Buying a used IHI CL35 compact track loader, freeing up a frozen bucket latch, and moving some boulders with a grapple bucket.
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@rjp34275 жыл бұрын
Anyone else have a feeling he'll be back there next year rearranging that guys' rocks? :)
@jaylast19585 жыл бұрын
more power to him! He seems to really appreciate them
@1decks5 жыл бұрын
It seems to me that he has too much time on his hands
@JimsEquipmentShed5 жыл бұрын
1decks And That, is what retirement is all about.
@makingithappen97225 жыл бұрын
The big rock candy mountain.
@jaro2450m5 жыл бұрын
I can move this rocks to rest of my life if the check will coming weekly
@tux19685 жыл бұрын
Andrew I like how much patience you had with that older customer and his rock placement. Great attitude.
@futurecaredesign5 жыл бұрын
I think he sortof wanted the top of the rock to match up visually with the island of his driveway. But its difficult to find words for something that is about degrees of 'rightness'.
@zombieman95594 жыл бұрын
Paying customers are always right.
@330FoeSho4 жыл бұрын
@@zombieman9559 That's not true. The customer isn't always right, but it's always your job to make them think they are.
@zombieman95594 жыл бұрын
@@330FoeSho absolutely right
@matrix6264 жыл бұрын
@@zombieman9559 No, no they are not.. You will see in some of his videos that customers want him to do things that are against code and he has to tell them no.They argue and he eventually gets them around to the law.. Customers are usually wrong.
@williamwallace1765 жыл бұрын
This reminds me of moving furniture for my wife.
@medic28075 жыл бұрын
Dad's love helping their kids do stuff. My old man passed away a few years ago. He used to love doing stuff around my place when I bought it. Your Dad has a lot to be proud of.
@BetoDeNiro63 жыл бұрын
Same dude. I’m really glad you feel this way. Miss that about my pops
@kevinclark62892 жыл бұрын
Lucky you mine is just the opposite my dad has went out of his way to make my life miserable one of the most ungodly human beings I've ever been forced to be around so again lucky you
@rodolfoplasencia4953 Жыл бұрын
@@kevinclark6289 Is tough to be around a relative that makes our life miserable. Just do your best in appreciation. Some pay us what should be payed to others, and or, some give us a treatment and training like as we were or may be hatred by some, which later on you'll end up appreciating I hope. I being hatred by some, I know. I don't want to get into much details here and now but I felt some of what you've being through. Just do your best while you can be around those that hate you, until you can't do nl more and just walk away from them if you haven't. Their training have a limit. You'll decide when to walk away from them! And then, pay better your generation! Take care!
@kahvac5 жыл бұрын
Good to see father and son working on things !
@Military-Museum-LP5 жыл бұрын
I second this! I wish I could do something with my dad one more time!!
@kahvac5 жыл бұрын
@@Military-Museum-LP Your killing me.. Me too !
@buggscarrot95575 жыл бұрын
@@kahvac I wish i could have done someone with my dad ...Once.
@July4.17765 жыл бұрын
HVAC
@dmaifred5 жыл бұрын
Military Museum Yup my dad grew up with n a farm but moved to the city for us. He passed. I’ve now moved to the country and have a tractor. I bet he would have liked to reminisce and have a play on it.
@ronaldjtriumph59853 жыл бұрын
I absolutely admire how you provide this old gentleman exactly where he wants that rock ... AWESOME
@hollywd2695 жыл бұрын
I think that's awesome how your Dad pitches in and helps you out when you need an extra set of hands!
@maximus-23073 жыл бұрын
he is not his dog he is his son. I do not see why would he not help him
@RumMonkeyable4 жыл бұрын
Your Dad is a GEM, Andrew! Always love the videos where he makes an appearance.....alas, not because he's there to help solve a problem, but because it's a father and son working together. Good stuff! 👏👊👍😍❤️️
@aliciab9854 Жыл бұрын
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@mikebateman80215 жыл бұрын
You are a nice respectful young man your father has done well give him a hug for me
@billymcclanahan17945 жыл бұрын
His dad reminds me of my grandfather. I miss him so much.
@northjerseykevin4095 жыл бұрын
Billy Mcclanahan - I can relate. My grandfather taught me so much.Sometimes I wonder if he knew it at the time or if he was just going through the motions
@JimsEquipmentShed5 жыл бұрын
ganymedeIV4 you just never know.......
