TATOR V.S. 48,000 LB COIL!!! ROLLOVER SEMI!!! HAS TATOR FINALLY MET ITS MATCH?

[@Chaplain_GM]

For Those of You Saying Catch Line Remember There's Always More than one Way to Reach 10 Folks Give them a Break They Didn't Damage Anything So Breathe

[@RonPratt]

@Chaplain_GM Thank you!!! Yes, as I always say, there are multiple ways to reach 10. This was not the way I would have done the job, but they got the job done. I remember Ethan coming home that evening and he was extremely disappointed with the way this job went. He kept saying he wanted to put a catch line on the truck like I always do. There were reasons he didn't put a catch line on, which I won't go into, but he was not happy about the way the job went, even though it was a successful recovery with no injuries. Overall, this was a difficult task and they all worked together to get it done. No injuries and the customer was happy. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@Commissar0617]

@@RonPratt sounds like he's got the same drive for the job you do. long as nobody gets hurt, and everything is recovered, the job was successful.

[@TheBigredneck88]

@@RonPratt great jobs guys, Ron as i was always told you learn from your mistakes, as my grandfather always told me no one is perfect. Ethan don't bet yourself up bud.

[@Bugsbunny-mc9qq]

@@RonPratt when was this recorded hope you feel better

[@PetrolJunkie]

@@RonPratt Jobs like this is why we have a trainer review videos from the scene periodically. Opperators can ask for a review anytime without penalty. We save junk cars and trucks in the back lot to set up scenarios and train in the summer when business gets slower. We can take the time to walk around and look at everything from every angle and talk about what we see. Sometimes we surprise ourselves at what we miss even after decades of experience. I know people think it's an easy job and anyone can do it, but it's not. There is a lot more going on than most people realize. There is quite a wide margin between getting the job done and did it safely with the best results possible sometimes. Even with nearly 30 years of experience I still have jobs where I go back and look at the videos and critique them because I know I can do better.

[@MGower4465]

Get well soon, Ron. Be blessed you have people who can step up and handle business so you can recover. Great to see Talon still remembers which end of Tator is which.

[@Chandler7157]

I’m a simple person. Ron uploads video, I watch it.

[@maryknittel1266]

I am an 85 yr. old great grandma and I enjoy the ingenuity that is used in these videos and the "togetherness" of family and employees. What a blessing to all. The only thing that would make it better is if my dear husband were still here to enjoy these with me. May God Bless you all.

[@joebaker7573]

Facts ✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿

[@MrBengalrunner]

It's great seeing Talon on the job today!!!

[@Huskiedrive361]

I don't think Ron would ever roll one back upright without a catch line to control the load. WAY TOO CLOSE to Tator! Nice to see Talon on the job.

[@howardnielsen6220]

I agree. That was too close

[@klsc8510]

Ron, it is probably a good thing you were out sick on this recovery. Seeing the cab of the flat bed come so close to your beloved "Tator" you might have had a heart attack! Gang, that was just too close for any comfort! Ron, get well quickly! You are missed!

[@BManSansCrew]

I believe Ron would have had another line on it to control the drop, and set it down super softly. I've seen that in many other videos of his. That's the experience factor!

[@tinagrovesjohnson9205]

That was a little bit close . I had to close my eyes on that one, Ethan did a great job, it was good to see Talon again. Great job guys. Get well soon Ron. God bless y'all and keep you all safe.

[@ronmurphy6261]

LOL, Yeah, I`d loved to be a fly on the wall when daddy saw this video...... His Tator just about took a hit !!! His guys are good but one of them should at least thought of a line on the back side of the truck to slow the fall of the cab at least. This would make a good training video on what too and not too do. Get well Ron, hope to see you back in the seat of the Tator !!!!

