Squeeze Play Narrow Bridge VS Wide Load

[@sheilabrown7816]

You and Talon work so good together. Be safe.

[@larrycieslak8331]

Great job just started watching these. I am a retired truck driver. Y'all the professionals!!!!!!!

[@danbowers5266]

These Rotating Heavy Wreckers just make recovery work so much easier. You have to ask yourself how we did it before they where the standard today. Thanks for sharing Ron.

[@ahnbra]

I failed to tell you that you and Talon did a good work on this job. The two of you work together like Batman & Robin. Very smooth, each knows what the other is going to do even before it is desided you kind of know what will happen. Remember to be safe out there Ron & all of Midwest Tuck.

[@jmat5857]

ahnbra I like that - Batman and Robin!

[@robwestley7370]

I don’t think Batman and Robin are a good analogy, most things they did fell apart. 😂😂

[@drmpilot365]

Much more entertaining than TV any day! I've been binge watching your video for days now. I've learned so much about towing and rigging. I"m going for my CDL-A license soon. I"ll be able to drive one of those suckers! lol Keep up the good work, Ron.

[@treymcgehee5139]

Ron, I love the way you run your crew. Always positive, helpful, and no F bombs. Great job keep it up

[@gorillaau]

There has been some issued by the customer in other videos, but Ron bleeps them out during editing.

[@tuba7084]

Yup, that the best part about Ron’s videos! Always clean and considerate of others.

[@clydebalcom8252]

The way you and Talon work so well together is inspiring to see.

[@CrossAnchors]

Thank You Ron for another great video, I really enjoyed it, it showed the Rotator doing what it does best, working hard and working well, and despite you breaking a couple of your own safety rules, you and Talon got home safe and sound, take care, God Bless

[@jbarvideo12]

Fabulous Teamwork as always. Thanks Ron. God Bless you and Talon and other family memberw!

[@cowboyfrankspersonalvideos8869]

If I was in your industry, you're the kind of boss I would want to have. You are constantly teaching, explain tings well, don't yell at people (at least not on camera) and you run a safe and efficient operation.

[@farmer87yj]

i agree ron is always calm and is all way asking " does everybody understand why we did it this way" and then takes time to explain ..deffinatly the type of boss id dream to have ..ive had some pretty crappy bosses..one even went as far as trying to hit me with a shovel

[@michaeldewitt2230]

hello Ron a dedicated video Watcher here, I seen the video that you and your wife when you were at the church and I just want to congratulate you for your recovery and all the good things that you've done for everybody I grew up in a house of Alcoholics and I'm appreciative of what I've learned and how to deal with situations that come my way whenever I'm in dire need it's helped me to always talk to the good Lord above you know he's always there to protect us he protects me and my family and I believe that if you have him in your heart then you'll be able to go anywhere and do anything that you want so with saying that I just want to thank you for your upbeat videos and your caring for other people thank you and be safe

[@genkatqltr737]

Wow! First thing I thought was that you'd have to remove a section of the bridge railing to free that thing. If not that, then have to dismantle some of the machine to free it up. But instead you got it out in half an hour or so. No damage to bridge or equipment or people and before the school bus came! You never fail to amaze me! Thanks so much for sharing your phenomenal work and without foul language! 👏👍🙏😇

[@steveodonald1979]

He never fails to amaze me either.

[@carolynjones6457]

Excellent video, and great job by you and Talon. I used to escort my Husband as he took farm equipment using a Farm Tractor to different fields that a friend of ours owned. We never drove across a bridge too narrow for the equipment to go over, only when he was helping another friend of ours, did he run into a similar situation. ( He did get the equipment across the bridge though.) God Bless You.

[@beezser]

Thanks again Ron , the rotator is so versatile i bet your glad you have this vehicle , i know it cost a lot of money but you seem to get so much more varied work with it.

[@gord2358]

Sometimes I'm just so glad to be watching this from the comfort of my easy-chair and not facing the perils like you do.

[@RonPratt]

LOL. Sometimes I'm glad I'm watching myself on the TV and simply remembering what I went through....LOL. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@4Score747]

I don’t know why I am so interested in this kind of thing. I am a 59 year old lady who watches a lot of Classic Rock and Country music video’s. Also Boon Docking possibilities. I find myself spending hours watching the rescue of damaged and stuck equipment! LOL! Maybe it’s my pipeline days up on the North Slope. That was interesting watching the Boom Operator move 40 ft. Pipe around to be welded on. My Dad was Railroad for 42 years. GO figure! I bet the farm boys down at the coffee shop had a good chat about this incident. Love your video’s!