@rk22cc5 жыл бұрын
I'm sure he does
@whiskeyblood72584 жыл бұрын
“Good? All the rocks are done?” “Except the ones in my head.” 😂 Gramps with the one liners
@mikescott66472 жыл бұрын
Andrew was just ....uhhh ok 😂
@justwayne47855 жыл бұрын
Left a bit, left, left, left a bit, right a bit, right a bit, right, right a bit lol, patience of a saint Andrew 👍🏻
@carryclass68074 жыл бұрын
no not sainthood at all, just normal. it is called doing you're job. millions do it every day.
@rogerdickinson9204 жыл бұрын
Each left, right, left, add 10 bucks.
@justwayne47854 жыл бұрын
carryclass WOW! I hear there is a sense of humour sale going on, you should probably grab one before they’re sold out.
@marcryvon3 жыл бұрын
A client is always right. As long as they pay the bill. Rude attitude is being a looser. As a Customer Service Manager for 36 years, I should know a thing or two...
@justwayne47853 жыл бұрын
Marc René Yvon So if a client wanted a 1 inch deep concrete base to park their 10 tonne truck on they’d be right would they? 😂 You’re obviously just a yes man, grow a spine.
@saulgoodman47694 жыл бұрын
"Hey Andrew it's Ron, remember that huge rock you put next to my house? Someone drove right into it and turned it around, can you come back and move it?"
@TacoStacks5 жыл бұрын
Congrats man on all the recent success!
@stonerdude46115 жыл бұрын
Needs a hot bath and a good lubing & TLC. Andrew's awesome. Levi is like dad another one.
@jasonpearce16515 жыл бұрын
He probably could have put the rocks in the ground a bit IF THERE WASN'T A FOOT OF FROST
@goodolebb29945 жыл бұрын
@Casanova Frankenstein .. not sure - he did for awhile n she would be in vids sometimes ... but lately haven't seen her ... and i worry that he doesnt treat her right .. i mean -- she's in there workin with him .. helpin him ... hangin with nothin to do but be around while he does everything by himself ... and i hope he doesnt forget to treat her like a girl sometimes !!!!!!!!!!! she sain't just the hired help !!!!!!!
@1STGeneral5 жыл бұрын
@@goodolebb2994 Ya all know Andrew likes a low maintenance low cost dependable life and not shy about lubrication
@bongomakers4 жыл бұрын
Andrew, your videos connect with people. No long oration, no moaning about needing more web traffic, no silly attempt at humor and no music. New subscriber. Good job.
@AndrewCamarata3 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@rcalzadilla5 жыл бұрын
Why is Andrew so popular that people can't get enough of it? People are connecting with him in an incredible way! I think there is more depth to him than he is willing to show. Love it when he shows the interaction with his dad and other people; it's a kind of " I want to be like Andrew when I grow up" kind of thing, you know? Have to hurry 'cause I am already 74.
@turbocat19845 жыл бұрын
Because hes authentic.
@randomlyfunny26575 жыл бұрын
You sound stupid
@rcalzadilla5 жыл бұрын
@@randomlyfunny2657 Thank you, it's a compliment coming from you. Just a question of tiers, you know?
@genebruce63215 жыл бұрын
Dude's picky about his rock placement. :-)
@swamprat69er5 жыл бұрын
Just like a woman rearranging the living room. ;)
@xcalibertrekker66935 жыл бұрын
True but as long as he pays for it I would move it wherever he wanted. :-)
@genebruce63215 жыл бұрын
@@xcalibertrekker6693 Absolutely true.
@markusayt5 жыл бұрын
His nickname shall now be the “rock whisperer” The rocks speak to him and tell him where they would like to sit. 😄
@derekbest97035 жыл бұрын
I hope Andrew does a follow up video of them forgetting they put a massive boulder there and backing into it when its covered in a foot of snow today
@marty0715yt5 жыл бұрын
Customers ALWAYS RIGHT, eh?? Using that bar when you have a 9000 lbs Skid steer!!!
