IDIOT CONTRACTOR BUYS an $85,000 Ditch Witch SK3000 **Monthly Payments are $3,422**

[@EuroYardService]

That is a nice machine for sure. We rent a little 800 for the few landscaping projects we do. Just a couple of weekends ago we squeezed out a little backyard rockbed job and having a ditchwitch was golden! Don’t waste money with manual labour, get the right machine for the job.

[@TigranGertz]

good Job!!

[@Juanelloooo]

​@@TigranGertzCan you make a video about jose? I think he's the movie star of your videos, you the director..

[@calzskilz]

well played, ditch witch are kick ass. I've moved over 100 24" tree's in a day with one going up & over trenches on 2x4's. Also planted several 36" Olive tree's. Killer machines.

[@TigranGertz]

Nice!

[@angelr6890]

i have used that thing and i would not buy one . Here it’s why : for big jobs not good , imagine the burning sun on your back and being standing on that thing for a full day and for $85000 i could get a regular loader with AC for same price or cheaper and same lifting capacity. Landscapers who work on peoples yards : this thing it’s heavy as it looks, the tracks on the lawn are insanely deep which means you’ll have to spend more to fix their lawn. too wide , needs lots of room to move around. Forget the noise that it makes, constantly shuts down , pin attachments are secured by computer which means that it tends to jam a lot. Honestly I find it unnecessary.i heard what he said at the end of the video and it’s true , with machines you spend less in labor but the true is that buying this skid steer without a cab equals spending more without the comfort of a skid steer with cab with AC. So your title was right on .

[@genecoppedge5972]

I have the SK1050 and love it. I passed on the digging bucket and got the all purpose bucket to carry more. Congratulations, that’s a beautiful machine. I like the fact you don’t need a CDL to transport like some skid steers in the same weight class.

[@raptorturf3734]

We rent one once in a while. $1,200 for the week and it makes life easy

[@TigranGertz]

nice

[@frankdasaintdituri9983]

bro you the willy wonka of landscape

[@OfficialMateiParvu]

I bought my sk3000 on June. Best purchase I've ever made. Loads dump trucks like a BEAST

[@zekesmith538]

That dude literally stopped his car across two lanes of traffic to ask you if what you were working on was going to be a road….. he clearly has too much time on his hands….

[@RickyTheDon]

It's a funny reminder of how often we get those kind of people in the landscaping industry that stop by. I feel like I get at least two a week 😂

[@jax467]

It happens all the time, the clueless yuppies stopped by the shop where I work while I was wrenching on my personal truck and the guy asked if I would change his oil and put air in his tires

[@TigranGertz]

HAhahahha

[@BigpapamoneymanMVPtypebeat]

There’s a word in Italian “Umarell” for retired men that stand at construction sites and give unwanted advice lol I find it hilarious they had so many elderly in Italy doing this so they had to make a whole word for it 😂

[@yrn9530]

Im 21 located in the Bay Area and thinking about getting a contractor license to start up my own company. Can you make a video on how you got started and what you recommend for the beginners?

[@TigranGertz]

Yea for sures! I will do that in the future

[@mRdIDDSR6]

Yes please .. I've been doing this for a while not but I need my c27 .. please help

[@jayhandle6676]

Not sure how it works in the US but here in Canada there is no such thing as 0%. They just take the 5 or 6% and roll it into the cost and say 0%.

[@erikcruz6292]

I’m pretty sure they all do it, just add the % to the cost and say it’s 0%

[@danbryan4667]

Usually from my experience any 0% loans have a lump sum financing fee they charge

[@TigranGertz]

that's unfortunate

[@gjamann]

The story is supposed to be when I was small I needed to find a nation willing to sponsor me with military resources in-order to keep having positive outcomes with the spy-game. So one of the nations willing to sponsor me was the Russian Armed Services and I went from the rank of private to joint-chiefs of staff with the total 20 year outlook of military intervention in the east.

[@TigranGertz]

... What are you talking about haha

[@wildandliving]

I can see someone getting killed on that machine easy. Bobcats use cabs because it can crush a person if you back into something. Something faling out of the bucket is another consern. So I can see it having more limited use

[@danielresendiz3493]

Guy👁👁 “ just curios is this going to be a road “ LMFAOOOO

[@richscott2952]

Yes it is on top of the tunnel

[@TigranGertz]

HAHAHA

[@hudsonm748]

My man bought an $80,000 machine without knowing any of the specs except that it has cat tracks & a 360 degree view, I could probably sell my 86 rx7 to him for $20,000 just because it’s a “sports car”...

[@TigranGertz]

I’ll take it

[@wishihadablog]

Funny, right?

