Will We Be Able To Lift This MONSTER Crane?

[@PepesTowingService]

If you're interested in my wireless load cells, head over to Massload and pick one up! Make sure you tell them Josh at Pepe's sent you bit.ly/tension_link

[@Frank-Kristiansen]

Nah on your intro it's the famous pepe's towing ;-)

[@autumn7ful]

I know, right he’ll be right on it

[@damnoldguy]

I would like to point out the irony of a company that auctions large equipment doesn't have large equipment to handle large equipment.

[@edwinmartin9120]

it is the rigging and the know how when you are pushing the limits. it is knowing when to say no🤠😎

[@damnoldguy]

@edwinmartin9120 Gee, thanks for sharing, you know I was born yesterday 😐

[@GardenDude1]

Why bother when you can just call hulk and flipper?

[@PepesTowingService]

I know this is probably party joking but there's a few reasons. Cost, having an operator on standby for when these come in, liability, etc. Plus they just store dead and junk equipment lol all the cranes they have here are sold for cheap since they don't work or badly damaged.

[@SlickFootTito]

@@PepesTowingService was this crane dead as well? could not drive it?

[@kevinkenyon7045]

Josh and Alex you two work so well together and have a blast doing it! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

[@marksnyder2232]

I love seeing you use the load cells. I love your channel because you really work the projects methodically and safely. I've spent a lot of my engineering career designing special rigging and material handling attachments. It annoys me to no end watching guys cowboy their equipment and start breaking stuff. I'm pretty sure that sort of stuff has a negative impact on younger viewers, leading them to think abusing their equipment is normal practice. Thanks for showing jobs well done!

[@Mike--WA7QZR]

You guys are the best recovery specialists I've ever seen, really. Your understanding of the physics involved in moving very heavy things around is second to none. You guys take your time rigging and safely moving the "casualty". No bulls in a china shop. Yeah, I've seen some of those other outfits breaking equipment, dropping loads, tearing things up & a lot of unnecessary destruction, and I always think "Josh & Alex would never do that". Sometimes I wish I had a rotator, just to move stuff around, for the fun of it (I'm weird that way - geometry, arm & weight distribution - cool stuff). The lifting capability of your trucks is quite amazing, too. Your after-action-reports are great, too. Usually, I can see why you do things in a certain way, but not always, so the explanations are really great. Thanks for taking the time to produce the great videos. I really enjoy them.

[@ryanortiz4321]

That crane hit a bridge in Long Beach in march that was handled by Van Lingen towing.

[@johnhernandez9961]

went full on investigator for that info

[@PepesTowingService]

Yup, I even showed Sean over there the pix when I did this lift and knew they were very similar, just didn't figure it was the exact same one until today lol

[@DJones-tm3qi]

Could it had been put into neutral and gotten pull off with winch or pullstraps after Tractor detached from lowboy?

[@brianmercer712]

This is a 2014 Grove RT9130E-2 130 ton 4x4x4 Rough Terrain Crane and it is totalled and non operating. While being transported it hit a bridge, rolled off the transport and rolled. It has 8095 hours on it and being sold for salvage for best offer only. The damage is actually extremely bad. The engine can not be started and the drivetrain is damaged. There is 214 pics online of the damage.

[@MurgatroidGarfunkle]

@@DJones-tm3qi Possibly...if ya wanna risk a runaway.

[@famousamoso7]

Dont let Matt from Diesel Creek see this video. He might just decide to buy a new crane. :D

[@tetedur377]

Yes he would.

[@PepesTowingService]

No clue who that is

[@PepesTowingService]

I'm guessing someone into Cranes lol

[@famousamoso7]

@@PepesTowingService He has a well known youtube channel and he regularly attends the richie bros auctions and buys the most random things for "projects".

[@Dream.of.Endless]

Last time i saw one of his videos, he bought an old dragline that was rusting in the field. Fixed the engine so it could start and move around. The guy is nuts...in a good way.

[@autumn7ful]

I always stick around to the end. I think it’s great. I’m 72 years old and I’m a female and I really got into watching these videos about a year ago and I absolutely love it. Love love love it so much fun to watch. Very cool.

[@legend7ify]

Seconded!

[@murrayparr3244]

God, you guys are workaholics helping out the one guy after you've been at work for over 5+ hours. I'm a workaholic too. Mention work and I get drunk.😂 I'm retired.

[@PepesTowingService]

[@LinsayLondon]

Pepe’s towing the best hands down I’ve watched a lot of towing companies but no one compares to Pepe’s experience and professionalism and know how Pepe’s towing a 10 out of 10 rating my guy’s 28:10

[@uneetudiant]

Amazing job brother, I would believe this crane lost it footing or lost a load due to degrees and reach ,in 98% of cranes tipping it is mostly operator error. I operate 50 T crane and heavy heavy float , the dynamics and principals are the same when it comes to rigging and grabbing a load. I know most tow company's don't require a certificate but I would highly recommend taking a full crane rigging course , the education is priceless and may save you and others from stupid mistake. Here in Toronto some heavy tow company's have taken the course due to some fatal errors. Cheers and blessings from Toronto Canada.

