WHOSE ASPHALT IS IT NOW? PAVING MACHINE DOWN. TATOR TO THE RESCUE!!

Hello Ladies & Gentlemen and as always, thank you for watching!!! Today, we are called to a very challenging situation. A paving company is laying asphalt on a county road when their paving machine's drive tracks quit working. The customer works on getting another machine on site, while we have to remove the defective machine. There are several problems, though. First, time is not on our side. Asphalt is cooling and hardening rapidly in the machine and multiple dump trucks which are lined up waiting to dump their load into the machine to repave the road. The machine is heavy and the asphalt left in the machine has to be removed. Lastly, we are on a narrow county road without a shoulder and we aren't allowed to damaged the freshly placed asphalt. To help us with this situation, the customer uses one of their skidsteers to level out an area beside the road which will hopefully hold the weight of our Peterbilt 389X with a Miller Industries, Century 1150R heavy rotator towing and recovery unit. It's just a little light-weight machine that weighs in at around 73,000 lbs (33112 kg) We also get to use our new EarTec EVADE headsets. I hope you all enjoy this video!!! Thanks for watching and God bless!!!
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[@kevingordon7426]

The way you take care of your equipment and customer equipment always says a lot.

[@jimmyssnowremoval1075]

I’d love to see more videos about the maintenance and wash and stuff

[@larrywalker7759]

I grew up in Hamilton County, TN and nearly every wrecker/tow truck was an Earnest Holmes. I got started as a mechanic in my teen years in the late 1960s and I remember seeing the ads for Earnest Holmes wreckers in commercial trade magazines that my employer got monthly. It was somewhat of a thrill when I saw the first ad for the new "Twin Swing Boom" wrecker platform where Holmes mocked-up a "recovery" from North Chickamauga Creek by staging the wrecker directly on the Old Hixson Pike bridge over the creek and suspended a borrowed wrecked car from a nearby salvage yard above the creek for the photo shoot. The location was about 2 miles from my house. I had several friends whose dad or brothers owned service stations or shops and they all had Holmes wreckers. I suppose it was a matter of local pride that Holmes seemed to be the "only game in town" around there back then. Holmes was bought by Miller Industries.

[@wesjohnson3035]

Job well done! Ron, I constantly admire how you work with your men. You teach and instruct so patiently. Also I loved that you commented to Ethan about going under the boom after you told him not to. You could have easily said nothing, but admitted to him that you knew what had taken place. Again, well done!!!

[@jeffclark2725]

You noticed that to, as the construction guy went under the boom himself, Great video, and recovery

[@-ray-h]

Ron... YOU ARE THE MAN...!!! Using the chain not risking the straps getting cut @15:49 and not using that tie down @15:14 for the lift not trusting the weld... That's what I call letting the experience talk for you... Nice job and change of scenery re what you guys are working on...! 👍👍 The road guys asking questions at the end are amazed and definitely like the rotator as we all do...! P.S. I ordered a nice coffee cup off of your merch page and NOW I have something to officially enjoy my coffee while I'm watching my favorite KZbin channel...! Ron Pratt - Mmmmm boy, this coffee never tasted as good as it does now...!!! 🍵 Thanks Ron...! Love your channel and everything about it...!!!

[@markverloop8787]

Love the smell of asphalt in the morning

[@gsdalpha1358]

Retired from State DOT, did time as highway construction inspector. Alway loved the smell of hot asphalt, too!

[@alanstant9356]

I know by watching you many times Ron , that careful planning and rigging gets the job done safer for everyone. You guys work so good together on those recoveries. Well job on another job successfully done guys. God Bless you guys and all that you do for for the community.

[@philippenaluna2312]

Greetings from the UK. Another fine mess you've got someone out of, Ron. I hope they said 'tar' very much at the end!! Ethan may be a bit slow on the uptake sometimes, but he's still gaining experience and will be quicker in time. What's more, he's got an excellent teacher, eh Ron??? Take care, my friend and God bless.

