Why Owning Bigger Equipment Does Not Always Equal More Profit Must watch!!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Unspoken gratitude is never heard! You definitely let it be heard!

[@AlabamaBeeGirlz]

As always, DP does a great job of explaining why he uses the equipment he does. I couldn’t agree more on his reasoning.

[@brownwarrior6867]

Love these types of uploads Mike. You are always very upfront and honest about the good and bad side of owning ,running and operating your own Equipment. It’s easy to sit in a comments section on KZbin giving advice on what a man should or shouldn’t do with our undoubted wealth of experience and wisdom but I think you nail it every time. You never hide from things and especially when things don’t go to plan. So refreshing and never ever boring. I think you should do more of these voice overs (if you have the time) explain why you did what and what advantages doing what you’re doing has over a different method as in this video. This channel is among the very best out there in terms of explaining the thought process behind the decisions you make in my opinion. On a side note Aaron is magnificent 😉 😂👍🏼

[@DirtPerfect]

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[@usernamesreprise4068]

Dont forget number two boss as well, Jerry brings his massive wealth of experience to the game everytime he sets foot on site and instinctively knows what he about - without the need to be told - never mind repeatedly...and like myself has reached that age where he NEVER suffers fools gladly. Between the three of you , you make even a big job look both easy AND entertaining, I'm sure most of your followers (me included) all feel part of the team. keep up the good work guys.

[@chrisbartrum3201]

Let's face it, on these sorts of projects in your sort of terrain three's company, four's a crowd and your choice of equipment spot on. You've got two damn fine operators and another learning real fast. Hat's off to you Mike for the effort you put into filming and explaining the process. Top notch KZbin, IMHO.

[@Manoffire260]

So many KZbin “experts” see everything from an employee’s perspective of making everything easier on them. What they fail to understand is all the factors that go into the business decisions that you have to make to get there profitably. They never consider insurance, transportation costs, cost of employees, ROI on a specific piece of equipment and (one they might understand) fuel costs. You were so eloquent in your response to the “experts” and were gracious enough to provide your thought process. You do “have a plan”! 😊

[@JohnRobbfl]

I really like the time-lapse and being able to see the damn grow in almost real-time.

[@vger66]

I think you're doing just fine with the equipment you own. People mean well for the most part. As you say there are a lot of things to factor in, that a lot of people don't think about. You are doing the work and knows best if there is a need for new equipment. The bottom line is you get the job done in a timely manner. It always comes out looking great. And you and your customers are happy. Your doing a great job. Thanks for letting us watch.

[@rhondasweeney7271]

Awesome video! The 3 of you work together seamlessly! Thank you for sharing! 👍

[@RRRIBEYE]

Always enjoy starting my retired days with some fresh perc'd coffee and a nice, long DP video! It's amazing the transformation you have done with this property and how fortunate for the landowner to have all the dirt available on site to make it happen! I used to run all the big Cats back in the day (86-98) and thankfully, the company I worked for would always be rotating in new machines with tunes and *AC* ! Many operators for the other companies around would always call us spoiled...I would say we weren't spoiled - we were just the best!!! lol Keep up the great work, Mike!

[@christoph72761]

LOVE those time lapses! It just makes it so much more clear what's going on. At the beginning, I had a hard time to visualize where that pond (lake 😉) ends up to be, but now it all comes together. Planning and knowing what you are doing.... Looks awesome!

[@donnyhudgins1917]

Having a dozer big enough to serve as a push tractor is also less economical and diverse as the size equipment that you currently have or the other option is an elevating or self loading scraper but the maintenance and upkeep is unbelievably expensive on them. Your equipment selection and size range is pretty spot on for pretty much any need. Nicely done sir

[@eddiezackery4819]

Mike back in the 70s I ran a scraper for a Peabody coal company. They were fuel hog and constantly blowing hoses and ripping up. Tires is not the type of equipment a small outfit needs the truck and back hole is the right thing. You’re doing a good job. Keep it up big ED coming to you from western Kentucky in Central City you Jerry and Aaron are doing a great job. Have a good and wonderful safe day.

[@miachelkerschieter1383]

DP I bet you're glad now that you want ahead and bought bubba dump because it sure has been worthwhile

[@Daihatsu_Hijet]

I don’t have anything to add the boss knows what he’s doing 😊😊😊😊

[@fredcroad331]

Very cool watching the dust fly when you time laps .