[@jonathanbair523]

@@ronmurphy6261 I wonder how many years of his life he lost when seeing that... Like Ron always says there is more then one way to get to 10, as long as you get to 10 is what counts.... Tho I do gotta say I was shocked there was no catch line but Ethan landed the truck on it's wheels and it stayed there so he got to 10.....

[@jonathanbair523]

@@BManSansCrew Ron had to write the check for that truck.... He knows the sweat, blood and tears put in to get that truck... Ownership comes with responsibility...But yes experience and personal style both come into play also...

[@The_Original_Drex]

Little safety tip @47:00 I would not want to be between the truck and the coil, especially when it's moving. Those suckers are a spring and at 48k they want to and will take you out if anything fails. I work around 3-6k coils and they are dangerous, I'd hate to see one that big get free and want to unwind

[@donalddehaven3229]

Good to see Talon. Any job that ends with success, no injuries, no damaged equipment is a good job. They all adapted and overcame the obstacles.

[@DavidSellars-b8l]

I'm too tired to read a lot of comments. Let me just say that, yes, I saw some things that could have been done differently. I was impressed that these youngins did this job and got it done and nobody got hurt. Eathan, next time you will do it better having learned on this one. No fights broke out, no foul language, and nothing thrown. Calm, much thought, and cooperation. Ron, you have done good on these men and deserve to be very proud. God bless you all! dave

[@doughill8649]

I can't get over how much Ethan sounds like Ron. And it's great to see Talon again. As always great job guys...

[@CopeML]

Good re-education video, between multiple occurrences with walking in the tri-angle of death, trusting the nylon strap on coil to hold and not slap someone walking around it, and disregard to a leaning truck in soft soil, this was a hard watch.

[@Nate85-605]

Good to see Talon again. He is the loving, caring person just as I remember him. He knows the limits of the truck and was not hesitant at all to let it do its thing. I remember watching the older vids of Ron teaching him how to use the Tator and what to do and not to do. Talon has come along way. He takes on more of a supervisory role Here i feel like, and teaches the younger guys the ropes. Just as ron did. Way to go everyone.

[@CZAnthonyX]

A day off, to find another Ron video! Cant think of a better way to spend an hour this morning! Great to see Talon again!

[@FirstLast-jl6fr]

...and thats what happens when you don't have a catch!

[@jonathanbair523]

Ron really should have been warned to film him self watching this so we could see his reaction... I think it would be interesting to see and hear his reaction and there talk about what was in the video, as part of the education/personal divelipnment of Ethan's own style of getting the job done..

[@carolmimiwienecke7634]

Get well soon Ron pneumonia is no laughing matter. Prayers for a quick recovery. Your boys did great.

[@gregappelt]

A man can do any job with the right tools, the right education, and patience. Proven again by your boy and team.

[@TheRealTronGuy]

Watching this at 39,000 feet over the Pacific on the way home from Singapore... making that long flight just a bit shorter. Glad to see you've trained your folks well, too

[@Kevin-go2dw]

Ron, it is good to see not only the other members of the family operating the rotator (you trained them well) but Ethan and Talon giving Oscar hands on experience as well. Ethan and Talon working with what they have at the capacity of the truck.

[@skypost7709]

Always amazing to see Ethan doing jobs when Ron himself can’t be there! He usually does a great job and I love seeing his way of doing things! Ron you are also awesome to watch and see work! EVERYONE STAY SAFE AND KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK!!

[@jacquelinewarren6790]

Get well soon Ron. We love watching your videos. The little ones are sitting spell bound excited to see Big Tate as they call the rotator. God bless you and your crew and family.

[@brianmckenna3440]

Ron hope you feel better real soon But it's great that your son Ethan has you covered. He's doing a Great Job

[@kevemt6922]

Get well soon, Ron, and wish you a speedy recovery. Prayers for you too. The boy did well for you as you had pneumonia.

[@JrFlexing909]

Great team work getting the truck over on its wheels and the coil shipped out. I guess this is one of those jobs to see what they can do while Ron is away. Lots of challenges with this recovery but they got it done. No one hurt thank god. As well for Ron get well soon and get to 100% health.

