Day In The Life Of A Canadian Bush Mechanic - Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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[@AraCarrano]

Love the new word for merch, Brandfill.

[@JackRR15]

No thanks. Who in their right mind would sign up for mail spam eh

[@drue6360]

Dude the intro to this is literally EVERY heavy mech guy in the woods. Its like they don’t know they are on the spectrum.

[@saluki417]

the 'tism is just another tool for us. Who needs alldata and mitchell1 when you saved all the manuals to memory and heart?

[@drue6360]

@@saluki417 tru dat

[@BlPlN]

I do mobile repair on buses, school buses and crew transports for industrial use... most are like this at work... A lot of the buses we work on are short buses. The jokes practically write themselves...

[@drue6360]

@@BlPlN I wanna be clear, I wasn’t being demeaning, I wouldn’t trust anyone else to fix me up out in the backcountry!

[@Welther47]

Clearly you don't know what the spectrum is.

[@perrymaxwell4488]

He didnt fix a single bush

[@TekamoHD]

🤣

[@joerides3899]

Literally. Frickin clickbait

[@spencersimpson7805]

Love that

[@daniellundquest8252]

that’s on a different website

[@diskotekentertainment8525]

thats what he said....

[@BluTechEquipment]

By far the best guy you’ve had on the channel, a real salt of the sack type.

[@Nick-ih5em]

Wrong. He is trying too hard

[@lolh4x]

@@Nick-ih5em found the pretender

[@ramin123a]

He’s trying to hard to be like you😅

[@Terry_Baker]

Another great addition to the crew ...You need to have him with Cam and Tyler

[@TekamoHD]

we love ya terry

[@Terry_Baker]

​@@TekamoHD how about putting some quality work gloves on the Fortis site

[@TekamoHD]

what type of work gloves do you like Terry?

[@Terry_Baker]

@@TekamoHD just a good quality mechanics glove. Something that can take abuse from diesel fuel and DEF fluid ,but is of breathable material . I usually wear Grease Monkey brand gloves , but they don't breathe well in the heat for areas like where I work in South Carolina. We hit at least high 90's with 100% humidity in the summer months

[@bradywilson1845]

@@Terry_Baker where you from in sc I’m up here in Greenville

[@braddampier6143]

I really appreciate that when things don't go quite right, that content is left in. Mechanics are problem solvers!

[@xylvnking]

No idea why this was recommended to me but this guy is awesome and makes me proud to be a Canadian.

[@Dylanauto]

This guys humor is just like mine when I get bored😂

[@phillipcsandoval9094]

💯 just found and subbed.

[@maxsamu3507]

The forbidden track shovel i bet some operators haven’t seen that in years😂😂😂

[@jdpaxton9293]

Couldn’t agree more on packing a lot of water out there while I’m not in Canada, I spend every one of my work days on a pipeline right of way in backwoods West Virginia. there’s nothing worse than being stuck on top of a ridge on a big job with a hour or more drive to anything and not having water!

[@joemannella4936]

17:20 “I’m no welder, but I can make it stick” one of my favorite sayings 😂😂

[@mh-qq2hj]

I’ve been a mobile mechanic for the past 23 years, working on power line utility equipment. I would quit before I would go work in a shop. Sometimes the weather sucks but it’s way more entertaining and challenging to fix stuff with not much more than tools.

[@EATSLEEPFARM]

Theres gotta be something in the water there at Tekamo….😂 Every one of you guys are full of it!! Keep it up guys Much ❤️!!

[@TekamoHD]

Hahahaha we appreciate you boss 🫡

[@juleso9]

He'd get along well with the millwrights in the mines for sure. Safety comes first right after production

[@kingtut5923]

This guy is funnier than a sack of crickets. Love your comments.

[@zburkst2928]

that torque multiplier air gun is so badass

[@Soggy.bread13]

This channel is what made me want to be a hd mechanic

[@kingtut5923]

Go for it soggy

[@tuneunleashed]

Yeah same but I don’t know how to get into it

[@Soggy.bread13]

@@tuneunleashed I don’t really either, but my school offers a class where you go work in a ag mechanic shop for the afternoon

[@jordanmercredi3740]

Go find a service truck somewhere and ask the guy

[@easypeasy5219]

​@@tuneunleashed your local tech school has a diesel mechanic program. If not start in automotive and work your way to trucks.