[@dougmay8924]

Keep moving Mother EARTH 🌎 To make everything Dirt Perfect! Great Job AGAIN my Friends😮❤

[@glenschumannGlensWorkshop]

Enjoyed the voice over explanation and question answers. Thanks.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@CharlesSmith-ty2ce]

Always lots of fun watching experience in motion is that the deepest pond to date pack it good looks like you will have to fish that pond with dynamite 😮😮😊😊😊

[@mariusj8542]

Had a real stressful day at work, so this is some good needed soul food

[@brianhayes7618]

You guys make it look like fun more than work

[@clarencewiles963]

Pushing it through to the end 😊

[@wymershandymanservice9965]

Always look forward to seeing your videos 👍 But I definitely smile watching Bubba Dump hauling load after load into places where a regular truck would struggle 👍 Remembering that you said in my operation I don’t think we need a haul truck. Just shows that we all tend to base decisions on what we know with out really knowing the capabilities of certain machines. Love the content 👍👍

[@justinwiatrek1864]

14:23 thank you for the explanation. It makes total business sense to run things the way you do

[@gregwitkamp5583]

Mike you have explained it very well. To make money with equipment it needs to be moving . What good is it to have all this Big equipment every one is saying that you need if its setting most of the time. Your equipment is big enough. So what if it takes another day to do a job .

[@michaelhuhn90]

It's shaping up nicely Mike, what a few days with no rain is amazing. What I know about scrapers is not much but they need a lot of maneuvering room and which fits your train of logic about a second dump truck, it would start a traffic jam, like most of your jobs you have so small a working area. Keep up the good work guys, you are killing it, Have a good day!

[@michaelmullins1290]

That's a lot of dirt. Great teamwork. Glad Aaron kept it moving. Even in that soft spot. Looked icky there.

[@glennspreeman1634]

That 850 only burning 7gph is very good!! Excavator and Bubba are extremely efficient as well. I would have guessed twice as much on all!

[@frankh.valenzuelaabuelotej652]

I've thought, and mentioned before, how valuable I believe Jerry to be to your program of operation. In my opinion (self provided without inquiry. 😇) He just gets the job done. No excuses / no grumbling. M.B.T.Scenes has developed into a fine asset to you as well (in terms of driving the equipment), because he appears to be a pretty good welder, etc. (I really don't have a clue what title to call the work he does for you). However, the true aspect of his driving improvement, is really a huge thanks to you Mike. From my point of view, you have done a great job in guiding him along on his path of truck driving improvement. I get a since of self-confidence emanating from him, as he continues to improve on those driving tasks, in addition to the various equipment that require a driver. Much continued success - Oh! Kudos on always providing honest points of view or, perspective on your videos. Self-critiques and Self-reflection are a very healthy way to keep your life (business wise in this point) growing as well as in a positive track. Peace be with you all. ✌✌✌

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Mike Aaron and Jerry awesome teamwork! Beautiful looking project! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@Drew6709]

Mike, this job of yours is reminding me of my dad when he worked in the dirt pit back in Oregon. He would load Euclid off-road trucks and between trips, dad always kept moving. Either digging material to load or cleaning where the trucks loaded.

[@rockman531]

Howdy Mr. Dirt, Another great day moving dirt! Thumbs up! Stay safe. Jim

[@leol1682]

Enjoy the video Mike on the Dame building .

[@billchenault2324]

Good narrative. Also I like the time lapse because it makes it easier to see the whole operation and easier to see progress and understand technique. Excellent video.

[@craigpridemore7566]

Tells you what I know. Permits for bigger machines would've NEVER have occurred to me. Great video!

[@stevengunter2843]

You are right it helps went you got good people working for you And able to have fun to !!

[@jimdaly5077]

Hi it’s a pleasure to watch when people are enjoying their work. 👍🐝🌞

[@johnroberts8475]

You guys have gotten a lot done in this video it shows how deep it be. I'm looking forward to seeing it full of water and seeded should look really nice.