[@michaelgoza5437]

I’ve been in towing and recovery for a few years now. Not gonna lie, the old tater had me sweating as I was watching this video. The ole girl worked hard on this one.

[@charlescoghlan2855]

Ron - everyone deserves an atta boy" for this endeavor! I believe we r seeing the future of Midwest and it looks just as bright and totally professional as it is now thanks to the efforts of your Dad and you!! Yes, multiple ways to get to 10, but they got it done without any injuries or damage. A few rough edges here and there, but I am sure you will manage that to improve their experience!! Hope U get better soon. You r truly a outstanding person of honor and professionalism!

[@romeoblade]

Nice recovery, those coils can be dangerous. Years ago, I lived about a mile from a store, right next to the store (mon & pop) was a small industrial area with a machine shop and greenhouse manufacture. At the time I was dating the daughter of the owner of the greenhouse manufacture and I use to walk to the store and the business multiple times a week. One day I was about 30 yards from the driveway minding my business walking to the store first to get something to drink before visiting the girlfriend when a flat bed semi carrying one of those coils decided he would slam on his brakes to make the driveway instead of turning around. The coil he was carrying snapped the chain in the rear slammed forward then backwards with enough force to bend the flatbed enough that the center was about 1' from the ground and come straight towards my head. The remaining chain on the coil held and it was hanging halfway off the trailer within 20' of my head facing me. I informed my ex's dad and the machine shop owner when they came out to investigate. They tore that driver a new one and I don't think he ever made a delivery to them again. Needless to say, from that point forward when I got near that driveway I crossed the road, jumped the ditch and walked close to the chain link fence.

[@nickellingson7035]

Get better soon Ron. All your crew will step up. Thanks to everyone at Midwest Truck for all you do.

[@bernardmozejko178]

Seeing that truck roll over so close to the rotator gave me a mini heart attack. Glad everyone is safe along with the tator

[@jonathanbair523]

Poor RON!!! When he seen that I am sure he got one to.

[@knuctune]

This different shows that Midwest will be around for a long time to come . With Ethan and Talon working so go together and great employees like Oscar.

[@coriarkinson7660]

Get well , so glad to the boys stepped up to help where ever needed.. glad to see them all

[@Kcnewf]

Ron - Be very proud of your team, company and Ethan. I saw a hard working group that you trained independently think together and solve a huge challenge in this episode.

[@MikeY77z28]

First thing I thought when I saw the truck on its side. Its a good time to pull the drive shaft.And you guys already did that.Great job guys!

[@cyrilhudak4568]

That was Oscar, he never needs to be told to do something.

[@DobieTanpaw]

I live in Pittsburgh, PA, and those steel coils are very common to see around here. There have been several major incidents with them that I can recall, including one rolling through several houses when it broke free of the trailer, one falling over 100 feet from an overpass, and one basically rolling over the cab of the truck that was pulling the trailer it was on. They are downright terrifying if you know anything about them.

[@bobh6728]

Yes, very scary once you see what they can do. Saw one that rolled down a freeway embankment by an exit, rolled almost to the intersection at the end of the ramp while making a trench about two feet deep through muddy ground.

[@MS3DALE]

From the Pittsburgh, Pa. area also, I was thinking the same thing...see those coils quite often!

[@KennethAGrimm]

Seeing that coil trying to uncoil had me on edge. There is an immense amount of spring energy stored up in that coil.

[@chadp6307]

Having worked as an Overhead Crane Operator moving large coils like that, I cringed a little seeing the guys trying to spin the coil bare handed. The edges of those coils are no joke, especially coils that have been slit off a larger width coil. Seeing the rolled truck almost "kiss the Tator" as it landed back on it's wheels just reinforces the need for that 'one more line' to control the landing. To answer the video title, Not quite, but it was very close.

