TAKING DOWN BIG TREES IS NOTHING FOR THE CAT 308 LAND CLEARING FOR HOUSE SITE…

[@stephenlindsey9233]

I really enjoy you sharing the word of God with us. God bless you

[@tristardiggin]

Glad you are enjoying it… Thanks

[@stephenlindsey9233]

On your packer being hard to start, maybe check into the injectors. I've seen where that makes a big difference in starting. God bless you

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Stephen, I do need to figure that out for sure…

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

Good work. Nice shot on the gopro with those two trees coming down

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks!😀 it’s a wonder I didn’t destroy the camera…🤪

[@margaretburn713]

Loved today`s video. Diesel showed you the way in! He`s a good boy. This is probably a dumb question. Why when there is cleared ground EVERYWHERE does some one want to build a house in a stand of trees? I know you are having trouble with my Australian idiom, but I have to admit I`m having trouble with your accent.. It took me a while to work out that when you said the truck was stuck on a "heel", you were saying "hill" So lovely that we can embrace our differences! I try really hard to make my language easy to understand. Photography was great, love that drone. Looks like you have had heaps of rain, in fact I think you have had Queensland`s share as well. So dry here and HOT, for 2 weeks now. Expect! 100 plus today. Lovely message to finish with.

[@tristardiggin]

Diesel shows me where I'm supposed to work. 🤣 That is a good question about clearing trees to build. Can't say that I know. 🤔 That was funny about the "heel". I'm sure my accent is a doozy for you to get sometimes. Makes it all the more fun! Lots of rain and I don't mind if yall keep the hot, I don't want it. Glad you enjoyed the message!!!

[@terrybeckham41]

I enjoy watching your videos. I am here in Tuscaloosa Alabama . I also have a 308e2 cat. I enjoy running my machine. Just love watching equipment work and running them myself. Keep up the great work. And keep the videos coming to.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Terry. You certainly have a great machine. The CAT 308 is a dandy. I really appreciate you watching and supporting the channel...

[@garybritt1209]

Really good video!.. ready to see that Dozer working again!.. that things a beast! That 308 really gets the job done also! Great msg!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Gray. Won't be to much longer and the dozer will be doing a few jobs. This job is going great. Definitely enjoying the few days of nice weather...

[@smithworx1091]

Man I know you're glad to be back working. I sure am. I think a tandem dump truck and a 313 would be the perfect setup. I'm thinking very seriously about selling my single axle. But like you said, the price for equipment is just crazy.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, prices are just to high. I'm making it fine with what I have. If something breaks I would have to do something though. Yes, it's nice to be working.

[@mikec8519]

Valuable lesson with dead tree. My dad got killed on a bulldozer pushing a tree when the top broke out of it. Back in those days lots of dozers did not have tops on them. With the views you have everyday it has to be a great work environment. Great message!

[@tristardiggin]

Right, those trees are so dangerous. There is just no way of knowing what it is going to do. I've seen a few of the older dozer without tops and just so dangerous. Sorry to hear that about your Dad. Blessed to have a great area to work. Glad you enjoyed the message...

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hi Sam, I am right there with you on Going back to work . I haven’t done anything but snow removal for the last 3 weeks. It is so wet here you can’t do anything else 🤷🏻‍♂️.I’m ready to get back in some Dirt and Gravel . Lol..That was a good days work You’re making that look Good Boss ! I like the idea you mentioned about the videos 👍🏻 Thank You for the Message , Much appreciated.! Take Care and Be Safe !!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Evert, I appreciate it. It was nice yesterday and even a nicer day today and loving it. Have a big ole brush fire going at the moment. I really enjoy burning brush. Have a blessed day and hope you can get back to playing in the dirt...

[@LifeWithChase]

That dump truck reminds me of those solid rubber tire warehouse forklifts, you drive off the concrete and you're done. 🤣

[@tristardiggin]

Great comparison because that is exactly right. Gets aggravating when stuck like that.

[@bowmanlandclearing777]

Im on the lower side of equipment, I think my get next is a dozer but will need a bigger transportation setup. that's a bigger path than i want to cross but for now I've got a decent setup of equipment. 308 putting in work. 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, it's a gradual climb adding equipment. A dozer and the 308 make a great combination. But you are right, with bigger equipment comes bigger transporting needs, unless you pay someone to haul. Letsdig 18 does that but he is generally on a job for several days at a time. I like the convenience of being able to move equipment as needed. You definitely have equipment to get the work done, for sure...Thanks

[@jamesbreault5762]

A great start to this job Sam.👍👍👍👍👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks. Got a good brush fire going at the moment for the next video.😁 I love a good brush fire...