[@landmarkcreations1183]

Congrats bro. That thing is a beast

[@TigranGertz]

yes it is!

[@binaryglitch64]

You might be the Mr.Beast of Ditch Witches, but I believe the title. Generous ≠ Intelligent.

[@TigranGertz]

haha, thanks

[@traviscoleman6362]

I’ve got a dingo txl2000 that telescopes. You’ll love that unit.

[@TigranGertz]

Maybe I'll get that one next

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

that machine is a beast, I just can't spend 85k lol

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

either way these new cab less machines are a game changer

[@TigranGertz]

Someday you might

[@gabrielraya7472]

Grubb mud@ You ain’t rich like him tho

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

@@gabrielraya7472i didn't say I didn't have 85k, I got some money don't get me twisted, just cuz I keep it simple, I can pull out at least 40 or 50 bands (that means thousand) right at this second not including what I got at the bank, getting ready to add to that bank account now that I said this.. (no lies) I plan on getting a stand on machine next year and maybe a dump truck. It ain't gona be like that one way he has. But I just can't spend 85k on a stand on machine. I'm gona drop at least 30 on one, cuz my credit is trash can. I ain't gona lie, but who knows I may get a cosigner, but yur right I ain't rich. I don't know if he is either by his last thumbnail it said he was broke, (don't take offense t) guess I'm gona have to go watch that video now lol

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

@@gabrielraya7472 last year I had 6k at this time of year and that almost all got wiped out by lawyers and bonds, left me w 1k, so we had a good year I'd say.....cuz u gota rem I got to split everything w my dad 50-50

[@gradywray5391]

I tested it out at GIE. I just felt that is was super awkward to run. I have an sk800 that we love to run.

[@TigranGertz]

well that's good

[@earllll]

I thought that thumbnail was a Stanley Dirtmonkey video and was like WTF KZbin?! I set my preferences to DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS CHANNEL. Keep killing it Tigran.

[@TigranGertz]

Haha, thanks man

[@moepizl]

Dingos n Dutch witches r priceless. Lik havn another 2 guys for certain projects. Especially in tight areas n back yards wer u dont or cant use skid steers. Iv been using dingos since getn into landscaping 20yrs ago. Iv used the DW mayb 5 times in that time span. They hav much mor power than their smaller cousins. Especially the diesel versions. Gas versions r a waste of money in my opinion. Usually a money issue Wynn deciding on which version is bought. The attachments r all great n reasonable compared to buying for skid steers

[@TigranGertz]

they are convenient for tight spaces

[@juanlomeli3422]

One thing I noticed was the bucket design how has that worked for you looks like it’s low profile what’s the capacity for it

[@redfirekla]

That's insane money I've seen full bulldozers huge machines for 20k slightly used in excellent condition

[@hamiltoncooper3603]

“Slightly used” for $20k “come on man”

[@TigranGertz]

well good for you....

[@redfirekla]

@@TigranGertz There's a 2002 CAT 325 BL Excavator one owner excellent condition in Wisconsin for $26k on Craigslist, everytime I put the url link youtube removes it.. I like all ur work I just feel bad that you had to spend that kind of money for such a tiny machine that's all I'm saying lol

[@niklas6519]

@@redfirekla im sure he gets other discounts. This isn't a one time shop

[@TheAcenightcreeper]

@@redfirekla bro, thats what the ad says…the truth is somewhere in between…a 21 year old machine.. I can lie and tell someone my lawnmower is a 1 owner machine, but it was an ex-commercially used stand on unit… Theres no database to check ownership records… So, it could be a one owner who never serviced it, could be a one owner who rented it out… You dont know shit about it from an ad, and u never trust what people tell you…

[@overtheclouds9]

I’m thinking of the skid steer that you could buy for the same $$. Lol. Ive used those before and they are so handy in tight low clearance areas. I hope it’s diesel for that price.

[@TigranGertz]

it's diesel

[@lonnyteston1189]

He damaged that brand new road unloading

[@cinnaeus5950]

If you had to choose one machine, a standard CTL with a 3000 lb operating capacity or the the SK3000, which would you choose?

[@DanHovarter]

CTL all day

[@gazza124561]

The cat would be the better choice at That $85000 mark , just install a $400 reversing camera lol

[@rewardlawnmaintenance]

That thing is massive.

[@bennsellingit3100]

what is your assessment of the 3000 after 4 months ...any build quality issues or down time?..still like it??..thank you

[@TigranGertz]

still love it!

[@bennsellingit3100]

Thanks.. have a good day

[@outdoorsports6641]

You need to be using a 4n1 bucket. Makes all the work easier, faster and much better. Way easier on the machine. Way more versatile. Use a 4n1 and you'll be happy.

