Working on a log skidder

Working on a John Deere 540a cable log skidder. Fixing charging system, clean fuel tank, change oil/filters, move to a job site, have a steering cylinder rebuilt, and dragging a few logs.

[@calebhopkins23]

10:23 “Well now it doesn’t have that bump” this is one of the reasons I love Andrews content

[@JackMacLupus]

Yeah but until now nothing beats the "installing a radio in your dashboard by using chainsaw"-momend. XD

[@nothereorthereoranywhere]

@@JackMacLupus Yeah, that was epic! Waiting to see how that gets topped, if ever!

[@chrisgerry9181]

If it doesn't work...make it! 🤭

[@calebhopkins23]

@@JackMacLupus Yes that was sick nothing will ever beat that

[@calebhopkins23]

@@chrisgerry9181 Always interesting to see the ways Andrew approaches it

[@KristopherBaker]

I marvel at all of the work Andrew puts in collecting weeks, if not months, worth of footage and then splicing it all together to make a single video about a specific project. I saw several different videos crisscrossing with this one (the skid loader's skids come to mind.) Add on top of this your Actual job of doing work - and moving cameras around to capture it all...you work hard my man. So hard. I appreciate you.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@Pedroforpresident2024]

kiss ass much

[@lifeontheX]

@@Pedroforpresident2024 "Kiss ass much"... Why would you say that? Don't you think Andrew works hard? I remember those days when I had to work like this in the cold. Don't miss them, but I can appreciate how hard he's working, his ingenuity and drive.

[@jonnygranville281]

@@lifeontheX I greatly admire Andrew and those like him that are knowledgeable and hard working. It motivates me to be the best man I can be and accomplish projects. Like if he's towing a camper to the top of a mountain, I can at least paint the laundry room for my wife. 😀👍

[@NorthOf55Aventures]

@@Pedroforpresident2024 Username checks out

[@nathanbishop1999]

Your channel is so fricken interesting, that’s why I love it, it goes from lawn mowers and chainsaws to jetskis to cars to building a house to using heavy equipment. Nothing else on KZbin can compare

[@Orikix]

Yeah🤩😍

[@djmjr77]

Dont forget about tearing apart and crushing cars with said heavy equipment.. lol .. the last one he did was horrifically awesome!!

[@djmjr77]

The super long format stuff is also very unique, he has videos that span years all wrapped up into one

[@wyatteroberts4578]

Idk whats more interesting the fact he’s famous and could easily not work ot the fact he keeps working even thoe hes famous if you watch him enough especially his older video u learn alot shit more than school ever could teach you

[@TAOM5963]

Don't forget car radio installation.

[@CoupleofBunkies]

Hi, my father passed away last month, and he was a big fan of yours. He had stage 4 cancer, and when he was doing well, we would all sit around watching youtube with him. Thank you for your content, and keep it up. This channel and your projects were often the best part of my dad's day as he was going through a rough time.

[@krashdown102]

Sorry for your loss. i know how you feel unfortunately :(

[@francois3150]

Courage et force à vous

[@robertlane3513]

very sorry for your your loss of your Dad, xoxo 83 year old from Halifax Nova Scotia Canada

[@carmeloinocenciosantanamac7218]

El perro siempre lo lleva corriendo sufre el animal

[@GrahamSmyth-um6uh]

Sorry to hear about your dad bloodycancer

[@donedoneit1355]

I'm late 60's and I've learned more from watching this young fella than anyone else during the productive years of my life so far. Well done!

[@metingordu627]

If you learning from this young fella then your life hasn't been productive then huh?

[@donedoneit1355]

@@metingordu627 I've retired after 40 years on the job, loudmouth and own a home and put two kids thru college....go find someone else to judge about being "Productive" goofball.

[@mtsquad]

@@metingordu627 what a terrible thing to say to someone you probably don't even know.

[@bradgray5997]

I’m 40 and I’ve learned a lot watching Andrew. He’s awesome and always got his dogs and friends around him

[@MikeZMonroe]

Andrew maintains a very stringent no cussing or drinking code of conduct. In the world that he lives and the content we love that’s really a remarkable thing. It also allows all age viewers to watch.

[@AndrewCamarata]

I try not to curse anyways, and it's rare that I'll drink.

[@jacobcox198]

@@AndrewCamarata thats awsome andrew huggs keep the great stellar vids coming, i love them all, you have come so far and its amazing to see you grow and learn with all of us to support yah nno matter what

[@einfelder8262]

@Bert Drinking is not the cause of the bad actions - it's the underlying reasons that lurk in the background. We all have some, I reckon. Every person on earth has a worst experience, and it can range from very serious to breaking a nail. The effect is the same.