[@kiddbrother3]

thank God this happened in December & not in January you would have been frozen!!! Great Job again Ron!

[@HeavyHaulKen]

Farmer got himself in such a predicament! Thank you Ron for sharing your work through KZbin. I know that it takes alot of time and brainpower to edit and produce these videos. Appreciate the time that it takes away from your family. God Bless !

[@cathy9160]

Likely a hired help or the farmers son or grandson a experienced farmer would know the load was to wide for the bridge..a costly mistake feel bad for this hefty bill this farmer as to pay..

[@tuxtech007]

One of the best channels on KZbin period. Each video has you clicking the next!!

[@leannewacker589]

Talon is lucky to have gotten a boss who will help him learn the trade instead of crushing him while he is young and inexperienced.

[@mfc4591]

Am very much enjoying your many exploits. Being a mechanic and seeing all the equipment is interesting and stimulating. God bless you and may He watch over you all I those dangerous situations. Mark F-C, South Africa

[@Stingray4]

Great job. Looking at when you were putting your white line on free spool. looks like you almost put the wrong line on free spool. That would not have been good result. IT appeared this way anyways. Great video as always. Always enjoy watching your work. Keep up the great job you do.

[@christianstocker3059]

Understood every word. Safety first. Very polite to every one and the company does a fantastic job. If people would slow down and use their heads he would half the work. LOL Great as always.

[@dilligafdude9434]

Love watching these rigs at work. Pure muscle and capability.

[@jackjacke4654]

You and the Rotator should never be parted Ron. Y'all are like peanut butter and jelly. No one is more knowledgeable and safety cautious as you are. You work that truck like it's a limb of yours... Like always, Great work....

[@jackjacke4654]

Oh, almost forgot. God bless my friend...

[@tomatoes3]

Made a change from normal smashes, nicely done Ron👌

[@bobishere6527]

A rather unusual lift that again, you made it look easy. Great job there Ron.

[@RagnarokCo]

I'm always curious. Who pays for situations like this? Do they bill the farmer for Ron's time and equipment? What about if there was damage to the bridge?

[@benjamin-rn5zn]

@@RagnarokCo the farmer that tried to take it across the bridge pays for everything

[@danachappell3861]

Another fantastic recovery of something that has gotten stuck over water and near power lines.. again. lol At least you weren't fishing it out of the brook or hunting in the woods for it. What a hard time keeping things from swinging when the wind is blowing that hard. We have bad wind here too, and it's making the snow blow around really bad. You guys have no snow at all.. lol Glad the farmers can get on their land already, as we can't even find our fields yet. lol God bless you all and may your days be sunny and not so cold. 👍💕🤗🐸

[@onekittyhawk63]

Talon is coming along nicely. He has a great trainer.

[@patrickgriffy6200]

Mr. Pratt, I gotta say...I really enjoy watching your videos. You and your co-workers professionalism you all show in your line of work demonstrates just how interesting, dangerous and sometimes exciting it can be! And you genuinely care about the people you help tops it all off! I think you should have your own show on tv. I'm sure you've heard of the tv series "Wrecked" that was on a few years back. Your videos are way better than that show was. Wishing you, your co-workers and all the people you help the best of endeavors from here on out! And please keep up loading more great videos. I'll be watching from here in Dayton, Ohio

[@68dart]

Awesome rescue , Thanks Ron

[@jpk2420]

U guys are artists. Make it look easy. Thnx for great video, and stay safe.

[@NingNingAirplane]

Another well done video, the most important thing is that everyone goes home safe. You're awesome, keep up the great videos and God Bless!

[@gsettlemyre]

Another interesting and different video. Loved the “and now a different view” showing how the rotator rotates and slides fore and aft...as usual, nice job.

[@kennethpagel721]

I’ve watched so many videos that I’m beginning to know where your equipment is kept , so if you don’t know where to find something ,just message me ,LOL great job working together,safely and very professionally , GOD BLESS

[@robertbowling8393]

WOW!!!! You Did have a mess to straighten out!!! You had it ALL to deal with!! As always, very well done!!!! Another great video. Thanx and God's Blessings!