[@laceitup1]

I've only been watching these videos for a week or so and the reason I hit the subscribe button was because from the begining I could see how much common sense this man has. I've only used small equipment turning a huge compost pile and have retired from being an OTR trucker but this is fascinating to me! I believe, from what I've observed, he knows what he's doing running his business. It doesn't seem like his equipment is sitting still at all. Which equals a successful business. I love watching so thank you for sharing!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks hope you enjoy the channel

[@stashoski2675]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 great explanation of how your operation works. Bottom line is more equipment is not better versus cost to have and operate

[@gwbuilder5779]

Love the efficiency Mike. It takes a lot of planning to make a company profitable, especially in today's circumstances. You have one of the more effective plans I've seen in a while. Knowing the types of work available in your area is so important and being able to do larger and smaller jobs with the same equipment matters so much. I know a lot of people have opinions, but they are not doing the operational plans or paying the costs. It's great to have suggestions, but understanding the full scope of the work is usually a much bigger reality.😉 Pond looks fantastic and I'm sure the finished project is even better.🤙

[@Batmansland]

I'm your brother from another mother I couldn't agree more with everything that your do, the reasoning etc. People are talking scrapers not only fuel tanker needed one key thing manpower into run them. People complain about anything. Your doing a fine job love you attitude at work. Man behind the scenes is of course nothing but what the cat coverd up.

[@joecallahan3379]

Awesome crew, that ole man is a hell've a dozer operator, you guys gett'er done, excellent job on the pencil, cost control!!!!!

[@dennis2376]

Good morning, 5:00 am Pacific time. :) That pond is looking smaller than it did in the beginning, but boy does it look deep. Thank you and have a great week.

[@Marty54GMC]

I started watching 5:10, had to make a mocha. Live in the north west corner of Washington. Have a great weekend.

[@bigdaddio1959]

When you do primarily small to medium projects, you don't need giant scrapers and 550 excavators.

[@Wood.Water.Camping]

You guys make it look easy even with tough conditions.

[@janlesinski4719]

You have it right nothing larger needed unless you had a truly massive contract

[@markegginton1168]

Don't need a bigger excavator, maybe a bigger bucket but as Kleeman says. you run what you brung and as you say you have whats suits what you do.

[@jeffterhune8573]

Fantastic explanation of your process. Jerry is worth two scrapers, M.B.T.S. is doing a fantastic job, better never let him go. Stay safe everyone.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@toddincabo]

👍 That time laps video from a distance was killer! Thanks for the explanation during as well, you covered it nicely.

[@dannyhill692]

I like your commentary on equipment and the fleet. Your business model is great. Pretty self sufficient, you can move your own equipment and keep your payroll to a minimum. When you get into a bigger machine you have to depend on a heavy haul to be available. Hire pilot cars. Bigger machine= bigger insurance, bigger fuel storage, bigger repair bills. Bigger machine isn't going to fit in your shop, more overhead at the dealer. It all adds up. Now you have to keep that machine busy. Someone asked about the D4, it's paid for if it sits no worries. Yet it might be worth it's weight in gold on that one job a year. That big excavator is a fuel drinking liability. If there is a big enough job to justify a bigger machine, shouldn't take long to find a rental. Just my two cents. Hope others can see the bigger picture.

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

Have you seen the " haul truck " that Elite Earthworks got his hands on ? It's the perfect size for Aaron , it just needs a stack and a decal that says Bubba Jr.

[@peterwardle572]

Mike, a great explanation, every thing was working, not waiting, and burning just enough fuel to do the job, and the explanation of a big machine taking as much time to move and set up as the whole muck shift completed the picture. More of your job logic thinking please, yes 'horses for courses'.

[@bcslack09]

Thank you for cost analysis.. Several points I would never have never considered.

[@billvandorn5332]

An outstanding summary of fuel cost with the various pieces of equipment which truly qualifies the difference between needs and wants. I used to think a scraper would be better but that is predicated on all the different variables for each specific job site and the cost analysis for fuel is spot-on Mike! You guys are doing an outstanding job and the magnitude of the size has truly grown to make a really nice pond! I like how you guys manage the grade to make it serviceable in the future for mowing! The only thing I question is why don't you bring large coolers instead of running to get lunch. As always May you all be abundantly blessed with all that's good❤

[@keithsimpson1268]

you guys are doing a great job

[@johnquinn3899]

Thanks for the explanation of what’s taking place. An excellent job of pond building !! John

[@grandy0406]

Great explanation and discussion of how you make your equipment work for your situation. Always enjoy your videos 👍

[@davidepool5884]

You’ve moved a mountain to build that dam. That’s a very deep pond. It’s been good seeing Jerry back on this project. He reminds me a lot of how my grandpa operated his bulldozers. Aaron is getting better everyday, he’s got the haul truck and packer mastered. He still needs a lot of seat time on the bulldozer and excavator but he will eventually get there.

