THE STRUGGLE BUS IS REAL!!! INSTALLING PRINOTH FORESTRY MULCHER ON THE CAT 308 EXCAVATOR…

What a job this turned into. What you think would be a relatively simple instal turned into an aggravating ordeal. But, its hooked up now and ready to go to work…
#prinoth #mulcher #forestrymulcher #CAT308 #CAT #excavator #heavyequipment #trackhoe #caterpillar #excavation

[@idigit4967]

Yeah buddy she’s a humming for sure! Can’t wait to see it on the job!

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, looking forward to trying it out. Thanks...

[@reganmorben9248]

You need to know the shop vacuum trick! Tape the end of a shop vac hose to the filler neck of your hydraulic tank and turn on the vacuum. When you take hydraulic fittings off you wont get hardly any oil running out.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Regan, that is a great idea. I will have to try that sometime… Thanks, Sam

[@brekmiley1472]

Came for the mulcher, stayed for the message, followed for the equipment and spiritual knowledge. Love the channel. Keep it up!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Brek! I sure appreciate what you said and thanks for supporting the channel. God Bless

[@kevindesha2959]

I do like to see that amount of patience and perseverance! LOL😅

[@tristardiggin]

Whew! That was one aggravating project. 🙄

[@brandonstews238]

Dude, thank you for showing what real life is like and not editing it out. Earned a subscriber today due to the honesty here. I know the troubles all too well.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Brandon and welcome to the channel. I think I have a permanent seat on the struggle bus...😃 Sounds like you have been on the bus before too... Sam

[@user-xe7qo1os8c]

Always enjoy your videos

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jack! I appreciate you supporting the channel… Sam

[@jistruckinggrading364]

Glad to see it going and your luck is like mine good message

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks. If my adventures weren't hard I wouldn't want to do them 🤔. Well, maybe every once in a while a smooth job would be nice. Glad you enjoyed the message...

[@larrymercer3448]

You are awesome thanks for sharing the video

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Larry…

[@retiredperson4054]

The man has the patience of JOB!

[@tristardiggin]

That was a tester of my patience for sure… Wow, what a job that was…

[@ronsmith4434]

Great message to all of us. Not just by your word but by your actions. Awesome video. Keep em coming

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Ron, I appreciate that... Sam

[@1summitcity]

Brother you talk about trials and tribulations! I thought I was the only one that had days like this! Love the video and the scripture!

[@tristardiggin]

Well, it looks like we live on the same street, named Hard Times! But, you know, it just makes life interesting! Thanks for the feedback on the video and scripture, I really appreciate it. Thanks for being a part of the channel. God Bless, Sam

[@fishermanii4137]

You were up against Obrians Law. This says Murphy was an optimist. Your perseverance overcame the problems. You were a perfect example of Ps 34.😊

[@tristardiggin]

I can agree with that. Most of it was self inflicted but that is the way I roll. Why do something once when you can do it twice! 🤣 Thanks and I appreciate the comment.

[@user-DR.James87]

Appreciate the video! As I watched, this verse came to me. Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. Appreciate your message! Thanks for taking time to share.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you! I appreciate that verse. We need a constant reminder of that! God Bless, Sam

[@user-DR.James87]

@@tristardiggin Amen to that. God bless! James

[@spencer6764]

Great Job 👍🏻 I know all to well about struggle everything I try to do seems to not go well. But you got it 👍🏻 Thanks for sharing and the words of God. Take Care Brother

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Jon. And I guess all we can do is just hang in there and enjoy the times that go pretty good and grit our teeth when it doesn't. God Bless, Sam

[@smithworx1091]

I was feeling sorry for you towards the end of the video. Between all the trouble and getting raked over the coals on the price of those hoses, you got her spinning! You'll have fun with that thing if you haven't already torn it up lol. And I can't believe it doesn't have a case drain for that hydraulic motor. Nice job bro.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks. I was feeling sorry for me too, what an adventure! 😁😫 I was surprised it didn't need a case drain too. They said because of the type of motor it is it didn't need one. Going to give it a go today. Will see how it does!

