WHY GPS DOESN'T MAKE YOU A GREAT OPERATOR // GPS Dozer Control // Heavy Equipment Operator Advice

[@againstthepope2362]

I worked with young operators that schooled me on GPS....LOL, I schooled them without it. NOT A HEALTHY BALANCE but when their GPS system goes down, I'm still up and running. Great vid

[@DieselandIron]

There's a healthy balance needed on the newer job sites. Each skill has its time to shine. Thanks for watching!

[@oceanwaves83]

If they think auto-grade is the only, or best part about having GPS, they have a lot to learn.

[@TheLeverMonkey]

there are a lot of guys out there that rely on the GPS system to make them that top guy. Not me I love the GPS systems but still rely on my skill first to interpret what the engineer wants/intent was for the GPS model. The models I dealt with were made to max limits which gave me room to work inside the model to make things work AKA rounding corners that computers can't really do. And the model is not made with the equipment used as a reference to make it easier for us. Great video bud.

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks Shane! Just like having GPS will make a good dozer hand faster, having good dozer skills will make a GPS operator that much quicker. The two go hand in hand as you imply here. Thanks for the comment brother!

[@downfour47304]

I learned this the hard way. Literally ran gps on a dozer last week for the first time with zero knowledge on how it works. Lol. I couldn’t understand why all of a sudden it would just dive on me. But I got through it. To make things worse it was kind of a goofy shape pond. The engineer was goin doe style points I think. But regardless gps made things quicker for me still. It’s definitely an outstanding tool to help you, but like you mentioned you have to have a good understanding on what you’re doing in the first place.

[@DieselandIron]

A little seat time and a few moments of frustration and you should get her all figured out. Feel free to reach out if you have any issues you can't figure out and I'll do my best to figure out what's going on. Thanks for the comment!

[@burtbrooks7731]

Don’t sweat it brother👊 we are all struggling to catch up, I’m not ashamed to say it!! Just keep trying, you will get used to it👍

[@rollingcoal9500]

Thanks bro. Union operator here and just gps qualified last year. So still learning a lot. Plus it’s hard cause we get called to different companies who run different gps systems so love your channel to get tips on this 👍

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks for watching my man! I appreciate the support.

[@dimsumlee1115]

Great video! I totally agree with needing dirt sense and blending skills. GPS is a great tool when all the stars align with the satellites and they are actually working properly. On large jobs being able to figure out where the next file is and whether it’s actually accurate can be quite a task some times. Finishing road top with machines that are not dialled in can leave you scratching your head in a grader at 3am with your front wheels 5 feet in the air.It happens when the gps thinks it should be cutting something that’s too hard to cut. Similarly when the differences in grade between machines leaves you with small fills and only fines to fill them with,they constantly look like cottage cheese when you pack and blade over them no mater what you do. GPS is a great tool for saving a ton of stakes but in my opinion is a whole new skill set having to be a great operator to start with. You need the ability to know when to watch the screen and to know if it’s working or lieing to you while creating that design masterpiece.

[@DieselandIron]

Great summary Dimsum! Another factor that plays into your grade is blade wear. I didn't get a chance to make a video talking about that aspect of using GPS but that can play a huge role in your accuracy over the course of even a month or so. When you really start paying attention to your cutting edge you'll be shocked at how fast it wears down when you are shooting for an accuracy of half an inch. Thanks for the comment!

[@dimsumlee1115]

@@DieselandIron I’m sorry , I meant to expand on that when I was describing multiple machines. Good catch. I’ve been free-handing for a few years now. My memory is rusty lol.

[@DieselandIron]

@@dimsumlee1115 it's all good! When it comes to making these videos that's the hardest part. Trying to remember to hit all of the points you wanted to

[@Gs_up]

Learn how to operate without using automatics chief

[@Filzkiiz]

YesSiRr!! GPS Helps... But you still gotta read & follow the Map!! Lol!! But YES... Nothing Beats EXPERIENCE!! Lol!! Or something like that!! Haha!! Thankz again for the tips & tricks videos Mate... your alwayz on the Ball!! Enjoy de Rest of your week... Enjoy uRself...& Stay Safe out there Mr B"...

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks Phil! You can't just throw a monkey in the seat as they say! Have a good one brother!

[@burtbrooks7731]

Only 1 thing makes any of us operators GOOD operators………………. EXPERIENCE 💪 gotta have a good eye, GPS has its place tho I will say that👍👍 it allows you to have the grade elevations at your finger tips instead of having to get off and look at the print. It is really nice for parking lot contour drainage, and definitely for holding ponds👍 good explanation video boys👍

[@DieselandIron]

I want to modify what you said just a bit. The one thing that makes good operators is a willingness to learn...constantly. The ability to continue to learn and educate yourself separates operators from stick pullers. Experience simply sharpens our skills over time. Thanks for the comment Burt! I appreciate the support!

[@burtbrooks7731]

@@DieselandIron amen to that boys👊 The day ya start thinking that you don’t need to learn anymore from anybody, is the day you quit getting ANY BETTER!! My dad always taught me, you can learn from ANYONE, even if it’s what NOT to do👍 I sure appreciate you guys shedd’n some light on our profession, y’all address real stuff we go through!!! I back you boys 💯 Y’all got my respect 👊

[@danmcgivern1345]

Awesome video and explanation.

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks Dan! I appreciate that.

[@littlefinkle7757]

Great video!

[@DieselandIron]

Thanks brother!

[@santosfco8700]

My GPS is my brain and experience.

[@oceanwaves83]

Until someone says "what's your elevation?" Haha. Auto-grade is nice, but it is far from the best part of having GPS.

[@Gs_up]

Ghost lines, grabbing a wrong el somewhere

[@DieselandIron]

It's hard to cover all the different scenarios where you could go wrong when using GPS. Thanks for the contribution!

[@jonathanpena6533]

Could you make a video of how to use the GPS with subtitles in Spanish please

[@DieselandIron]

I can try? Let me do some homework on that one

[@jimsvideos7201]

@@DieselandIron If you put English subtitles in using the website, it can auto-translate (as imperfect as that is) into other languages.

[@toddjuneau4702]

Learn English, you want to work here, learn to speak the “Lingo”. I’ve worked many a times overseas & no one taught me English. I’m in there “sand box”. I learned enough just to get by because I was just a “visitor” mostly training the locals how we do things here in the states. This comment isn’t issued to be cruel, nasty or whatever. Learn the English language amigo hoy.

[@DieselandIron]

Todd...despite your best efforts you still came across as a racist prick. Maybe work on your delivery a bit more bud.