[@alphonsotate2982]

Another DRRRRRT PERFICT JOB so fun to watch ---I love green iron

[@Southalabamaoutdoors]

I agree with you, where you can save money is getting the biggest bucket that Hyundai can have, it will take a few yrs to recover the actual cost of it but the time you'll save in getting done sooner. Less money on payroll. Gotta get a bucket sponsor..

[@tylerpatterson4403]

Our 627f scrapers are burning 15-20 gallons per hour. Basically burn a full tank of 250 gallons with a 12 hour shift. Enough left to not run out but not enough to run until the oiler gets there.

[@Chico-td2fy]

What a great project. It's looking awesome guys! 🚜

[@HootMaRoot]

When many quarries and open mines don't use scrapers these days it shows how much more efficient a dozer or an excavator/truck combo are and we aren't paying pennies for diesel these days like we did in the 80s and 90s

[@Ray69Smith]

Has to be one of the tallest dams that you've built and with some final touches will be a great accomplishment nice job Sir !!🤔👍👍👍

[@patrickcolahan7499]

Got a lot of dirt moved over a couple of days. What will you do when Jerry finally calls it quit. Although, I can't see him doing that until he is unable to work, old school guy. The highest respect for his work ethics and skill. Thanks for sharing.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Answering questions, ones I never thought about asking, during time lapse is excellent!

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@OUKRH5]

Very good Video! You are so right, people dont realize earthmoving is not like playing in the sand on the beach. The limiting factor is the time you need to shape and compact the material on sites like that. Compaction is much more important than many people realize. Its good for nothing if you use a 40ton Excavator and two trucks if you cannot compete with compacting, and shaping.. being far behind shaping will make you move more material twice.. In my area this job would also be done differently we would use a second excavator with a tilting bucket and plate compactor istead of a dozer and roller, and a big farm tractor with a dump trailer instead of an offroad truck. But we would not be faster, just use different equipment.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@johnb.2936]

It looks like the pond will be plenty deep enough. You guys moved a crazy amount of dirt.👍

[@yenerm114]

Really coming together now 👌🏼 loving the longer videos 🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@the_Texas_Bandit]

Ever think of putting a trap door in Bubba's hood to access the dip stick? Saw a nifty door on an A25 a while back.

[@DirtPerfect]

No just not a big deal and get to look over other things

[@Manoffire260]

If nothing else, you’ll have a great drainage field to get that thing filled up.

[@jeffreylowry7984]

Great looking job guys. Gonna look great when it's full of water. 👍👍

[@brianherron5400]

It looks like a pond, great job.

[@johnaikema1055]

all great points. the only update I would have for this job is a larger bucket for the 210.

[@PhilRable]

The only thing I know about large earth works is what I see on your channel. This explanation is so straight forward even I can understand what’s happening and why. Thanks.

[@jeffchattin4799]

I’ve always told friends in the dirt business not to buy too big of equipment. It’s more efficient to run smaller stuff wide open

[@stevenkruse5746]

Thanks DP for that breakdown of planning and what works best. I enjoy watching/learning from Y'all. LATER

[@g6pintoj]

I've been watching for 2 or 3 videos already, and today I finally see the big picture, with a well positioned static camera. Please consider these kinds of shots more often

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@danieleltis9429]

Thanks for voice over on the Timelapse nice to hear the breakdown and reasons why ❤ keep up the good work! Love the videos and content 👌

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@danieleltis9429]

Also subscribed to your podcast account that I didn’t know of till this video 👌

[@martykm6pra114]

The time lapse was great you really get a sense of the whole job! Love the videos 👍

[@mischef18]

A great update on this project bro you guys are sure moving some dirt. Safe travels. Ken.

[@LarryBunch-q7j]

I hear you on not needing a Scraper or two Trucks but that Wider Bucket for the 210 might speed things up a bit.

[@kirk467]

The dam is looking good guys! I like Timelapse Mike, not as boring but we get to see the progress! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻 A scraper is just something else to maintain brother, what you’re doing is more productive and proficient! You’re the one doing the job and that’s what you want my friend, you have your stuff together! Driving on the dam is also packing it too!