[@jamesstine7849]

It's interesting how in videos on his own, Ethan has it together, yet when with his dad, he needs constant instruction. I was like that with my dad. He was so good at his job, but made me so nervous, it was tough to think straight at times. Like Ron, he was calm, but had a slightly different way of doing things. You know, left alone, you'd meet him at the same point, but when holding the flashlight, it's not at the right angle or pointed where he's looking at any particular moment. It was like, I knew what to do, but didn't dare do it until he told me. 😂

[@rickfoti2151]

Hey Ron really appreciate the videos and obviously the work you and your crew do. Sometimes it would be nice to hear the comms it would make it a little bit more interesting. I do appreciate again your videos thank you Rick F. From Florida.

[@kensherwin4544]

43:00 "It wasn't purty but it worked." They don't pay for "purty". They pay for "worked" so I'd say you did good. Again!

[@scottturcotte1860]

It was fun to see the paving crew giving you a nod of admiration for your noble "tator" at the end... 👍😂👍

[@chuckmoore1380]

Expertly done. I truly enjoy watching your videos. The way you evaluate each unique situation to ensure you get the job done efficiently and safely each time, and the way you always treat each customer, always impresses me. Until next Friday, stay safe and healthy.

[@gragor11]

11:41 Expensive day all around. 10 guys standing around watching 2 guys working a very expensive truck. Asphalt solidifying in the paver, dump truck and on the road. Batch plant is cooking up another mix. And the County's not pleased their contract has ground to a halt. Hope it's a quick fix. Can't imagine what being a machine doctor for a paving company must be like.

[@moparracing0128]

Every time you said "Know what I mean?", you made me think of Ernest P Worrell when he said "Know what I mean, Vern?" 🤣

[@jimmyssnowremoval1075]

Personal when I’m at work I love when people ask me about what I do and my equipment. It’s a nice feeling.

[@sharonshields1482]

You did a great job! Thank you for sharing your work.

[@davidseale6104]

Excellent job! People don't understand the work entailed in moving equipment!!!!!

[@jeffclark2725]

Great video, as always thanks for bringing us along

[@susanowens6393]

Another great job done by you guys.

[@GaryMiller-pw5fr]

Good work Ron Pratt

[@cherrydowns7745]

Every time I watch your videos, my admiration for what that truck can do and your expertise at doing it increases! Awesome job done well!

[@888johnmac]

never seen one of those lifted / recovered before ..... but i guess it's a machine , a breakdown is inevitable at some point in it's life

[@jimfowler9724]

I love watching your video's and how patiently you instruct every one on your grew stay safe and God bless you and your grew and family. Jim from Montana.

[@randy6650]

Enjoyed watching the video Ron 😊

[@brettmorton7365]

Good job Ron and Ethan! It's always good to see the oddball jobs that you guys do, like the harvester, as well as the "normal" stuff. Thanks for taking us along!

[@kevinmcphail2908]

Ron: "is that where you want it?" Tiny: "Uhhhh Could you move it a quarter inch this way?" That was closer than if they drove it up there!!

[@johndjones6829]

I learned how to secure my loads watching you rig thanks Ron.😀

[@telquel5769]

Excellent travail comme d'habitude. Bravo.

[@dmorgan28]

Hey Ron. You guys did another great job. Like the professionals that you are. 👍❤️

[@kelvinwarburton2558]

another good job Ron and Ethan and crew

[@josephknueppel885]

as always Ron great job and awesome video 📹 God bless you and your family

[@daviddamico4288]

Ron ,you handled that very well as always love to see your videos , stay safe out there…

[@heatherkohlwey8379]

That's one job that looked like a real pain in the asphalt. You handled the challenge very well. Please stay safe, and God bless.

[@Vic1943_]

well done thanks for sharing may God bless you and your family and follow workers stay safe out there

[@Feline_Frenzy53]

Interesting looking machine there, Ron. Another job well done guys!!! Stay safe out there.

[@lloydreeves715]

Keep up with good work love watching you on KZbin God bless

[@kevingordon7426]

Love your attitude. We will get it.

