstly a few guesses about mr andrew, i think he does not have time for a significant other since he seems to spend a lot of time working. secondly i think he is he does not have a partner and kids to support since he has at least six machines to pay for servicing, but that is probably cheaper long run than most social relationships LOL, thirdly i am glad hedoes the aerial drones and photo / videos since i am hoping this gives him a sort of hobby to make for all the hard work he does !!! i like all his videos and actually re-watch a few of them over time ; like re-reading a great book story more than once , thank you Sir and folks ...

[@rigormortispoo]

Andrew you are an absolute inspiration!! My 2 son in laws and I watch you because we fancy ourselves as outdoor do it yourself guys. We are not in your league but it is something to aspire to. Greetings and best wishes from Australia.

[@gerryspang5917]

I love the drone shots at the end, always seem calm and serene, beautiful country

[@randallshular5362]

I thoroughly enjoyed that video it was awesome. I am amazed how level that driveway turned out from your grading without using a Transit. great job

[@3069mark]

It's awesome to watch you at work. There is a lot more that goes into putting in a driveway in these areas then one would think, and it's obvious that you know what you are doing. I bet a job like this is expensive though .... at least for a common blue collar man like myself.

[@harryjnr2335]

Never see a bad video of yours, great stuff Andrew 👍🏻

[@ruthmiller473]

What a great job you do! I especially like how careful you are about safety. The slopes of that drive would look fantastic with spring bulbs planted along it- like tulips or snowdrops,. Maybe you could do that before you spread the hay.

[@Lupusharv]

Man I loved watching Letsdig18 before I found your channel, now his vids seem boring. You are doing a great job and always have interesting jobs to share.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Lol, glad you like the videos.

[@garymcmillin9829]

Like powell

[@aussieearthmoving392]

Letsdig18 is an aweaome operator. He just isnt as good with his video making.prob still goes to alot of effort for you guys to say hes boring! Maybe cos yous know fuck all about earth moving.

[@glasmaster]

Lets dig works for his uncle so who knows how much time he really has to video outside his operating. Lets dig has newer equipment but i like watching the old used stuff working too. Both channels are great imo

[@jakefromstatefarm635]

I have also switched from letsdig18 to Andrew's channel. I still watch both but I enjoy Andrew's a little more. Also he's a New Yorker and I too live in New York.

[@dgmorr]

Everyone else watching this with a desk job wish you did this every day too?

[@kmacradio]

No, not really.

[@harryksmith7463]

For myself yes.

[@d.e303-anewlowcosthomebuil7]

very noisy job....maybe fun to do for a week on your own land, like I am going to do.

[@karensmith5296]

Not everyday, but I would love to spend my weekends driving that thing :)

[@jezcoates]

David ... you only live once! Go do it! Outdoors is a better life. Harder, colder/hotter, tougher, but boy, is it rewarding.

[@randallhutchcraft4039]

Satisfied watching your videos, andrew your one of the best on your machines, it's now 8-13-20,keep making the videos so us old guy can enjoy retirement.

[@markbonham3477]

Great job Andrew and another fine video to tantalize old geezers like me who wish I was still out there doing these things. Turning that log over on your trailer sent me into lecture mode as I am pretty crippled up from accidents which could have been avoided with a smidge more thinking and less brute force on my part. We need to keep you healthy or we lose our fix! Really love your use of the drone camera as it brings a level of true professionalism to your videos!

[@markduncan6690]

Good Hopping Andrew!! Another job well done! The sound track is your kind of music!

[@indiancreekspirit5102]

Yes we love ❤️ this greetings from Manchester Kentucky

[@danknapp4787]

I like how you find value in the details. I wish I had the wits you do at your age. Good job.

[@thefrub]

8:53 I love that little look he gives to the camera like "I know this is a bad idea but I'm about to do it anyway"

[@truckertom3323]

Nice work done as usual Andrew,all the best.

[@tinderbox218]

For those who are asking about the HAY: after spreading the hay they bring in the cattle who graze while tramping down the driveway to be more compacted.

[@Sittin.]

Thats so unbelievable that it is accually believable. IF... this is a joke, I think they´ll do a pritty good job at compacting the road vith their poiny feet/ hooves or whatever they are called. Good thinking man :)

[@Builder99]

yes I knew that was the reason...