@VictoryOutdoorServices5 жыл бұрын
Ok, I'll be the first to stick up for Bobcat. In general they are very good machines. Ive owned several of them in the last 20 years. Two S-130's, two S300's, Two T320's, one S750 and one 873. They were/are all VERY good machines with minimal down time. I have owned/operated several other brands as well but will take a bobcat any day of the week. Of course machines break, do you think that just because a machine is manufactured in Japan its somehow not going to break? I've read a lot of uninformed comments here. That bobcat he owns is almost 20 years old and it works hard. Machines get tired and obviously things start to wear out over time just like anything else we buy. The real problems started coming in with the advent of the government mandated tier 4 engines with all the emissions garbage, which all manufacturers must follow. If you want a great machine, buy a bobcat with a Tier 3 Kubota, best engines hands down. Just my 2 cents.
@michaeltierney85734 жыл бұрын
This video had me browsing skid steers on cL. Then I realized I don’t have a trailer, a truck, or any practical reason to own a skid steer. =/
@AndrewCamarata4 жыл бұрын
Just buy one. Or look at tractors too, they can do similar work, but you can drive them to close jobs.
@scottcol233 жыл бұрын
You would be surprised at how fast you can make money with a skid steer and a grapple bucket and a brush hog. You can rent implements like trenchers and air chizzles you might need for jobs until you can own them. any equipment is a great purchase.
@NagyUram3 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewCamarata all around good guy!
@MrHowieZ19735 жыл бұрын
I love it when a customer shows you exactly what they want. Everyone is happy that way .
@BarnStangz5 жыл бұрын
I like when you get your old man in the videos. Dude! Get him off the couch and put him a machine. We use to put my grandpa in a dozer and have him move trees and dirt... That IHI is nice! You're going to like that machine. I've always been impressed with their stuff and the IHI people in Elizabethtown, KY are super cool, they have sent me PDF's of their equipment and everything if you need help.
@chrissynelson47523 жыл бұрын
Its cool that you and your dad are always working together like me and my dad. Its a great bond to cherish
@bardman38192 жыл бұрын
I bet you love working with old guys as clients. They hang around all day, have all kinds of input, and cheer when it gets done exactly the way they want. Fun customers for sure....
@arlingtonguy545 жыл бұрын
I have a buddy that’s an equipment operator and he taught me that when setting big rocks to always bury them a little to make then look natural, like they’ve been there forever. Rocks sitting on top of the ground just don’t look right. Feng Shui stuff. There is a whole art of setting rocks practiced by the Japanese for hundreds of years which dictates size, quantity, direction, even grain. (Sakuteiki) check it out it’s really interesting.
@stokeburner67305 жыл бұрын
I agree with you on that. It would look better buried a little bit. I dont think this guy was to worried about it. He had him put the worse looking side outward. I guess he was just trying to protect his house. lol
@jamesscott19325 жыл бұрын
Stoke Burner that's so true. I like to plant them in clumps so I might have put the smaller and the larger side by side. The fun of landscaping is you can endlessly change it.
@thejmoneyshow5 жыл бұрын
first world problems are a son of a gun
@johnlanham90575 жыл бұрын
Former high end golf course guy here. To “landscape in” hardscape, it’s supposed to be buried by 1/3. For what it’s worth...🤔
@Jasonhb075 жыл бұрын
That ground is probably frozen given how difficult it was to remove that little rock.
@joedominick75175 жыл бұрын
Levi looks a little apprehensive of the new machine. Nice to see you and your Dad working side by side.
@1STGeneral5 жыл бұрын
He only has enough marking material to go around Levi that is
@VTOutdoorServices5 жыл бұрын
Glad to see your dad helping you. I used to learn everything I could from my father and he always took the lead. But as he's getting older, I bring him in on projects like these and he stands there and waits for my instructions like yours seemed to. They won't be around forever. Take advantage.
@AnomadAlaska2 жыл бұрын
I can't tell you how many times I've stepped back from something that started to go wrong and said "what would Pa do?" It's way better when he's standing there observing you start to screw something up.
3 жыл бұрын
On the one hand what's with this damn rock collection, on the other it's good to have an appreciative audience.
@jospi25 жыл бұрын
You are the Tyler Hoover of construction equipment. I love it.