[@chloebriand772]

Seeing these reminds me of my dad! He’s a heavy duty mechanic😊

[@joshuapaul349]

Can we see a "Day in the life of a Vermeer mechanic" to see why it takes 3-6 weeks to fix.

[@lor1297]

As a vermeer field tech I too would like to know where the flip my parts are😂

[@joshuapaul349]

@@lor1297Damaged and sent back by the shipper.

[@_thelocalsonly]

@@lor1297Iowa 😂

[@joshuawalls7102]

I love this guys humor we are alot alike i could definitely get along working with this guy for sure 😂

[@AlexPeace246]

16:08 “I’m gonna go pretend to be a welder now.” Basically me whenever I’m doing pre-fab at the shop 😂

[@danoakes8680]

Love the job you are doing. To be able to improvise on the spot is a testament to a good field mechanic. Worked in field service many years with Finning. Thanks for the memories. The old school guy.

[@podagee4life]

lol I'm honestly glad I found y'all through tiktok watching a video of tyler. look forward for these youtube video's more than ever

[@j.j1662]

Love this channel , starting my new career in March 2025. Stoked , thanks for the awesome content!

[@tylerramsey7396]

Good luck it aint easy bro been at it for four years now lol

[@blankblank9117]

Need to start doing like the pipelines do. Make you a little grill on the back of the truck. Start the coals and season the steak then work until she's ready to go. Takes 2-3min a side. Better than a granola bar any day

[@shitluck2jzgte]

Bring a microwave and throw in some crave bowls off the inverter.

[@thyserephTV]

I don’t care who you are but frame 7:52 is where you’re working and that’s your view, holy shit that’s amazing imo.

[@RadolusRex]

14:45 brings back good memories. Used to work heavy equipment maintenance in a stripmine, and a coworker used to pull this joke out from time to time.

[@florinacioflorin7097]

Simply brilliant. We need more episodes like this!! Love the effort put into this!

[@Calmthecity]

This man deserves a good life

[@OptimusShepherd]

My dad worked on the island and the queen Charlottes for decades this is cool to see what he was up to out there it looks intense. You make it look easy

[@haydenmorden7672]

This guy is awesome!!!! We need more of him on the channel!!! Can we get Tekamo HD hoodies please!!!!

[@heavymachinery2843]

Guys were the hell find you guys all those legends of mechanics absolut awesome stuff cant wait to see more repair stuff👍👍

[@TekamoHD]

More videos coming!

[@heavymachinery2843]

@@TekamoHD thank you my respect to the you and all the mechanics on the show 👍👍

[@neithertwosturrr3016]

You'd be surprised how many are like this tbh. It's more of an issue with 1. Being comfortable on camera and your family being comfortable with that and 2. Alot of companies/properties won't let you film so guys that have reoccurring customers that they are on call for just aren't suited for the role.

[@Lilwird]

There is at least one guy like this guy in every shop

[@sherrytop2591]

Where were the cordless tools when I was doing this in the 80's and 90's? Always dragging cords and air hoses around. Still loved the work.

[@jamesmeredith381]

These mechanics are worth every penny they charge because downtime costs money and could cost you the contract! Due to health problems I can't do the mechanics job, but I do camp watch for my cousin who owns a logging company and because of my former job he will get me to watch the mechanics that he flies into camp to do repairs while shut down unless he has a full-time hired mechanic! And the twisted sense of humor is mandatory for the job! Peace, Love and Respect

[@iain710]

Its the dude from the Truck tour!

[@kunobuje542]

This guy should have his own Netflix series,his so cool and laid back. I'm trying to Find job like this in Michigan upper pinensuala. I'm coming from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@kubyoindiya3269]

Dude how's that guy monkeying around and still not missing a beat doing his job, and not breaking his attention 😂 next level multitasker.

[@jamesplumlee]

We have a mobile mechanic division and our lead tech loves Tekamo. Super jealous of his truck and set up! Bought the track shovel he suggested!!!