[@TigranGertz]

I'll check it out

[@imchris5000]

the current emissions systems are made to be run at wide open throttle idling kills the systems

[@TigranGertz]

that is correct

[@ral3178]

We have big machines T , not the Tonka Toys you play with.😂

[@GenghisKhan311]

What people pay for these machines is insane.

[@TigranGertz]

worth every penny

[@rileyshane78]

Why didn’t you show the tipping point when he took it off the trailer? I’m thinking he might have been riding a bucking bronco.

[@TigranGertz]

haha

[@mars6433]

My first house was $58,800

[@Airbender24B]

1960s for sure

[@TigranGertz]

that's cheap haha

[@steverone7623]

That thing is huge looking like a monster lol how has it been for you

[@TigranGertz]

It's been awesome!!

[@yardvarkslawncare7866]

You look so small on that haha thats a monster! My little vermeer 925 is maybe half that size. Love it. How much time have you saved with it?

[@TigranGertz]

Haha, it's huge, and i have saved A LOT of time with it, thing is a beast!!!

[@LongNguyen-ds4hf]

my sk3000 alternator bracket and bolt had broken 4 times. hope the new fix will keep it from braking.

[@TigranGertz]

I hope so too

[@jamesnm21]

Nice to just hop on and off these so easily with 360 deg. visibility. The one downside is you're farther behind the bucket and can't see the leading edge. That and no climate controlled cab. Haha. Edit: I have the same concern about material falling on the operator. Can you get a bigger bucket for hauling material faster? Could leave the teeth on the smaller bucket for digging work.

[@TigranGertz]

Yes it is very nice. and I am sure you can, depending on how big it is and how much it weighs

[@jayme_joose5043]

If you were to pick between the cat or this. what would you choose?

[@TigranGertz]

They’re both useful for different jobs, just depends on what you’re doing, it’s difficult to choose

[@joelgarcia3313]

The thing is a beast you can load and unload and sk1550 with it, without tipping the sk3000

[@TigranGertz]

Yes, it's a beast!

[@jesushdezjh]

Las propagandas de arrogancia no se comparan con hipocresia… la humildad y el orgullo de autensidad no se compran ni se venden… este amigo rebasa el limite de la mediocridad, gracias a quienes les aplauden con migajas de conformidad.. animo raza! Sus valores son el reflejo de arrogancia agena cuando el verdadero protagonista es el covarde conformista que se esconde en la oscuridad mirando como otros presumen sus logros… ( aprende a entender el valor de tu capacidad para que otros no te roben el protagonismo )

[@TigranGertz]

no hablo espanol :(

[@jesushdezjh]

How do you understand your employees if you don’t speak Spanish?😆

[@jesushdezjh]

Tell one of them to translate this message, they understand Spanish🥳

[@ZR1Terror]

No roof, no AC, no seat, no thanks.

[@TigranGertz]

Suit yourself

[@Turtlenaide]

For that much money you can get better

[@hamiltoncooper3603]

Turns out the expo show works!

[@TigranGertz]

Yup!

[@busybeelawnservice]

You mentioned in the GIE video you tried the new Kubota mini skid steer but didn't like it. Can you share why?

[@TigranGertz]

Didn’t like controls

[@SeanRyno]

Kubota controls are whack af

[@hectormartinez129]

What does the the safety guy think of this on a job site or osha . What happened if it flips over

[@TigranGertz]

Well that would be no good haha, but I don't think it'll tip over

[@sgarcia449]

That thing is awesome man I love the Mt85s by bobcat

[@TigranGertz]

It is very awesome

[@Ptro1]

Most of the time 0% deals you end up paying financing fees and documentation fees up front that are kind of hidden

[@GarrettWilliams2017]

Yep you do!

[@TigranGertz]

well that's unfortunate

[@GarrettWilliams2017]

Not really

[@towtruckaj]

I'll stick with a skid steer fuck having that much power and capability while standing unprotected on the back with no climate control. Guys must be sore as shit after running one all day as well.

[@TigranGertz]

Haha, they are fine

[@twf5822]

Sir When u operate any piece of equipment with hydraulics u should run at full throttle because those pumps are designed to work best with higher psi. The operator must learn to control the speed and power of the machine through the levers.