[@VinnieBerrocal]

Job well done! Ron, I work at paver, and it happen to us, but they damage the new asphalt wish made us re do some spot over, by digging 45 feet back and re pave again, I wish every towing have equipment like yours and make everything done safety ways, I have to give you 100 % a great job you had done for them.be safe and God Bless.

[@keithreiffenstein9909]

I live less than 6 miles from Miller, I enjoy driving down I-75 and seeing the equipment they have on display outside. Their product must be top notch, Jamie Davis came from Canada and bought one 8 or so years ago at a cost of 3/4 of a million dollars.

[@cyndipeters3909]

Its Fri lunchtime here in uk, so it must be time for a new video from Ron & crewe, keep on trucking

[@CreatureOTNight]

Fish and chips time my brother..

[@virginiawestcot3111]

Excellent as always ❤

[@garydargan6]

Nice how you use each new situation as an educational opportunity. Also like the way you think out loud. I used to annoy my workmates doing it but it kept me on track with tricky or new jobs.

[@deanspagnolo4976]

Great job well done guys love your video stay safe out there guys

[@matthewc.gutierrez2348]

I always watch your videos they remind me of my first job a tow truck dispatcher for my neighbors company. I miss those days!!! Also how’s your beautiful family doing Mr.Ron!!!

[@adairwilkinson6916]

Ron, the incredible variety of jobs you do,with that ‘tator never ceases to amaze me. Another bunch of happy customers!! Looked like hard working guys as well. Ethan looks really chilled , as well. Stay safe. Best Wishes from the UK. Roy W

[@Blue84Stang]

This is awesome.... They just finished repaving our entire community, and I never stopped to consider what would happen if one of those machines broke down. Now I know. Thanks Ron!

[@ervingoss5442]

Good job Ron and Ethan. It is funny that I watch this video about a tow truck/ rotator and now I have quite a few asphalt/ paving videos show up on my feed. Interesting.

[@pinecone01]

Once in a lifetime recovery here. A paving machine breaking down? Probably something that doesn't even cross anyone's mind!

[@brianmckenna3440]

Great work Ron another Great video

[@larrymercer3448]

Awesome as always

[@joemonroe3811]

❤ very impressed well done good work

[@roymcneill2617]

You are so good at your job it’s a plusher to see you work😊

[@sherrycordova1491]

Good job Ethan!!!

[@daviddishman]

Ron u r a very nice person who is very patient with your guys

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

I'm sure that you absolutely love answering bystanders questions about your equipment, especially Tator. I know that I do about my 2006 Freightliner Classic XL. Most places that I go know me and my tractor by name (my wife named her "The Mistress" years ago) but, now and then, I go somewhere new or, get a new forklift driver. They're always amazed that my 17 year old tractor still looks and sounds like brand new, especially being painted black, and are really blown away when I tell them that it has nearly 2 MILLION miles on it! As always, be safe and God bless you, your crew and your equipment!

[@Darryl603]

Nice job, Ron and Ethan! Good to see Father and Son working together. I'd like to see you take these opportunities to supervise the job and rigging and let Ethan run the rotator, so he can learn by doing, under your supervision, of course.

[@Dylan-kw4ol]

Have a Great weekend

[@Samanthareneeheart10]

Never cease to amaze me Ron! Good job by you & Ethan. Fyi Pippin Towing here in Festus have a 60 ton rotator, I doubt it's a roller either.

[@lsellclumanetsolarenergyll5071]

Well done job. Couldn't it done any faster. That was a classic perfect executed pickup load and roll job.

[@oldmanhuppiedos]

Ron, When you talk about your equipment, I hear a proud American

[@iandrew6347]

Amazing job watching from the U.K.

[@13thcolony57]

Well done. It's good to see Ethan out there with you.

[@Denis-tu1pd]

Awesome job and video. You're a very talented and professional operator good luck be safe. Denis from Santa Rosa CA.

[@kevingordon7426]

Nice appearance for the spreader bar.