[@theoldbigmoose]

You are an example to us all! The number of baths I took in hydraulic oil and antifreeze when I was a young man are without count...

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks... I believe I could go the rest of my life without another hydraulic barh. I really prefer soap and water! 😃

[@matthewparrish5090]

I really needed to see this video. Went through the same thing with an 8 ton the past few weeks. Thanks for showing not everyone has to do it right on the internet to impact the viewers. Thanks for sharing a message on the videos as well! May the Lord bless your business and keep on posting!

[@tristardiggin]

Well Mathew we have that mess in common then! Wow, what an ordeal. I try to share real life as it is because that’s what I enjoy watching too. Thanks for the encouragement, God Bless and Merry Christmas…

[@matthewparrish5090]

Absolutely man. Thanks for putting in the work for us to watch

[@bowmanlandclearing777]

I know the feeling of struggle been there since ive started forestry, that mulcher should do some work!!!

[@tristardiggin]

Yep, been watching some of your videos. You and I are both on that struggle bus at times. 🤣 But, the thing is, you just have to keep going...

[@scottoswalt1356]

Always Always plan for the worse, Hope for the best. It’s never easy!

[@tristardiggin]

Yeah buddy! That is my motto for sure. If it was easy it would probably be boring. Boring might be ok for at least a couple days a week though...

[@whalerlife53]

The best remedy is to put the pins on the machine and tack the ears and plate in place. Then it will work correctly. Good message at the end. Like I tell my kids, if it was easy, everyone would do it. Just don’t give up, nothing special about quitting. Anyone can do that.

[@tristardiggin]

That is a good idea. The guy who made it said he definitely had a different plan for the next time. Thanks, Sam

[@aneffisenough]

There has been so many days in my life that I’ve had like you had on this video. Christ is the only one that has brought me through. He gives me peace and hope.

[@tristardiggin]

Exactly, Christ is the only true source of hope and peace. Days like these will certainly try a feller...🥺

[@aneffisenough]

@@tristardiggin are you married? I’ve never seen anyone Other than customers.

[@aneffisenough]

My wife would never like being put in a video.

[@tristardiggin]

@@aneffisenough my wife hides from the gopro too... 😁

[@aneffisenough]

@@tristardiggin tell her it’s OK. God loves her just the way she is.

[@zates2272]

Thank you, Sam! Lots of rain this week. Be safe.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, knocking me out of work but we need the rain though...

[@careyarnold2494]

Amen thank you

[@tristardiggin]

👍

[@mikec8519]

Here is how I approach every job=====Takes twice as long and cost twice as much. If it does not work out that way I could be money ahead. You could not pay me to watch that much of a tv show. I stayed with you until the end. Thanks for the great message.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Mike. That is a correct assessment of pretty much every job a feller does. Appreciate you watching the whole video and for the feedback on the message. God Bless Sam

[@blackdogexcavator21]

Dude, you have the patience of Job! I think we all go through struggles occasionally, but when they keep hitting one after another, I tend to let it get the best of me. Oh well, I'll keep praying for patience and forgiveness. Food job man. Keep on keeping on. Stay safe brother.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, I appreciate it. Not sure if it's patience of just to stubborn to quit. 🤣 Main thing is when real struggles hit we know where to turn to. The Lord knows our struggles. God Bless

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

Man you stuck it out and kept a good attitude. So welcome to forestry mulching. This is how it is. And it is expensive lol. A little pointer like with that tree you mulched. I like to keep the timber standing and mulch it to the ground. That way you dont have to chase as much with your head on the ground. Keeps you out of the rocks and stuff more. With it standing the tree holds itself in place for you to mulch it. I hope you enjoy it and it works well for you. Great message again! Can’t wait for the mulching vids!!