[@PepesTowingService]

Turns out it hit a bridge! My good buddy at Van Lingen did the job before so I'm well aware of it. Just didn't put it together that it was the same one.

[@ndubaneoffentse7229]

JOSH and ALEX never disappointed anyone about the work always win. I recommend everyone to learn from them. PEPE'S TOWING your the BEST

[@PepesTowingService]

Thank you!!

[@Truthaphobia]

Hi from Canada, enjoy watching you guys. Your comment on the Canadian towing/ recovery shows about the drama is correct, but remember it is a tv show, so a little drama is needed. Your broken chains comment, could be partially correct regarding angle and load factors. You have to take into consideration the extreme weather, and temperature these guys have to work in as well, and the effects on the gear. Anyway that's my two cents, as I said enjoy watching you guys with no nonsense recovery work, and strait forward approach.

[@PepesTowingService]

I'm not a fan of the theatrics. Every call is like some life or death job. And good point about the weather, but that still shouldn't happen if you never exceed the working load limit. And it happens all the time down south and in my areas where it's always sunny.

[@fleurdelune5240]

Great job, guys, unloading the crane and then rerigging to show the weight and flying the drone underneath. Also, it's kind of you to help out at the end. Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@1BIGpineapple]

The bigger the better and this was the BIG ONE! Mucho grande ✌🏽

[@DrewMarold]

That was a great lift. I hate those fake dama "reality" tv towing shows. I once watched one where they were recovering an EMPTY logging trailer from a 30' ravine, and playing it up like it was a life or death right at the ragged edge kind of scenario. I was sitting there thinking "Dude, if you can't haul an empty frame up without this much drama, maybe towing isn't for you."

[@RobertBrothersJr-dc7nr]

Fantastic job. Unbelievably heavy. Your rigging and trucks are awesome. Your experience is second to none. I enjoy each and every one of your videos. Thanks

[@PepesTowingService]

[@daviddogruel7851]

A small camera focused on the load cell displays would make a cool picture-in-picture view as you lift these big loads.

[@douglasburford8452]

A lot of channels that post 1 hour or longer videos are just mostly talk but your videos are all action with great running commentary.

[@ocalaguy32195]

Great video. That's one massive crane. The load cell information is interesting. You two make a great team. Both of you are so polite and I never hear any cuss words.

[@theberrybest]

Mad respect for your professionalism and being so diligent with regards to safety. There's never a reason to rush or cut corners.

[@Yves_Cools]

Nice unloading of a BEAST of a crane, Josh and Alex !!! And of course the 2nd job after that as well. 😎😎😎

[@hughgautier3894]

That one was different and interesting tp view. As for the second one the driver should have known from the get-go that his load wasn't straight on his trailer. So he set himself up for failure, and you rectified it.

[@JoeB-s9u]

Its so amazing watching your company at work. Every time you climb up on these loads I get dizzy 😲😲😲 just watching. It seems like you just get up and down with no hesitation. 💪💪💪. Keep up the great job and videos.

[@tetedur377]

Perris is in Riverside County, between LA and San Diego. It's southeast of LA and north of San Diego, roughly halfway between the two. It's home to some kind of railway museum, which stands to reason, since it's an old railroad town. I think I remember it being a big hot air balloon town as well.

[@NelsonMattoon]

One awesome job you guys. That's one big crane

[@laura_774]

Josh and Alex amazing job at showing the true strength of the rotators I think ppl underestimate the strength they have. Also I don’t believe it’s cold enough down there for a beanie as you guys call it we call them toques here 😂😂 still loving the breakdowns at the end

[@kelleyunofficial3269]

I grew up calling them stocking caps!

[@stunna7807]

Take a drink every time he says “load cell”!

[@raykaufman7156]

No survivors...lol

[@Cyclone74]

That's a BIG BAD BOY for sure!!!

[@gtbproductions1]

You fly that new drone like Superman

[@PepesTowingService]

Thanks, still learning!

@@PepesTowingService It's all about the finding the right cape dry-cleaning service.

[@gtbproductions1]

😂😂😂

[@NeilMaclachlan]

That was some lift off the side guys....Awesome job Alex and Josh...First class operators....Stay safe and see you soon

[@rhondar60]

Once again I loved this video ❤ from Massachusetts

[@robb5834]

Bro pure strength both trucks unreal ❤ from rob

[@kelleyunofficial3269]

Super lift. Don't know what hiring a crane would cost, but I would guess it would be a lot more than you charged. A great job. What a place in the background. Untold numbers of equipment lined up neatly. Astounding. The post lift, lift was good. Your explanation of how the load cells would react to different rigging situations was very informative. Thanks for the video and the extra-curricular camera work. Thanks always for providing the best and most unique videos in the genre.