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Very cool nice work love the channel always thanks 👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@thewatchmen4920]

There's so many things that you do for a pickup. Safety is #1. Like a Dr. Have to be right or not at all. You and your staff B SAFE 🚒💨💨💨💨 💨

[@andrewpowell6457]

Well done Ron & Ethan

[@tildasexton6069]

Another great job

[@janvrossink9593]

nice job , it remember about my job , we build cabines for big asfaltmachine`s ( much bigger ) anyway you did great as usall :)

[@paulnelson7384]

Ron I can't believe at the end you rotated towards the Power lines! ARC!

[@KevinBenecke]

Another job well done.

[@user-zr1ij2tm6u]

Another good safe job Ron

[@angelina20161]

Way to go my brother in crist, another successful job well done.❤❤❤

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

[@April8989]

Geez, just missed that skid steer! I would have cried right with ya there. Nice evolution!

[@edwinschlee8374]

Another job completed without any problems and some more lessons for Ethan!

[@Dan-uv5lw]

Good morning from steamy New Hampshire

[@tg9754]

Wow, you guys did a great job. Experience counts and this is one job where you needed it. Safety first... always. I can see the owner has been doing this for a long time. He and the truck is what made this job sucssesfull. I hope you have a great weekend! Keep buying "Made in the USA" where possible.

[@susanowens6393]

Another great job done Ron!

[@RonPratt]

Thank you for watching and God bless.

[@estherbond5612]

Cmon dad, Ethan is doing so good at the tater. He'll get it dad😊😊❤❤ Awesome job Ron and Ethan.

[@marksapollo]

It’s a clever design making the rotator slide back and forth, as you said it gives it the ability to lift heavy weights at full extension.

[@judybeeding1813]

Love Missouri roads.

[@ifradtarvez578]

Good Morning Ron!

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Another award winning job! Stay safe and hydrated.

[@Grab_your_Waders]

Enjoyed the lift!

[@kensherwin4544]

A chain binder would have pulled that front end around but it's irrelevant. What was done worked with no damage and that's all that matters.

[@klsc8510]

AS Ron has said many times, "There is more than 5 + 5 to equal 10."

[@normanlee5003]

Great job on that odd job but it is nice to see different jobs on your page Ron Pratt

[@dave.lawrence.3894]

It's hard to get a hold of... There are NO labels ... Good job ...

[@adriannicholson8819]

nice now have go and look at some new truck for the fleet

[@Mustang00007]

Smart move using the chains, your the man! The ol spreader bar doing it's job.

[@craigpridemore7566]

I love watching you problem-solve on a brand new lift! They're all the same...but different😉.

[@charlesterviel5748]

Your dad would be proud .. job well done 🙏

[@halbubba2749]

I REALLY ENJOY THE CHANNEL SO MUCH 1ST.) CLEAN LANGUAGE 2ND. ) THE DIVERSE JOBS AND SET UPS TO ACHIEVE THE TASKS AT HAND . REALLY COOL STUFF I HAVE LEARNED A LOT !!! THANKS AGAIN 👍👍👍

[@johnwiesner6534]

Another good one with a variety of challenges. Stay safe, BTW, and I'll say this nicely. There was a lifting eye directly under the welded tie down that you did not like. Have a good day.

[@MissingData_]

Those welded D ring style points can be used for lifting, we weld those onto structures flown by cranes all the time. But with the ability to get a chain under the frame like that, I would imagine its safer then using the welded lift point

[@2ftrmike]

I used to haul equipment for the company I work for now. One time we had a 40,000 paver blow a tire and had to have a towing company come lift the back of it while I drove it onto my trailer. He had to back up slowly with it raised in the air.

[@joshw1687]

Thats cool the crew was interested in the rotator.

[@taskinyucekurt]

Good job, I have seen a tool in vegas fair, that bar which you use to lift that machine, they made one which is holding the weight stable and doesn't let it roll. That tool would be very useful for you..

[@douglasdecastro9376]

All the workers were delighted with their big toy. lol 😂😁👍🏽🇺🇸🇧🇷🇯🇵

[@user-np1xg4gw9p]

I love to see the rotator at work

[@user-sr1bw3wc3m]

Good job

[@libby5335]

Good job, Ron and Ethan! You didn't hurt their machine or mess up their asphalt. But messing up their asphalt would have been a small price to pay to keep you guys safe!