Big Mack Attack... and, No Fries to be Found...

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Big Mack Attack... and, No Fries to be Found...

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"Scoping out" an off-road recovery to see if the Tator is up to the task. Is it the proper tool for the job? A Mack dump truck loaded with gravel and weighing approximately 50,000 pounds (22,680 Kgs) was attempting to reach a construction site when it sank on the low side towards a pond and got stuck in "spongy" ground. The truck was leaning and there was no good access to reach it. Did I bring the wrong truck or can I figure out a way to help the customer using what I have "on-hand"? That being a 2015 Peterbilt 389X with a Miller Industries, Century 1150R rotator towing and recovery unit, our unit #11.
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@corycollier 3 жыл бұрын

You can always count on service with a smile and even a few laughs with Ron! :)

@caninedrill_instructor5861 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Pratt, I truly appreciate your integrity and honesty with the clients.

@jacobc5757 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron Pratt, would love to see a video of your after a tow job where you respooll the winch and reorganize your truck. That’s all part of every job too! That’s really the meat and taters of the tow life that nobody ever sees!🤠👍

@jaquigreenlees 3 жыл бұрын

From the look when Ron opened the chain locker the reorganizing is only done when he is doing a big cleaning of the lockers on the rotator. Ron tends to put the equipment back in place when he is done with the job unless there is another call or a big cleaning when he gets back to the shop. The re-spooling would be interesting, the time he did it on the drag wasn't a clear picture of everything involved.

@producerk8247 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

@dons8122 3 жыл бұрын

My OCD Kicks in overdrive when i see the racks and stuff I just want to head over and help him straighten it out. I was like that in my own OTR trucks sleeper kept clean and organized along with my jockey box and dash board was kept clear. I just found out over time a clean truck keeps them from looking at you to hard unlike that guy who has a ton of crap on his dash paper, trash, 20 log book.

@i.d_k... 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed.

@gorillaau 3 жыл бұрын

@@dons8122 Look like a professional, and the world will treat you like one.

@X94Caz 3 жыл бұрын

Love your "can do "attitude. Too many times I been greeted by a guy who takes a quick look and walkes off tutting. I can now swear in French, German, Italian and spanish. The joys of being a coach driver in Europe.

@permaquilter9111 3 жыл бұрын

LOL the mulit-lingual swearing! That goes both ways. This customer and the dump driver were both smart enough to 1.) NOT try to dump the load at that angle 2.) stop before they made a minor problem into a disaster and 3.) defer to Ron's expertise, unlike some who think they know his job better than he does.

@Ddabig40mac 3 жыл бұрын

Coming soon to Midwest Truck will be a mini skidsteer for the long cable pulls, plus carry chain and rigging tackle to the long distance recoveries.

@markadams8857 3 жыл бұрын

I think he could hang a quad runner from the boom and just let it sway as he drives down the road.

@isallah1kafir196 3 жыл бұрын

@@markadams8857 or like the hook-up one sees on the huge motorhomes pulling small sedans.... :-) at the job-site. unload the skid-steer and ready to roll. :-)

@matta3888 3 жыл бұрын

Ron could use the company ranger to pull the cable. Good job at attempting to recover the truck.

@Tom_Losh 3 жыл бұрын

I can almost picture a lawnmower-sized tracked remote dragging cables across fields and through brush. Am I the only one? 😉

@Tom_Losh 3 жыл бұрын

Something similar to this: www.autoguideequipment.co.uk/products/hinowa-tracked-winch/

@chrisgleeton6823 3 жыл бұрын

At 4:38, I could literally hear your thought process, as you looked back and forth between the stuck truck and the roadway, assessing the angles, cable lengths, etc.

@jonka1 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it looked a lot better from the road.

@jimkruszka3817 3 жыл бұрын

skid loader sure beats pulling cable by hand

@firechaser21 3 жыл бұрын

Work smart not hard do you agree

@lovedfriend2020 3 жыл бұрын

He would of hand a heart attack if he didn't. That looks so FAR away.

@richardmckinnon8791 3 жыл бұрын

@@firechaser21 Amen

@stephenroberts4895 3 жыл бұрын

@@firechaser21 Agreed.

@chrisanthony579 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Mr Ron is going to get spoiled.

