Well that sucked

#jobsite #problemsolving

[@N3PRO-Dave]

Yeah! 1 Million! Well deserved. As far as equipment, that is really case by case. Had some that was very reliable that I loved that I sunk a bunch of money into during the winter when it wasn't needed replacing all wear items. I justified that it made more sense to sink the money into a reliable equipment that I know the history, and quirks rather than going into debt buying something that I don't know anything about. Others I hated and were problematic that I said "bye, bye" not worth putting the money in.

[@LaelplayzYT]

Let’s gooo

[@Tomshuski350]

Congratulations on 1 million subscribers 🎉🎉🎉 you earned it keep up the vids

[@brian2359]

When the repair bill per month is the same as a new loan, it’s time to unload it!

[@jonathanherring711]

Sell it to me! It would be perfect for my small construction company. Im a addition and remodel guy just starting out on my own 2 years ago. For the amount I'd use it I could give it some love, new paint and make some money with this fine piece of iron ! Either way congrats on the million Stan, I look up to you and strive to operate at your level.

[@tokencivilian8507]

When to replace equipment: When the old equipment is costing you more than what it would cost to have new equipment. Old equipment cost - often lesser productivity with older equipment, employee costs due to unplanned down time for repairs (guys not getting the job done because equipment is broke, going for parts, etc), actual repairs (parts and labor), the intangible cost (reputation, for example) of delays to a Customer project due to equipment breakdown, the intangible cost of stress when equipment breaks down.

[@mikeberger5025]

Goes back to pins and solid pads for the structural layout.

[@LaelplayzYT]

We had to practically completely rebuild our 1997 bobcat x331 mini Excavtor now that it works great it’s an awesome machine.

[@louroberts5567]

Hey, Stan! Congratulations on 1 MILLION subscribers! What an amazing ride, huh?! Keep uploading the great content you have been and it will be smooth sailing to the next million! Thanks for taking us along on your day to day adventures. It's all truly enjoyable and you make us feel like we're right there with you all. Have an awesome weekend, Brother! God bless.

[@CZAnthonyX]

Hope you have a great weekend! Keep up the good work!

[@johnthreefifteen]

“Some days are diamonds, some days are stones.”

[@Boomhauer333]

Stan! Congrats on the 1 millie! Party time! 🧨💣💥 🍻🍺

[@francisdelaney2228]

Congratulations on a MILLION subs!!!!!

[@Dirtmonkey]

Thank you!

[@jonveee2959]

Mankato says hi stan. You have a great crew and work attitude!

[@snowblowerman5115]

Keep the bobcat as a spare or floater machine and just use the Kubota 040 you bought last year those machines fit many spot it ain’t making money sitting in the yard.

[@c4ps742]

Agree with this one 👍

[@spruceville660]

Con’gratulations on 1 mill!! If I were you, I would price out a complete hose/pump rebuild, as long as it ran exceptionally well. If you have to do engine and pumps etc. the cost would have to be well under a newer low hour machine., or brand new. No different than a car or truck that you run.

[@jakeMTSU]

I would get something that i could count on... and the ROI is within 2 years tops...

[@adamharrigan2905]

If it’s fully paid off, I would do a full restoration on the machine

[@charleschristiansonii718]

When the equipment starts to cost more or break down more than its making you its time to upgrade....

[@JayGell]

A great and reliable unit that has served well deserves to have a complete overhaul, could be half the cost of replacing it, keep it serviced, and get another 20 years.

[@huskiesgo5944]

Paid for doesn't mean anything. Lost revenue means everything. Scab repairs are not cost effective because it is in reality not fixed. Replacement is the best option. No down time for an extended period, no lost revenue.

[@curtwinkle2010]

What to do with old equipment? I guess that depends on many factors, if equipment is well-maintained and only breaks periodically it's probably worth keeping around. If it's secondhand junk that was poorly maintained perhaps keeping it long enough to get it on the auction block is all you need to do. Example, I have a 25-year-old tractor that's nowhere ready to get rid of even though it's in rough condition by looking at it, it's a great running drivetrain. Currently, I'm considering a new tractor that is more capable, I believe I will keep this one still on pace

[@juanblaze1957]

Scrap it. Cause if one your workers did a half ass job would you keep him. If he decided to just stop working after a half day would you pay him for a full day. Well the machine is an employee. That was hired on to do a job for you. Now it's up to management to assess if it this employee can still handle that job. Next move is up to you.

