The Big Surprise Is Here, Brand New John Deere 748L-ll Skidder

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[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

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[@derekpennington9563]

Sweet machine . Bit of a diffrence in cab from a early 80 tree farmer c4. Lol

[@Luke-wx5bu]

Mickey is so funny 🤣🤣 Nice skidder 👍

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Michael, Mickey is the loader operator

[@Luke-wx5bu]

@@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas ah. i ment the skidder guy haha srry

[@LoggerWade]

Awwww she a beauty

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

You need to come run it for a day!

[@AnacesardaLuz26daLuz77]

César 🧔🏻Gabriela Cataillna Rodrigeuz❤

[@andycobbcobbbroslogging7125]

I just bought one 2 months ago. My operator claims it’s the best skidder he ever ran. AC

[@jaredbeasley6348]

He must had never ran a 620 or 630e tigercat..John deeres are ok tho

[@andycobbcobbbroslogging7125]

Jared Beasley ten 4. Im sure your opinion is the all end to any argument about Skidders can’t say your not The Truth to Skidder performance. But I’ve owned both. Ran both Tigercat and Deers. I will never say anything bad about Tigercats because they are A no 1 machines on any peice of iron with their name on them. They are probably the most durable machines ever put in the woods in my opinion. They perform in any type of situation or harvest they are in. But to say a L2 machine is less than a L I , I don’t understand what you mean Son. Sorry Bros I meant. I’m 55 yrs old and don’t mean to say Son. The guy driving mine has ran both also. The L2 has still got to prove itself over time. No doubt time will only tell. But I do know this. I have 3 Deere loaders. The one I run has over 18000 hours and is still so fast it is hard to hold wide open on the throttle I have maintained it and it’s tight and dry. I’m not someone to do any stats on because I keep a backup for every machine I have besides my processor and when I need to work or do maintenance on a machine I don’t have to do a nascar pit stop on it to fix it right. And I know that’s not the norm in the woods or logging world today. I have a skidder with 16500 hours on it with Deere on the emblem. I have a 643 K that cuts fine that is 8 years old. They are not running hard every day because they are backups. Got a Deere 853 M 3 Deere Skidders , Processor and Dozer. Son the Deere name is as good as any to a owned. But when called on we never loose time because Deere is on them. And we move 120 plus loads a week. I’ve been doing this since I was 10 years old. Had my own crew for 32. And Deere has been there for me and my dealer has backed us up like no other I have dealt with. Yes , I’m a unique situation. I know that. But I do know that when taken care of , and run properly, you can make a good living with these machines. There are other factors in machines than somebody saying a L2 is not as good as a L one Or as good as a 620 or 630. Get real Do you own a skidder? Maybe you think I’m full of BS. I don’t mean to make you feel like I’m Mr Logging God Bros. I’m Not. But my bank acc is what shows if you can make money Logging. And I’m good , and Deere has helped me get there. No matter what brand of machine you run you can be very successful if you have dealer support with them. I really don’t think there is enough difference between a Deere, Tigercat, or Caterpillar if you are supported by the dealer. Every year when the new models come out from each, they all change to what the others do better than them. That’s just how it is with logging equipment with the Big 3 these days. Take care Jared. I know you may just be yanking on TJL. That’s cool.

[@mikehd3904]

Skidded years on 748 and 848H,than tigercat,tcat is better forsure, more efficient, better on fuel , nicer to operate

[@cascapediastjules8796]

Why would you chain down to the steps?

[@scottlambert2949]

That is a very nice piece of equipment Thomas 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@rev1955]

Great surprise. Michael was blown away. Keeps good employees happy. Great job

[@byrondickey9006]

blame it on the tires it don't matter if you put 4 tires on each side that's what u get with a grapple a cable skidder would have went right through there

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Well no shit 😂 it’s not carrying the load…..but if you can come drag me the production my Skidder pulls in the same time frame every week, I’ll buy you a brand new cable Skidder and give you a job.

[@byrondickey9006]

I'll take a John deere

[@leecooper7374]

Well done on the surprise for the crew. Nothing like a brand spanking new piece of equipment.