@patriciamorton239 3 жыл бұрын

I just love watching you with such a great attitude on things, and you don't stress yourself because you are always thinking ahead. God bless you and this old 75 yr. old woman still loves the way you work at things. My first husband taught me how to work on my own cars and he said necessity is the mother of invention. He taught me to think ahead and how to use my noggin for something other than a hat rack. I did all the work on my own vehicles until I got to where I wasn't able, brakes transmissions, clutch disc, pressure plates, anything, it didn't matter. I wasn't afraid to tackle things and solve my own problems. I would still thank him to this day if he were still living. Most women today hardly know how to put gas in the car, much less how to change a tire or anything else. Stay safe and God bless.

@bettyechols6405 3 жыл бұрын

I'll be willing to be that Ron was born around November. His "I'll figure out any job"...and making all jobs look simple after others walk away is surely a sign of November's baby!

@jukeman57 3 жыл бұрын

You’re a good man Ron. I watch your videos frequently and it seems you always try to make the best out of a bad situation for your customers. Putting them at ease, I believe, is almost as important as getting them out of their trouble. Good work and thanks for all you do out there on the road.

@davidjones8680 3 жыл бұрын

Right on time, i get to eat my lunch watching Mr Ron.

@lydiaanderson4247 3 жыл бұрын

Aww I can imagine you really had a great lunch 🥗 How are you doing

@thebear5454 3 жыл бұрын

It's not that you are sometimes short Ron....you just have "Altitude Concerns".😁😁 Another great save and thinking on the fly.

@lydiaanderson4247 3 жыл бұрын

Lmao 😂 How are you doing hun

@jimmysmith3624 3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣

@sidewinder15599 3 жыл бұрын

I imagine having that skid steer to pull the line for you was some very welcome news!

@13BGunBunny 3 жыл бұрын

I'm not a fan of McD's but this Big Mack is a different story. Well done, Ron. :-)

@Stratos53100 3 жыл бұрын

Different is always good / Exactly, I quit eating McD 30 yrs ago at one time i enjoyed the big mac, My stomach says H no to the food these days

@stevenr8606 3 жыл бұрын

⬆️ you should see how Mack Ribs are made. 😱 BTW, spelling has been changed to be clear from copywrite infringement.

@chrismanning1746 3 жыл бұрын

The only thing I eat there is the McChicken sandwich and some fries also like the sweet tea

@midgetarmy1921 3 жыл бұрын

@@stevenr8606 I could, or I could just eat it.

@lawsonsimong 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron, really pleased to see you quoting KG's it is so much easier for your European fans to understand the weight issue that you are dealing with.

@greyjay9202 3 жыл бұрын

Mack: Hey partner, can you get me out of this mess? Peterbilt: Sure thing, brother. We'll have you out in a jiffy. Nicely done, Ron.

@BuggsOgden 3 жыл бұрын

That looked like more than 250 feet to me, but whatever, you and that rig continue to amaze me. I love watching you work your magic. Thanks for posting!

@danachappell3861 3 жыл бұрын

I think these gents were happy to be fry-less, rather than fried.. Nice work, Ron!!! Glad nothing or nobody was hurt, just egos and feelings. Have a wonderful weekend!!!

@dorothyford6616 3 жыл бұрын

Coffee and a RP video! A goodmorning from Texas! Had to chuckle, just couldn't leave without at least giving it a try!! Stay safe, God bless.

@carrotbailey 3 жыл бұрын

Ron you make being the man look easy! Good work boss man

@papaowl13803 3 жыл бұрын

You are one of the few men Ron who has the ability to think on the matter at hand. Big Mack was out before you would have gotten back with the Western Star. And everybody was happy. Of course Tater just took it in stride as usual. Thanks Ron.

@evilamc1962 3 жыл бұрын

Recently joined a local small business that is growing and a business partner owns a recovery business. He’s interested seeing the stuff they run into and see the wrecks they bring back. Love watching your videos! Keep up the great work!

@waynebrooks3037 3 жыл бұрын

That 90 something Mack just fired up and idled nice as could be!!!!!!!!? Love those Macks!!!!! Thanks 😊

@shallowshadow 3 жыл бұрын

Another job well done! I love these titles! They are hilarious

@man_guy09 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@tractorboy31 3 жыл бұрын

Yep

@oddtechman 3 жыл бұрын

Turned out to be a nice easy recovery thankfully! Only needed a tiny tug.. not like that small 16ton from a few years back that pulled the rotator backwards that Talon had called you in to help with!

@taliakuznetsova7092 3 жыл бұрын

That was the one where even with the wheels chocked it was sliding back right? The dumptruck in the gravel driveway

@wolphin732 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking about that one too!