[@chasemcmurray3737]

I would get a new mini excavator. Same size and everything. Plus there’s warranties and the dealer can service it for you. Yours guy will be happy with new equipment.

[@francisdelaney2228]

Might be time to replace the paid off model, but keep it @ your shop or home property for personal use or a back-up unit.

[@Absaalookemensch]

Send your rain here and I'll send you our sunshine and clear skies. We've had less than 1/2" rain in the past few months combined.

[@johnnybrophy8229]

I'm from IRELAND and it's been the Coldest Summer on Record here and it's been very wet here aswel for the past two years

[@Absaalookemensch]

@@johnnybrophy8229 Look at official records prior to the 1970s. That's where you will find real facts that counter the global climate change propaganda. Have you heard of the Irish famine of 1740-1741 due to extremely cold weather?

[@gradywray5391]

Keep the bobcat but I think it is time for a new mini excavator that is similar sized.

[@freeyesmaybe]

pickup tube in the fuel tank ...😬

[@johnnybrophy8229]

When it starts to give Trouble and things start going wrong that can't be fixed in a few minutes. If you have a Yard and it can be used around the yard the odd time keep it there but not on a Jobsites

[@solidmakersaluminum]

I hate it when equipment brakes down

[@Doubie.]

If it’s easy to work on and parts are available give it a good coat of paint and some love if not get it running and pass it on to some homeowner or starting contractor you make some money and they get a starter machine Is that rock river wash or crushed it’s good it has drainage but if it’s not angular i don’t like it personally

[@SAR9331]

All equipment breaks and all people have issues. Short jobs require reliable equipment/people or backup key equipment/people. Your mechanic on standby or nearby could be an option. On many jobs a mechanic was bid with the job on for example a concrete pour. Other times I (mechanic/operator) hauled equipment to the job and returned with broken equipment.

[@johnmartin7182]

Stan mega channel / content that backyard is great so is the stuff you do .. weather sucks here too hot

[@chasemcmurray3737]

Hey Stan congratulations on reaching 1 million subscribers. Will there be a 1 million subscriber giveaway?

[@peterengstrom9041]

Rain, rain,and more rain,am 40 minutes south of Duluth mn

[@zapman2100]

considering the cost of a new one, why not do a full rebuild get a basically new machine for half the cost of one?

[@instrumenttech4220]

Take it to the tech ask him is it worth fixing up right

[@matthewrogers94mr]

Those type of blocks shown at 0:08 were used in a retaining wall here and they collapsed because they were either hit by a car or most likely gave out.

[@gerard8496]

stan , its all about the benjys

[@garypuls5263]

Hot and dry in northern Ohio

[@papayuki3590]

i would say it is time to punt it and get a newer model not new new but maybe a few years newer

[@stuartfarrell6729]

every seven years trade it out

[@philiph1802]

Fix the equipment

[@TimothyVershkov]

wow you got 1 million subscribers, congrats.

[@gerard8496]

i guess im lucky, i dont have a fleet

[@anthonykeane154]

I'd sell it you got your moneys worth out of it time for a new one you could turn it into a comparison video to see which brand of mini ex would be it's replacement it would be a fun little video 😂😅

[@danielnyce5972]

Rain in florida

[@sirwallygator565]

I replace all equipment with a diesel at 5,000 hours and anything with a gas motor at 1,000 hours.. I would never show up on a job site with anything Bobcat or Kubota sorry to say.. Equipment shows what your company is like.. Crappy looking equipment gives the customer a negative thought about your company

[@robertvannicolo4435]

Stan keep it unless it keeps breaking down repeatedly. But once in a blue moon, no big deal, older equipment is easier to fix

[@bradley-concrete]

bidenomics screwed me over....

[@mcvetym]

Get a yanmar mini

[@hakanjohansson6516]

bye a new

[@codylewis3593]

Maybe get rid of it now after the job is over then then we keep it you may have problems in the future

[@nashcobb3056]

here to help

[@fuzion430journey3]

I thought that was the whole purpose of getting the Kabota excavator wants to replace that thing