[@edwinschlee8374]

That coil gave the Rotator a scary workout. But the guys all got things flipped and the coil loaded. Good job Talon, Ethan and Oscar.

[@adairwilkinson6916]

Sad to hear you’ve had pneumonia, Ron. It slows you down a lot and I hope you are feeling a lot better. Meanwhile, Ethan, Talon and Oscar just got on with the job!! The future of your business is guaranteed with a team like this. I suspect it was far more difficult than it looked on the vid. A few scary moments, but it’s all on the learning curve! I usually watch your channel on my iPad, but last night watched it on our big screen tv. A much better watch than regular tv programmes. Best Wishes to all at MWT. Roy W UK

[@knauregriffiths7666]

Nice to see Talon again. I'm glad they secured that coil right away. Those things can be dangerous.

[@alanstant9356]

That looked to be a challenge for them. That coil looked pretty heavy for rotator Ron. Awesome job, guys, for stepping up and getting the job done. God bless you guys.

[@thunderbear0]

Ethan is the future of this channel. God bless you all

[@franuhaly7006]

You guys this has got to be the best video that I have watched in a long time with you I mean it had me on the edge of my chair the whole video. Well done!!!!! God Bless and stay safe 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@RonPratt]

I'm so glad you were interested in the recovery. The boys got a lot of hater comments too. I appreciate the positivity in your remarks. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@hughdevine1827]

I bet Ron’s heart skipped a beat, when he saw that tractor almost takeout Tator.

[@llyodreeves4657]

Keep up with the good work Ron and team love watching your videos on KZbin God bless

[@1984cablrrelf]

Mr. Ron you have a wonderful crew taught by the best... Get well soon with God's grace.

[@debrabyrd1306]

Hi Ron so sorry to hear that you are sick and sending prayers for a speedy recovery. I am glad that the other guys can take care of things while you are under the weather. I love watching all your videos and have learned so much from them, please take care!

[@beverlyhigh620]

I hope you're recovered, Ron. Ethan and crew did an amazing job.

[@13thcolony57]

Great job by all. Great team effort and success. That was close however I don't think they could have been able to use a catch line with the tight space. The job got done. Good to see Talon on the road and has not forgotten what you taught him Ron. Speedy recovery and see you soon. STAY SAFE OUT THERE.

[@sammartin8932]

Get well asap Ron, you've done good training your team. As always it's good to see no one (& no equipment) gets hurt while doing a recovery. I saw a few mistakes (& am sure you did too, which I'm sure you will approach) however all in all, good job to the company and crew.

[@thomasbasham7165]

The guys did a good job with a challenging situation, I think this would be a great one for not only Ron to review but also what the guys would do differently to reduce the risk factor.

[@carolfrazer8067]

You have a great team of young men that have been trained well. It shows right here. Glad you’re better.

[@scootermdepotscooter172]

I really enjoyed hearing Talon's laugh again! It's been a long time! Great job, guys!

[@ychunks3710]

Wish u a speedy recovery Ron sir and take care. Good to see Talon after long time. Yikes!!!! That rollover was pretty damn close, almost hitting the Tator. Whew!!!

[@LordTKII]

Ron, I hope you feel better soon. The business is in very capable hands, trained by an excellent teacher. It's great to see how Ethan is always looking for and coming up with alternative solutions if the current approach doesn't work.

[@JamieP.354]

Wow! That was intensely close! Get well soon, Ron! I enjoy the longer videos, too.

[@charlesterviel5748]

Working together that’s family.. job well done.prayers for you Ron quick healing 🙏

[@jeffbailey7765]

Good job and video MT Crew. Ron hope you a speedy recovery. It was good to see Talon out of the shop and working on a recovery.

[@ThrashBandicoot11]

Fantastic as always. great job guys. Hope you feel better soon Ron! Well wishes being sent your way.