[@ruthlessgoat3702]

@@einfelder8262 I tip a glass in your direction.

[@williammassey8939]

@@ruthlessgoat3702 Thanks for the giggle.

[@clydeacor1911]

Andrew just so you're aware that aluminum thing below the steering wheel is where you spray starting fluid and it directly goes into the intake of the engine. You pull the spray nozzle off the can so it's just the stem and give it a quick bump but not much since it's directly injecting it into the engine. All 10,20, and 30 series John Deere tractors have them.

[@Rockport1911]

Great feature, get your Deere ether- trained right from the factory. Thats said, these machines probably need some help after sitting very long out in the woods...

[@lutomson3496]

@@Rockport1911 yes and that plastic tank was probably an additional tank for extra fuel storage didnt see if there was a switch valve as they are out in the forest for a long time

[@AndrewCamarata]

Really? That is cool, I need to look at that.

[@arjenbakker123]

@@Rockport1911 also some MB-Trac tractors have it.

[@Atle-k2z]

My old cat 215b sa had a feature like this. It had instructions with it. Nice to have in cold Norway.

[@died4us590]

Thanks for another great video, including cody, the help from mystery girl, who i would keep a mystery, because people always want to say garbage about them. As a woman, i have fixed anything and everything, since i started as a kid helping my grandpa, who taught me a lot. I ran a very busy cemetery, and had to deal with some bs, but when you've been building, and fixing most of your life, you get thing's done. You found a woman who will work with you, better keep her. I am turning 51 this month, and although disabled, i get my fair share of stuff to do. God bless.

[@valleytractorservices9310]

@@harrygalley8217 I don't think it's the same girl that helped weld up the castle

[@nicolasjuares9414]

Sister i hope im gay

[@heymakerphd1982]

OK class, now we want to define androgynist. - Remember, your grampa was a ...man! What would you like us creepy old sex predators to say about a pretty young female mechanic, "Wonderful wrench pull, there Ms? There's not one man or woman I've ever heard of that takes credit for designing DNA!! What grudge are you wanting c3 1/2 Billion men to answer for? Not our fault if most girls and women want to get their hair done, and shop for 'cute' outfits rather than break nails and get greasy!! Appreciate that you can fix things. Enjoy your bitter life! God bless you!

[@tomrogers9467]

Running a cemetery is a very responsible job. You have thousands of people below you.

[@reinholdschmidt6467]

Er ist ein Alleskönner. Ihm bei der Arbeit zuzuschauen ist eine wahrer Genuss. Was Er anpackt wird beendet und es passt. Ich bin ein großer Fan von Ihm. Viel Erfolg und Grüße aus🇩🇪Deutschland

[@jimmydean8007]

The amount of camera work is always impressive. You always see what he see and engages you into whatever he's working on. Thanks for taking us along the ride Andrew.

[@danburch9989]

With all the equipment Andrew has, I can't imagine how much time he spends to keep it running so when a job comes in, he's ready to go. He's a Jack of all Trades and Master of every one of them.

[@georgebrown3185]

A true Renaissance Man

[@mattc3368]

I'm still trying to figure out who his chic is? Some said it was his sister? Whoever she is as long as it's NOT his sister he better put a ring on it! Those two are like peas n carrots...

[@dansbrown1313]

Hey Andrew, When facing challenges, it sure is nice to have friends who help! I guess you already know this but I'll mention it in case some viewers don't. When pulling on a log and the but comes up against a tree or stump or whatever, all you have to do is back up and pull some slack in the steel choker or chain, then go to the log and spin your tow line in the opposite direction you want the log to spin. I sometimes put 10 wraps or so on the log so it spins off many of the branches in the first few feet. Works like a charm! Cheers from Canada.

[@larrybartlett7419]

I am yet to see it but I always in that situation cut my tree off on a 45° angle in service square but put it on 45 and add it works charms I had slides get away from the butt iPad off you go in fact you could do kind of true 45 and then step the other side off and you got a wedge and a tree will go easily no hangups I saw the old guy that trick one time he thought he knew everything and when he seen when I did he says all the years of doing this how come I didn’t think of that

[@pmiller7886]

Wow, good info right here!