[@tristardiggin]

I'm to stubborn to quit! 🤣 I appreciate the tip about keeping the tree standing. I can see how that would work good. Glad you enjoyed the message and thanks for watching it.

[@poorfarm-nn6ii]

You bet. You will have a lot of fun with it. Not sure if these are as bad about debris as the skids are but I’d keep a leaf blower handy to keep machine blown out of flammable debris every couple hours. And when I wash my machine out I like to spray the radiator and coolers with purple power, let them soak, and then spray them out with water. Cleanliness and and lower temps are key. And I’ve found that not trying to rush and working smooth consistent speed helps. Some times it get aggravating and I get to wanting to just smash through it but it’s better on my Machine and the work looks better when I take my time. I’m sure you’re gonna figure it out quick, and probably know all this, but just wanted pass on what’s helped me. I haven’t ran one on an excavator yet but the skid is fairly similar. Hope some of this can be beneficial.

[@tristardiggin]

Always appreciate the tips. It is going to be a learning curve but looking forward to it. I've always enjoyed the before and after shots when a mulcher has been working. I will have to learn to go the right speed and not get in a hurry like I normally do.

[@Monmorrangr]

Man this video is a shining example of the real world. You just earned a new subscriber

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Jason I appreciate that and welcome to the channel. I have bad memories every time I think about the job of getting that mulcher going. Thanks, Sam

[@axe609]

Perseverance, that's how you get stuff done.

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir! Sometimes you just have to be to stubborn to quit. 🤣

[@scottcomo5793]

Admittedly, while watching the issues stack up, I was impressed that you had not had a few 'choice words' by now... keep in mind that this was the fist time that I have seen this channel. I watched to the end where you were quoting Psalms and then it made sense. Great job walking the walk :)

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Scott and welcome to the channel! Wow, that was a rough job getting that thing hooked up and going. It’s frustrating when stuff just keep stacking up. But I’m learning to handle those things better. 😀 God Bless, Sam

[@brushdawglandclearing]

Thanks for the Word. His promises are yes and amen.

[@tristardiggin]

Well said! Thanks, Sam

[@jeramyreberpuredirt7873]

Some days it just feels like going back to bed would be the best option. 😉

[@tristardiggin]

I agree! 😫

[@jeramyreberpuredirt7873]

@@tristardiggin 😥

[@Neg_Ice]

love, god is good.

[@tristardiggin]

I agree!

[@FL_Native_68]

I just bought a Kabota KX-80 and put the same Prinoth on it. It's an excellent mulcher

[@tristardiggin]

Nice! I did the first job with it a couple days ago and loved it! Video on that job is processing currently on KZbin. So, probably be on later this evening or certainly tomorrow. Thanks, Sam

[@pigslayer106]

Good job out there man. hopefully that mulcher serves you well

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Pig Slayer (cool name). Taking it out to the first mulching job tomorrow. Hope I got all the bugs out! Maybe I shouldn't have said that...🤭

[@Wsldbrd1]

I feel your pain. Frustrations of the job at hand and the price of everything.

[@tristardiggin]

Right, it was a tough job. We get those every once in a while for sure… Thanks, Sam

[@mikejackson5125]

Love the vid!!! Yes the struggle is real!! Really a bummer that the hoses cost that much. The part I liked and needed the most was the message at the end, thank you very much for sharing that with me and the rest of the peep that needed to hear your words. Hope you and your family will have a great New Year 😊

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Mike and glad the message was a blessing. I definitely need to hear the message too! God Bless and have a great new year!

[@margaretburn713]

Even though this was "mechanical", I watched all of it, because I was captivated by your easygoing attitude to setbacks. It was so frustrating for you I felt I was obliged to see it through to the end. Bravo! I cheered out loud when you attacked that tree. It looks so cold and miserable there. I saw the blizzards where cars and trucks were stuck on the highways. And no electricity in places. We`re all melting like grease spots here! All the best from Oz.