@michaelcurley78015 жыл бұрын
Or ChuckE2009 and his tractors
@LostSkills5 жыл бұрын
@@michaelcurley7801 Andrew's stuff works. ChuckE's stuff sits around broken:)
@kevhunta5 жыл бұрын
great to see you working with your dad,wish my dad was well again so we can do thing like the old days,got to keep fathers busy lol,nice new machine
@dryroasted55993 жыл бұрын
"I don't know if I can get it up!" That old guy hasn't got it up in years! LOL
@CranialAccess5 жыл бұрын
As a Registered Nurse for 44 years, whose first brand new vehicle purchase after graduation was a shinny new Ford 3000 with an industrial loader and back blade, for $9200.00. It’s heart warming to see Andrew involve his Dad in many of his repair efforts. As a Director of Nursing involved in the care of the elderly for over 20+years, I sense Andrew besides being skilled in so many areas, is keeping a close eye on his Dad and there for him when he needs him. Andrews sister lives in Vermont...Andrew’s videos show a much stronger presence at home...with his Dad. An example of a son we all hope to have....
@ageuribeiro40395 жыл бұрын
Regardless of the machine brand, Andrew can always do a great job; with patience and efficiency. Once again, congratulations, great video.👏👏👏
@ExperimentalFun4 жыл бұрын
I liked the old controls with the foot pedals but after I got use to the newer style controls, I think I like it better.
@desertrat13573 жыл бұрын
Hey! Are you gonna be putting out any new videos?
@boyswhoweargirlspanties38613 жыл бұрын
@Pantyboy SISSY Susanne Belinda Andrew Camarata has just gotten rid of some of the Bobcats.
@helenreddypantysissy40303 жыл бұрын
@@boyswhoweargirlspanties3861 Andrew Camarata has just gotten rid of some Bobcats because of those Bobcats have broken down.
@maxnovakovics25682 жыл бұрын
I learned with the iso joystick controls and I like it better than the H pattern, never used foot pedals yet but that sounds extra confusing at this point
@MarcelKoop2 жыл бұрын
My wheelchair has the same operating system
@AnomadAlaska2 жыл бұрын
@10:38 A legend was born right there. A lot of work was done with that combination. for some reason the algorithm is bringing up these old videos for me and I still enjoy. Bravo.
@letsdig185 жыл бұрын
man I cut the end off my toe off taking an attachment off like that it fell over. dont ever beat the release pins up with it tilted down where it can fall off and onto you!
@brandonshreve74505 жыл бұрын
No kidding that scared the hell out of me
@samvansant20425 жыл бұрын
I was scared as well yelling at my phone wondering why he was fighting physics and common sense but if you go back to 7:45 you can see he had the lip grounded and applying back pressure so I’ve seen worst.
@Mcnuggt5 жыл бұрын
Do you have any trouble with your heavy equipment
@wpog84535 жыл бұрын
Letsdig18 just took the time to give you some advice, so take it son.
@KarasCyborg5 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I almost had the same thing happen to me. Got **REAL** lucky because it was up about 6' off the ground too so I could get out of my enclosed cab. I guess I was smart enough to stand to the side, but one lapse of judgment could have cost me a foot or leg. There are Grease Zerks that need to be greased regularly so the bucket locking pins can seat and unseat themselves smoothly. I didn't know about it, and the Bobcat salesman never mentioned it either, and they are well hidden especially after use in a muddy environment, they are hard to see. Pressure wash, then grease is the key. The grease in that chamber also keeps a lot of rocks, dirt, water, and rust out that prevent the lock pin from sliding. I bought a Milwaukee Cordless Grease Gun with 10,000 psi, and that helps with the maintenance tremendously. There's also better grease zerk interface clamps that make putting them on and pulling them off so much easier.
@bigcountry11655 жыл бұрын
I see a pressure washing video coming up.. keep it up bud.
@AndrewCamarata5 жыл бұрын
Rick Pollard pressure washer repair video too.
@billymcclanahan17945 жыл бұрын
Oyes, badly lol
@MadMax-yq9ix5 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewCamarata lmao
@Tailss15 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewCamarata Your hot water pressure washer broke already?
@bigcountry11655 жыл бұрын
Take that burke bar to it... lol
@canvids15 жыл бұрын
Andrew good luck with your new purchase. Thanks for another great video.
@baxter2655 жыл бұрын
Nothing phases you, always calm and focused to solve another problem. Your dad did a great job raising you.
@scarroll6253 жыл бұрын
What a ball buster. You have way more patience than I ever will.
@AWDJRforYouTube5 жыл бұрын
Andrew is an awesome video man...I found myself saying "bye Andrew" as the camera panned up and away at the end lol! That IHI is a stout machine!
@mr.waynes75555 жыл бұрын
Andrew, I like it when you and your Dad work together....it makes my heart soar like a Hawk.