[@billvandorn5332]

So glad you mentioned this! I could see it in my mind's eye for theory but never got to try it out nor have I ever seen it. Definitely a Time saver

[@nebtheweb8885]

Andrew is tenacious! Rain, snow, daytime, nighttimes, and even frozen mud does not deter him when he wants to get something done. Grilling on a cold frozen night... Awesome!

[@lilpandasdancin]

right i have taken his approach to a lot of stuff sense finding his channel. even took his advice for when it starts to get colder and it works really damn well

[@marcryvon]

After a day working outside winter time, it's a blessing !

[@newzealandfortrump]

It’s great watching Andrew fixing / working stuff …… but its even better seeing the two of you (3 with Cody) working together.

[@MikeHathawayPocatello]

Thank you for reminding me how much I hated my John Deere 440 skidder! You're a far more patient man than I was 40 years ago!

[@AndrewCamarata]

So far I have spent more time fixing this than operating it, as of now the thing is working perfect, hopefully those numbers reverse soon.

[@karlschupp8552]

How old is the skidder?

[@AndrewCamarata]

@@karlschupp8552 I am not sure, probably from the 80s

[@dobsonrunfarm9329]

@@AndrewCamarata That machine was built back in the late '60's or very early '70's. One of my friends had one just like yours. They are getting old and tired, good for a part time logger or firewood cutter but just too much little stuff always going wrong to depend on them for daily running. Back in the day they and the 440's were very good machines. Here in central Pa, they and the Timber Jack 225's were the machines that rolled the woods.

[@bradpiovesan8550]

Here’s to ditching all channels on regular cable except the basics. This channel is way better than anything on TV today.

[@777poco]

I just did that and it saved me $100. bucks a month, TV sucks these days

[@bradgray5997]

I totally agree!!

[@LeonardoBenine]

Andrew, you have no idea how well your videos do to us. Loving every single one. Cheers from Brazil!

[@yagoaraujo8618]

From Brazil André

[@aphal8896]

Brasil 😋

[@mustafakhalil1381]

The most that I’ve heard Andrew say, along with all of the fixing that he has done. Will never top how open his reminders (for his self), are powerful. Like, when he said that he needed to learn how to fix a hydro pistons himself. Now, go get it Andrew!

[@discoverykai1547]

This was my father's job in the past. And now I am also recording similar videos on my channel. They may be interesting videos for you

[@rvlifeafterretirement1498]

I can’t get enough of this stuff. Very interesting. That was a wild 4-wheeler ride uphill. Wow.

[@jayrichards3672]

Who ever said. "The struggle is real!" needs to watch this video and learn how to PERSEVERE. An individual with True Pioneer Spirit. You rock Andrew, Keep Up The Good Work! 😃

[@DieselRamcharger]

the struggle is real, and the only thing that makes any of this worth it.

[@davidallinson2501]

Great job in those conditions. The drive shaft looks like the next thing to go as it is miles out of running true!!!

[@michaelfrancis7072]

I wondered when someone was going to mention that, and I agree wholeheartedly.

[@TrevorDennis100]

That has to be causing some vibration. At least it looks accessible.

[@garys9694]

For sure, has to just about shake them out of the seat.

[@charlesdean2002]

If I am not mistaken the live shaft is to a pump ( Ah right the winch TY ncljm1 ) . If it were the driveshaft it would for sure break. Andrew rocks with this stuff and is ready to learn more everyday .

[@ncljm1]

It’s the drive shaft for the winch. It’s fairly normal for the splines to wear out and flop around

[@MrRoberoni117]

I know Andrew has lots of work / projects going on... BUT who else thinks that mountain top is BEGGING for a fire tower?? Thank you for sharing Andrew!

[@walterhatfield8767]

another castle

[@davidnull5590]

fire towers?? In New York State more than half of the fire towers have been removed, most other states have removed an even larger percentage. And the fire towers that remain are mostly staffed by volunteers. Fire towers are seen as a thing of the past.

[@soulextracter]

@@davidnull5590 I don't think MrRoberoni117 meant for practical purposes, but more for the cool-factor of having one. Just imagine sitting in it watching the sunset, having a beer, or watching the sunrise, having a cup of joe.

[@JackMacLupus]

Well not a firetower, but i totally vote for a "Mini-Castle" with a tower to get an even better chance to enjoy the incredible view.

[@TrevorDennis100]

@@soulextracter I can think of at least a couple here in New Zealand built for the reasons you gave. There is an elevated walkway near Hokitika on the West Coast of the South Island that has a tower. The view is incredible. Motuara Island in Queen Charlotte Sound is a wild life sanctuary. You can moor at the jetty and take the walkway to a tower at the top of the island that also has an amazing view. I guess there is a world of difference between that sort of tower and a fire tower where a person could live for an extended period.