[@gaylegordon2038]

Merry Christmas Every Day with such a wonderful Savior!! He is so pleased with your choice of career, helping people who are in these pickles with their vehicles. Your Rotator is beautiful! Keep up the good work!

[@jameshaag7711]

Nice to see that people still take pride in there work enjoy your videos thankyou

[@RonPratt]

I was raised with a good work ethic. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@andrewkiwi1]

Another awesome video Ron. That truck of yours is so versatile. You make it look easy.

[@TheSwampdoggydog]

Glad we have our power lines running underground over here, only the pylons with thousands of volts above ground. Great work as ever Ron, please give my regards to your family and stay safe my friend

[@Joshua79C]

By "over here" you mean in the EU, kind of helps to say where you are from generaly when saying "over here" or "where I am from"

[@glennhunter7018]

I have not Commented and I while but I’m still watching your videos that rotator truck sure does amaze me what it can do I like watching it. You are a good operator to God bless you my friend

[@coolbigrigs]

As always, great video! Ignore the hators and negativity. Keep up the quality work. Many inspire from your work ethic. Stay safe!

[@ehsnils]

It's unusual stuff like this that makes it worth it to watch. And from own experience I know that farm equipment can be tough to both connect and disconnect even under normal conditions.

[@robertjackson1156]

Love you ron pratt you are such a wonderful person i watch you video's and i was watching your testimony and i was Touched , i hope one day i can get a chance to meet you , cause you are motivation and inspiration , you are a blessing Thank you Robert Jackson

[@dustysadventures]

It's amazing at what that truck can do. I'm glad you video the different views. You make this stuff look so easy!

[@davidgriffith618]

Mr. Jack Benny, you are "thinking, thinking. " Loved it.

[@jamesleake2121]

Another good job Ron like you said it was going to be a interesting call glad everything worked out

[@bluevette1978]

Helluva job as always Ron, and great job handing the reigns over for the next generation to get experience in a safe environment! If I lived a little bit closer, or if you expanded you operation a bit further, I would ask you for a job! Love your videos, they make me want to hop into a rollback and start moving immovable objects the way you do! Keep up the good work and always remember, real men love Jesus.

[@MrYfrank14]

i turned on closed captions because i am watching this in a noisy place. it said your boom moving alarm was music and the truck idling was applause. wow, i didn't know closed captions were so accurate.

[@tuba7084]

MrYfrank14 that made me chuckle on that.

[@donaldpcunninghamace5600]

MrYfrank14 made me chuckle a little too

[@Joshua79C]

That is auto caption for you, just so long as it is not saying anything inappropriate, I told him a few times where to go to turn on the caption-translation editing feature.

[@derpycwc]

If it we're possible I'd we willing to caption the videos.

[@alain610]

Good Job yet again ! I love when you explain why you do this or that , it is not only pleasant to watch but we can also learn a thing or two . Stay safe , God bless you and your loved ones . ( Talon included :) )

[@jimdavis8804]

Thoroughly enjoyed this Video. What an amazing Rig.

[@markb.1259]

Glad that one is over! I know you and your team are highly skilled at what you do... but this was the first video of yours that made the hair on my neck stand up from so many folks putting themselves way too close to that implement, especially when y'all blocked it up, just off the bridge so traffic could start flowing again. Thankfully it didn't fall over on anyone or into the travel lane. It didn't appear that anyone had an accurate idea of where the CG was on that thing. At 34:10 it appeared that for just a second Ron thought about walking between the unsecured implement and the truck, but thankfully he made the very wise decision to walk around. Well Done Sir! The guy driving the flatbed sure seemed to like putting himself in harms way. The purpose of a tag line, as you certainly know, is to control a load from a distance... NOT hands on. He could use some additional training! Overall... well done! :-)

[@plazatowing]

Once again nice job Ron

[@donburg5125]

Another job well done with no one getting hurt. Keep the videos coming and god bless

[@barryparker9630]

No matter what the timeline is , your videos are awesome.

[@alexanderpony4038]

Also your videos are so educational one your videos came up in my recommended for you videos and I've been "hooked" ever since

[@petemedina8446]

I'm sure this a costly mistake that probably could have been avoided if they understood what narrow means. Nice job again as always.

