I like Oscar's way of working -- quickly and efficiently.
@frelnc4 ай бұрын
He's calm, and never seems to doubt himself. Good man!
@pheonixdragon22614 ай бұрын
I applaud whoever welded those D-Ring mounts as I've seen several that break loose with that type of strain. And cheers to Oscar for a job well done and learning from Ron.
@EricScrapping4Dinidog4 ай бұрын
Ron teaching is an excellent thing. I learned by getting into, rigging and doing the work. It’s tough especially when you’re doing heavy recovery work
@jasondrake67104 ай бұрын
👍👍
@harveywaitchison20624 ай бұрын
I would have Oscar on my team any (every) day of the week!
@litz134 ай бұрын
Wow ... what a demonstration of the pure, raw, brute force strength of the new truck. Absolutely the correct tool for this job!
@CharlesPhillipNeave4 ай бұрын
Another great job, with Oscar doing all the hard work and soaking in knowledge from Ron!! Have a great weekend, Mr Ron and crew!
@Charles-re4vd4 ай бұрын
Ron is a great " teacher" he'll let Oscar do most of the job, that's the best way to learn.
@jasondrake67104 ай бұрын
@@Charles-re4vdI agree!!
@royknight30994 ай бұрын
Oscar is definitely a keeper, intelligent and oozes logic
@MargieKye-xq5ti4 ай бұрын
Love seeing the new truck at work. Oscar seems to be a terrific employee. Reminds me of Mike in some ways. Happy to hear Oscar being introduced and acknowledged. Excellent video! Super job!
@mikeharris31484 ай бұрын
Must have been in Illinois all amber lights
@EricScrapping4Dinidog4 ай бұрын
He could use a little practice driving and rigging. He’ll probably get it. That’s good Ron takes him out and teaches the new guys how to drive in tight spaces and teaches them about rigging and doing recovery work before he puts them on their own
@jasondrake67104 ай бұрын
👍👍
@_bobjohnson11574 ай бұрын
@@mikeharris3148 not necessarily; the location of the winch-out didn’t really necessitate red/blue lights
@timothyfry84704 ай бұрын
You and Oscar did a great job, I’m always impressed by what you and your crew can accomplish
@kevingordon74264 ай бұрын
Love how Oscar is fitting in and showing all you have taught him.
@Mike444603 ай бұрын
It always comes down to the proper application of force.
@sensitivewsm4 ай бұрын
As usual Mr Pratt you have an answer which works. That's why I enjoy watching your channel. Professionalism all the way.
@donaldhalls21894 ай бұрын
The young lad is coming along great, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
@18robsmith4 ай бұрын
Oscar is learning quickly - a great addition to your staff 🙂
@johnapernorio81514 ай бұрын
Glad to see Oscar on the job.
@13thcolony574 ай бұрын
Miss seeing Ethan though.
@ferguscampbell24854 ай бұрын
You two made a tough looking gob look easy. The new machine is look like a fantastic purchase.
@hollywoodredneck85653 ай бұрын
I love the Robinsons reference from the t-rex "I have this big head, and these tiny arms" a hilarious movie for all ages!! Also great job with the lift and pull, some people may not realize it but because of how deep the tires were you may as well think of it like a wall that high that the tire is trying to clear, with no lift it's supremely more resistance. And we're aaaaaalllllllllllllll glad the tank didn't hit or rupture.
@teaches20104 ай бұрын
Awesome to see how far oscar has came!!!❤❤
@AirWasTaken4 ай бұрын
Nice job maneuvering that massive wrecker. Seems pretty hard considering how big it is. Hope you have a good day!
@NickManCuso594 ай бұрын
Amazing what you can do with experience knowledge and the right equipment !
@rebelliousmedic4 ай бұрын
I can just imagine the resistance that was there with that RR truck buried. Between all of the equipment on the truck, the railroad axles/wheels, and it's a tandem axle on top of that. I'd be willing to bet that truck was pushing 60,000 lbs. Great work boys.
@tractorboy314 ай бұрын
I thought the rr worker said it was 56k when ron said he was thinking 60k. But either way just a few pounds
@RefVengance4 ай бұрын
Awesome job Ron and Oscar! You made it look like a cake walk with the new rig. Kudos to the welder of those D-rings too. I've learned a lot from watching your videos, and I have applied your approaches to the farm equipment I now have. Thanks for sharing your wisdom Ron.