[@nerdgarage]

Love the extended time lapse so we can see actual progress rather than just a couple passes or something.

[@kurtloftfield4537]

Good morning DP, thanks for the video, keep em coming!

[@pjzareski673]

You do an excellent job explaining why you use what equipment you use but I'm curious how you would have done this before you had the larger machines

[@munsters2]

Thanks for explaining what it costs to run various pieces of equipment.

[@justinmills8084]

If everyone worked together and had as much fun as you guys do, everyone would be happy and employed 😊

[@ohhpaul7364]

I have noticed a number of large site contractors using a very large tractor with a tow behind pan for moving large amounts of dirt. I guess it really all becomes a question of cycle time and just how much dirt you are capable of moving per hour with the equipment. Just because the pan grader is using 14 gallons an hour, if it is moving twice the amount of dirt than your other equipment, it becomes a bit of a wash on the larger fuel usage- if you move more dirt using less fuel. I have noted that the large pan graders are used where the distance between cut and fill is greater and turns a two man operation into one, but Jpaydirt has done a few where the excavator could almost swing the dirt over from the cut to the fill, so I dunno.... Each piece does have its time and its place, it sucks to invest in a million dollar piece of equipment when it will sit for more months of the year than be used when you can get by with what you have. That is one tall dam on the backside. Are you making it an agreeable slope for mowing with a tractor or lawn mower?

[@tomthompson489]

Mike, I think it’s your choice what equipment to use. Jerry and Mike Aaron all of you are doing an excellent job

[@scottharvey9357]

ADP just got it. Thank you so very much for all that you do for us out here your explanations, your content, and your job overviews are fantastic and look at Aaron go wow what a truck driver he has become. He should be really proud of himself for doing what he’s doing and really getting the job done great job on the bulldozer. Also, what a fantastic job he does Jerry is second to none in his duties. You guys are a such a good well-rounded team. It is just an enjoyment to watch and listen to what you guys do and not always a fun job, but you guys make it worth working for and watching and viewing. Great job guys. Hope you have a very great day and thanks again. It is a sheer enjoyment of watching you guys as always you guys have done another job done dirt perfect.😮

[@dennisward1361]

Really good video . Seem to be getting better every video . Enjoyed , God bless .,,,,,PS HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BIRTHDAY GIRL .

[@larrybolhuis1049]

It really is about utilization. Equipment that is not moving and in contact with dirt is not making money. If you have to spend more time moving to and from jobs, and have to acquire, own, and maintain more equipment just to have it sit until the 'Dirt Perfect' job comes along where it will be useful, that doesn't make economic sense! Nicely explained DP!

[@hilmaallen1302]

This has been a really enjoyable video, loved the information you gave at the beginning and it just went up hill from there. Hope Aaron’s daughter had a wonderful birthday party.

[@DirtPerfect]

Thanks

[@joycefuller9177]

Big job. Looks awesome.

[@chrislaarman7532]

1) Me too: great job! Explanation much appreciated! 2) In my perception (based on your videos), this would have been yet another job where you could have benefitted from a number of conveyor belts. This time not for working in tight spaces (like at the house on the river), but to span the short distances with steep grades. With a rotatable slide at the far end, it would have enabled MBTS to work on the back side of that strech, adjusting that slide every "few" minutes, while Jerry would continue on the inside of the pond. - Think of it: a series of belts could also bridge muddy spots. It would make the job-site logistics less rain-dependent. (Absence-of-rain, that is.)

[@quaileggsvermont]

Wow, going to be a nice deep pond! That's how you make a real pond! Will hold some cold water trout! How deep is it?? 30/35 feet when done?? Looks like 50 feet on camera!

[@dljones61]

One could say, Dirt Perfect, changing the face of this Earth one truck load load at a time 😁 Thanks guys for bringing us along 👍🏻

[@clubsprt]

The the name leads to believe... the dirt looks perfect! Found me way here from the kleeman channel and am loving the content... makes dealing with pneumonia less boring! Cheers Mike

[@DirtPerfect]

Welcome and hope you get feeling better soon

[@donCesc19]

Interesting stuff at 22:18 Mike. I remmember you saying to Tim few years ago there comes time to part ways with plastic on seat. Hmm