[@tristardiggin]

Margaret this was probably one of the most frustrating tasks I have ever tried. It was one setback after another. But I guess I'm just to stubborn to give up or give in. Thanks for hanging in there with me to the end. I think I heard you cheering all the way over here in Tennessee... Go's Bless

[@conradlarrieu6721]

Great video.. I looked at several mulchers and went with a mongo attachment; nice people, good customer service. I have found the excavator business has encouraged me to pray more ( daily) God bless

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Conrad, I appreciate that! Haven’t seen the Mongo brand. I can see how it brings you to pray more…😀 Sam

[@seankennerson]

How do you like the mongo mulcher???

[@gillpecceuservices]

I purchased a Hammer top bracket for one of my attachments at the CAT dealer. It included both pins and just had a little modification to make work. $475 out the door. Aloha and stay warm.

[@tristardiggin]

Oh wow! I didn't check with CAT. Figured it would be expensive. That was a great idea...

[@tristardiggin]

Are you in Hawaii? If so I'm coming to visit. Maybe someone needs a bit of forestry mulching there.

[@gillpecceuservices]

@@tristardiggin Im on the Kona side of the Big Island. I do lots of mulching and grass cutting.

[@tristardiggin]

Nice! I checked out some of your videos and subscribed. Your wife should have used that brushcutter on the toaster! 🤣 That was funny!

[@gillpecceuservices]

@@tristardiggin ya she is pretty cool. I would have used the mulcher if I didnt need to clean up after.

[@paulmorgan1897]

Watched this video for the first time. Saw the struggles you went through and it reminds me of most of my projects and what happens. Like you we just have to keep pressing on because God does always brings us through it. Liked the message at the end too. Good luck with the mulched. Subscribed to you channel because you deserve the support.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Paul, I certainly appreciate the support and welcome to the channel. We can sure find ourselves in some struggles that is for sure... God Bless, Sam

[@batterpm11]

Man I really felt the struggles, hopefully the mulcher is a real money maker for you now. Again, thanks for the great message.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, sometimes things just want to be difficult. I'm thinking it will do pretty good around here. Several folks have skid steer mulchers but I don't know of any excavator mulchers around. Appreciate you listening to the message.

[@batterpm11]

@@tristardiggin My pleasure!

[@charlestaylor2480]

Have you bought a hammer yet

[@tristardiggin]

A hammer would be nice. Would probably get one if I came accross one at a good price... Thanks

[@charlestaylor2480]

Try besthammers.com

[@markrunion1769]

It was a struggle watching you endure the pain. Great job despite everything that came at your way!!! Thanks for all the great videos. The promises you spoke about are real and the best insurance that can be had. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. I bet it was zero or below last week in your location. The lowest I recorded was 4 degrees. It was a challenge keeping water to the cows for sure.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Mark. That was definitely a struggle but got it going. I appreciate the feedback on the messages. I agree those promises are real. Had a great Christmas and it was definitely cold in the single digits. God Bless

[@michaelgarza3198]

Amen brother I'm trying too start a business mulching in south tx I'm a little scared but God will get me thew this .

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Michael. Well it sounds like you are starting off in a good way, trusting the Lord. I wish you great success in your new business. God Bless, Sam

[@ledirtworks8403]

Hello Sam Man O Man that was a Speed Bump project as I call them. Every time I get going good something slooows me down Lol.! You stuck with it and the Pure excitement of when that first tree went down makes it all worth while 😁 ! I appreciate the Message,They are always spot on. You do a fine job getting them out so others can understand and hopefully apply them to their lives ! Take Care My Friend ! 👍🏻

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you! It felt more like the bridge was out than a speed bump, 😆 🤣. But it was great feeling to whack that tree! Appreciate the words on the message. That is my hope, that the message in the videos will be a blessing to lighten someone load in this life. God Bless, Sam

[@villageearthwright]

I learned when building my first tool that giving yourself a little bit of side room is good on these pin grabbers, they hold tight so I'm not worried about it slamming side to side anyways. Also yeah, square is super important. The Scandinavian pin brackets never have the welds on the inside probably for this reason.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks for the info. Definitely a learning experience not have the pin coupler already on the attachment. I agree with the welds on the inside. I think that was a lot of the trouble at first and we'll not being square 🤔.