[@hamrad645]

Ron, you and Talon did a remarkable job. Perhaps I'm being judgmental, for which I apologize, but my goodness, the tractor operator should have known that bridge was not "beefy" enough to support all that weight. I never cease to be amazed. I know that none of us are perfect, I'm sure not, but I think what the driver did involved a total lack of any exercise of judgment in this instance. I make mistakes, lots of them, but so far, I've not made one that significant that put so many lives at risk. I can only imagine the magnitude of stress when such dangerous conditions are encountered. Also, it's clear that you have learned to cope with the stress, and it's also very clear that you know what you are doing! The most important thing that is clear is that God is your co-pilot! May God bless you, your family and your crews!

[@dirtdevil70]

The bridge is more than adequate to support the weight of the tractor.....wide enough?... I'd hazard a guess that he's crossed that bridge before, but its a really tight squeeze... this time he just got a little too close and hooked the rail on one side and the rest is history .

[@susanwahl6322]

I can’t believe how much I love your videos.

[@GhostDrummer]

Once again Ron, you guys are amazing.

[@retireddriver16]

Great job Ron and team you saved the day again nothing damaged and nobody got hurt Job well done as usual 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@zalmaflash]

Ron: "I don't want it to fall into our truck" - Talon was thinking "What about me?" Just kidding around - good job guys.

[@avenger007007]

Hopefully Talon has good fast reflexes, and can get out of the way. I would not want to be Ron when he gets back to the shop with half a son in law.

[@gorillaau]

@@avenger007007 depends on which half is left behind. I feel sorry for Talon, he seems to be the butt of all our jokes.

[@alexushighfield9109]

Very cool Ron..make it look to easy...but ...we know it take a little bit of hard work ...thanks great video.

[@USMMCE]

Always enjoy watching your videos and You definitely know your truck! One suggestion, which you may have already done, If there is a school that offers classes on Crane operation and rigging, it might give you guys a step up on how the other side (Cranes) get things done and let's face it we all can always learn something new! Thanks again and Stay Safe in all that cold weather!

[@nobull-dozer3356]

As always Ron , a difficult job made to look like an easy job , i’m sure it’s not but what an awesome job done well .

[@sherryjones7268]

I love the truck you have,she pays you back with all the work she does

[@thecolonel4037]

Nice vid and a very good job. That was a very odd piece of equipment. Some kind of chisel plow and fertilizer injector, with a roller behind? Looked like the bridge was just wide enough to accommodate it if it was raised all the way up. Broken quik-hitch made that a no-go, I guess. Messy, and expensive. Again, nice job. Have a good day. Here in eastern Md, The weather wizards blew it again [Feb.1'] "light snow" Started about 0700, still snowing at 2100=/-. Not a lot, about 1", but the roads are a mess, no plows un til after 1500. Phooey! THE COLONEL

[@chasesblog]

that's one thing I've learned about 3 pt hitches from my time working on a farm, they can really finicky when trying to unhooking from a plow. Good job on the recovery. We had an incident right next to our farm where a pickup ran into the back of a cotton module builder, from what we heard the truck driver went to pass another piece of farm equipment and ran right into the back of the builder, not entirely sure how that's just what we heard I was down the road a couple miles so didn't see it happen. Wrecked the truck and builder but the truck driver was ok at the end of it all and was walking around when we went to check on what happened.

[@ritakinder3137]

One of the Best!! brings me back too when I use to Help my dad on the farm, Thank You !!

[@MarshallLoveday]

Another successful pick! One thought: With all the new gear you're using with the 'tator, it looks like you're running out of storage space. in the future, you may need a 'support van' just for the Rotator...... This episode reminds me of time I was driving a 28' U-Haul truck on a levee road near Stockton, CA. I was scraping a narrow levee road bridge on both sides!

[@stu2316]

Job well done as usual Ron, i shouted NO at the screen when i saw you select free spool blue before you stopped and selected white.

[@anthonyrobertson1787]

Thanks Ron and Talon, Nice job 👍 and i like that You and Talon think 🤔 alike. And Stay Safe 🙏

[@dewainwoodard4840]

Great video Ron thanks for sharing have a great day stay safe out there and God bless

[@SmittySmithsonite]

Ron, I'm shocked the power lines didn't cross the road, right at the bridge there ... 😂 Great vid as always, brother. God bless.

[@gingerbread6614]

Just take your time, we just appreciate getting them when we can. Thank you.

[@Abm2014-SausageKing]

Very neat video. I always enjoy watching Talon and yourself working together, and it is neat watching him learn from you.