[@SteveNicoson-u1i]

Ron. Sorry to hear you are ill. You take care of yourself. Sending prayers for a good recovery. With my blessings Ron.

[@hirisk761]

oh yeah an hr long feature! coffee and popcorn are ready!!!

[@jayztoob]

I would have done a lot of this job differently, but I WASN'T THERE. Job got done - everyone went home healthy. Good Job!

[@michaelrobbins9679]

Yay! Talon on scene! Ill bet he hates papercuts worse than cable splinters!

[@henkweurding3339]

Get well soon Ron and the job is done, but let's be honest... You wouldn't have put the rotator in that position turning the truck over.... That could have ended badly with flying parts or a flat tire... Do not get me wrong... They got the job done... But not in the safest way for your equipment. According to my humble opinion the rotator should have been working from the rear so it would be out of the line of fire

[@cathygrimes7277]

Lol…. I LIKE SEEING TALON AND ETHAN WORKING TOGETHER . Knowing they are Brother- in - Laws…. The Teasing kind of … Here and there.. Loved it.

[@may86bear]

What a mess. May the Rig Rest In Peace 😮 Feel better Ron. Your talented crew’s got this 👍

[@Chevyman02]

Did you just about have a heart attack when that tractor came down 😂😂 Ethan did good, but if anything would've hit the rotator, he wouldn't want to make that call to dad😂😂 It was good to see Talon on a job, don't see him much. Ethan and Talon did a remarkable job sitting that coil down in the coil rack. I've been pulling flatbed for many many years, I've hauled coils that big many many times, almost like Ethan & Talon have done coils before 😂

[@jdtheone]

You have a good crew and that is a very good thing for all of you take care and get well soon 👍

[@davidt82456]

With all the tools that you have at your disposal, the greatest is knowledge. That was almost too close for comfort when the truck rolled over. I believed that I would have had to check my britches on that one.

[@joefreeman1547]

Sorry to hear your under the weather. Glade to see Talon taking care of business.

[@phillipvernon1185]

Don't forget the catch line very important. For safety!!

[@garand70]

29:56 This is where Ron had to pause editing and get some aspirin for his heart and probably some Tums.

[@Bugsbunny-mc9qq]

😂

[@anitaphillips2613]

Talon did a great job Ron . I know it's hard to let the boys take over but remember they had a great teacher. Awesome team 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 team work makes the dream work.

[@jonathanaarons6442]

Ron, y'all done a really good job on on that getting that coil back up on that trailer👍

[@johnmarlow2887]

Oscar is a great find, Ron. I have great hopes for him. Always one step ahead.

[@ronwatson4135]

*_The TERMIN-TATOR RULES !_* *Impressive Job, Gentlemen.*

[@balsachopper7]

Thought for a while Tator had met his match with that roll of metal, but all he needed was room to extend his legs out. Good job there guys.

[@alexpohl6435]

No extending the legs didn’t help it pick it up. They had to move the truck closer so it had the ability to lift it. The truck is rated for 100k lifting power but it’s only at 30 degrees and no stages of the boom extend. As you extend the lifting power decreases. A 75 ton rotator would have been better for the job at that range due to the rear outriggers being larger and being connected.

[@patriciasmith6012]

Feel better and take care .. Ethan and the crew did great work

[@vernlemasters6504]

Ethan you impressed me today. The way you always asked your dad everything I didn’t think you could do it, I understand now. It’s a father son thing. I get it. I think I have been around those coils a lot more than you have. Everyone on that trailer was in a lot of danger. Those coils want to unwrap with explosive force. Bottom line though you did it and did it with underpowered equipment. No one got hurt. Congratulations but next time you are around those coils please be more careful and respect them more. They will kill you in an instant.

[@susandallessandro5076]

What a huge mess! You three can handle it. I have faith in you. Thank God that nobody was hurt. As that truck rolled over my heart almost stopped. That was close and a hard landing! Good job guys!