[@jchhwkn2886]

I just want to compliment you on your videoing skills. I've watch for awhile and i think that you have really improved your videos so much. Some of your shots on this one were really good. i also wanted to add that the scripture at the end is great as well . Thanks for all your content!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you that means a lot to hear that. I'm trying to get better as I go. So, I really appreciate you taking time to let me know. Glad you are enjoying the videos and especially the message. God Bless and thanks for the encouragement!

[@johnprue]

Definitely go with a MACK Kenworth and Pete's,something always breaks. All 6 trucks we had were MACK DM is my favorite. And make sure you get a power devider lock on the rear differentials. Nice job👍

[@tristardiggin]

Yup I like the Mack truck for sure. Maybe I will come accross a good one that is reasonably priced. Locking rear is a must for the places I would go with it... Thanks

[@fishermanii4137]

Equipt recommendations (upgrades) : Tandum dumps: the city runs 25 Macs, also Freightliners. The county runs Western Star. Skid loader: Move to a 299D2 or 299D3. The city just purcahsed 4 new 299D3, up graded from the 289. The city runs a Cat 316F, maybe to big.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, good to hear what other folks are running and what they think of them.

[@blackdogexcavator21]

I feel your pain on the weather and not being able to work. I haven't done anything for almost 2 weeks until yesterday. It was nice to get outside and enjoy the sunshine for a while.

[@tristardiggin]

Exactly, it sure was a nice day and looking forward to another one just like it. Thanks

[@spencer6764]

😩 Anchor bad truck 😆 Thanks Sammy Awesome video. I noticed when you had your flashers on it looked like your right trailer light wasn't working it might have been the angle of the shot. I wish I had all the money I've spent on vehicles and stuff trying to upgrade it always costs me more in the long run then if I would have just invested in what I had. Hine sight 😆 I'm just saying this because me and you have about the same luck with stuff sometimes it's hard to watch you when I'm trying to take a break from something 🤣 it's all good 👍 You have a very nice set up. As a friend I would see about getting a grading bucket and a quick attachment for the 308 at least you know what you got there. And your attachments fit that machine already. And Anchor well that's another story. I THINK I CAN I THINK I CAN 😂 THANKS FOR SHARING AND A BLESSED DAY AND BE SAFE. TAKE CARE BROTHER

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir that is good advice. We'll, I guess you can get a good chuckle out of my experienced.🤣 Sometimes I just shake my head and laugh about the mess I'm in. And you're right about Anchor, just a different story!. A grading bucket and quick hydraulic quick coupler is definitely on the radar for sure... Thanks...

[@spencer6764]

@Tristar Diggin' Good to hear from you Sammy. Have a BLESSED DAY

[@jistruckinggrading364]

It was a nice day fixed two driveways 5 loads of abc down

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, sounds like you got some work done too. It was a great day with the sunshine and warm day...

[@mr-802]

Looks like an awesome new project!!! Speaking of new equipment, I'd recommend a ripper attachment for the 308. I bought one last year and admittedly I was pretty skeptical. After using it for a clearing job, I'm very impressed and won't go back to a 2' bucket for clearing and stumping. So much easier on the machine and makes stumping go much quicker and cleaner. The ripper I bought was from Mongo Attachments but I'm sure there are others just as good.

[@tristardiggin]

I have a ripper for it I just haven't tried/used it much for clearing. When I did use it, it just seemed harder to sort thru the loose material and pick up stuff with it. Probably should try it out a little more. Funny how we get use to something or in the habit of something we use. Thanks

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

Thanks for another great message. I have a 289d3 and use a 259d and 299d3 at work. If you do decide to go up in size the 289 is the ticket. IMO. I can’t tell a difference between the 289 and 299 other than the sound of it the fuel consumption, Plus dealing with def. I can attest to the power of the 259. I use one daily and it’s a real solid powerful machine for its size. It always impresses me. Great video. Keep up the good work!! God Bless!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Remington I appreciate it! So, is the 299 a bigger platform than the 289? I love that 289D3 you have. My hand gets to twitching, wanting to sign some papers for one!🤣