@eloleddie4 ай бұрын
When one started noticing the movement of the truck getting out of the mud, i all looks so simple! But the truck had to be pulled out just so! Great work by a skilled operator!!
@wilycat52903 ай бұрын
Oscar appears to be one of the best partners Ron has ever had onsite by far 😊
@stevebury65604 ай бұрын
Hello I have watched your video on Terry. I am so sorry for his trouble and wish him the best. Also I wish all at midwest Truck the best. I have watched your channel for years (7). You have shown me a lot in that time. My prayers go out to all of you and Terry!!!
@EricScrapping4Dinidog4 ай бұрын
Me too. I’ve used a ton of his techniques
@djplayskeys4 ай бұрын
Whoever built that rail truck did a good job on the welds on those d-ring straps. Love seeing Oscar out with you in the new truck. Definitely knows what he’s doing and learning from the master.
@philippenaluna23124 ай бұрын
You were really on the 'right track' with that one, Ron. At least that MoW truck hadn't gone 'off the rails'. That would've been bad! The job's a good 'un! Greetings from the UK. God bless.
@Brian75-ej5mn4 ай бұрын
Great job Ron and Oscar the new truck is a BEAST and a great add to the fleet as always stay safe and GOD BLESS you all
@dailyp14 ай бұрын
As always Ron, you make it happen, no matter the circumstances. Also, I can't believe how quickly Oscar has adapted. I've seen such dramatic growth and eagerness to learn in every situation.Kudo's Oscar. You will be a Super Star in the Rotater, Towing and Wrecker industry. Keep on keepin on My Brother.
@SteveNicoson-u1i4 ай бұрын
Thanks for an absolutely amazing video!!!! It was super interesting and extremely entertaining!!! My compliments to you and Oscar, Ron!!!! Your new truck is absolutely wonderful, it pulled and lifted that big truck without any effort what so ever. Wow. Fantastic!!!!! My compliment to you Ron , for turning the process over to Oscar for him to learn and have your guidance. That is the sign of a great teacher!!!!!! Nice going Ron. The railroad should be very happy with the service you gave them. Got the truck out and no damage anywhere. Very very nice work. It was a pleasure to watch this one. You and Oscar did a great job. Your have a good employee in Oscar. Thanks for everything Ron. God bless!!!! The retired Air Force veteran.
@craigpridemore75664 ай бұрын
After watching so many of these I shouldn't be stunned when one goes this easily, but I was...nice work
@charleswelch2494 ай бұрын
I love the blue on the new truck. And that recovery went better than expected after seeing the situation. Great job Ron .
@randyedwards50104 ай бұрын
Ron Pratt you are the master.
@feliciafisher37484 ай бұрын
Oscar is the best.
@dominicdahlheimer68614 ай бұрын
The D-rings were tougher than we all expected! Nice job in kinda tight quarters. Very soon you will have memorized where all the equipment is so you don't wear out doors / latches looking for things.....lol!
@lloydreeves7154 ай бұрын
Keep up with the good work Ron and team love watching you on KZbin god bless
@seanbeaudoin20864 ай бұрын
Good afternoon Ron Pratt and family I hope you have a wonderful day and weekend. God Bless
@kencooper52014 ай бұрын
Another great job for Ron and his team.
@holland69home-stead2 ай бұрын
Ron your dad would have loved that truck 🎉🎉🎉❤❤
@nonaloeffler3084 ай бұрын
Wow, that was a deep truck. Great job, Nice to see Oscar out he did a nice job. he has a great trainer. have a great week.
@jacquelinewarren67904 ай бұрын
Wow!!! Oscar be wheeling and dealing in that big ole truck!!! Drive almost good as me.!!! But he better not get any scratches or excess dirt on the truck and let Ethan see it(lol).😅😅😅
@scottb024 ай бұрын
What a great job that new truck does. You and Oscar make a great team for get the job done! As always God bless.
@swampy15844 ай бұрын
Even after all the years on the job you can still hear Ron's enthusiasm
@adairwilkinson69164 ай бұрын
Greetings from the UK. I enjoyed this vid. You were working in a very confined space . Oscar should get an Oscar for his driving skills, missing the concrete walls by inches.!! You have some great employees Ron and Oscar is coming along very nicely. You work very well together!! Best Wishes Roy W.