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

Amazing equipment, a crazy dog, a nice plot of wilderness and the company of a beautiful competent women, you are living your best life Andrew. Thanks for bringing us along.

[@david-oc1lm]

who is she?

[@jeffreysalzman1497]

@@david-oc1lm He makes videos about jobs and fixes, not people. I don't think he's trying to be mysterious, but it ends up that way. We'll probably never know who she is because that's not this channel's gig.

[@david-oc1lm]

thanks, he had a female employee/helper/friend (?) welding material on the container building, years ago and it created quite a stir from the viewers. viewers just want to see employees/helpers/friends/guests acknowledged for their efforts and skills.

[@edroberts-f5m]

Andrew, Watching brings back a lot of memories of an 82-year-old man. Thanks from Connecticut

[@krenkosenforcer]

I love this channel. While there's a lot of repairs, it isn't really a how-to channel. It's a glimpse into the drive, ambition, ingenuity and results of Andrew - the man who uses a chainsaw to install a car stereo!

[@Gus1966-c9o]

Chainsaws have many uses, car radio installation is one of them .

[@RDevx70]

This definitely is a how-to channel! How to get things done, with minimal fuss and sometimes minimal resources, just a great underlying enthusiasm, grit and determination! I've never seen him defeated in a task...ever!

[@GardenGuy1942]

It’s racism

[@joconnor3567]

And a drive through car wash to extinguish a fire in the door of his pickup truck

[@badbadbob1]

My log skidder was stolen 5 years ago. 6 months later the cops called and said they found my Skidder. I went to pick it up and 3 of the 4 things wrong with it were fixed. The cops asked if I wanted to file charges? I said as long as I do not get a bill for the repairs, I said "NO." lol

[@AndrewCamarata]

Lol, that's funny.

[@warrenmichael918]

haha, have a similar but different story about a stolen truck for ya. My dad had an old beater van stolen from him years ago. This thing was just a parts van that was used for storage at his old farm property, it ran but barely. Cops called him to say they found it a few weeks after it was stolen and ditched out in the woods. The cops were all saying to him that thief really ragged it out and they broke all the windows out of it and took all the seats out of it too. All that was done BEFORE they stole it. They actually threw out all the junk that was inside of it , so they really just cleaned the van out for him!! LOL The cops thought the damage was done after it was stolen. Dad was pissed because he had to pay to have it towed back to town since it wasnt insured....

[@hazelumbrella9485]

Andrew was just borrowing it😂

[@badbadbob1]

@@hazelumbrella9485 Andrew fixed all four problems after I sold it to him. lol

[@MrDrHouse]

I'm sorry but HOW TF DOES SOMEONE JUST CASUALLY STEAL A LOG SKIDDER??

[@kerryevans7413]

What I was most impressed with in this video was the 90 degree driving of the fully loaded four wheeler with two people on it up a mountain and didn't lost anything off of it. That was something special Great video Andrew.

[@magnumopus9058]

What I was most impressed with in this video was the 90 degree driving of the fully loaded four wheeler with two people on it up a mountain and didn't lost anything off of it. That was something special. Great video Andrew. Sorry

[@arnoldromppai5395]

that the good part with editing soft ware you can cut out all the tree crashes and shit falling off. and he just so happened to have a new roll of rubber 3/8 fuel line in the middle of know were..

[@marcarseneau4737]

What I like the most about this Chanel is Andrew doesn’t talk about a bunch of stuff that don’t related to the video.

[@brandonyt0117]

Man, the videos are GREAT! I like your style, no BS, no crazy intros, no over explanations, sometimes even no context... Who are your friends? IDK, who's the nice lady? IDK. I know your name and Codys (RIP Levi) only. But that's what makes it interesting. Its not a video about who these people are or making them "characters" in your show its about the work you are doing in that moment on that day. Dont get me wrong, they are important to what is going on in the video, but that is the key. The video is about you and what you are accomplishing. You are either fixing something or doing something, overcoming a challenge or improving an area. The videos are so simple in their production but also have such great quality (drone work, 360 cam, HD, angles). They are so relaxing and something is taught to me each and every time. I don't own land, equipment, a property maintenance busines or fix machinery but you bet I watch EVERY video and learn something new. You are so skilled at what you do its incredible. A lot of people have something to learn from you, my self included, and I'm grateful you take the time to share. When I'm having a stressful day and I see you have uploaded, I stop and watch. Immediate relaxation, it always looks like you have control of a situation and know where/what to do next and how. I think that is the aspect for me that makes the videos so stress free and anxiety free. Keep it up please! I APRECIATE YOUR HARD WORK.