@MIGASHOORAY4 жыл бұрын
My dad died when i was 20 yo now im 77 such a world of love and experience i missed out on.now in the past 18 months i buried 2 of my sons what a fkn useless life i have lived even my 3 wives turned out to be HEAPS OF SHIT.
@WelshRabbit5 жыл бұрын
I love that drone ending overview. BEAUTIFUL!!!
@jimmclean48765 жыл бұрын
Andrew I have been watching all your endeavors and appreciate your detail explaining the use and maintenance of all the equipment you have great Chanel. Thanks Jim Mclean
@rngn20105 жыл бұрын
Another great video and a happy customer.
@fynbo10075 жыл бұрын
Congratulations with your new skid steer, hope to see it in many new adventures. Thank you for sharing your amazing story. God bless you and your family
@pto2005 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos. I like how you tackle anything that needs done. Thanks for your videos.
@paulstanding72675 жыл бұрын
Hi love watching your videos you have a great job seeing all the different ways you tackle the jobs good luck on what you do.
@tutekohe13615 жыл бұрын
I see you talked the old guy with the rocks into doing a little camera work for you! He did a creditable job.
@Onemattressatatime5 жыл бұрын
And his dad too we old guys really appreciate all air time costar work lol .
@kzpylj77295 жыл бұрын
Haha better than having to set it down somewhere and then moving it everytime you move to a different spot
@benitomiori46715 жыл бұрын
love your videos..... your so relaxed when fixing things
@alphabuckshot94 жыл бұрын
I love this guy he’s a great mechanic and a genuine dude but it cracked me up when he said “im glad I tried to start it before I drove it there” lol
@susannepatriot62643 жыл бұрын
I'm pretty sure he was referring to trailering the skid steer to the job site and then finding out it wouldn't start. That would've sucked! Lol!
@chadmatthews24305 жыл бұрын
I've enjoyed all of your videos and can appreciate all the equipment with no payments. I have been working on my Fleet, just traded an F250 today for a newer one with crew cab and 4wd. Got a little Kubota with a few attachments and can see myself getting a skidsteer and mini Ex. Thanks for the encouragement
@timhottinger21665 жыл бұрын
Almost immediately he's working on it. Andrew must luv it.
@Quake812705 жыл бұрын
Levi knew that wasn't one of your machines but he could smell you. Great video and nice new machine. I know you will give it a good look over now that you saw how it was maintained.
@Kyle-iz5qt5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on all the new equipment man.
@stephencaine15485 жыл бұрын
You're one kind individual. Cool to see how patient you were with that guy.
@independentcontractor16335 жыл бұрын
Awesome, agree, nice to father & son working together and as always Levi is THE MAN!
@winstonviceroy61255 жыл бұрын
Love the new machine. Hope you do a video servicing it, putting in all new grease fittings,etc.
@russse27935 жыл бұрын
Look forward to more videos with your new skid steer. You are pretty darn handy in repairing your equipment. Thank you for sharing, and God Bless from Phoenix.
@panzer65224 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great videos Andrew you are a inspiring young man with Good work ethics
@darrylbulas85245 жыл бұрын
Your work ethic is off the chart, are you sure your not Canadian!
@stonemoney6914 жыл бұрын
Man Andrew the older fella 👴 was super happy! Great work!
@MrRigmunkee15 жыл бұрын
Having spent more hours in Bobcats than I can remember, getting in and out of your new machine seems like a dream. That might not seem like a big thing to some folks, but it is. A nice addition to the fleet. Good score!
@davecalvo64185 жыл бұрын
Nice addition to the collection Andrew, its got more balls than I would have expected. Good to see your working through the winter and keeping busy.
@tiredoldmechanic17915 жыл бұрын
Bobcat's problems are from years of instability as Clark foundered and sold Bobcat to Ingersoll Rand in the 90s who was buying up many businesses and had very poor management who insisted on low inventory of both machines and parts. IR sold Bobcat to Doosan in the mid 2000s. Companies would rather sell new machines than parts for old ones so they increase parts prices.
@parabot22 жыл бұрын
They are killing the Brand with such high prices on spares , people i know are not bothering with bobcat purchase's anymore .
@michael74235 жыл бұрын
I love this new skid steer, it seems to match some of your other equipment, I also love seeing your Dad working with you. Only thing I’d like to see is an enclosed cab with heat and a killer sound system for all your great music. It looks like 2019 will be a great new AC new year
@willaimr.kirkland81704 жыл бұрын
Always impressed with your drone and how you present your beautiful countryside.