@oldcoastie2637 3 жыл бұрын

You make it look too easy Ron, but that lil loader did come in handy. Thanks for the video

@jamesleake2121 3 жыл бұрын

Nice easy pull for the Tator to get the morning started and using the skid steer to help pull the cable makes the job easier, Ron hope you your family and the Midwest crew have a good and safe weekend and with the weather heating up stay cool

@mokiemona1962able 3 жыл бұрын

As always Sir, you never cease to amaze us with your ability to adapt and overcome on any job. Thank you for sharing. God Bless you, your family, and your crew. 🙏🙏

@markbowles1860 3 жыл бұрын

Good k

@loosemoose9799 3 жыл бұрын

Another great rescue by the Ron and the Tator. They are the can do team.

@evilbrat5376 3 жыл бұрын

Good for the "Long Haul" there.. .. .. .. that cable without that skid loader would have been a "Drag." Nice job.

@jeffjackson5331 3 жыл бұрын

Cool! Man the places i have put my tri-axle would scare the crap out most people. The company i drove for had their own wrecker and the driver gave all of us drivers alot of credit for where and to the spots that we delivered too.

@may86bear 3 жыл бұрын

Roo was helping Mater the whole time. Thank goodness for long range remotes. 😃

@robertbooth6144 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Ron it looks hard But then you make it easy. First you said you had to get Anther truck and you had the right truck all the time

@zundapp8229 3 жыл бұрын

Good afternoon Ron from Roy, Nantwich UK. 🇬🇧 Thanks for showing us another interesting “rescue”..As always, you make it look easy. You have some nice customers too.

@Rags722 3 жыл бұрын

I kept waiting to see the Yank-em rope come out! Nice job plus the concern for the fresh crop. You are the MAN!

@badgerpa9 3 жыл бұрын

What a way to get that cable spooled up tight, Stay safe.

@Chr.U.Cas1622 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Ron Pratt. 👍👌👏 Simply fantastic! Impressively well done. Congrats! Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all involved people. Post Scriptum: Your tow truck is pretty impressive too.

@trainguy1017 3 жыл бұрын

8:17 perfect example of "Work smarter not harder!"

@DJJezabella 3 жыл бұрын

I suspected you would try a rescue with the Tator before leaving to get a different truck, and I was correct. I applaud your analytical mind. It was very kind of those folks to offer you the use of the skid steer to haul the cable, shackles and straps for you. THAT would be a long haul on foot. Thanks for another great video.

@hamshackleton 3 жыл бұрын

So - as well as the long arm of the Law, now there's the long reach of the Rotator!

@corycollier 3 жыл бұрын

Sheriff Tator? hehe

@marlamengarelli9590 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the entertainment. Love watching you. It's great to have a man that believe in God to watch!! You and your operation are in my prayers. Again thank you sir.

@welshman2081 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ron A nice simple recovery for you, You made it look so easy, great stuff, Lovely countryside, makes a change from the busy roads, Regards welshman 2081

@humancattoy7767 3 жыл бұрын

I like the customer's attitude. Y'know, I think a military surplus wrecker would be an asset to your company.

@paulshannon4576 3 жыл бұрын

I just had a thought. Could you pull the cable on the winches all the way out and spray paint how ever much you want to stay on the drum a bright fluorescent color so you could visually see when to stop pulling cable?

@Silver_Turtle 3 жыл бұрын

Paul; that's a good idea.

@donaldhardesty4473 3 жыл бұрын

Most cable are grease try to hold rust down

@Tom-In-Ga 3 жыл бұрын

Love these videos. Love to see all the equipment. Love to see the carnage being cleaned up. But, most of all, love to see this man's mind work. I swear, if he could float the rotator out on the water, he could figure out how to raise the Titanic.

@bigpatrck2 3 жыл бұрын

A little more cable and some Yank ‘ems…

@KB-gs8zi 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ron !! On some of the other channels ,,have seen ""TATORS"" with nylon cable instead of wire !!! Have you ever thought of switching over ?? Great recovery with NO damage to anything !!! ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!

@TowMan127 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job brother! Glad you decided to give it a shot and it work. 🤜🤛

@ehsnils 3 жыл бұрын

On a job like this it always helps taking your time and see what the options are. Getting stuck like that - it's way too common on a farm.

@bettyechols6405 3 жыл бұрын

Every call brings a new puzzle for Ron to figure out!