[@theoutdoorswithsundown4576]

This guy is a character, most field mechanics are, got a new sub

[@pathsleasttraveled]

Would love to see some Tekamo coffee mugs or tumblers. Great content as always and it's so relatable having been a field tech for the last 8 years or so

[@kadamwilliams8742]

Hey Gents! Coming from a guy from this world, I have made respect for you! If I could pivot through college I would! Keep up the work. Support or sticker pack is the best way to support blue collar guys!

[@saxplayingcompnerd]

BEST AD SEGMENT EVER. THANK YOU. I want to buy a rubber track and I don't own any equipment.

[@GermanoEllinas]

Please more with him, he is very sympathetic

[@ahsansyed1192]

im a student learning the trade, this was hilarious to watch. Cams definitely a cool guy

[@EzzKayEzz]

Love to see this real, day in the life, type content. Thanks for the laughs guys!

[@mattwallace8720]

Love this guy, great mechanic! Great sense of humor too😂 🌲🚜🛠️

[@anthonyoliver6023]

Need some more of this guy! Oh ya!!!!

[@Juliussmoothie]

Guy went through more emotions per minute than the average person for sure

[@TimberTramp]

I’d actually like a tekamoHD visor calendar, the type with “gentleman’s club material” pictures for the months….the topless type. These are a staple of every crummy, log truck, and all my personal rigs. Usually bought by the dozen to hand out to friends…I reckon you’d sell a bunch!

[@alt7288]

Great video.. need more of Richard

[@Blunts_N_Boost]

Bush Mechanics are a different breed. mad respect to you guys

[@deanl2427]

Great video! This guy fits right in, love it! I seriously think this is Cam's older brother. LOL They have a resemblance, and they're both crazy! Thanks guys. Stay safe.

[@chrisparker1267]

that scenery is insane.

[@dangorskimedia5516]

Would love to see more of this guy

[@theforkliftguy]

I’d drive from Florida to Canada just for that view!

[@That-Guy-79]

Yeah ,pretty much sounds like me when Im alone as well. I narrate for myself how my day is going. Sometimes, I even whistle my own theme song. And holy frigg I can get into some good arguments with myself.

[@colinmckay6373]

This guy is class 😂. Cam has a new truck ohh new tour coming soon 🙏

[@TimberTramp]

Got his new covee’s on for the tv appearance 😂. More of this please!

[@wailnshred]

I wanted to be a bush mechanic, but all the women I know shave nowadays. 😅

[@KStewart-th4sk]

It saves buying toothpicks though, or the elusive hair buried in your gums.

[@joshmurphy1396]

He seems like a fun guy to hang out with

[@shanefraser7764]

👍👍👍👉🍺🍺🍺just gave me flashbacks of changing out a pin on our Cat skidder, salute to the Humble Mechanix 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@scottheard8103]

Should’ve added Super cool video! Spent lots of years doing field repairs You learn to get creative Such as making o-rings Keep the Awesome videos coming fellas!!

[@scottyoshi]

This guy needs his own show lmao

[@sirawesomenessi1796]

I watch the hell out of it 😂 He’s one of those guys that just make your workday so much easier.

[@digitalbilly]

woah this is crazy work.. hes got some nice tools!!!!

[@sm3dqvist654]

The "im gonna pretend im a welder now" is funny because i think every mechanic says so, even us in Sweden. And same for electric stuff.

[@oldironfarming5804]

The way those corks are welded on is putting a twisting stress on the chain. No wonder it’s breaking link pins.

[@jeffcollins1097]

I'm with this dude, I'd rather be working out there in the bush than in the city. Sucks in the middle of winter sometimes, guessing it doesn't get as cold there in BC as it does here in Onterrible but the mountains are probably way more unpredictable. Depends how far north you are I suppose. Worked just over the border from Alberta in Dawson's Creek when I was younger and it was definitely cold af.

[@sharkfinnegan]

Bro is chaotic good

[@hayden71]

More of this guy he is the best!

[@navaho5430]

This guy has been in the bush to long (i know the feeling) cheers from OZ.

[@mikefarrow5271]

I love these videos it reminds me of being on site

[@andrepastor4844]

Wow what a full day, much respect!

[@dieselchugger6926]

You guys said in the comments of a video a couple years ago you would release those technician coveralls

[@gavinsmith2465]

Literally the job that keeps you strong and fit,the amount of final drives I have removed,and completely repaired...