[@davevanden1]

one thing I have always notice you do the work like it was your own place grading things into the old to make them look like they were always there. nice job

[@dilbotmacguillacutty4849]

AC/DC = Andrew Camarata / Driveway Construction

[@regsparkes6507]

I have to say Andrew, you will tackle almost any job won't you ? Well done Andrew, well done!

[@leol1682]

Love the video Andrew and your work .

[@Watchyn_Yarwood]

One of the best channels on KZbin!

[@davidoneill7423]

Great video as usual,where is Levi? Worried about the lack of supervision, all the best.

[@RustyNail5856]

Great video. nice work on the drive way.

[@montimitchellsr]

I’ve been watching so much that I’m going through them again and something I think we all would like to see would be a bloopers episode the kind of stuff that ends up on the editing floor I’ve always been a huge fan

[@adamkwiatkowski4107]

That's a lot of work. Very cool footage for new playlist.

[@sixosixo]

Great video. Loved watching you bring this road in. Can't wait to see the bridge and reaminder of the road put in. Thanks Andrew!

[@AndrewCamarata]

The bridge video should be interesting.

[@tbirdracefan]

New drone? Hope the old one was not lost. Thanks for a dozer video. Love watching them sculpt the ground.

[@AndrewCamarata]

tbirdracefan the old one is still good.

[@orgcoast5990]

Great work Andrew. In my opinion there is no substitute for Cat tracked power; that D4 has plenty of muscle. I'm still in awe of what the Yanmar does for you; tremendous utility. Looks like you are having fun!

[@chadpatterson1984]

Ive been watching your videos constantly for the last couple days and I say, they are pretty satisfying

[@russse2793]

Had to come back and watch the bulldozer portion of your video. Thank you for posting, and God Bless from Phoenix.

[@mmanut]

Small bulldozer does a Great Job ‼️ Of course a great operator doesn’t hurt 👍👍 Vinny 🇺🇸

[@samuelbacon1596]

Andy once again nice job. Keep up the great work. SITTING ON THE EDGE OF MY SEAT. CANT WAIT FOR THE STREAM CROSSING. MAKE A GOOD LONG VIDEO ON THE DRIVING THE PILE'S BACK IN THE DAY. SAW A LOT OF STEEL DROVE IN THE GROUND. FOR HIGHWAY OVER HEADS. CANT WAIT. THANKS. JUNKMANDO

[@MAroughTop]

Andrew, Great video as always...I so appreciate the finished quality of the excavating you do...you're a one-man dynamo. I'm 61 and purchased a compact tractor last year we've been working 10 acres of land and are in the process of building...I so appreciate the skill level at which you work so many different machines. The drone footage resolution seems lower quality than the rest of the video. I know the drone you showed, I own that model and it's capable of 4K...I know nothing of youtube rules but if it's allowable please consider increasing the resolution. Thank you for the great informative and entertaining videos, Be well

[@roberthowell932]

Very smart to look up. An old timer died from a widow maker even looking up if he would have stayed where his chainsaw was he would have lived vs run. Left behind 2 younger toddlers. Here the trees are a bit bigger but very unforgiving. A friend who has a falling company for a living hired a kid and my friend did not show up on a job over bidding another job and hired a kid who was given a shorter rope when pulling lets just say the tree put him into the ground. You learn once with these things if you survive you A get out or B only trust your own judgement. I forgot to add most companies out here will not hire people on an interview of the 1st day who do not look up..

[@tylerboone2786]

That was a slick move unloading that big log 😂👍🏼

[@godbluffvdgg]

:)...Nice job...Good to see that old D4 alive and kicking...You're a good young man! Lead by example...

[@markmcmahan9711]

Great job with the D4C. I am looking at one just like it. 4200 hours on it! Has a root rake attachment with it as well! You build awesome roads!

[@trevorhoward2758]

Hey Andrew, am addicted to your videos. Am watching from southern part of Australia and i thought it was cold here, not even close to what you have. You are a real Steven Spielberg in the way you produce these videos, they are great viewing. Like you I love earth-moving machinery and spent a lot of time in the earlier years doing this kind of work. Only one point I would like to make is that I wished you had put a number in front of the heading of the videos, cause that way we can watch them in order of filming. Was watching one the other day and it was the final of several others I had not seen that led up to that video. Create a series so we can watch as it happens. Can you go back and do this with all the videos, maybe not. Anyway mate, keep up the good work and keep doing things in the common sense approach method you have. Cheers

[@tn65s]

Never saddle a dead horse ! Andy the cable clamps are on your wire rope backwards, very dangerous. The saddle goes on the working side of the cable. Tom

[@achum2sum]

Andrew great video and the music is always a good choice for the action taking place.

