Tator VS Loader Loader Down

[@RonPratt]

Ladies and Gentlemen, as always, thank you for watching. I have been reluctant to make this request, but I must. Unless you are calling the shop for business purposes, PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SHOP TO SPEAK WITH ME. I understand that people want to speak with me and I am working on ways to make that happen, but it cannot be through the shop phone lines. We have a business to run and the number of phone calls of people asking to speak with me regarding KZbin have reached a level where they are disruptive to our business. If you want me to continue making videos, I have to be able to do my job. When I'm at work I have to focus on my job. Please don't misunderstand me. I appreciate all my viewers and, as I said, I am working on ways to to involve my viewers and give them an opportunity to speak with me. I want to continue making videos. I plan to do some LIVE videos and I welcome suggestions anyone may have. So, I respectfully ask that you please do not call the shop unless you need our business services. I pray that you will understand and not take offense by this request. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@DX91001]

How DARE YOU! Your so rude! HAHAHAH.... Im sure people understand. Hey bud you have to do what you have to do. You made your point loud and clear in a total respectful way! You make good videos that it doesn't matter how long they are we like to jut sit back late at night and watch. God bless.

[@Jacob_6420]

Nah man be careful there's some weirdos out there. Cotontop3 had people trying to come to his shop, house you name it. Not sure why people would call the shop over KZbin anyhow good grief

[@MrErichonda30]

Should have blurred you number and company name from the beginning.

[@BigDish101]

Setup a Asterisk PBX phone system then set it to only pass though numbers from area codes in your service area or something.

[@psygn0sis]

My goodness, some people are just so stupid, it makes you wonder how they don't forget to breathe.

[@ColeTrain17]

Ron in agricultural rescue, we use a set of 4 blocks to scotch wheels. Place one on the ground on the downhill side of the tire, one on either side of the tire on top of the ground block so it creates a slope, then a block on top of those two, against the tire. This makes a much more solid scotch for agricultural tires.

[@Riprock296]

Little kids obsessed with construction trucks must love watching these videos! I will say, Ron's videos keep me interested from start to finish. I never find myself fast forwarding or turning off. Great work boys👊

[@Thirdbase9]

Big kids too.

[@sherrycordova1491]

I remember as a child. I used to play with my brother's tonka trucks and eventually Hot wheels! ❤ them.

[@MarkK01]

I am so impressed with you Ron. That truck is very expensive and you still let your help try and learn. Very good on you Ron.

[@artfordlowery490]

RON it's nice to see you and your Crew Working together in performing your SKILLS and Extracting all kinds of jobs, thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences and video

[@bowiearcangeli11]

I was watching this, with my husband “supervising” you over my shoulder. He kept suggesting you do something, that of course you were getting ready to do already!! Lol! He enjoys your vids as much as I do! Thank you so much for sharing. God Speed to you and your crew.

[@ThePhoenixAscendant]

Ron, you're a helluva wrecker runner, I've got to say. The things I've seen you recover are amazing... but even more so is your professionalism both on your job and also your training of your rookie. Were I in his position, I would supremely appreciate the training I received on working the truck and I'm sure he does too. You're a gem, keep up the excellent work!

[@davedennis6042]

That really loaded easier than I thought. Praise GOD for that Rotator. I too marvel at the power of that truck. GOD bless. BTW Thanks for the replay at the end. It really helps in the enjoyment of seeing how it all happened.

[@lloydk5514]

What I find so impressive is that you analyze the potential problems and rig up to address them. When it finally gets the moment of retrieval, you make it look so easy. It’s not easy, but your preparations make it go smoothly. The only problem for me now is that when I watch any of the other responders on KZbin, l keep thinking, “No! That’s not the way Ron would do it!”

[@gorillaau]

Be prepared to abandon Plan and even Plan B if it's not going to be unsafe to people or plant.