[@70rosebud]

Great job Ron and crew.....👏🏽👍🏻🏆👌🏿🙅🏻😇😇😇😇🧁🙏🌹

[@kendallrobinson7523]

I like the sub titles just watching everyone can't know whats going on. Thanks for videos and your job.

[@ernestdougherty3162]

Another great job I couldn't leave that one I don't know what he was thinking a good job getting it off that bridge without messing anything up I know that was very timely but you do what you do best be safe God bless

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir Ron !!! You have alot of good reviews so saying ,,,GREAT JOB & KEEP IT SAFE !!!!!

[@cjp3479]

Never noticed that tag line reel trick, I like it, may have to start doing something similar. May have to stop by and pick up some stickers sometime too!

[@richardbryant7972]

That’s why I like your videos, always very interesting and a good ending everyone safe and sound and job well done god bless and stay safe

[@raywelshman]

Hi Ron, many thanks for another high quality video, I live in Denbighshire in North Wales UK. This is also a farming community so we are used to seeing tractors with large rolling equipment onboard, this said I would like to give this guy the "Idiot of the Week" award, what on earth made him think he could get that over the narrow bridge? Well done Ron and Talon for sorting this out... Best regards from frozen North Wales, Ray..

[@stu2316]

Hi ray, i think the mounting points failed causing the problem or they would have reattached the roller to the tractor to remove it from the road after it was moved. Thats just my guess.

[@Joshua79C]

They likely have gone over the bridge before, just this time a connection got knocked out of place and well you have just seen the rest.

[@plcwboy]

I'm sure it's been over that bridge many times. The top link pin on the 3 pt broke and dropped it on the bridge.

[@chrischris3517]

Love Your Watching You at Work Ron - I have now "Subscribed & Liked" - Thanks for the videos - Chris (New Zealand)

[@wardogg85]

Love the video Ron, great job as always. Stay safe and God bless

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

As a heavy-haul contractor before retirement, (Up to 13 axles and 50 wheels) narrow bridges or bridges with high borders are a reaility we all face. We usually carried a dozen 3" thick 16' long oak planks on our service vehicles for moves on secondary road systems. Those allowed us to plank the bridge and with planks down and the RGN removable Gooseneck trailer raised to the top, we could usually get by. House movers have the same problem and use the same strategy altho they usually carry more planking. Farm equipment doesn't weigh very much but it has weird dimensions (like combines which are very wide and tall). The roller drums often have fluid in the drums and if weight was a consideration, draining them would help. The farmer could have saved quite a bit of $$ by hiring a small oversize contractor or putting the implement sideways on a farm trailer. Nice recovery, cop didn't seem willing to get out in the wind.

[@Quadflash]

Dang, Ron! Nothing like working at the ragged edge of your load charts to keep your heart rate up. That was a sketchy pick. But, as usual, you got'r done safely. Strong work!

[@Joshua79C]

25K pounds at full extension for the mains. He has done a monument relocation that was pushing the limits a few times.

[@RonPratt]

Thanks David. As always, your opinion is greatly respected. God bless.

[@shed66215]

Good to see Talon back on the job

[@MrMagnat007]

Once again Great work Ron and Talon !!!

[@borderreiver3288]

well done...a very tricky job done in your usual skilled manner...

[@bigdawgsbusa2]

Great content and work Ron & Talon

[@paulwohlrab6468]

You sure do get some very interesting recoveries!

[@lukegiles2073]

I know you can do that run I have faith in you and you got a nice truck to pull that thing loose from the bridge God bless you my friend

[@alexanderpony4038]

WOW!!!!! You videos are really awesome to watch its interesting to see what you guys do and i just love the rotator truck that big beautiful beast and i always the time lapse you do at the end you guys are the best

[@madsighntist14]

Ron, another Safe move! but I really wanted to say "loved the Blue Crose" just prior to 43 minutes!!!!! Yours in Fellowship of our Messiah, philip from the Great Pacific NorthWET!!!

[@edwinschlee8374]

That was a high dollar mistake. Great video as always!

[@kd5nrh]

Bet he doesn't forget to grease the bridge next time.

[@andrewpowellnz]

Farmer had been over that bridge a few times I'd say Good work Ron & Talon

[@flyerbob124]

Could not sleep so I’m watching Ron do his thing😊

[@eddiewatson3759]

good to see you back with the big truck