[@45KevinR]

I'm guessing the boss on the late rescue has experienced towers that do pick you up and then impound until you pay thousands to get it back. Also driver man probably hadn't said the loader was hanging on the truck bed by about an inch!

[@robb5834]

U and Alex very safe professional ❤

[@rzkfjr2]

let's gooo new video, ur big fans from asia🙌🙌🙌

[@Jossephhhh]

Cool to meet you guys and being able to see what you guys do best 🔥

[@charlesroer972]

The guy pissed off driving off with brakes on trailer twice . U guys are learning , this makes good safe job every time . Every day is a slightly different experience.

[@bobh6728]

Unsecured load and not releasing brakes. Not looking good.

[@chiefmikekouklis7259]

🤔 I don't know the radio-specs(bluetooth) of all your load cells but, you should look into setting up them to live feed into ¿(you're)? a truck cab laptop that records/charts into a graph, and could send a sms-text alert out🎯 AFAIK socal's has got lot of unemployed tech-nerds around 🤘🏾

[@ruger8412]

Didn't you know its Highway thur hell where closure is not an option! "Ya i know"

[@tommmarree3689]

Just FREAKIN AMAZING!!!

[@robb5834]

Much ❤ to u and Alex

[@craig7350]

That last guy here's 'tow truck' and thinks the worst, that he's getting impounded. lol

[@kadefox5714]

Morning from New Zealand

[@ramonrivas2606]

Josh what sweet drone brother. An Alex was up bro Amazing job as always on this one

[@fredhughes2637]

It’s always fun to see the stuff at Ritchie Bros. I used to live near one of their locations.

[@WJB613]

Come on Josh do a PEPE’S history video. You might not be the biggest in the nation but this fan of your channel is interested in your history. Did your dad start it, grandpa or did dad buy it, etc. also your pretty good with that drone. Flying into a container was impressive! See ya!

[@PepesTowingService]

Most of that is pretty common info, but I do have a lot of new fans. There's an "about us" page on the Pepe's Tow website that goes into it. My grandpa started the company.

[@rickvandusen9271]

There’s also a video by IIRC a TV station that tells the history pretty well.

[@deanspagnolo4976]

Keep up the good work Love your video

[@michaellafleur2077]

Lets not forget about Chuckie helping out. Lol! That was some cool lifting and making it look easy Josh. Thanks for explaining how the load cells work.

[@esthergarcia8829]

Hi Joshua and Alex❤❤

[@twaite1266]

Awesome job guys

[@bgmckddy]

AWESOME video!! That was an *easy* lift and, a *MONSTER* lift at the same time!! Big Flipper never ceases to amaze me. Incredible "Brute Force" lifting with such finesse. Calendar shot for sure!! Be safe out there!

[@luzmindarara8126]

Amazing job for the day ! Alex and Josh You're to good in a team.Happy to see tou both .Regards to all Pepe's Staff. A Fan from the Philippines!!!!!

[@mkasper41]

Awesome job as usual, loved the video!

[@robb5834]

Very good advice josh them load cells very cool

[@Garrett.Climbs]

Nice drone work there in the behinning

[@anthonyrobertson2210]

Good job, Josh and Alex. job well done

[@jimmassena1159]

I have to comment on something you said " Try to do people a favor and it backfires on you", Truer words have ever been said, one time I was at a truck stop, my road boss was there also, a truck driver came to me and asked if I would a pull-start for him, sure I said for $60, aired him up, dead pull, two feet, job done! I go back inside to finish eating and my boss made me pay for both our dinners and said, I was to ever do that again I was fired, he said what if his foot slipped off the clutch and caved in his grill/rad.....with no reciept, I could have been out a lot of money, lesson learned, $200 cash is pretty cheap "to do a favor"... Anyway gentlemen, great video's, hope to see you guy's in Baltimore......See ya in the ditch!

[@leegoldeneagle9003]

Very cool one was fun thanks 👍👍👍👍👍😊

[@GarrettWorcester]

Josh: "Your boss is MAD!" Guy: Me: "I know the feeling, my friend. If you can't say something nice..."

[@ronblack7870]

depending on how close a crane could get to the load something like a 100- 150 ton crane should have done it if the vehicle weighs 51 tons. don't know what they charge in LA but here it's about 5k for a crane like that . 2 trucks from peppes is probably near that cost

[@Aaronsx8px4ki3z]

that was one awsome job guys well done, hulk and flipper are amazing machines

[@stellarproductions8888]

Hey Josh and Alex, I took one look at that yellow machine, and I immediately said, 100,000 pounds, looks like I was nearly spot on, I just needed to add another 20,000 pounds to that. Those Bailey's are absolute bosses, so are your rotators, lifted that crane machine like it was nothing. The counter weight being 44,000 pounds, technically can be done by a single rotator, its just that using a 2nd rotator, makes it easier. I also hate it when I lose things Josh, I understand the feeling. The driver from the 2nd job, he and his boss need to simmer down now. lol Great job breakdown at the end as usual!