[@TigranGertz]

thanks for the tip

[@welshlyn9097]

I think they saw you coming 🤣😂😅😂🤣😂😅😂🤣

[@TigranGertz]

hahahahaha

[@brianconner4854]

Not trying to beat you up, but equipment means nothing without a decent operator. Indian not the arrow. I have a few mini skids. One being a Vermeer 650tx. Dinky machine. But I can comb hair w it. Why would you be scared to go down that tiny hill with that machine. Incase you didn’t realize the bucket in front of you will keep you from doing a endo

[@polivcentr]

I do not understand what is the meaning of such a technique? they stand under the scorching sun, plus it is huge and still does not reach the load capacity of a conventional loader on tracks

[@andrewstratton806]

Meant for tight areas

[@TigranGertz]

Yes, tight areas

[@polivcentr]

​@@andrewstratton806 yes, but it looks like it's bigger than cat 259d

[@hhprogressiveconstruction1140]

Beast of a machine Dammmmm .

[@TigranGertz]

Yup!!!

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

cool video t. im getting a scl 5000. kubota need a 3ft machine

[@LongNguyen-ds4hf]

the scl1000 is nice,. we demo-ed it and on the wait list.

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

@@LongNguyen-ds4hf right on, when u get it comment on this post and let me know pros and cons if u would

[@LongNguyen-ds4hf]

@@GRUBB-MUDD it feels cheap compared to DW. but its small 36" and kinda weak. but its for small jobs for sure. prob better than 1050 dw imo. kubota is known for simplicity

[@GRUBB-MUDD]

@@LongNguyen-ds4hf right on, have u tried bobcat mt100

[@LongNguyen-ds4hf]

@@GRUBB-MUDD no, but the kubota has bigger tracks, thus better floation

[@Archangel_21]

Guy spends 85 grand on a machine that has ZERO ROPS, ZERO drop-shtt-on-your-head protection, AND you have to stand up all day. Sounds like a dodo purchase to me.

[@sdrammm696969]

That thing is UGLY BIG!🤑

[@TigranGertz]

It's not ugly!

[@ChronicBongitis420]

5:59 if you actually took the time to learn what it did how it did it and how to actually operate it you wouldn't be thinking that. You should watch messick's equipments video on the subject.

[@chaddmitri3485]

T don't be scared of her put her on full blast and plow that pile with a little speed LOL no but for real that thing looks awesome now u just need to get a Harley rake for it. Also will it pick up a full pallet of pavers that's the question block is a lot lighter than pavers the DK 1880 we had wouldn't pick up half a pallet, would like to know if that one could pick up a full one or not

[@TigranGertz]

haha, I'll go crazier next time

[@richcreager7877]

Nice machine but I'll stick to my ASV RT 50

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks

[@edwardboyer7102]

Yo if you got it like that an can buy this machine rite on the only reason I don't have one is I can't afford it

[@compton3927]

11:42 IF YOU A LITTLE MEXICAN GUY. I WAS LAUGHING. So Puma wont do well with that machine because he is 5ft3? 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TigranGertz]

Haha, he might need a stool

[@iconiclernz2580]

We was like 6th purchases from what are dude told us hahaha

[@americanleisurepools6431]

Radical

[@TigranGertz]

Thanks haha

[@ctlandscapemaintenancesolu494]

ya great its been a year what did the price go up another 10 grand in ten years this thing will cost 200 grand

[@leoncioluquin44]

That's called a money printer.....

[@TigranGertz]

no, it's called a ditch witch

[@Lawrenslazar]

Well this is nice machine but of the size of this machine close to cat 259 so this is not worth to buy my opinion

[@TigranGertz]

I thought it was worth it

[@mp-xt2rg]

The price point looked insane but looking at the specs it makes sense. 8900lb tipping load out of a 7600lb machine. That's impressive. I'm not sold on the standing operating position.

[@codybersicc7939]

that machine weak as hell but can move the pallet makes no sense

[@chriskarsseboom2200]

Not true it lifts about the same as any bobcat or caterpillar. The name is 3000 meaning it lifts 3000 lbs

[@TigranGertz]

it is not weak, it is quite strong

[@tylersvideoproduction8603]

What’s diesel going for a gallon out there in Hollywood lol

[@TigranGertz]

$100 a gallon

[@miguelromo1722]

Just little Mex men or all little shortys?

[@TigranGertz]

All little shortys

[@DavidGomez-sd4qq]

🐐

[@TigranGertz]

sheep

[@jvicente8315]

3:17-3:21 😂😂😂🤣🤌🏻🤌🏻🤣🤣🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

[@TigranGertz]

hahahahahaha

[@kaisersoze1596]

A lot of downsides for a hefty price tag! $85,000 seems absurd.

[@andrewstratton806]

It's because hes in comifornia. Anywhere else that's like a 60k machine

[@TigranGertz]

California did me a solid on this one

[@gdotone1]

85,000, dude, a track loader cost that much.