@michaelcook7685 жыл бұрын
An excellent addition to the fleet! I think the more you use it, the better you'll like it.
@cmc71065 жыл бұрын
Not first!! But going to stick around!! A lot of nice property in your area!! Great machine!! Congratulations!!
@gregorythomas3335 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new acquisition!
@ronhart41665 жыл бұрын
I love the way your dad is always willing to help out 👍 you guys must have a great relationship ❤️
@brainclerk44314 жыл бұрын
i love it how people know what they want in their heads until its done then its all change time! you are a remarkable being with the patients of a people pleaser , great job Andrew ! i felt the customers pain and sometimes it just has to be right !
@jasonwright69385 жыл бұрын
Give that thing a good Andrew Camarata spray can paint job!
@rtzapper5 жыл бұрын
awesome video really enjoyed watching it
@KavishS954 жыл бұрын
New to this channel just can't get enough now I own a bobcat, never changed the attachment your ideo got me thinking i do need to clean the realease mechanism. Great vid :)
@bobbymork49855 жыл бұрын
Your outro cinematography and music choice was great. Keep on with the videos, the knowledge you provide is awesome
@budlvr4 жыл бұрын
"Cep't for the ones in my head" the old guy made a Camarata funny !
@tobbes54275 жыл бұрын
Your dad needs more time in your movies. Looks like a supporting dad.
@georgelelandturner3 жыл бұрын
You're very lucky to be able to share this time with your father. Enjoy it as much as you can you will look back fondly!
@candace36765 жыл бұрын
Levi, howdy buddy. Happy new year. You and Andrew have a good trip around the sun. Dixonville, Oregon, salutes you two.
@thomaswhitten25375 жыл бұрын
You have to wonder how much of people running into his house he's going get. But as long as it makes him happy, that's what counts.
@thomaswhitten25375 жыл бұрын
I like that!!!
@areabum5 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing it's for snow plowing to keep them from hitting the decorative stone around the foundation.
@Will79815 жыл бұрын
Nice machine. I like it. My only suggestion is a new paint job. That looks like a Russian paint job color scheme it came with. LOL
@billymcclanahan17945 жыл бұрын
I like the dark blue thougg, that green though lol. Dark blue and white would look okay?
@billquantrill49605 жыл бұрын
NASCAR!
@chl16675 жыл бұрын
Will79 A woodland Camouflage paint job 👌🏻👍🏻
@megape955 жыл бұрын
Lots of japanese equipment comes with fancy colors
@michaelmactavish17285 жыл бұрын
@@megape95 thats made by kubota company manufacturing plant in japan the best japenese products in the world
@TexasGTO4 жыл бұрын
I love your patients with customers.
@alansexton75 жыл бұрын
Always a pleasure to watch your videos. They should be shown in every high school shop class with a test after each one.
@davidaylsworth89645 жыл бұрын
I was waiting to see what would happen with your skid steer. Looks like a good choice Sir.
@dennisfahlstrom74225 жыл бұрын
Looks to be an upgrade from the Bobcat. Good luck selling it. I sure agree with your comment about Japanese reliability compared to our machines. I’ve heard Volvo makes some good heavy equipment too. I thought we went through this learning curve about building unreliable junk about 40 years ago. Have American manufacturers forgotten already? In the past 50 years I’ve owned about 14 trucks including 3 Toyota’s and 1 Mazda and found that brand new American trucks were all less reliable than used Japanese ones - even high mileage used ones. I once bought a used Toyota SR-5 with 129,000 miles on it. I got it cheap because of the miles but it ran like a watch for another 165,000 miles until it was totaled out in a wreck. I salvaged the truck and sold the engine, transmission and rear end for almost what I paid for it. The Japanese proved it can be done. I’ve never had any American vehicle last like that. No wonder we have a hard time selling our stuff overseas.
@m8pwa_5 жыл бұрын
Many of the Volvo's are built in USA so it is not the American workers or the engineers who are the problem... think it is management. Toyota has plants all over the world including USA and they still manage to make good stuff. Some American brands like Caterpillar making a good job to hold the American flag high. Has driven Arctic Cat (typical U.S. brand)... shitty finish but charming for many years, my UTV is an Polaris (pretty bad finish on the products). After Arctic they teamed up with Yamaha (think they already divorced Yamaha, don't know) they have really started to get some finish on their products and still they are charming. Like them a lot. So in conclusion, some American brands have forgotten and some have done their homework.