[@andycobbcobbbroslogging7125]

Try putting a couple or 3 pallets under the loader if you have them handy. AC

[@angelrangel2348]

do you have any position available?

[@06lbzduramax3500]

Nice machine! Hopefully that will give you real good service!

[@loganfreeman7049]

Thomas he is gonna love the L-ll it has limits on the boom and the grapples on the newer one are much bigger just a little slower in hills. But y’all don’t have to worry about that. No more hard bottom out on the hydraulics.

[@lindyaustin2095]

Nice set of wheels it's nice when you have new equipment more work less breakdowns

[@stacyfuller5659]

Logging is good....IF... you don't like paid holidays or insurance or guarantee of hours or incentives for being a good employee... after 30 years of doing this for a living the best thing I ever did is.... QUIT !

[@blainesmith4078]

Man it was so bad wet were our set was one time the loader tires were literally sinking down into the grown from it just sitting their, and yeah we didn't stay their long😂

[@tommymann69]

In the words of Bobby goodson tennis shoe logging

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

I’m sorry, where is your logging job?

[@justingibson8092]

always love getting new toys. on jobs

[@brushman-ec1sw]

Congrats on the new iron. Who is going to put the first scratch on.

[@davidthurmond9016]

He reminded me of my dad back then with those 548 and 640 648ds as a kid he would tell me unload it son all it can do is turn over don't be scared just drive it off lol

[@ericlakota6512]

You guys would know what is beter cat tiger of john deer skiders its weard not saying TJ but timber jack was bought by Jd and they just did away

[@DavidThurmond-l6o]

Last Deere I was around was the 548e I couldn't stand that dam thing it had the grapple that could turn half way I like the ones like those that turn around and around

[@davidthurmond9016]

There was only one john deere skidder I couldn't stand that was a 548e with the half turn clam somebody would get on them and turn to short and bust the dam hyd line every time I wouldn't have one of those I like the ones that turn around and around

[@austinlloyd9757]

bloody hell they are big n hungry bugs,,,,nice bit of kit ,,tiger cat will be sulking,,,,,

[@carsons6519]

Big surprise wasn't one to me....I saw it when i clicked on the video....lol....congrats on the new iron..

[@cbr600rrturbo]

That's a beauty

[@arfarms5711]

Cool Thomas!!!! JD got their game up when they came out w L series

[@mikehd3904]

Still no tigercat!

[@aaronrichardson9168]

I pull 20 to 23 hitches a day on a mile and half skid with a 648g3

[@andycobbcobbbroslogging7125]

I can tell you did the other side of the road TJL. It was daylighted. Benefiting now for work you did previously. Smart Harvesting. AC

[@MrAminalCrackers]

I bet you could put crane mats underneath the out riggers to help with sinking into the ground.

[@amystephens3773]

U said big surprise. Thats why I said 948. Haha. Congratulations

[@stevenfreeman5262]

I would love to have the opportunity to work with such a awesome machine

[@tommymann69]

Here comes Goodson all TERRAIN logging

[@kennethorton3661]

Thank you for the entertainment

[@TerryH-yu6ew]

Hey are the John Deer and the tiger cat skidders four wheel drive or two wheel drive

[@DavidThurmond-l6o]

Air ride seat he gonna be riding in hog heaven as they say most bosses don't care for there employees but this man right there goes to show u he does

[@cntslesfabrication]

Man you made his year. Nothing I enjoy seeing more is the owners taking care of employees and truly caring about what they need to be better suppliers for the company

[@RussellHoneycutt-kr6oj]

I have ran one I run a 948 L my self they are good skidder s

[@3406Accert]

Completely Unsafe & Disturbing there's no way the super Thin cab Step are Transport safety tie down points. This thing should Simply have 4 Cross Chained tie down points front & back.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Those chains ain’t holding it on there if a wreck was to happen. It passes DOT inspection every time.

[@atvcampingadventures1728]

I bet you the ac didn’t last long 😂give me a H any day 🤙

[@DavidThurmond-l6o]

Hes not gonna want to go home he's gonna want to sleep in that bad boy lol

[@clintonstubbs2319]

I see that you all have both John Deere and Tigercat logging equipment. What do you like about having both?