[@jeremyhanna3852]

Like those guys at plaza towing in California

[@danachappell3861]

I do the exact same thing. lol I watched Ron first, and it ruined me for watching other tow trucks and drivers. I keep saying.. "that's not safe" and "Ron wouldn't dare do it that way, it's dangerous", and "what are you doing? Ron said to do it the other way", etc. lol

[@juliestevens6931]

Same here. I had to have my husband's SUV towed to a repair shop and it was all I could do to not ask, "Why didn't you tie down both sides of the vehicle on the rollback? Why didn't you anchor the back end?", etc. But he did an adequate job and we were only going a mile.

[@strokiinyourmom]

The main thing you have to remember is just because one person does it this way and says it’s better doesn’t mean that it’s a right or wrong way and it’s all a matter of opinion so don’t judge so much on it and those videos will be just as enjoyable. There’s always 1 million ways to do the same job safely, just about what you choose at the time

[@barriechristmann5879]

My dad owned and operated Gold Rush wrecking & towing from his 40 acre yard out of Northern Idaho from 1973-2005 when he passed away after coming in from a tow. I miss going on recoverys with him. He was always on the more cautious side of doing everything like you are. Nice to watch someone who takes pride in what they do instead of some who just doesnt care if they do more damage or not. Stay safe & God Bless

[@williamwallace176]

I thought sure the cracking pavement would be destroyed when you put the outriggers down. Great job and the home owner now has a swimming pool started.

[@vaughnbluejr5960]

I appreciate how you take the time to do it right and safe. Being hasty doesn't save time and can endanger lives.

[@zenoelea8239]

Thanks Ron yet another gripping video, and thanks for explaining how the "D" shackles on the rear of the Boom are used. Now that would be one video not to miss.

[@genekimberly68]

OK,Ron! I'm hooked now. Worked in heavy weight freight movement and 20K forklift driver for 16 years. You, son, are a steely eyed wrecker guy! i appreciate the professionalism and admire the safety things you have to go with. we even pulled a few aircraft out of the mud but not to the extent you do. thanks for your love of God and your concern for the rest of us. Good Job and good luck.

[@emiliofernandez7117]

1 hour of Ron Pratt! Time to sit down and relax 😎🐋

[@crackerjack4833]

I know!!!!!!!!! I absolutely love the 1+ hour videos!

[@qwertyuhi8221]

Emilio Fernandez don’t forget the popcorn 🍿 😁

[@tractorboy31]

Just crappy it shows up while im at work. But ill watch it over the coarse of my breaks.

[@chadgeorge6770]

Ron your a great teacher. Your team listens to you great bunch of guys. Always work you do is first class my friend.

[@scottm.franklinnc7942]

Thank you Sir, for all the time you spend after hrs editing your videos for our viewing pleasure...a nother fine recovery job.

[@tonymoore5568]

You are one of the hardest working gentleman and the most talented I have seen in a long time. GOD BLESS

[@jt1317]

You seem like an awesome teacher/mentor. I wish there were more like you in all industry's.

[@hp2179]

Boy that Memphis, tn, draw is strong with a little MO, talk

[@jasonbrown333]

I’ve been watching your videos for some time now and the patience u have with your crew is exceptional. I’m a comm. fisherman in Alaska and my boss calls us everything in the book😀 God bless you and your crew.

[@mnsignr]

Wow, you guys have every tool, gizmo you need. Wish I was 40-45 years younger...so would’ve loved to do this. You still need walkie-talkies or headsets...

[@jamesr2046]

Made for a bit of experience while waiting for the flat bed. Little times like this help out your workers a lot. Keep doing that. This is how experience is built.

[@taylormartin90]

Ron I really enjoy all of your videos. It never ceases to amaze me that you have the amount of knowledge and experience that you have, you are a professor of recovery. Always stay safe and God bless you sir.

[@131dyana]

What a sticky mess. So glad you were able to get that out with great effort. God bless.

[@rayjones3212]

Cool beans. Glad to see that you do get some sunshine when you're out working in the mud and muck! Thanks for sharing.

[@moparluvrsgagarage2898]

Ron you truly are a master craftsman at recoveries. Mud up to the axles, and unknown contents in fuel and oil, WOW. totally awesome. Definitely a real "SHOW ME" operation LOL Keep up kewl vids, and kudos to you and all your crew. "poor" Talon, missed out on a real goodie.