[@Mywhtjp]

Ugghh.. Some days better than others.. and EVERYDAY is one day closer to seeing the face of GOD. Happy you got the mulcher working. GREAT message.. I trust and believe in him..

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks and that is a great way to look at it! God Bless, Sam

[@jamesbreault5762]

It works 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@tristardiggin]

Yes Sir! And just got home from finishing the first job with it. 😁

[@surfbyrd1]

It seems the big boys are squeezing the last dime out of us small potato operators. I'm glad you had a fabricator that would build that for you.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, it was good to have a local source for the part. Big operations buy those high parts and keep on trucking. I'm with you on small potatoes have to watch the dollars... Thanks, Sam

[@w96725]

Great job at keeping your cool during that hard project. Also thank you for sharing God's word with us out of Psalm 34.

[@tristardiggin]

Whew! It was a bit frustrating but pushed on through. Thanks for the encouragement on the message. God Bless, Sam

[@parker1ray]

I do miss those Tennessee rainstorms! In south Florida, the only time that you see long rains is during hurricanes and tropical storms.! Notice the nice fifth wheel! Ever camp at Fall Creek Falls or Cumberland Mountain?

[@tristardiggin]

We get some pop up storms that are doozys, as you know! We have been to Fall Creek falls. Beautiful place up there. Would like to find a place in Florida for the rv. Maybe spend couple to three months there in the winter... Thanks, Sam

[@parker1ray]

@@tristardiggin Honest story, Everyone from Tennessee wants to come to Florida to escape the cold, and everyone from Florida wants to move to Tennessee to escape the unrelenting heat and humidity. It has been estimated that up to 60 percent of people like us end up moving back to around Tennessee, or North Carolina after two to three years. They are call halfbacks by Floridians! We could have kept the house here but decided to not have to deal with two homes. Two or three months would not be bad, but be prepared the cost of living here is way higher than your stomping grounds. We currently pay 40 to 50 cents more per gallon for gas than you do. Food is 30 percent more expensive here. Just a few examples!

[@tonycole613]

Hey man, I just started watching your channel and really enjoyed the content. Hey, we all struggle every day. It was a good message. Hope you make plenty of money with your attachment. Always be safe. God bless.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Tony and welcome to the channel. I certainly appreciate you supporting the channel. Definitely plenty of struggles to work with. Thanks for the feedback on the message and glad you enjoyed it. God Bless, Sam

[@jamesbreault5762]

You need to get that machine out earning it's keep

[@tristardiggin]

Right, putting it to work today. Maybe I can make enough to pay for the hoses today. 😁

[@Steve-vo6pr]

Brother I feel your pain! Struggle bus is real and it sucks when you ride it to long! Keep head up!

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Steve. Sounds like we both have a front seat on the struggle bus. 😁 Sam

[@DunsmoreMovingDirt]

Glad to see you finally got it going Even though your patience was tested . It's ok to vent a little when the camera is off or the battery dies. I think that's called time out. Good video. Enjoy the rain.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks James and that is good advise! Thankfully it's running great. I sure needed some time out, whew! God Bless, Sam

[@planeanddirtsimple]

I can relate to the struggles. Great video and message. Going to order some of the dead cats they seem to work great. Glad you got the mulcher spinning…..when you get all the bugs out I may get one for the Kubota because I will know exactly what to do 😂.

[@tristardiggin]

Guess that makes me the guinea pig. The dead cats work really good. The wind was howling that day and was barely noticeable on video. I've used the goat now on 2 jobs and it is working nicely. Very pleased with how the 308 is handling it. Glad you enjoyed the message!