[@TowMan127]

Got the job done with no one getting injured which is good. Obviously Ron would’ve done things differently but they still got it done without destroying their equipment so I’ll call it a win. Hope you get better asap buddy. 🙏

[@JRS1973]

It’s good to see Talon again. He is missed on these videos.

[@2ftrmike]

Good morning Ron. Glad to see Ethan taking the lead recently and showing what to do, just like you do. Keep the great videos coming

[@teamstromski]

Unpopular opinion... That was luck not skill on the upright. You can hear his butt pucker as he about hits Daddy's truck. That being Said there was no damage to equipment or personnel and that's a win in my book.

[@KM-bd8hv]

This metal roll must have been too heavy and lost its balance. But it recovered nicely. Your work is amazing.

[@MotivativeThinking2]

I doubt it. Driver probably took the curve too fast and the coil shifted him over.

[@ryanparshall9582]

Yes top heavy took the corner to quickly and they can be deadly my grandfather hauled them for many years and would use 10 chains and boomers never had one come off the trailer or turned the truck and trailer over

[@jays106]

those things are a pain you have to over chain the crap out of them and if set standing up you better have some good blocking in front and back of them lot of weight when they shift and if not secured extra they will and they can be top heavy

[@charlesblanton1008]

This is a smaller than average coil, so no, not "too heavy". Looks like they're on a curve in the road. Simple matter of going too fast around it or getting trailer tires off the road. I work in a steel mill that produces these flat rolled coils. Your average coil is 35-40 tons (70,000 to 80,000 pounds). People always seem to under estimate the power required to move these things. Our bridge cranes move them around like tinker toys.

[@tomgarner553]

Something tells me Mr. Ron wouldn’t have put tater in the path of danger like that. 😂

[@yellowdeer7163]

Ethan, Oscar and Talon well done. That job was marginal as far as weight and distance. That was a whole new level. I stay away from trucks carrying coils especially around curves. They are so dangerous. I think coils should be carried on lower trailers.

[@TrippieChannel6]

Get well soon Ron, may God bless you and your family

[@Paul-hs5id]

Talon, thank you for stepping up to the plate. Great camera work . Talan , can you please be in more videos. Thanks

[@juniorreaves9050]

Always good to see Talon. Hope you feel better soon Ron.

[@stephenhudson8739]

Nice to see Ethan figuring it out as he goes

[@stevem3413]

Get well soon Mr Ron thanks for another great video

[@michaelrobbins9679]

Pushing the tater to a full frame inspection right here. Wow!

[@brianmckenna3440]

Great Job Ethan well thought out recovery of the coil of steel 👍 👏

[@TheeEccentricEd]

I work with coils of that size and bigger, up to 60k lbs. We have had our coil crane go done a few times in my 20 years on the job and have to get a rotator in to load our lines to keep production running. The way that the guys hook up the coils is to run only one chain and put each of the booms hooks to opposite sides of the coil. That gives them the best control and safety. Get better soon Ron, just wanted to share with you and your crew how I've seen it done and hope they can use it next time.

[@mikeL5183]

Great work by Talon, Oscar and Ethan!

[@fernandbouchard2374]

Great video thank You very much 💪💪💪💪💪

[@rossdoughton7638]

A few safety issues there that need to be addressed for the future when working with coiled steel. Got the job done though without any injury.

[@ndubaneoffentse7229]

Talon has more experience than before an he knows the rotator movement also assisted by Ethan. Thanks Ron for preparing them

[@johnapernorio8151]

Two words, catch line.

[@brian7327]

I bet dad takes them back to rigging school 😂

[@Towtruck_Dustin]

Definitely needed a catch line being that close to the rotator, but they got the job done.

[@Dan-uv5lw]

Good morning from New Hampshire. Yes, It is good to see Talon out on the road today. We need to see him more and "Anyone know what happened to Mike"? I hope nothing bad but we have not seen him in a while.