@slimwantedman66944 ай бұрын
Good morning from Southeast South Dakota
@mstover28094 ай бұрын
16:16 "I love it when a plan comes together!" Way to go HANNIBAL SMITH!
@francisbaker93664 ай бұрын
Morning Ron, I hope you don't mind but European wheel stand off lifting / fixing point would help here as they also allow the wheels to rotate when pulling. Glad those d rings held this time 😅
@gregadomeit40204 ай бұрын
When you guys pulled up I was thinking spreader bar and really thought that after I saw the D-rings. Those things welded on that truck very well. I had to get one out like that up here in Michigan ended up picking it with a spreader. Great job guys. Take care be safe and God Bless. Greg
@susandallessandro50764 ай бұрын
You and Oscar make a great team! You both work well together. This was a different one for sure. I had faith in you guys but not the D rings! They looked like they would snap for sure.
@douglasneidert98734 ай бұрын
Love it when a plan comes together & the welds hold
@roybjarnepettersen-tn8pe4 ай бұрын
Good truck make a great day even better. With great crew, the day become perfect 👍👍👍
@greyjay92024 ай бұрын
Whoever did those D ring welds was old school. Amazing that they held. The 50 ton is already proving to be a wise investment.
@howardnielsen62204 ай бұрын
Always good to see Oscar on board
@greghomestead83664 ай бұрын
Enjoyed the video. 👍 Have a Jesus filled day everyone Greg in Michigan
@elainemorgan56294 ай бұрын
You too brother! God bless you in Christ. Elaine from Holland
@susanowens63933 күн бұрын
Another great job done.
@richardgrumpywelsh24854 ай бұрын
It really pays to have the best equipment and know hows to useit. God bless your crew
@kelleyschwerdtfeger92934 ай бұрын
Good morning Ron Pratt and family
@alanstant93564 ай бұрын
Oh wow, that predicament they got themselves into Ron. That had to be challenge to get that out of there. Gret recovery guys and the hard work put into it. God Bless you guys in all you do.
@fastst14 ай бұрын
Good exercise in geometry! Be nice if the folks building the trucks would realize they're going to get stuck so make recovery easy. I'll usually try to use the 1 inch d-rings but still those are only rated for 15k wll way lower than the mighty wrecker. I have seen a locomotive recover a mired excavator with a 2 inch cable, it was like a big dog tied to a coffee cup.
@gordonrichardson29724 ай бұрын
Definitely surprised that those D-rings on the back of that vehicle held up to that lift and pull!
@squelchstuff4 ай бұрын
Oscar seems both competent, and cautious , thinking about the equipment he has charge of. Certainly an asset to your company Ron. I like what I see of him. That was an interesting job you had there, and I dare say, more ccomplex than it appeared. Thanks for sharing. Oh! by the way, did you resolve the problem with the safety chains on that rig?
@DrewMarold4 ай бұрын
Ron, something to consider for the next truck you get, have the lift axle be at the rear instead of the front and it'll give you a better turning radius.
@dinsole33114 ай бұрын
FIRST COMMENT IS HERE GREETINGS FRM INDIA 🇮🇳 😊
@edwinschlee83744 ай бұрын
Even with the small area you guys got him out of the hole he was in. Good job.
@getzybreuer36914 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the video please post more videos a week and God bless
@balsachopper74 ай бұрын
Ron, you need to get you a pair of stilts that sheetrock guys use. That would make you about two feet taller. Only problem, the Prattfalls would be terrible.
@adampyke40374 ай бұрын
A second beast. Nice job.
@victorjeffers19934 ай бұрын
Oscar is coming along nicely course he's had good training from the best ! I don't think the 50ton broke a sweat on this job ! Lol
@maudwelford18434 ай бұрын
Another neat Job Oscar, well done lad👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🇬🇧
@ianphilips22914 ай бұрын
Well executed job Ron
@tomvickerman87924 ай бұрын
Ron, just an FYI for you. The Hi-rails put an extra 5 - 6000 lbs on the front axles of that truck and an extra 8 - 10000 lbs on the back, so be careful when pulling a hi-rail truck. I worked on the railway as a mechanic for 33 years, and saw lots like that.