[@garybritt1209]

Man you had an eventful day! Didn’t let it whip you though!💪🏼.. Enjoyed the msg!.. Wish you the best with your new attachment!.. I definitely think you made the right choice with the Prinoth head from what I’ve seen on other channels.. that brand just seems to run circles on the competition hooked to an excavator.. keep the videos coming! Your doing a great job brother!💪🏼💪🏼

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Gary and I appreciate the encouragement. Glad you enjoyed the message too! I believe Prinoth was the way to go as well. Like you said, a lot of the other channels running them seem to like them a lot. Will see today, fixing to head out to the first job with it. God Bless, Sam

[@jeffmayeux1692]

I appreciate you filming the whole process. My question concerns the flow setting in which you are using to run the mulcher . Hoping to see some mulching soon. 😊

[@tristardiggin]

Good question. So, I called CAT Tech support today and what I found out is that I should open the bypass valve to run one way hydraulics and set the work tool to a preset named brushcutter. Also, I have a setting to go continous flow. Currently have gpm set at max but I have a feeling once I start using it that may need to be cut back. Because that baby is a humming set at the max gpm. Also, I am doing the first job with it tomorrow so the vid won't be to long off. Thanks, Sam

[@jeffmayeux1692]

Thanks for the quick response, Sam. I read that the max no-load flow on the Cat 308 is about 33.8 gallons per minute. Yeah, I could hear that mulcher humming! The Prinoth site lists the working flow for the M450e-900 at 16-29 gallons per minute. Doesn’t Davin from Idigit4 run his mulcher at 20 gallons per minute? And I’m impressed every time he uses it.

[@tristardiggin]

He told me what the flow on the Kubota was but I can't remember. I think we figured I would be running around 11 more gpm. And I agree his mulcher does a fantastic job. My flow settings run from 1 thru 15. So, I'm think each number is a little over 2 gallon per minute. I believe I will start out at level 10 which should be around 23 or so gpm. I would really like to have a flow meter to test it.

[@emoryfarms]

Amen

[@tristardiggin]

I'm with you on that! Thanks for supporting the channel..

[@jamesbreault5762]

Your having quite the day.

[@tristardiggin]

It was a doozy that is for sure. Makes you want to give up but a feller just has to keep fighting through to the end...

[@barryshisler3720]

Great video and thanks for the message I'm having a hard time but I believe that God will see me through God bless you and your family

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Barry! God will definitely see you through, trust in Him and He will make a way! I'm going to pray for your situation as well... God Bless, Sam

[@tristardiggin]

Psalm 37 is a good one to read when things are going rough in our lives!

[@lifeonmttammanyridge2565]

Be super careful if you bring diesel on those jobs with that mulcher everything that comes out of those things is at a deadly speed.

[@lifeonmttammanyridge2565]

I have a mini Australian Shepherd and she’s my buddy her name is timber. She loves riding on the mini excavator with me lol.

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, was just thinking that today. He has to stay in the cab or in the truck. He actually loves the dump truck and would live in there if I would let him.

[@tristardiggin]

Love the Aussies. Super dogs and extremely loyal...

[@LifeWithChase]

Just now watching this one. The main fittings on the pumps and drive motors on the dozers is like that. I think they make them in about 3 different flange thickness having to do with how much pressure it's rated for.

[@tristardiggin]

It sure through me for a loop. I was very unfamiliar with these. But I did learn a few things from this job... Thanks

[@dirt9925]

I'm watching your video of 8 months and I have one suggestion for you put a mechanical inline shutoff above your fittings so when you catch a hose and it breaks off your able to shut down the hydraulics and are able to track out of Wherever You Are so you can fix it. Ask me how I know about this FYI the ones with the handles on them the handles usually fall off so try to find one that you can use a crescent wrench on just my suggestion hope helps you out

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks for the info, that is a great idea. Sounds like you have been there and done that!😀 Sam

[@likeaboss860]

Good job checking your coupler that would havbe trashed your machine

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, I was very concerned about it, for sure... Thanks, Sam

[@jamesbreault5762]

No wind noise at all.