[@Ronin_72]

I am a locomotive mechanic we have to torque the crab nuts at 2400 ft. pounds. We had a hydraulic one that we used to use was noisy, they air one we have now is so much quieter.

[@nickmemphis909]

Shout out for the Baofeng ham radio! The best ham radio ever made! Don't believe me? Just ask anyone on the ham radio channels. 👍

[@darrenmoore2305]

You guys absolutely make me laugh,, thanks for the videos

[@davidtroyer6446]

This guy could give Tyler a run for his money! We need Tekamo HD Carhartt hoodies

[@twcmechanical]

He could try but I doubt it. I’m way better looking

[@edwardmcguire3801]

I haven’t even watched the first episode and I know it’s going to be good

[@blankblank9117]

Get a good fridge freezer like the overlanders have and you got a smorgasbord of goodies to munch on. Good food makes a hard day easier.

[@Fumminss]

I want a Tekamo banner or a hoodie so I can have a reason to tell more of my buddies about Tekamo. Awesome vid as always bois.

[@trumpetmano]

I wouldn't expect any other type of character such as Richard to be found out in the sticks fixin' stuff.

[@skinnynsam]

This guy is the real life Dale Doback, brilliant!

[@kkeller5102]

Would like to see tumblers, maybe with a mueller collab

[@thejunkyarddrifter]

Making custom O rings hell yeah! Been there, done that, got the t shirt!

[@CamPrevost]

TEKAMO T-Shirts or Tumblers would be sweet!

[@patholmwood2030]

almost put a hole in the roller when he lit the torch 😂 8:25

[@shawnellis4118]

I ❤ this Sh@t. It's like a Canadian Tool Time. GEE I wonder which one is Tim The TOOL Man 🤔😁.

[@matthewcohen3521]

This guy talks EXACTLY like I do. Bitches about the operator the same way, talks to the machine the same way, it HAS to be a heavy equipment mechanic thing. 😂

[@onlyvvv]

Holy crap this is such an amazing video. I feel like this guy, but the software engineer version of this.

[@halon7476]

This guy is fun😂

[@Tristanboge-fm4dc]

We need to get Cam on here to react to this video That would be great

[@trevorschmidt9197]

I can’t believe he torched the link to get the pin out and welded it. Your way better off piercing the remaining parts of the pin and hammering them out that way you don’t weaken the link dramatically.

[@twcmechanical]

It’s a fine repair. The pin is now welded to the link making them one piece. I’ve done that repair and I’ve never had the link break after

[@yoshy4072]

First time I saw a torque multiplier being used I thought the same thing, why the eff am I vibrating my butt off with an impact when these things exist. I'm not a mechanic but an underground hard rock miner and spent 27 yrs on a jackleg and stopers so whenever I can avoid the vibrations of impact tools I will. Enjoyed the video, real life stuff is the best, especially watching a pro get the job done and have a laugh.

[@Vaxiious]

bush mechanic is what my grandma used to call me before her untimely passing

[@gills3141]

You guys are the reason im going to AG equipment school I just about got my degree in welding. So when caption weldamatic here pushed that rod it kind of hurt me but, if she holds she holds I guess. They didn't have heavy duty past the big trucks right. So I'm going to learn how to fix tractors and hope it translates over to the yellow meow meows. It should because the classes are super in-depth. Time will tell. Thanks for being a positive influence. Looking forward to getting some tools and stickys. God bless and all things for His glory. Especially language in this case.

[@TekamoHD]

That is awesome! Good luck in school.

[@gills3141]

@@TekamoHD Thank you! I better enter that give away so I can flex on my classmates that I watch top tier Canadian sports shows. So here's my ideas. We need a Cams wife comment sticker/t shirt and the comment from Peg when he called Cam;s Face fit for radio.

[@warrenjones744]

Have never split a broken link like that. But that is a good idea, especially for a worn out POS anyway.👍 Good enough for what it is

[@fabianherrera5427]

Id like to see a tekamo fleshlight! Or a seal installer would be cool too! 😂

[@TekamoHD]

DANG bruh

[@techmarine83]

First and last time watching. If intrusive thoughts had a physical form it would be this dude.