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thanks

[@vicwei4302]

I get so happy when I see you with a new post, Andrew! 72 yr old lady....lol, it is very sane and relaxing to watch your competence in your maintenance work.

[@Calamity365]

Lazy afternoon with nothing to do, Andrew comes and saves the day with a 1 hour vid

[@defendsamoa449]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@brandonburger9553]

How old are you?

[@simeonblair2991]

@@brandonburger9553 pervy sage haha

[@cedarman211]

Andrew - I think it is cool that you found someone who shares your love for outdoors and is willing to help you with projects!! You are a lucky man.

[@harryyoung7076]

I just love watching your repairs. My life before my hip's gave out. Where I live, skidders and pulp porters are a way of life. Even your water dog is a native of my province. But what you have to watch, is that they get comfortable around heavy equipment and before you know it, they are in under the wheels. So make sure you know were he is at all times, and drive him away until he learns the exclusion zone.

[@jim9337]

I've always said, a skidder is the perfect 4wheeler for a homestead. There cheaper as well. Watching this vid cinched it, I'm getting a line skidder. My mill is hungry. Thanks Andrew.

[@DaleDirt]

Andrew, your videos show determination , creativity , major discipline , engineering and tenacity to the highest degree . It's good to see the young lady showing the same , you are a inspiration to all of us . Thank you for that . Oh yeah , I was wandering when the skidder was coming into work , Now she's all ready to go . Love it , Thanks Andrew

[@chipps1066]

A real pleasure to see a young man perform good maintenance on well deserving old equipment that has lots of life left if MAINTAINED!

[@nevillesmith9795]

I can surely speak for all Andrew's subscribers ...we are subscribed to the best channel on KZbin. Good clean family viewing content right there. And all that good work ethics that goes along with it. And how knowledgeable you are around engines. Look there are some other good stuff out there to watch but like I said before and I will say it again....from all my 60 odd channels I have subscribed to.....if I have to unsubscribed from them....Andrew Camarata would be the only channel left.

[@mikeznel6048]

I don’t necessarily agree it’s the best channel. It may be your best channel. Don’t get me wrong, he is one of my favorites it not the best.

[@timovolent3665]

@@mikeznel6048 Who do you think is better?

[@nevillesmith9795]

@@mikeznel6048 I can respect that👍. You are probably right....Maybe I should have said one of the best. In my opinion Andrew tops it for me from all my other subscriptions. Take care my fellow youtuber👍

[@mrdddeeezzzweldor5039]

The joys of winter time equipment repairs. Frozen fingers, frozen parts and short fuses...no complaints from AC - priceless!

[@johnpyle8027]

I have a friend that had an incident like you spoke of with that seat belt. He had a strap off a sun umbrella snap and stuck into the tractor tire and twisted him like a bread tie. It broke his back and paralyzed him. Back in the 80s. My dog did the same thing with shovels and pull starting ANYTHING. I think he thought I was fighting something. Buried him January 10th this year. I like the new girl! She's pretty, helpful as can be and she seems to be able to operate about anything. You should keep her! ;o)

[@Grandpanfun]

Cody needs a raise. He has been supervising so well the whole program. Great teamwork to the whole crew.

[@artemartem1134]

Thanks for all you do for us Andrew with your content. Helps keep me sane in this crazy world. be safe!

[@TripleIllini]

cody is the ultimate off road machine. none of your toys can beat him up the mountain when considering the variety of terrains and conditions.

[@mikeseguin6443]

I used to look after 14 skidders in my younger days as a HD mechanic.If something could go wrong it always happened on the coldest and worst weather there was.Takes a lot of money to keep things running.Never a dull moment.And 25 power saws.

[@JanDreier-HH]

I love it when Andrew Camarata utters the words "a little maintenance" ... it means a full hour of great tech-roughing is to follow.

[@jarmstrong2843]

I notice Cody always leads Andrew to where they are headed on the property. That tells us who the boss really is. Also, the best four wheeler around is Cody. He doesn’t care about the snow and ice. He just goes full throttle.