@josephkuhlman68314 жыл бұрын
Always look forward to a new video. Your "good enough" attitude is refreshing. I am a "polish the bee bee" kind of guy and it turns out "good enough" if I'm lucky.
@erickstiner16685 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your efforts to put out quality videos....
@evanlabrie61485 жыл бұрын
The video is so good please make more.
@gordo45595 жыл бұрын
It’s a sad testimonial Andrew but it’s true that some manufacturers in this country put profit before quality and reliability in their product
@Wouter-van-der-Molen5 жыл бұрын
Well ultimately its the shareholders of these companies that decide more profit needs to be made. And a lot of ordinary people do own a "wallet" of shares directly or indirectly so it's quite a complicated issue that rises up across a wide variety of industries.
@thunderstruck10785 жыл бұрын
We had best machines and tools (hell, we invented everything) until we started working on "diversity" and now the most competent get fired to make room for fucking diversity. Homogeneity is strength, diversity the biggest weakness. I bumped into this story from USPS yesterday and it sounds incredible sad and unfair: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtuDityUq9Suoqc.html
@billymcclanahan17945 жыл бұрын
The usa stuff use to last so long, that era is gone here now. I grandpa has stuff from the 50s n 60s that looks and does better than the stuff now.
@xcalibertrekker66935 жыл бұрын
True but his machines are quite old and have many many hours on them do you think they would run forever?
@raincoast90105 жыл бұрын
We used to build good things in this country (Canada and the US), now it's just a race to the bottom against the Chinese and the Mexicans.
@raeanker30785 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video mate, good to see your first job on the new skid steer hope to see many more , just a observation from a old retired plumber of 30 odd years ,when I saw you trying to move those rocks by hand ,when your young and strong it's no problem but as you get older your body will you remind you about its limitations, and I bet there's a lot of subscribers that know what I'm talking about. Cheers from down under.
@rodlister30985 жыл бұрын
Just love your work ethic Andrew...
@Evnflw15 жыл бұрын
“Is that it for the rocks?”.... “ Ya, except for the ones in my head. “ 😆 Classic.
@Hiker635 жыл бұрын
You’re going to need your Yanmar to dig a big enough hole to bury that Bobcat! 😀
@davidmorse84325 жыл бұрын
He should keep it as a backup when the IHI goes down.
@davidmorse84325 жыл бұрын
@ganymedeIV4 Yep, he has learned a bunch working on it and so have we. I have learned that I don't ever want one, how about you?
@ckm-mkc5 жыл бұрын
@@davidmorse8432 Actually he should sell it while it is still working and get another well made, reliable machine. There is no sense in maintaining several different brands and having to figure out how they work every time you repair it. He's already said he like Yanmar equipment, he could just get all Yanmar powered equipment....
@davidmorse84325 жыл бұрын
@@ckm-mkc With all the publicity it has had, he probably could find a buyer that would want for posterity if nothing else. He could auction it off on Ebay.
@peterkucmas11655 жыл бұрын
Good morning .. thank you for the videos. Kids and I enjoy watching, awesome work and insight into everything, It is amazing how comfortable and proficient you are with all the equipment. Your approach to repairs and fixes is so natural. It is nice to see your dad in the videos here and there. Kids love watching the dogs work with you. Also amazing are the drone flights. Thank you really enjoy your appetite for life, work and everything else.
@penninepippi5405 жыл бұрын
Wow compulsive viewing . Lovely to see Dad helping on again. Great machine . Thank you so much .
@jeffreynavallo66845 жыл бұрын
Your gonna be very successful in the Business Andrew you do nice work! And self taught .You should go for heavy equipment operator s license Those guys make big $$
@MyFREEFrugalHomestead5 жыл бұрын
Hey that home owner did some great walking camera work ! Bring him with you next time ! Nice Machine. Between you and Essential Craftsman, I have spent too much time on KZfaq. Thanks for the videos.
@photocontrol5 жыл бұрын
Seems like a decent skid steer, congrats on the addition of this machine to your fleet!
@paraglide015 жыл бұрын
I love how you are with your customers, same as in de video with the container dragging on the gravel you just laid. Always so helpfull towards your customers. Very good attitude.Can we have more Levi in your video's , he's such a sweet dog.