[@tristardiggin]

That dead cat works great. It really makes a difference...

[@PaulLB7]

I’ve got a mulcher for a Cat 304. I hope that unit works well for you.

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks. Goin to give it a whirl today. How do you like yours on the 304?

[@PaulLB7]

I’ve got a FX26 Brush Hound made by Valley Tool. It’s on the heavy side for the the 304, so a part of the learning curve is balancing out the flow so there is enough power to pick up the boom. It handles it alright though. I haven’t gotten to use it as much as I would like, but such is life.

[@chriswatt5495]

Put you some old fire hose over your hydraulic lines it will help protect them

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, that is a good idea. I was planning to get hose wrap at some point. Appreciate you supporting the channel. Sam

[@retiredperson4054]

If you're as good a dirt man as you are a videographer..... "You're HIRED! :)

[@tristardiggin]

Well, I appreciate that! I definitely give it all I have! 😀 Thanks…

[@kennethney4260]

I hate to say it but I don't think those quick connects you used are rated for the flow that mulcher needs... it may work but you'll likely lose performance and recovery speed. I believe you may need the larger quick connects with the screw sleeves Eta: I think the hammer setting should work for your mulcher too

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks I appreciate the info. The 308 and mulcher was sold after I got the 313. Sam

[@googleboy7]

Shalom/gw

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks...

[@larrymercer3448]

Diesel is awesome

[@tristardiggin]

Yup, he is a good friend…😀

[@theimprovementsguy8871]

Sadly that was some measure once cut twice style fabrication. $1000 for hoses.... was they guy behind the counter wearing a Balaklava? Least you could get the full feeling of being robbed lol That was a tough day at the office

[@tristardiggin]

Right! No kidding, those hoses were expensive and it topped off a really rough day at the office…😀🤣🤪

[@mikehydroseed1282]

I’m like, I don’t think you’re suppose to weld the inside of that coupler. Well that sucks

[@tristardiggin]

It was a tough job but finally got it all going. 😀 Thanks, Sam

[@sizzlengrizzlen138]

I'm not to familiar with that brand of mulcher head but if their motors are anything like the Fecons, take a look to see if it has a split motor or solid piece. The split design usually has a main bearing seal that fails a lot when the motor speed dogs down frequently. And the solid design usually has a pressure release valve that fails. Both styles are intended to save the motor from damage but will drain your hydraulic tank in a hurry if you don't catch it right away.

[@tristardiggin]

I appreciate that info. I will check into that. Brand new at mulching. And as much as this thing cost I definitely want to take care of it. First job with it tomorrow so looking forward to it... Thanks, Sam

[@austinf9320]

hey man i love your content and i do dirt work for a living aswell. when you have a hydraulic leak last thing you want to do is get close to it if it gets in your blood youll have sepsis, if not operated on quickly youll die.

[@tristardiggin]

Oh! Yeah, that's not good. Thanks for the info. I appreciate you watching and supporting the channel... Sam

[@equipmentleader]

Windy storm!

[@tristardiggin]

Yes it was, and the lightening was rough...😳

[@equipmentleader]

@@tristardiggin We had a storm pass through Panama City Beach the other day with 70+ mph winds. One spot reported 125 mph winds.

[@tristardiggin]

😳 not good!

[@tristardiggin]

Looked up your channel and curious what Equipment Leader is going to be.

[@equipmentleader]

@@tristardiggin So Equipment Leader is going to be a marketplace for Heavy Equipment and Farm Equipment. We will also have a national rental equipment side which will launch at some point and compete against the major rental companies.

[@M3SIGNS]

Fabricator fail, I would have them rebuild it that’s ridiculous not to get those square I’ve done two or three of these for my little mini excavator

[@tristardiggin]

It was a difficult project for sure. But everything finally worked out… Thanks, Sam

[@TheLandscaperman1]

Love the video and the message at the end!!!! But.... do you not need a case drain on the machine?