@barryshisler37204 ай бұрын
Great job Ron and crew Stay safe and God bless
@ivoman74 ай бұрын
It's good to hear you're liking the truck. My concern was the weight of the blocks that attach for hook up. Also the weight of the new (orange) hooks. Both a little bit over-engineered, imo. But I'm not working with them. So I can't say for sure at all. Just leaving some comments. ✌
@johnwarren-6494 ай бұрын
D rings is very last resort for recovery pulls or lifting. Ive seen them pop before its not fun when they do. Great job Oscar
@N3m3sis514 ай бұрын
Another notch for the star
@chrisjackson93864 ай бұрын
Yes the welder who welded those D-rings on definitely needs to be teaching others
@mi240z4 ай бұрын
What a beast. That truck is strong.
@warrenmills50814 ай бұрын
That new truck dose awesome work and u need to grow a little lol😂😂😂😂😂 god bless you and your family Ron
@jeffclark27254 ай бұрын
They really had that truck stuck, but no match to the new truck,thumbs up, great video
@chrisf54184 ай бұрын
Ron - If you could get the doors of the truck's boxes to fold completely down & flat against the truck, then you could use the wheel rims as a step.
@nickellingson70354 ай бұрын
Great job Oscar and Ron. Is this the biggest pull with the new Star?
@888johnmac4 ай бұрын
$10 says Ron stopped by a store on the way back to base & got a step - stool .. lol
@karenwoodward72914 ай бұрын
That's funny.😆😆
@EricScrapping4Dinidog4 ай бұрын
Lol 😂
@danbrooks82414 ай бұрын
I was thinking lottery ticket as trusting those d rings to hold was like playing Russian roulette, but I dont think Mr. Pratt is the gambling for pleasure type
@JackMacLupus4 ай бұрын
Well, he already has a, how he calls it, "Short persons little helper" in the Tator, so the chance is high that the new Truck will get one too. XD
@jimsmith98194 ай бұрын
good job, i would have sworn that those "D" rings wouldnt hold
@keithbennett55194 ай бұрын
Another amazing job
@claytonabare15514 ай бұрын
Awesome job guys
@Samanthareneeheart14 ай бұрын
That new 50 ton you all needed it a long time ago & and you didn't know it. It is a work horse.
@rodneyjeffery97264 ай бұрын
nice job guys
@catgynt91484 ай бұрын
As always, a great example of applied physics in action. Peace brother
@andyneipert25274 ай бұрын
You guys work good together
@danaowens34784 ай бұрын
God bless you my friend. I have the upmost respect for you and your guys. I think of your channel as an educational channel. Lots of good content and staying safe. Sorry to bring this up but it broke my heart when your dad passed. Can't get enough of your channel. Love it. Stay safe and may God keep you all safe. You have a long time follower now. Maybe some I could come down to your part of the woods and meet you and the crew. I live in the northern part of the state.
@stephenmeeks6844 ай бұрын
Those welded D-rings held out well.
@msv66204 ай бұрын
enjoyed the heck out of this one, tks
@stevenclaeys62524 ай бұрын
Thank you for another Great video. Cheers
@Dan-uv5lw4 ай бұрын
Good morning from seamy New New Hampshire It has been really hot here with temps over 100 for three days.
@raymondhorvatin10504 ай бұрын
thanks for sharing
@leegoldeneagle90034 ай бұрын
Very smooth nice work 👍👍👍👍👍😊
@dennisbelles92364 ай бұрын
I agree, I'd have never guessed those d rings would have held.
@truckfreak10274 ай бұрын
Another job well done ron!
@MrWaltjam4 ай бұрын
when the customer finds a way to give you a test. lol. You have already did the simple jobs for them and they say try this, 60k pounds axle depth, leaning into a fence on a rail road right of way, in an alley.... the only other complication could they could give is on its side, lol good job you make it look so easy.
@vickiel12844 ай бұрын
You forgot the arc nemesis, one of Ron's favorites
@25vrd483 ай бұрын
Success . Our Union Pacific trucks were the same as this truck . No real place to attach on the Hi-Rail trucks . This job would have been more exciting had it been on the mainline .
@danbrooks82414 ай бұрын
Ill add my suprise to the strength of those D-rings, to the comment section. Reminds me of the quote I posted yesterday from this channel.