THE PICK & PULL. RR TRUCK BURIED TO THE FRAME!!!

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen and as always, thank you for watching!!! Today, Oscar and I put the new Western Star 9055XL to test of it's winching capabilities. We get a call for a large railroad MOW truck that is buried to the frame beside the tracks. What we didn't know was the limited space we had to work with as the truck was between the tracks and a fence. And, as simple as it may seem, we weren't suppose to allow the truck to damage the fence. This is a deceiving pull. The amount of resistance we need to overcome to get this unit moving is enormous. And, there are no solid attachment points accessible without causing damage to the truck, so I have to trust in some welding on D-rings.....not recommended!!! There are always multiple ways to reach 10. On this job, I utilize what I believe to be the best method for this situation, "The Pick & Pull"....tried and true. There are so many things going on with this situation. Has the 9055 met it's match with this job? We shall see!!!
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[@pheonixdragon2261]

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.

[@EricScrapping4Dinidog]

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

[@jasondrake6710]

👍👍

[@wideslammer]

I like Oscar's way of working -- quickly and efficiently.

[@frelnc]

He's calm, and never seems to doubt himself. Good man!

[@CharlesPhillipNeave]

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-re4vd]

Ron is a great " teacher" he'll let Oscar do most of the job, that's the best way to learn.

[@jasondrake6710]

@@Charles-re4vdI agree!!

[@MargieKye-xq5ti]

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!

[@mikeharris3148]

Must have been in Illinois all amber lights

[@EricScrapping4Dinidog]

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

[@jasondrake6710]

👍👍

[@_bobjohnson1157]

@@mikeharris3148 not necessarily; the location of the winch-out didn’t really necessitate red/blue lights

[@kevingordon7426]

Love how Oscar is fitting in and showing all you have taught him.

[@jim2757-w8m]

I’m still very impressed with Oscar, he gets on with the job, he doesn’t need constant talking to, he thinks for himself and reads the situation well. 🇺🇸🤝🇬🇧

[@royknight3099]

Oscar is definitely a keeper, intelligent and oozes logic

[@18robsmith]

Oscar is learning quickly - a great addition to your staff 🙂

[@rebelliousmedic]

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.

[@tractorboy31]

I thought the rr worker said it was 56k when ron said he was thinking 60k. But either way just a few pounds

[@ferguscampbell2485]

You two made a tough looking gob look easy. The new machine is look like a fantastic purchase.

[@NickManCuso59]

Amazing what you can do with experience knowledge and the right equipment !

[@eloleddie]

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!!

[@hollywoodredneck8565]

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.

[@philippenaluna2312]

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.

[@johnapernorio8151]

Glad to see Oscar on the job.

[@13thcolony57]

Miss seeing Ethan though.

[@harveywaitchison2062]

I would have Oscar on my team any (every) day of the week!

[@jacquelinewarren6790]

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).😅😅😅

[@RefVengance]

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.

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

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.

[@dailyp1]

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.

[@dominicdahlheimer6861]

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!

[@lloydreeves715]

Keep up with the good work Ron and team love watching you on KZbin god bless

[@mstover2809]

16:16 "I love it when a plan comes together!" Way to go HANNIBAL SMITH!

[@stevebury6560]

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!!!

[@EricScrapping4Dinidog]

Me too. I’ve used a ton of his techniques

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@kelleyschwerdtfeger9293]

Good morning Ron Pratt and family

[@gordonrichardson2972]

Definitely surprised that those D-rings on the back of that vehicle held up to that lift and pull!

[@balsachopper7]

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.

[@DrewMarold]

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.

[@howardnielsen6220]

Always good to see Oscar on board

[@holland22home-stead]

Ron your dad would have loved that truck 🎉🎉🎉❤❤

[@dinsole3311]

FIRST COMMENT IS HERE GREETINGS FRM INDIA 🇮🇳 😊

[@ianphilips2291]

Well executed job Ron

[@barrymuskus67]

Another GREAT job done well

[@douglasneidert9873]

Love it when a plan comes together & the welds hold

[@gregadomeit4020]

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

[@nonaloeffler308]

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.

[@roybjarnepettersen-tn8pe]

Good truck make a great day even better. With great crew, the day become perfect 👍👍👍

[@chrisf5418]

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.

[@andyneipert2527]

You guys work good together

[@sensitivewsm]

As usual Mr Pratt you have an answer which works. That's why I enjoy watching your channel. Professionalism all the way.

[@swampy1584]

Even after all the years on the job you can still hear Ron's enthusiasm

[@greyjay9202]

Whoever did those D ring welds was old school. Amazing that they held. The 50 ton is already proving to be a wise investment.

[@francisbaker9366]

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 😅

[@richardgrumpywelsh2485]

It really pays to have the best equipment and know hows to useit. God bless your crew

[@victorjeffers1993]

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

[@geraldsmith5690]

Great work y’all

[@alanstant9356]

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.

[@rodneyjeffery9726]

nice job guys

[@claytonabare1551]

Awesome job guys

[@squelchstuff]

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?

[@jean-lucluis]

Very good job sir 👌

[@MrWaltjam]

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.