[@Seipster1Kev]

That's the famous Alex professor at your service i want your autograph

[@desertrat8322]

Awesome video Josh !! This is the heaviest lift I've seen you do on your channel . I remember you lifting two of your tow trucks with Hulk a few years ago

[@leshawthorn3772]

Great job Josh and Alex like usual. I laughed at the job at the end of your video. He could have always stayed there. LOL.

[@edwinschlee8374]

That was a huge load. But you and Alex made it look like an easy job. Then saving that other driver from wrecking his load mode for a very long day. good job Josh and Alex. Keep these great videos coming .

[@DewiJones]

You should contact LA KZbinr Potato Jet for some FPV drone lessons

[@Taro0oo]

i second this recommendation, the dudes drone work and cinematography is top notch!

[@mfc4591]

The drone footage was cool. I am still interested to know what happened to that crane. Yes, the counterweight was heavier than expected. Some are solid cast iron or steel, some concrete filled and some types even have metal slugs inside! Thanks for the footage

[@raykaufman7156]

"I didn't know how many rotators it would take to lift that telehandler...but I knew how many they was gonna use."

[@csfisher1693]

Wow Josh and Alex, you did a remarkable job! 40:49

[@robb5834]

You Alex did good turn that driver

[@tnine3]

Man Pepe’s always kills it!! 🤘🏼🔥🔥🔥

[@nathansanchez2056]

Love your video

[@daviddedicke2074]

❤❤❤❤ i love the drone footage, nicely done.

[@melissaarevalo-ez8lz]

Love it 😍

[@sethgranville]

I'm speechless!

[@esthergarcia8829]

Josh, you and Alex work so great together tell Josh to give Chucky a break ha ha

[@Landsick777]

As a Canadian I was pleasantly surprised to see Massload being used.

[@lloydreeves715]

Keep up with the good work love watching your videos on KZbin God bless

[@walkingwithdogs8547]

Hay Josh, some very good advise for other opporators out there.😊

[@royburgess4720]

I love what you are doing mat and I love you trucks

[@fishpolice150]

Great job 😊 HEAVY !!!!!!

[@jeffhumphreys2738]

Impressive lift you guys !

[@dpmendeztransportllc]

I worked for Marco one of the times I left the tow business, loved working there my buddy Fausto is one of the drivers from Marco that was there with you guys

[@waynekoepke8128]

that was a big insurance claim on that crane

[@maurice7233]

Love the vids

[@robb5834]

Josh how much crane weight in tons ? As I'm uk not it went in tons

[@Doc_Dolan]

124,000 lbs is roughly 56.363 UK "long tons".

[@danpayan9468]

JOSH HAVE YOU EVER HAD A MANIFOLD BURRITO

[@barrystate9158]

Brilliant Josh and Alex magic great outfit barry

[@jimderrick846]

Man. That looks like a fun day lifting. Keep it up boys !!!!!

[@smokedogg396]

Good Dudes !!

[@davidbeeston2481]

Another great video Josh & Alex. I hope that the drone was wearing a hardhat when it went under the hanging crane at the end !

[@DeenChuck]

Another Great video 👏

[@nerfthecows]

So real quick on load cells they are scales they just have a digital output. The only type of scale that doesn’t measure force is a balance scale the load cells are just a metal bar with a foil attached and as the bar stretches the foil stretches too and as that foil stretches it’s resistance changes and this change can be converted to a force

[@paulmatakovich9096]

How did they get it on the trailer? Playing in Plaza’s area

[@vasantharajan3636]

Same thought

[@AlexanderHernandez088]

Who is plaza ? Never heard of them

[@PepesTowingService]

Did you even watch the video? I stated on multiple parts that a huge crane loaded it. And Plaza doesn't have the equipment I do for the lift, they have just the one rotator and a heavy. And aren't they in Indio? They're like just as far from Perris as I am

[@paulmatakovich9096]

My bad. I must of missed the part of a crane loaded it.

[@harveystephens6115]

Enjoyed!

[@ahhadon59]

Well, what to say Everybody already said it ditto from me. I didn't know that Ritchey Bros had a yard in Peris Ca not to far from me. Very good video thanks for taking us along.

[@Benoit83B]

Josh, I saw one of your Truck in The Movie Italian Job in the Helicopter scene! You guys were already famous Before KZbin 😂😂

[@michaeldalzell6670]

Pepe’s Towing……. Hold My Beer 🍺