[@Potoum]

I like how Cody was 'coaxing' the 4-wheeler ... "Come on buddy you can do it" 😏

[@Bannimann2]

Yeah, but those ATV's are really not that great in snow, not even the 6x6 ones - I drove a Polaris Big Boss 6x6 in Greenland and it was useless in heavy/deep snow, and we even had a conversion kit for it - skis for the front wheels and belts for the rear end - it made it a bit better, but nothing beats a real snowmobile in those conditions, well almost nothing - sled dogs do.

[@eastunder55]

Andrew is the most tenacious equipment mechanic on KZbin. My fingers felt the cold when he was busting the frozen dirt to install the new hydraulic cylinder. The diesel leak after repairing the cylinder would have been so disheartening. You are "the Man."

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

This channel is so entertaining and it also reminds me of how easy my life really is. As for the lady in the video, I don't know who she is, but her willingness to jump in and help with your projects makes me wish I knew her. As a friend of course, my wife gets mad when I suggest dating someone.

[@liamwarwick7841]

Hi Andrew I'm 26 years old from the UK, I really enjoy watching all of your videos I just want to say thank you for being the inspiration everyone needs.

[@2005kmcollins]

The American Revolution was won by people like Mr. Camarata...tireless, ingenious, never- say-die attitude. We need more people like Andrew today.

[@johnarchibeque7259]

Love watching the maintenance videos and good to see you take safety seriously wearing the hardhat and ear protection even when just driving across the "yard".

[@madtater5948]

good to know the safety equipment police are monitoring this video

[@911WASanINSIDEjob420]

No one cares

[@davidkizer9915]

Andrew has an amazing ability to make an hour long video feel like a quick 5 minute video, just shows the kind of creator Andrew is

[@ronaldlee2376]

Very gifted in many ways.

[@-SF1-]

She’s a keeper Andrew. The skidder is a good one too.

[@williamfindspeople4341]

That's his sister.

[@bustedford]

@@williamfindspeople4341 i dont think its his sister this wonderful girl was helping andrew do the welding on his roof and he slipped a butt shot of her on a bed looking out the window🙂

[@williamfindspeople4341]

@@bustedford he never talks about her as a girl friend. And he picks her up at his mom's house.

[@HoffmanOutdoors]

@@bustedford that wasn't the same girl.

[@valleytractorservices9310]

@@bustedford butt shot and welder chick were not same chick. He clarified that on the fb group when asked.

[@Dmenbiker]

Andrew, I'm back... There's so much to learn from your videos, I have to rewatch them to cram all this stuff into my poor, old brain... Thanks for what you do... Dave

[@AndrewCamarata]

Thank you.

[@darrelldubree9658]

That is why people have to charge so much for excavation and logging work, just to keep the machine running. Or go in dept over your eyeballs for new equipment. Thank you Andrew for doing the right thing and repairing and keeping good older equipment running :)

[@MeetJoeBlack55]

Andrew ... The amount of work you constantly do just amazes me. It restores my faith in the younger American workers. Keep it up ... Your videos are fantastic!!

[@smiley1949]

I second exactly what Joe Black said Andrew!!! It looks around 0. F

[@smiley1949]

You are used to the cold/snow of New York, but it's still bad using fingers/wrists/shoulders & dexterity . You are a tough dude, man!!!

[@serious2204]

Really good video. Long time ago i worked for a pallet building company. They had a Timber Jack skidder that we would pull trees we cut down to the semi . To haul back to the saw mill. I could pull up to 6 trees out at a time by cabling one to skidder along the path, at each stop. Machine would get a lot of work done. You got throwed around a bit sometimes, especially if you snagged a stump with the end of a tree you were dragging. That was a journey getting up the mountain. Really enjoyed seeing the two of you working together on machine. Very Cool. Enjoy all your videos, you figure it out and get it done.

[@sm6fie]

Andrew it was touching to see that you added the footprints of Levi onto the log skidder. He is well worth the appreciation of his memory by this gesture. I think it would be a good idea to protect the footprints and company name by transparent clear lacquer. Levi is worth the effort…

[@rameshnaidunooknaidu7810]

been thinking its been few days since last video posted, so woke up just now and logged in to see this video popped up, ready with food and silence in house with no disturbance, just on time...thanks Andrew

[@paulpresto7346]

You the John Wayne of fixing stuff - you just saddle up And get it done - no excuses. Very inspiring.

[@stangiles2001]

Can't fix stupid

[@matthewjackson9092]

Your videos Andrew are absolutely interesting to watch as you crawl around in the snow to get your machine fixed good seeing Cody running around like a young pup it was good to see your partner helping you out on the machine keep up the great work have fun and stay safe

[@arnoldromppai5395]

id like to see how he performs here out in the bush, with months of40 to 50 below and 7 to 10 feet of now, i worked 35 years in it.