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

@@tristardiggin they are basically the same size machine but the 299 has the larger motor which causes the back to be a little taller so a bit less eye sight out the back window. They are within maybe a 100 or so lbs of each other. My machine is 10,700 plus I have 300lbs of added weight on the back, and the 299 is 10,900 so it’s not much different there. 200lbs. I can basically dig right into the ground with my 289 in most instances. It’s ability to push is pretty awesome. The new d3 machines have 3 inches wider leg room in the cab as well. Hard to really notice I guess till you been in them a while. The d3 machines also have a set up where you can use a backhoe attachment. You push a button and the controls in the cab become excavator controls. They have a dozer set up that switches them to dozer controls for the blade attachment. I haven’t used those attachments on mine but I can see where the ability to say rent one from cat should I need it would be nice. My boss just purchased a grader blade set up with the two wheels out front just like a road grader. When cat gets it delivered ima have to check it out.

[@tristardiggin]

Great! Thanks for the info. Now I really want one 😩. Let me know how that grader blade works out. I've looked at those with the laser system. Pretty sweet...

[@johnmattu7262]

Nice work!👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you John I appreciate it..

[@RandyJoyce1960]

My wife and I enjoy your channel. We enjoy the message at the end of the videos. I was wondering what type of drone you use.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you and I appreciate that. Glad y'all are enjoying the messages. I use a DJI Mavic mini 2. It does a great job...

[@babakraissiyan7516]

Great job 👍

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you, I appreciate it...

[@jistruckinggrading364]

Could you use the goat on the small stuff but you would still have to get the stumps out

[@tristardiggin]

Quicker to rip it out since stumps need to go too...

[@MyTractorGuy]

If you go from single axle jump to tri-axle instead. So you have the single for smaller loads and you can bump up the payload on a tri. Nice drone. I have the same one. Hopefully I'll get a job soon that is not on approach to a major runway. LOL

[@tristardiggin]

Right, would be nice to have both the singleaxle and a triaxle. I guess they frown on a drone near the airport... 🤔

[@MyTractorGuy]

@@tristardiggin We've done so many jobs that I could not have gotten a larger truck in there that it's made me realize I have to keep it.

[@imnotthatguy5083]

The only man I’ve ever seen to set a go pro on a chainsaw bar and read scripture at the end of a video. That’s awesome!

[@tristardiggin]

🫣🤣 I had forgotten about the camera on the bar. 😀 I need to do that again! Glad you enjoyed the message… Thanks, Sam

[@Kempfkattle]

Great video! That 308 is about the size of machine I’d like to own some day. Maybe you could tell me if it’s a good size to start with or would a 305 be a better first machine. Great message at the end!

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Lee I really appreciate that. The 308 is an excellent all around size. I really like my 304 as well, especially doing grade work with Trimble Earthworks. It really just depend on how big of material you want to handle or how much dirt/rock you have to dig. The 304 would have handled the small stuff but way to small for the bigger stuff the 308 was throwing around. Hope that helps some... But both are great machine...

[@jacain1234]

Great video. You need a 900 series 6×6 5 ton. 😂

[@tristardiggin]

That would be nice to have, for sure... Thanks

[@PaulLB7]

Might need a new set of tires for the back of anchor…

[@tristardiggin]

Hard to believe as easy as it gets stuck but hey have a lot of tread on them. I guess it's just the nature of a single axle truck. Thanks

[@rustrtal]

Always look forward to your videos. Question - can you haul your 308 with the 5500? Is the trailer heavy enough? Just wondering why you didn’t save a trip.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I appreciate it. Yes, the 5500 and the Diamond C can haul the 308 but it is definitely a load for it. I kinda like hauling it on the 20 ton trailer and dump truck and probably a tad safer too.

[@BrandonLayMusic]

What grease gun do you like?

[@tristardiggin]

Brandon I use a Dewalt 20volt battery powered grease gun. It works great...

[@BrandonLayMusic]

Nice! Great stuff. Praise the Lord and Go Vols

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Brandon... God Bless...

[@jamesbreault5762]

That's a lot of miles on a truck for 125,000.00

[@tristardiggin]

That's what I thought too. Somewhere around 80k is what I'm thinking I would spend. But from what I've seen that won't buy much of a truck these days 🤔.

[@jamesbreault5762]

Very true