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

I’ll do a video on it

[@chrisware7929]

He said theirs my computer back😂😂😂

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

They came out and took it from the old one, we told him Deere wanted it back and we wasn’t going to be doing anymore TimberMatic testing 😂😂😂

[@chrisware7929]

Lol

[@royceabbottsexcavation3709]

Nice old son!!

[@michaelwhalen4072]

Nice to see you keep your men happy. They get the work done.

[@poppopscarvinshop]

I want to ride in that thing!!! Congratulations Y'all!!!

[@DavidThurmond-l6o]

As Jerry Reed said lord son redneck heaven lol he was happier than a kid in a candy store I would have been too I'm a John Deere fan grew up around all John Deere equipment

[@chrisschreier8433]

They have a captains chair in their now?

[@anooseholay]

Make it just fine with new chains.

[@stevesmith-wc2gb]

You become swamp loggers

[@samphillips4656]

Be better if it was a tigercat

[@sheepdog271]

Cool that he got a new machine!!!

[@TCarstens1]

Whoever chained that down, needs a different job. Jfc

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Excuse us oh master of chaining down machines....we apologize we let you down and will try harder next time..........😂😂😂

[@TCarstens1]

Come on, common sense should tell you those steps that have 2 chains on them aren't going to hold much at all! I'm not trying to be a jerk but I can't see how anyone would think that's ok. And yes, I haul equipment for a living. Just hauled a 948L-II last week with 77x44 tires on it last week.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Passes DOT inspection here....that’s all that counts in our department 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

If that bothered you, you’d pass smooth out if you knew how often that equipment is moved without any chains and how many miles I’ve ridden in a machine on the trailer without chains 😂

[@TCarstens1]

Yeah I'd brag about that.🙄 I like to ask myself one question when I'm hauling something "would I feel comfortable having my wife and kids go down the road next to it?". I assure you your family would be safe next to me. All it takes is a blown steer tire and a hard wheel jerk or swerving to miss another stupid driver and your equipment is going to move. In your video you talk about pointing out things your operators are doing wrong so you/they can correct it. Why not just do it right?

[@resistireland694]

Michael deserves that machine ♡ That was the quickest and smoothest dismount iv ever seen and yea I bet more and more ladies guna tune in to u guys! Respect..

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Thanks for watching

[@resistireland694]

@@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas Your welcome Guys. Stay safe over there now, God Bless Y"All ♡♡♡♡♡

[@robeagerton6227]

I thought it was going to be a skidded on tracks. Lol

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Absolutely not lol

[@georgerogers3622]

Put cutoffs under it

[@floridabrushanddirt2482]

We love John Deere!!! Subbed! Have a look at some of our equipment over here lol.

[@blakef8088]

That’s a fine machine !

[@benjaminwest6373]

I want to see yo late modle

[@forrestbyrd7326]

Awesome!! Love the new paint!!

[@latoacwoad]

Wow.

[@sawboneiomc8809]

I’ve seen operations get old tires and cable them together to make mats for equipment to sit on. There plentifully and cheep and but heavy to transport. Very durable

[@06lbzduramax3500]

What are the differences between the L and L2?

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

I’ll do a video on it

[@jefferyschirm4103]

What ?? over 250thou. and it's real nice who knew , surprise , surprise !!

[@bobbygregory9842]

I’m new to your channel can’t wait to see more of your Videos!!!💯👍🏻💯❤️

[@MsAlmazka]

Да блин, когда вы русский язык научите? Это язык настоящих белых людей!!!!

[@zapbrannigan4730]

Love the TRUMP punisher sticker. WWG1WGA

[@shawnschoppert8540]

Congrats did y all trade out the other Deere?

[@emonitani]

Nice video...