[@georgelambertson300]

Great job Andrew that Caterpillar D4c seems too have enough power and dresser work as well...Txs. keep up the good vogs..

[@peternicholsonu6090]

“I wanna buy another camera tripod” “ what happened to the last two?” “I kinda dozered them” (Cat gottem)”

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

Love watching the dozer work, you could even slow down the time lapse rate, but I understand it was a lot to show in one video.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, I'm editing one now. Its tough to get the speeds right. I don't want to make the videos too long.

[@davidb8559]

Great job Andrew!!! Nice video with good angles.

[@TreeCraftbyAndrew]

That tree thought it was a badass til Andrew showed up with his dozer 🤣

[@Nortekj]

From what I could see in the video, it looks like you have the cable clamps installed wrong, the saddle of the clamp is supposed to go on the long side of the cable, and not the short side, by installing the saddle on the short side the U-clamp portion of the is putting too much of a kink and could cause the cable to break, old saying is "Never saddle a dead horse". The rule of thumb on the amount of "Turn back" of the cable is roughly 18 .5 times the diameter of the cable itself.

[@johnronsmith]

I saw that too, figured I would check to see if someone else picked up on that too. I have seen what a snapped cable can do and its not something you want to mess with.

[@jayphillips4058]

Concur - that's what I was taught in my logging days. That and respect the potential energy in wire rope if she snaps.

[@Harley04]

And clamps are pretty much banned in workplaces nowadays!

[@alanthompson4741]

Nortekj In my 60 years of life I have used cable clamps many times, however I have never heard of “never saddle a dead horse”. I’m not sure if I did it right or wrong but the next time I use them I will do it right. I did some more research on wire cable clamp safety. Thanks for the education.

[@coryledet8388]

He should learn to roll eyes in those cables to avoid using cable clamps. JS

[@trouthunterbartlett4129]

The hardest working young man in America!

[@aniceguy9876]

he might be in canada lol

[@kirk467]

I’ve watched this video about 5 times and I love how much time you put in on a job to get real quality Andrew! Awesome job

[@jaysauer7324]

loved watching the whole thing. Great mix of toys to help you accomplish something in you big back yard and fun to watch, including the drone footage. More!

[@edkennard72]

Another great video thank you in the trades we would call this young man a master operator and the reason of that's designation is that he can take any machine that he chooses to operate and get on it and have it do what he wants it to do with no problem and been able to look at the land and figure out in his mind what it should look like when he's done that's what a master operator is

[@horstszibulski19]

Incredible how fast the barn is visible through that levelled hill! 8-O Great job, great video! Thx! :-)

[@RobertSmith-jw3fr]

Man, I'm living vicariously through you. Love the vides, keep them coming.

[@samueljohnston4030]

You are a class act. Machinery operator and filming. Hope you go far

[@thewitness9305]

Awesome videos! keep em coming, you sir are a badass, for a rough in it looks great

[@lawrencehead3722]

Your filming is amazing also the edit. I wish I could have found your site earlier.

[@mccnoutdoormaintenancellcc9868]

You did an Awsome job on the Bridge job across the creek.

[@daveknowshow]

enjoyed the video brother wishing you all the best with peace love and respect Dave in Virginia!

[@alanhill4334]

Andrew go for it !! Office jobs suck , I managed to stay clear of them for all but a couple of miserable months during my 45 yr working life. Sitting behind a desk is slow death.

[@alantorrance6153]

Very nice job bringing down that large leaning tree. Very good!

[@pjp80s]

It’s obvious that you really enjoy playing in the dirt. The way you handle your machines is really impressive.

[@larannar123]

Being from S.E Texas, the amount of rock and slate that's in the ground just amazes me!!😯 It's so handy for paving,fencing and building!!!🖒 Hell,we have 6inches of topsoil,and then 6ft of red clay.....😕

[@stephenrussell1766]

It amazes me the amount of shale you dig into. We would Kill for that in the Sandhills of NC. Keep up the good work!