[@jimbud8086]

"Small moves" Ron, you remind me of Ellie's dad from Contact, one of my favourite movies. Great job guys, safety and patience.

[@Quadflash]

Ron, that was an awesome recovery. Small steps. Staying within your load charts on a couple dozen different pull angles. Safe all the way. Impressive!

[@marciam6224]

I really LOVE these long videos!! Excellent job by you and Mike. I'll bet Talon was really disappointed that he missed this job. Be safe out there Ron & crew and God Bless all of you.

[@royladd6779]

I can't stop watching your videos Ron, please keep them coming, God Bless

[@edwardmartinez199]

You know Ron I will never forget how you and your channel family got together and helped that sweet lady with her out of commission black Ford giving her that go fund me money your a good man.

[@amber110526]

That was the very best in community service and the right thing to do

[@gorillaau]

That was spontaneous fun thing to be involved with. I personally donated more than I started to but wanted to get the fund over the next $100 mark. The tired Taurus owner was doing it tough in many ways.

[@samuelavelar2700]

I was blessed with the opportunity to be part of that noble cause.

[@jays106]

I wanted to chip in however I was in a bit of a bind for the same reason dang old pos truck lol

[@bradm2089]

👍👍🇺🇸

[@jerrypin6740]

Ron thank you all for sharing with us that reminds me when I worked at the coal mines an employee took at 980 loader and sunk it to the frame in mud it took four pallets of crib blocks and another loader to pull it out 5 hours later we got it out thank GOD. GOD bless everyone

[@Stormskiing]

Thank You for your written explanations that you insert at various points of your videos!

[@valerieott1700]

Mike is getting more valuable all the time! Watching you work with him really is making him gain your confidence. Love watching your show I have worked equipment and trained young men how to operate equipment. Mike would be good enough that would help others learn!

[@robertbowling8393]

Each time I see the awesome sheer raw torque, power and maneuverability of the rotator it leaves me in awe. When you first arrived at the scene, I wondered how you would ever manage the right angle of pull, not to mention the suction and dead wt of it all! But as soon as I saw the tires begin to turn, I knew once again, you had another one under control. Great job ..... all-in-all, perfectly done! Thank you for another great video. Blessings.

[@martysr791]

Hey Ron , So I live in Hillsboro, Mo. I've been a fan for about 2 years I guess . Last June me , my wife , and my youngest son hit the road headed down 55 south . We always do things like that . We just get in the truck and just go lol. Anyway I told her I think we are heading down to Scott City lol . We got there in town and past by your shop but didn't have the guts to go in and say hi . I love how kind you are . I recently finished reading the Bible and I've been reading parts of the New Testament. I think your a awesome human being. Your Fan , Marty Fink

[@RonPratt]

You could have stopped. I'm just an average guy working to provide for my family. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@martysr791]

I seen your video of you getting all your friends and family together at your church . You told your story about the life of sin you were living. The part of the video you showed how you found Jesus was so amazing . Last year I to found Jesus and I to put the beer and cigarettes down and I'm not 100% follower but I do pray everyday and thank Jesus Christ for giving me another day on earth . Thanks for sharing your story Ron . God bless .

[@dave_n8pu]

ALWAYS enjoy watching your work Ron!! When the word 'professional' was coined, they must have had you in mind.

[@Dan-uv5lw]

Too bad whoever stole the machine did not return while this recovery was in progress. That would have been interesting.

[@koho100]

Nice piece of equipment - nice to see having every piece required for whatever shows and working safely

[@larryceaser1706]

Another day in the life of a tow operator Great video Ron Keep them coming

[@rodneyward8357]

Great as always Ron! I'm a truck driver not a wrecker driver been on the hook a lot mostly break downs people cringe at the price but even a simple hook of a heavy truck takes much labor. Pulling drive line or axles caging brakes if no air etc

[@weeepsalotts723]

Thank you!!!! I have always wondered what those rings on the back of the boom were for!! I figured they were anchors but wasn't sure how you would use them. I hadn't thought about another truck to stabilize yours. They really thought of almost everything in that design!

[@normafisher7079]

Hard working Mike needs a raise. He’s a trooper especially after hooking the pickup trucking in the creek.