[@vickiel1284]

You forgot the arc nemesis, one of Ron's favorites

[@brianmckenna3440]

Another great video Ron mate

[@nickellingson7035]

Great job Oscar and Ron. Is this the biggest pull with the new Star?

[@muleman1701]

Lil' beast doing lil' beast things. proving that sometimes a smaller truck is the better truck. The Tator would have made easy work of this but getting her in there would have been almost impossible. so to use the rotator the position would have made the job difficult as the tator would have to back in and stay on the road they came in on between the fence and wall. Perpendicular to the casualty. Not to mention her ARC nemesis was looming. The new truck was the right truck. Able to get in line and gor the rail truck out in no time Good job guys. God Bless.

[@rigo7595]

I watching your videos and I have my bells on your videos and I'm subscribed to your videos and 👍 ☝

[@johnwarren-649]

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

[@wilycat5290]

Oscar appears to be one of the best partners Ron has ever had onsite by far 😊

[@larrymercer3448]

Great job

[@raymondhorvatin1050]

thanks for sharing

[@hasletjoe5984]

You would think them railroad guys would have just got them a locomotive there and drug the little old truck. Great we got to see the Pro's at work. Thanks.

[@jjc4577]

those D-rings made me nervous. They were the weakest link for sure.

[@truckfreak1027]

Another job well done ron!

[@mi240z]

What a beast. That truck is strong.

[@douglassmith7515]

That makes a nice unit.

[@donaldross1077]

Here is you SIGN 'NO VEHCILES BEYOND THIS SIGN'. Just having fun. We used to get those "rail-runners" in the shop to work on. The wheels are made from 1/2 thick steel. Not easy to remove.

[@catgynt9148]

As always, a great example of applied physics in action. Peace brother

[@stevenclaeys6252]

Thank you for another Great video. Cheers

[@danaowens3478]

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.

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Very smooth nice work 👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@user-KindTBean]

He did his mad tow truck driver laugh LOL 16:14

[@Samanthareneeheart1]

That new 50 ton you all needed it a long time ago & and you didn't know it. It is a work horse.

[@dave.lawrence.3894]

GREAT Video, just the right job for this unit!!!😅

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Great recovery! Eazy Peazy! Stay safe.

[@deanspagnolo4976]

Great job guys Love the video Keep up the good work

[@kelvinwarburton2558]

Another great job Guy's

[@BigDuke-md8ec]

Ron , when doing recoveries like this when pull the load directly straight back to your truck , wouldn’t the best place for the under reach be in the UP position? Stowed out of the way , seems like you get at least 3 more feet of room to pull

[@jeffclark2725]

They really had that truck stuck, but no match to the new truck,thumbs up, great video

[@daviddamico4288]

Great job Ron …

[@patrickdrier4707]

Have to love when people tell you how to do your job. No I do what you are saying trust me form my experience that will do damage. I only once told the tow company bring two trucks out and you will want one to be rotator sent them pictures and they agreed. Crushed rock road gave out on hard right turn. Can’t go into more details

[@julial.1046]

Those D rings are too small for that truck, definitely agree with you on not using them for lifting points! The welds are good and solid based on what I could see in the video, but still... *shudders*

[@tildasexton6069]

Like the new truck but still love the rotator

[@fullers1966]

Ron you'll have to get yourself some stilt shoes like they had in the 80s😂😂😂

[@nathanjones5653]

I think I had stopped by the shop the day they did this.

[@dennislamers986]

Those railroad trucks are heavy.

[@j.l.daltoin2238]

Ron i see your still finding your way around looking for snatch blocks on the new truck lol you got that wrecker about 98 miles from me im near knox tn

[@proximap2151]

The driver should of known better! lol nice job!

[@13thcolony57]

Not necessarily, I have walked ground before and it appeared and felt solid, then down it goes. Sometimes it just happens.

[@mixerman1]

As a 20 year ready mix driver I have to say nothing made me madder than someone spinning their finger when they wanted me to turn...point in the direction you want my rear to go!!

[@whtelephant1]

Naughty naughty, you went beyond that point.

[@Bobtidbury]

You seem to be enjoying the new 50 ton truck more than the Rotator .

[@garyharman5300]

Rotator is the one I only watch the show for other than that

[@seananson923]

Great video Ron I have a question and a suggestion since you do jobs for the different railroad companies you should consider about putting the hi rails I believe they are called on some of your trucks show you can drive on the railroad track if need be ?

[@DarkVoidIII]

In response to Ron's comment that the 'Tator wouldn't have made it in there, I do have to point out that the 'Tator has the reach to not require being in there in the first place! 😂😇

[@williamkay6916]

You took a page from the Tom Luciano book of recovery and applied it to a conventional stick unit on this one

[@douglasburford8452]

Nice truck Ron but there goes the early retirement plan.

[@willgallatin2802]

I'm with Ron. I darn sure would have lost that bet. The welds look like crap. Apparently they did indeed penetrate correctly though.

[@Truckerbob1]

Why u not at a mill subs yet

[@raymondgochenour8725]

Not sure about this truck, but on some of the firetrucks if you open that back box and they have eyes inside the box that you can hook to that’s tied directly into the frame just for nice job

[@ifradtarvez578]

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