[@davidperrin4856]

Great video. I sure did guess right on last night video on what the surprise was. Very nice skidder. Are you going to hard face the grapple for more grip and less wear and tear on the grapple? Is the grapple solid or is it hollow? It sure would have been funny if you had an old cable skidder come in to your job site about 15 minutes before the new one showed up. I just wonder what Michaels reaction would be to the cable skidder. Can a grapple skidder winch be set up like a cable skidder winch with all the main line slides and keyholes for the choker chains to hook up to? Or why do they put a winch on grapple skidders? Watch out for those copperheads and water moccasins. The 1st thinning that you did looks great across the road. Wow I'm surprised the loader is not sunk past the bumper right now. Thanks Mickey for showing us that. The ground is almost like jello. Is there a mat under Mickey's loader? Great video

[@bobbygregory9842]

Congrats on the new John Deere!!! They were a big crew come and cut behind my ever piece of there equipment was John Deere they had 3 skitters and 2 rubber tire cutters and 3 knuckle booms the biggest outfit I’ve ever seen

[@michaeljones34]

That's a very nice surprise, congratulations michael on your new skidder buddy

[@benjaminnorth9980]

He was so excited

[@jeremydorn5168]

Helicopter parrot Hamilton ambulance ruby elephant firetruck

[@bigmikezonegaming4301]

What are you gonna do 748L John Deere still keep it and use it someday

[@scottbradford4130]

You got that good old boy "woo" from Michael😂😂

[@graysons3471]

Stick a couple logs under that loader to firm it up and get off the undercarriage...

[@davidthurmond9016]

I bet he was as happy as a kid in a candy store when that rolled up lol

[@monki3475]

I remember having loggers behind my house when I was 5 use to love seeing them

[@ericlakota6512]

Could it be the skider on the thumb nail haha

[@jonathanbrooks9768]

"you know what imma do? imma pee on the tire"

[@allenliles597]

I was sure that Texas Timberjack was delivering to you a NEW Weiler S450 😥

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Nobody wants that junk 😂

[@deernutOO]

I like green paint... awesome!

[@aky19832001]

To bad John deer won't repair their products and force you to buy new machines

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Nobody forced us to do anything....it was time to trade

[@jaymassy9395]

I like your vids, butt you lost me when Biden commercial popped up, leave politics out please, no thumbs up for you.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

I don’t choose the ads on my videos sir....don’t hold KZbin’s political views against my channel 😎

[@charlesmayjr8612]

I drive them for a living

[@adamgipson6151]

And I thought Wade spoke funny. Yall crazy

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

😂😂😂

[@lp4619]

I thought for sure you were going to go with a new Tigercat after all the problems with Doggett. Any way, congratulations on the new machine.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

🤷🏻‍♂️ like my deere

[@benjaminnorth9980]

I was thinking it was a new skidder

[@melissa-annsapp9104]

Yo

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Hi

[@stevesmith-wc2gb]

Must be in NC with Goodson swamp logging

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Southern Louisiana

[@kevinlewis7882]

Nice piece of equipment

[@douglascasey3486]

I see your loader man doesn't get all that trash out either.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

That’s why we have a trim saw.....I’m here for production not perfection

[@jacobcarter34]

We’ve been looking into trying an 848L2. wanted another 630 but tidewater still ain’t taking any trades due to an overload of used inventory, and Deere is. so we might buy one different. I just demoed a 748 2 months ago and it was a beast itself for what it is. The 8 is just more close to the 630. should stay on the ground better with a grapple full.

[@CuttingEdgeLogging_Thomas]

Only problem we have with our 848 is it trying to go in the ground when it’s wet. It’s wayyyy stronger than a 630 too.

[@andycobbcobbbroslogging7125]

jacob carter It is strong TJ. I have a 948 L a 848 H and just bought a 748L 11. Yal know , horsepower is like sex. You always want more, and feel like you never get enough. But in TJs application he needs light machine, quick Hydraulics. Smart Buy. I have different machines for different reasons. The 9 will make long drags with huge piles and is good for me on the long drags. The 7 will not drag as big a pile like the 9 but it is light and quick. Both of them have good qualities. That’s why they don’t just make one model. And different dealers can do different things for loggers. Sometimes one is more helpful than the other. It’s hard to make a decision on 300 K. I hope you are successful and happy with your chose. Time will tell Jacob. AC

[@colemanherefords7321]

Sweet machine

[@billhickman4826]

It sure is pretty

[@viorelscrob6391]

Very strong

[@derekdreke4990]

Soooo dam nice