[@alexushighfield9109]

Thanks Ron for another working adventure, glad for getting to go along..God Bless....

[@richardrice3137]

love watching you guys work!!! drove tow truck in 80s but nothing like this.

[@Mike.Howard]

Nice job as always & looks like hardly any mud was left on the road! Great to see Mike as well. :)

[@dickweaver8137]

Thank you Ron,I am 80 years old and won't miss a video.

[@Ehrngtn]

That Rotator pays for itself from all the videos I've seen. I want a miniature one for my desk.

[@TheSherrybaby65]

I love how nice you are and how polite you are with your people... This is how people in all businesses should be.....I am a woman an i love to watch how you operate your equipment and how you treat your fellow humans ..great job Ron :)

[@CJA150179]

Wow.. great job as always.. I like the comments at the bottom of the page explaining the chains you are using and why you go about the job in a certain way like not starting the machine... it's very informative..

[@jimronchetto8592]

Slow and safe wins every time! Great job, Ron and Mike!

[@nobull-dozer3356]

Excellent work Ron . All hail the TATOR .

[@aaronabney8924]

Awesome video I do heavy haul and you would be amazed at how many times I've had to go down streets like that to pick up a stolen front end loader a stolen excavator or a stolen dozer heavy equipment thefts are alot more common than people think thats why most manufacturers and or owners put GPS trackers on their stuff and why the newer equipment has a keyless start only requires a 4-6 digit code to operate

[@rjtumble]

tried to pull that out with a suburban? Something tells me "hold my beer, watch this..." was heard by someone nearby.

[@grimsoul0]

@rjtumble LOL, I would say you're right on that.

[@Sara-L]

Sounds like my neck of the woods - people will try to pull it out with SUV's and then pickups, then their neighbor's uncle's brother will bring over a backhoe, get nowhere, break two chains and only then will they think of calling the professionals.

[@bradmorgan1234]

@@Sara-L how did you know my neighbors uncles brother had a backhoe! Lol

[@reganmahoney8264]

This comment could not get enough likes... LOL!

[@jfbeam]

Having watched a number of army training videos, you could actually get it out with a compact car, but you'd need A LOT of rigging. (one of the training exercises was pulling a tank out with a humv. takes a few hours, and miles of rope, but it happened -- you'd never do that in combat, but for an exercise...)

[@ramrod6279]

Great job Ron & Mike. Big pull at 1st, but got it done safely. God Bless

[@scott156301]

Hey Mr. Ron, I do believe we are a lot like each other....WE ARE OCD when we do things! My wife gets so upset because it takes me forever to do something. But I always told her, I do it right the first time! I love your videos! KEEP THEM COMING....GOD BLESS

[@MrTexastim49]

I enjoy watching your towing rescues. I am visually impaired (legally blind), so unfortunately, I can't read comments on the screen. Keep up the good work and God bless

[@ranow3389]

another great video from Ron and company. Thank you for the quality content. Edit: Finally got the answer to what those D-ring on the back of the rotating platform are for. Couldn't figure any redirect scenario that they would be useful for. Makes sense that they would be used for anchoring on a hard pull.

[@tiredoldmechanic1791]

They are also used to lift the assembly into place or remove it if necessary.

[@8m617]

Ron captioned in this video “Having the hook tip pointed up is a safety measure. Should the chain or block fail, the block will drive down towards the “throat” of the hook where the force is being applied.” It’s little things like this which I pick up along with problem solving tips/tricks that I so ❤️ about Ron’s videos. I’ve got some “gene” in my DNA that loves pulling off a good move! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@Thomas-lq1jw]

Nice Recovery. It's impressive how you think on any possible problem and how to get it out of the way. I like watching your videos

[@guysabol8743]

Ron Pratt totally superb video sets each time total safety and physics usage shown ^^^5 I do love to watch your vids.. see things NEVER seen before keep up the superb work

[@pix4434]

Great job! It looked as though the property owner didn't suffer an property damage! Keep it up! I was happy to wake up, & see I had a Ron Pratt video to watch!

[@franz357]

And here goes one more Great Video by Ron !!! Thank you Sir !