[@TigranGertz]

and so does this ditch witch

[@gdotone1]

@@TigranGertz yes it does, but should it. The question in my mind is it as versatile or as safe for employees to use. To me it is less than, so the price should reflect that. I’m just surprised they think that should be the price. Of course and as always free society here. It just makes me think of medicine, why charge 1,000,000 for pill win only one person will buy it at that price. The should pick a price where they could sell 1,000,000s

[@michaelsmustang5.099]

How can I get landscaping jobs? Want to go full at it

[@TigranGertz]

Join Goat Gang

[@tired_brickmason34]

So who won the skid steer giveaway????

[@TigranGertz]

Watch the new video!

[@tired_brickmason34]

@@TigranGertz i saw it yesterday. Kinda had some mr.beast vibes going.

[@kevinmccaffrey7092]

My boss has one and got rid of a skid steer for it

[@TigranGertz]

It doesn’t compare to 259 when it’s based on speed but in tight places. This is great

[@kevinmccaffrey7092]

@@TigranGertz yes we do substation work so a spotter is a big thing in subs so when he realized you didn’t need a spotter with this machine it was a big plus

[@joshg4875]

Dude it’s huge

[@TigranGertz]

that's what she said

[@leoslandscape24]

85k its okay for the machine but you better be depositing 80k checks to your bank

[@TigranGertz]

you already know

[@jonwhitt3679]

Would've made more money with a directional drill or vibratory plow

[@TigranGertz]

You think

[@jonwhitt3679]

@@TigranGertz it is quite possible

[@l.c.6321]

theres alot of thats what she said T man lol. do a review on bobcat s70 for us the poor people starting out.

[@andrewstratton806]

Get an asv much better machine then a bobcat. Tracks are way better then tires for dirt work too

[@TigranGertz]

Maybe I will

[@98fishingfool]

24 month financing?

[@TigranGertz]

Maybe...

[@hulsey19750]

At 85000 you are having to gouge your customers to make payments and profit and cover cost. There are other machines that are way lower cost to purchase.

[@t12kacpergamer96]

Do you have insurance on the machines?? Just wondering

[@TigranGertz]

Yes

[@lukeshurtleff9770]

Hard to get financing without insurance

[@tir421]

Not your money when you pay for it or buy it for him complain then until then dont worry about it

[@TigranGertz]

What are you talking about haha

[@TheSpatulaCity]

Engine seems a little underpowered, otherwise cool.

[@TigranGertz]

It is a beast!!

[@romperroom903]

Goat Gang Sucks

[@TigranGertz]

you suck

[@romperroom903]

@@TigranGertz 😂

[@jtbro7644]

Why not buy a skid steer

[@TigranGertz]

Because I wanted a ditch witch

[@rodneysalgado1811]

Why buy that little machine when you can buy a whole ass bobcat or a cat skid steer waste of money

[@kevinmccaffrey7092]

Depends on the scope of work we do substation work so a spotter is needed in substation for a skid steer but if you are in this you don’t need a spotter and it can handle the same work we are using a steer for so for us it saves on a ground hand

[@TigranGertz]

@@kevinmccaffrey7092 correct

[@kevinmccaffrey7092]

@@TigranGertz gg

[@chriskarsseboom2200]

Dude it weighs the same as a bobcat. It’s not a small machine it lifts the same as any bigger skid steer on the market.

[@lukeshurtleff9770]

The other reason these machines are great is your operators can get off quickly and help accomplish the work instead of feeling like àn entitled operator and just sitting and watching òthers.

[@justthejuan8160]

Andre 3000

[@TigranGertz]

Andre 3001

[@rycn7355]

Bobcat

[@TigranGertz]

that's an animal

[@rycn7355]

You right but bobcats also the lawn mowers I use. Good machines

[@Jmoraa]

You aren’t even that tall. Don’t be hating on puma🤣

[@TigranGertz]

haha

[@franciscopedro675]

Give me the small ditch witch 😄

[@TigranGertz]

Hmmm, join goat gang

[@marcyounker6379]

vermeer machine is 43,000.00

[@TigranGertz]

Ditch Witch is better

[@melaniekeen3611]

Dingo would be better

[@TigranGertz]

Potentially

[@chopboss]

Gotta spend money to make money

[@TigranGertz]

yup

[@chopboss]

@@TigranGertz yup

[@alejandrogarcia495]

Get the cat 299 3d skid steer

[@TigranGertz]

maybe

[@BenKlassen1]

$20k for the emissions garbage

[@TigranGertz]

maybe

[@elbuenoscarin]

Quiero la mia carnal

[@TigranGertz]

Si