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks Ray I appreciate it! I was wondering that too when I bought it. They said this particular hydraulic motor doesn't use a case drain. Used it on a job today. Should have the video ready for Sunday, it worked great...

[@TheLandscaperman1]

@@tristardiggin I feel the same way every time I work on something. Keep fighting the good fight man keep the videos coming. Where are you located?

[@tristardiggin]

I'm in SE Tennessee, Polk County. What about you? I think it very interesting where folks are watching from.

[@Quarterpounderspatch]

Please be careful with fluid injection when messing with hydraulics. You could have lost your hand. I know that was just pilot pressure but still. Don't hurt yourself. You're spare parts bill might be more expensive than the CAT..

[@tristardiggin]

Thanks, this stuff can definitely get a feller hurt in a minute...

[@brianbaca2074]

Try owning a whole prinoth mulching machine $600 bosh speed sensor $5800 computer board ..

[@tristardiggin]

Ouch! Yep, I've heard stories about those things! 😳

[@codysmith7659]

How did you go about getting work in your area when you got started?

[@tristardiggin]

Just started out word of mouth mostly. You could try Facebook ads, yard signs, talking with other contractors like the concrete guys and plumbers. I use to go to the mini barn and shed businesses and leave cards for land clearing and small pads. I paid the person who referred me $25 for every job they sent me. Basically just talking to folks and getting to know people in similar work. Hope that helps some. Eventually word of mouth and repeat customers will kick in…

[@charlesyell6318]

Brother it looks like the ole devil came at you in full force. Are you near Knoxville Tn.

[@tristardiggin]

Whew! That was a doozy. Tough going on this little job. I'm about 1.5hrs from Knoxville...

[@brushdawglandclearing]

How's those knives doing? Have you tried carbides?

[@tristardiggin]

I have sold the 308 and the mulcher since this video! The knives did great and didn’t get to try carbides before I sold it. Thanks, Sam

[@Sea-Doopilot]

How are you liking that mulcher? I'm looking to purchase a similar set up

[@tristardiggin]

Mulcher worked great but the 308 struggled a little tracking around while the mulcher was on. I have since sold the 308 and the mulcher. If you plan to mulch a good bit I would get a machine like the CAT 309 or equivalent that has an independent hydraulic pump for the mulcher. Davin on Idigit 4 runs the same mulching head on his Kubota and it works great too. Diggin Life 21 has a 309 and runs a mulcher and Brushcutter on it and says it was great… Thanks, Sam

[@Sea-Doopilot]

@@tristardiggin thanks for the quick reply! Have a wonderful day!

[@stacycarroll1087]

Where are you located at

[@tristardiggin]

East Tennessee near Cleveland, TN

[@curtisharlan9230]

The workmenship today terrible

[@tristardiggin]

We just have to keep plugging along to get things done…😀 Thanks, Sam

[@patrickswagger]

should have, lol

[@tristardiggin]

Right...

[@patrickswagger]

@@tristardiggin love your channel brother, especially the message at the end.

[@tristardiggin]

Thank you Patrick and sure appreciate you supporting the channel... God Bless, Sam

[@puzzled4163]

Not much weld on that plate as thick as it is.

[@tristardiggin]

Seems to be holding good. Thanks for supporting the channel... Sam

[@Null4eva]

I'm so glad I didn't buy one of these, most stuff can be reached with the tractor or skid steer and I can use a rake or thumb to grab everything else.

[@tristardiggin]

They do great work but sure was a pain to get going. Tractor and skid steers can certainly do a lot of work.

[@Null4eva]

@@tristardiggin I live in a mountainous area and people are always calling for fire prevention brush cutting. I have a six foot rake I designed myself to grab the small stuff and then cut up the bigger chunks for firewood, this would definitely be handy for dealing with the scotch bloom and blackberry thickets we have in greater Idaho

[@tristardiggin]

Yes it would. Hey, I appreciate you supporting and watching the channel... Sam