[@Acepilot2k7]

Great job on the recovery.

[@Dixie013]

Ace, I've seen several of Rons Vids, from what I've seen he's really not that bad of a guy, and knows what he's doing. Ron your amazing at what you do, keep that up!

[@Dan-uv5lw]

Would have loved to see the loading onto the Lowboy but that part was not shown.

[@doehunter]

Your a good man Ron! Keep up the great videos! May God Bless you!

[@retireddriver16]

Nice recovery as always love ❤️ your videos Long time ago like 10 years ago I think you pulled me and another Schneider put of some ice up at the FS fuel stop east of exit 105 that was a lot of miles ago thanks again

[@RonPratt]

Very well could have been. Have done a lot of winch outs at that old truck stop. I probably would have been in a 379 Peterbilt with a big sleeper, white truck with blue boom and lettering. It was a 35 ton "stick" boom. That was my primary truck before we got the Rotator. Spent 10 years with that truck and I loved it. I miss the sleeper....... Can't change into dry clothes in the Tator. Oh well, I still Love it and DON'T wont to go back to operating a straight "stick" truck, if I don't have to. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@KB-gs8zi]

Sir Ron !! Great work with Mike !!! We enjoyed the video & work you 2 had to do to get the machine out of the hole !!! Surprising that the Neighbors didn't hear them trying to steal the machine ????? Something fishy there ??? Till next video !! KEEP IT SAFE ALWAYS !!!

[@johnbellas490]

Who ever stole that loader not only got it STUCK they got it almost PLANTED in there !! Great video as always Ron !!!

[@theoldman8877]

I really don't think it was stolen in the first place.

[@danmay9728]

That rotator is one awsome mechine. As always be safe all. Peace🇺🇸

[@Dan-uv5lw]

Stolen Loader? What will be next? Finding a loader in the woods? Two rental companies have had this happen. As always, Another good job by Ron and his team.

[@Dodge0359A]

Nah, M1A1 Abrams in the woods next

[@Newberntrains]

I'm waiting for a skyjack man lift getting plucked from the Mississippi 😂

[@RonPratt]

@@Newberntrains I have a video of one that ALMOST went into the Mississippi....It was a Genie not a SkyJack, but still close. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnjEpIOmodZ3nNk I did have to fish an auto out of the Mississippi last week with a gentleman still inside the vehicle. Needless to say, their will not be a video of that job. Thanks for watching and God bless.

[@Newberntrains]

@@RonPratt Got to see the genie one that was one of those head scratchers for sure wow that recovery must make the job very hard to do sometimes when calls like that come over the phone of a vehicle crash that was not a good outcome i know I couldn't handle it

[@Blazer02LS]

Yeah, those type of recoveries are best not shared, the families really don't like it, not to mention the law side of it.

[@janeweldon8874]

Thanks Ron for another great video, you make it look so easy!

[@BlakeFreeman10]

Wish you would make some training videos of do’s and don’ts on heavy duty wrecker. Hook points. What to hook too and what not to hook too on various different type equipment. Love watching your videos though & stay safe out there!

[@donburg5125]

Another job well done with caution and pride. Keep up the good work and have a great day

[@607703]

really nice putting in the info on the rigging you use!!!

[@Papajur]

I wanna compliment besides you, Mike for the really hard work!! You have an good employee there every time!!! Keep up the good work and bless you all. Greets from the Netherlands. Jur

[@susanbaldwin6882]

Wow that was amazing Ron, thank you! You are so good at what you do, can see why the authorities turn to you for help. Keep em coming! 👍👏😀

[@edwardpage8959]

Ron, The as I am viewing this video I'm thinking neither you or Mike will need or want to go to the gym after this workday. What a workout. Well done and done safely! I know this is the name of your game and work. Best. =Ed=

[@bluevette1978]