[@uclearwhale]

Definitely your coolest machine, the new apprentice is lucky to have such an awesome job getting to play around with all your toys and soak up your knowledge first hand

[@keithhill9138]

Your something else Andrew! I can hardly believe you removed that cylinder in the conditions that you had to work in. I’m always amazed that you have one more peace of equipment (Toys) to help yourself through these difficult situations. My hat is off to you and your perseverance!!!!!!!!!!

[@bobm2331]

Andrew, you have figured out what and how to enjoy the important things of life. Amazing at such a youthful age. Well done.

[@SkillCollectors]

You gave me the confidence to buy vacant land and an old skip loader and dozer to work it. I am an auto technician by trade but these machines might as well had been space ships until I started watching your videos. Thank you for making quality content, I owe you one.

[@buaan]

Got to love Cody's sprit, he's always having fun and running everywhere, unlimited energy!

[@lorettawhidden4924]

Admiration to Cody , he tells those sluggish machines how to get moving or else . Love Andrew's. Unlimited determination

[@TheTurpin1234]

I love how you're not in a rush to finish most videos. Its almost like some old school well thought out good television. Also I just did the same thing on a wheel loader, wow mine were easy in comparison. The pins came out easy and weren't that tight. Milwalkee impact definitely helped. Those things hit.

[@xresonancex]

I love your "just get it done attitude". Inspiring for everyone who watches your videos. Even for an old professional mechanic like myself. Keep up the awesome work!

[@danadamson1709]

I have zero idea how you tubes algorithm recommended Andrew's videos but i luv every one of them! your geter' done attitude is impressive.

[@rachelblair5308]

Love Andrew’s channel. Some of the most authentic content on KZbin. And Cody’s little appearances just bring it to a whole other level! ❤️

[@giggiddy]

Have you never seen a dog before? They're everywhere.

[@talibirkmanis5727]

Andrew , your video's are like Saturday Night Movies , with you , your wife and Cody as the stars and the machinery as extras !!!! Fantastic , I look forward to every single one , usually watch them twice ! Thank you very much !!!!!

[@petett5627]

I see you've finally found a helper you can approve of. Love Watching your videos. I find them therapeutic.

[@petesmith13]

Cody's dislike for pullstarts always amuses me, you have such a good group of friends too, people willing to get out there in the middle of Winter and bash up their knuckles to get something fixed up quality video as always Andrew

[@jeffbryan4019]

Andrew is so cool . I enjoy all of his videos . He is so talented and knows how to add just enough humour in his narratives . I can identify with his hometown since I used to stay with relatives in the upstate areas .

[@bfd1565]

I was just thinking to myself an hour ago. Andrew hasn't given us the Log Skidder video we've already seen in 2 of his videos already. Then he posted this video. Score !!!

[@cameramaniac7628]

Ya me too , I was thinking the same , I didn’t see any videos of this machine

[@gary-gilbert]

That woman is Strong, and looks to be a hard worker. You need to keep her around.

[@eric1138]

That's exactly what I was thinking the other day. That I'd like to see another video on the log skidder. Cool machine.

[@frederickmoller]

Underground mining scoop trams are even neater than a skidder, though they steer in the middle like a skidder but you sit sideways, also they are fun operating them remotely, I did that for 30+ years....fun fun fun!

[@JD-zm4eh]

Cody sure is a fun loving go getter, He definately is a great leader. Your videos are very inspiing and entertaining, thanks Andrew.

[@waterislife.9204]

Great job Andrew and your side kick/ assistance. If you work in cold freezing weather everyday your body gets use to it. Anything to do with heavy equipment parts is expensive/diesel engines.

[@ianmackay4096]

Time to build a nice blue stone fire pit and BBQ on that viewpoint. Add some solar, then some heat tapes in front of the container doors. Can't wait to see the logs put into fire wood. That snow cat would make that hill climb a piece of cake. Love these vids. Keep em coming. Thanks

[@ronniecarter2645]

Can't wait for his cooking show... He's done practically everything else...