[@pcdubya]

Nice job, It's nice that they/you are keeping most of the land natural, looks a little bit boggy on the other side of the stream.

[@stephenlees9752]

Good stuff mate, i like the way you finished of the batters and the hay is a great way to stabelise the ground good work.

[@germanragnorking7887]

Andrew nice vid bit of drone footage as well, you know what your doing to putting that chain up as high as you could great job that fast fwd dozer is great 👍

[@danielcostner4106]

excellent video as always Andrew

[@fastst1]

Looks like a good sized job you have there!! Loggers will give you guff for having your cable clamps backwards but you're only pulling with a D4 :) And as you say, it hasn't broken yet.

[@67DocG]

You may run into trouble where you filled in the low spots. The organics mixed in will break down over time leaving a mess every time it gets wet. Also you'll make it easier for yourself in the long run if you cut the trees back further from your driving surface. Damage to the roots by cutting them or running over them could result in dead limbs raining all over the driveway, or the tree falling and blocking it. Just a suggestion coming from experience. I liked your video though, you do solid work with the equipment and you're obviously a good operator. Keep up the great work!

[@heavychevyism]

longer videos please , This kind of stuff is interesting to me. I could watch it all day .

[@AndrewCamarata]

Ok, good to hear. I can easily make these longer.

[@mikethespikemorgan]

Longer would be good, perhaps less time lapse.

[@corypride]

@@mikethespikemorgan I find slowing the video playback speed helps with the faster time lapse. Even at .25 there is still some faster stuff!

[@sparks1504]

I agree with Brian, i'm thoroughly engossed by what you do

[@andreacantrell35]

Good at everything you do. Really nice job on this.cant wait for gravel...

[@DutchiefromHolland]

Thanks for posting those videos. Keep them coming 😀 really enjoy them.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Working on new ones now.

[@williamacosta6337]

Purpose of the hay on the ground? Thanks.

[@atomicwedgie8176]

So it won't wash...until he gets gravel on the driveway.

[@bolthayday945]

Atomicwedgie81 I thought he seeds the ground then puts out the hay to help get it to sprout. Either way love his channel.

[@genedameier8746]

I think he means "Straw" not Hay.

[@javierdelosreyes1281]

this simple individual human being it looks to me has no problem in life work ethnic, honesty, love his work, dedicated, and whatever he do always guaranty 100% satisfaction. always very pleasant to see him at work regardless what work wii be he just tackle and do it working in the yard or fixing broken equipments truly amazing guy

[@ChakatNightspark]

hmm, ever thought of putting some Non slip surface around the edge of the roof on the dozer. I have seen ppl do it plenty of times to theirs.

[@AndrewCamarata]

To stand on it? That's not a bad idea.

[@ChakatNightspark]

@@AndrewCamarata Yes to stand on, to prevent from slipping. Seen it on others before.

[@rustyrods8535]

Looks nice and warm I'm envious . The D3 does a nice job seems to be the perfect size .

[@AndrewCamarata]

Yeah, its really warm for February. That's a D4.

[@rustyrods8535]

Brain fart I meant to say D4 . Thanks

[@dmmaddex]

Nice machine work as usual, AC.

[@CranialAccess]

Enjoy your videos Andrew did a lot of my own site work in preparation for my home on my six acres, rented a few machines and really enjoyed operating them. Looks like you are down in the Catskills. As a kid I lived at the end of SilverHollow Road.

[@johnscally255]

WHAT A Beautiful Air view/Drone of the country. Thanks

[@222foont]

Beautifull work! Effecient, professional and artistic! Who knew?

[@ottocarr3688]

The cable clamp resembles a horse’s saddle. To install the cable clamp correctly, the saddle should be on the “live” part of the cable and the u bolt should be on the “dead” end of the cable. Remember; “Never saddle a dead horse”! Related to cables: who knows what a “Molly Hogan” is?

[@waynebrett4200]

You do a very good job. I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you.

[@XTheXRizzaX]

Why is the hay placed on the road like that? Is it so the road is more packed in and textured for vehicles to move through?

[@williamwallace4879]

Yes I have the same question?

[@EFCasual]

Erosion reduction. Especially on loose earth.

[@tomgwitt]

I can smell the fresh dirt as I watch this