Always enjoy your videos Ron, they take me back to a time when I was only tall enough to reach the controls if I stretched on the 1-ton wrecker my dad ran for the local police and would let me ride with him. I guess if you take it to scale, your equipment is about the same as that truck was to me at that time! LOL Dad was the head tech at the shop he was working at, they asked him if he would run the tow truck one weekend. Turns out, dad was pretty good with that old wrecker. First time i ever took the controls, car on its side in between a telephone pole and a building. Dad had more confidence in me than I did! But, drug her straight back and laid her down easy enough onto her wheels that we didn't even have to call the roll out to get her back to the shop. Never forget the smile on my dad's face! I picked up the family trade and worked as a mechanic, but always have had an interest in towing and recovery. Maybe it's the puzzle aspect of it, that's what made me specialize in diagnostics as a tech after all. Wanted to get away from turning wrenches as I seen what it did to my dad's body after 35 years (He's now living on permanent disability from back, knee, ankle problems and carpal tunnel), so I decided to start driving OTR a few years ago. Loved it at first, but now I don't like it taking so much of my time from my kids though. I currently live in St. Louis and thinking of relocating to the Cape area to get my 3 boys away from the big city problems and finding something that will keep me closer to my family, could you use a technician or even a steering wheel holder of an operator? Shot in the dark here, but what could it hurt? Let me know if you would like me to call and talk. Either way, please keep making these videos! I love pausing them and trying to figure out just how you are going to get them done. Sometimes, I nail exactly what you do and love it when I do. Regardless, with every video I learn something new. Thanks and keep up the awesome work!

[@Samanthareneeheart1]

Another successful recovert. Well done Ron by you & your crew. Be careful out there. May god beless everyone in your family & crew.

[@dancrafton89]

Tator is something else great job. stay safe and God bless you'll.

[@Benzelf]

Nice workout in the woods Ron. And I like the music at the end (loading the Volvo on the flatbed, that is.)

[@mikemyers3515]

Good helper. Gets your stuff back into the truck. Moves his feet when needed. Dives in to work instead of just watching you work.

[@Joshua79C]

Mike has been with him for years before they got the rotator, he is part of the family.

[@tombarker3608]

This gives buried up to her axles a new meaning. I hope the neighbors liked the show. We all would like to hear or read the back story on this. I wondered why the police were there in the beginning. Great work as always Mr Pratt you are a true professional.

[@GenMaster124]

Tricky job..not overloading the wrecker and keeping the neighbours happy ....job well done 👍🏻

[@katahira9green9park]

I love Ron's witty comments while working.

[@Hokieredneck]

i love the strange stuff that goes on around Scott City. keep up the entertaining content!

[@davidholder3207]

Mike seems a tireless worker and aqppears keen to learn the recovery business.

[@johnstrauch1828]

Nice work Mr Pratt. As always you do excellent work. Stay safe and may God bless you.

[@pyrojarhead23]

Having done this job minus the loading, I couldn't imagine doing it with only a rotator. We always used our M88A2. I applaud your approach and the safety used, hook orientation use to be one of my biggest pet peeves as well.

[@matthammerschmidt9015]

I reckon that was an excellent recovery beautiful job Mister Pratt

[@jake-mv5oi]

Never knew the tator's turret moved foreward and aft. Awesome machine and crew.

[@producerk8247]

Thank you for explaining what the yellow D-Rings on the back of the boom are for. I had asked that specific question not too long ago. 🤘 Edit: I also noticed the rear outrigger caused a crack in the pavement at 43:32 ... oh well

[@vsetkoumiera7683]

My most favorite Ron Pratt video yet !!

[@tonychattin8000]

Man i love these videos, thanks for taking the time to make them

[@dennis2376]

I did not think you could do it, congratulations. Good work as always.

[@SantaClaw]

UR an inspiration Ron Pratt ! Keep it up.

[@susanowens6393]

You are amazing Ron.there is no job that you cant do.great job done again.

[@bobbaer869]

Hello Ron that was an awesome video. Thanks for explaining about the d rings

[@Green-Mountainboy]

I cant tell you how many close calls i have had on my bike with mud on the road from farmers or someone blowing grass and leaves on the road with their mower. Nice to see you guys cleaning it up even though its not a main road.

[@BerraLJ]

Great work as Always Ron, Powerline and all :)

[@garygarrison9045]

Hi: great videos, I especially like the written explanations, helps me to understand what you doing. Thank-you