[@vidsiwantoc2459]

Excellent vid. 1. Love3 Andrew’s 💙 for Cody. Never loses his temper even when dog breaks reverse icicle. 2. Some say “Camarata Partner, keep your man”, I add (if she’s not his sister), “Andrew, this gal’s a keeper! She’s right up there with your calm perseverance and persevering calmness. Even bloodied knuckles😅

[@davidrobinson7667]

Her name is Samantha 🙂

[@captainover-tighten6729]

This was a re-watch! Still great thanks! Man o man, Kody is some simple lol! We’ve had dogs bark at lawn mowers, etc. Kody scares me when u have the chain saw going! Labs are lovely but sometimes the elevator doesn’t go all the way up! Have a great week

[@johnking8679]

Andrew, that's gotta be the simplest, fastest fix I've seen you do !! Good job !!

[@Trapaholic721]

Put your shipping containers up on railroad ties in the spring so they are off the ground a little bit that’s what I did with mine it works good then you will always be able to get into them!

[@branchandfoundry560]

Same here. Wether it's shed or container or whatever, definitely benefits from getting it off the dirt up on sleepers.

[@Trapaholic721]

Yeah I just seen him having a hard time with it being froze in I could see myself it that same situation but I did a gravel ramp up to mine and put it on Railroad ties and I probably wouldn’t have if the guy I bought the container from did not ask if I wanted to buy railroad ties with it when I got it lol

[@nitrofish1974]

Andrew has every piece of equipment needed to keep them busy, how awesome is that 👏 😀 only thing missing, a mini sawmill ,I'm sure it's coming 😀

[@erickrobertson262]

I used to have the same skidder. Keep an eye on the transmission. Check for metal in the fluid. Any is a massive red flag. Good luck! Its usually the # 1 reason anyone sells that same skidder.

[@joesephhitteman591]

Your girl reminds me of my wife so many years ago we don't get around so much any more but we still work together! Love your work ethic !

[@iconoclad]

Thank you Andrew, your videos are so uplifting. I wish you all the best.

[@bigal33usmc37]

You’ve literally carved out your own slice of heaven on earth, love the channel brotha keep it up!

[@4acrehomestead677]

I really enjoy watching your content AC! Keep it up. You give so many people inspiration. You got me to buy an older skidsteer and get it going! Thanks friend

[@andrewkiwi1]

Awesome video Andrew. I got to be driven around in a log skidder while my friend was working it, They are just so much fun. They have so much torque and the sound of the drive motors. Just pure grunt. I couldn't believe how manoeuvrable they are it tight spaces between the trees for such a bulky machine. I live in suburbia and have no practical use for one but i'd like to have it on the front lawn.

[@later2672]

Cheers from Utah. My grandson loves your videos. He is 2, he comes over grabs my lab top and says “watch tractor guy”!!!

[@MrJonah53]

I don't know what you feed Cody on, but I think I could do with some. I also admire the young lady helping you, she gets stuck in, lumps off her knuckles, grease and dirt. My daughters would be worried about breaking a nail, or two. Well done both of you.

[@BluewaterBottoms]

The fuel filter with the metal post is a cat filter. Same as the deer in every way except the obvious. We used to use them in our 350 and 450 dozers when the jd filter wasn't available. Just a little grinding

[@jtparker4978]

Cody's endurance to run is mind boggling 😊

[@michelchartrand7257]

Yes ,dogs can be very endurant,I had a dog team (7 dogs) they would run for hours on end,and I would be riding that sleigh most of the time,they are indeed quiet amazing.

[@c.m.7489]

The most amazing thing about his channel? It’s not a KZbin channel, it’s not show, it’s a man showing us his life

[@cmo6588]

Nice video .. you have a slice of Heaven with the view of the New place .. grew up working on a farm and gained knowledge of keeping things running .. it is nice to see your efforts that you have collected … reminds me of my younger years . Keep the videos flowing and hope you haven’t gotten too much snow this winter…

[@markbuilt]

Thanks for showing me the maintenance of your skidder. I was given a little 440 which needs tires 18.4 -24 really been hard to find , but the motor and the winch have both been rebuilt .So needs a new cable and front tires for now . great video

[@matthewbailey2013]

You'll find them. It wants to work

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Great machine to have in your arsenal! Love the drone shots and music. Thanks for sharing!

[@discoverykai1547]

This was my father's job in the past. And now I am also recording similar videos on my channel. They may be interesting videos for you

[@stanleyflory6702]

Andrew, one thing when running the portable generators, set them on a board, or something flat and clean, like a piece of shale, and not into the snow or leaves or mud or soft ground, they will cool a lot better, especially in the summer months! They need that air gap! It looks like the PTO shaft and u-joint needs some attention too!

[@superiormusic]

It's always inspiring to see people being so self-sufficient and handy. Seems you could fix just about anything