@jorgenegrete7494 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel love what you're doing God bless you

@Mrfort 3 жыл бұрын

That little lane is a motorway( freeway) to us in the UK.

@chrismanning1746 3 жыл бұрын

Go to California for the freeway First time I drove on it was for driving school I was scared to death

@rayshutsa6690 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video's keep up the goo d work. Always waiting for the next one. Be safe and God bless everyone. 🇨🇦

@dp.oennismaurer205 3 жыл бұрын

Another good video Mr.Ron Pratt, keep 'em coming. Very interesting, as each job is different and how to solve the problem encounterd

@patrolston8580 3 жыл бұрын

Ron I like it that you try and figure things out always trying to please the customer I also like seeing you use the big truck.

@markreetz1001 3 жыл бұрын

I think it was a very wise call to try before going back for the other truck. When you said, "I hate to leave without at least giving it a try...!" I thought "Absolutely Ron!" And the way the hillside & top were mushed up by the dump truck, you might have had a hard time going up there. So you spend the time trying with the 'Tator? How much faster would it have been to switch trucks? You saved yourself and the dump truck owner a lot of time. To paraphrase Jerry Clower, "You need to respect that the brung ya." The Tator brung ya. Use it. Good video Ron!

@n2uid01 3 жыл бұрын

People seem nicer in country. Your being polite is great.

@colinwheeler4166 3 жыл бұрын

Your customer sure has a beautiful looking CHR Mack mud carter.

@lindabrendon3124 3 жыл бұрын

Great job , always look forward to watching each week . God bless.

@StrikerV3 3 жыл бұрын

Yesterday when i was trying to strap some pipe down on the stake bed truck. I couldn’t get the strap to go through and also over all the pipe. So i had to climb from the cab and crawl along the gates. All i could think of was you and your fold out step stool, i need to get myself one 😂

@miltoncallan1471 3 жыл бұрын

I could almost smell the clean fresh air. I love Missouri!

@aarontaylor9243 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome job. You saved the mac and didnt seem to hurt the crop at all! God bless you ron and the tator

@brucemitch928 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific job as always, really nice people you have the opportunity to help out. These guys certainly made this job far easier. One wee observation, I guess you have perhaps thought yourself also that your equipment stowage locker doors would give you far easier access if they were hinged at the top....but I guess there’s a reason they are like they are. Enjoy every one of your videos 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@jasonkoplenik5730 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy watching your videos Ron

@stephendudley2532 3 жыл бұрын

Love your pet Spider

@slimwantedman6694 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

@kevingordon7426 3 жыл бұрын

Love all the stuff in the trucks. Even a step stool. You get the job done.

@-ray-h 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely Love the "Nothing Ventured Nothing Gained Attitude" Ron...! Many folks look at a situation and come up with reasons on why they can't do something instead of what I always say & do is, let's look at it & see what we need to do to get the job done...! Great video Ron...! Perfect...!!!

@kensherwin4544 3 жыл бұрын

No rain or snow, no darkness, no traffic, and no power lines! What's this world coming to?

@samellis4054 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron thanks tator got to love the help pulling line

@strokiinyourmom 3 жыл бұрын

I got my second vaccine yesterday and I woke up saying “man Ive been hit by a Mack truck” then I see your upload!!! Great vid as always, keep up the great work Ron.

@gorillaau 3 жыл бұрын

Good job (or should that be good jab???). I'm still wait for my opportunity, though Australia is pretty safe so they are not rushing it.

@timbowhite3215 3 жыл бұрын

Good Midday My Good Big Bro Ron Pratt Sir & God Bless You & All Of You're Whole Family & All Of You're Whole Staff & I Am Praying For The People Of This Automobile Accident

@lasersailor0080 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever considered using a weighted winch blanket? That seems like a whole bunch of cable that could whip back and hurt someone

@corbanlee8157 3 жыл бұрын

They don't really work best just not to stand in the danger zone

@bruceraggett4506 3 жыл бұрын

The way modern cable is wound it just drops when it breaks, nothing dramatic.

@henryg683 3 жыл бұрын

Another fine job done by MIDWEST truck and RON PRATT keep up the good work see you in the next one!!!! Hello to all in the shop hope all is well!!!!

@jamesstafford9067 3 жыл бұрын

God Bless You Mr Ron, I was right up the road from your shop the other night and wanted to meet you in person. Love your videos and the techniques you use. I wish I lived down there.

@gurueddy 3 жыл бұрын

Matt’s Off-road Recovery gets their clients to send a photo so they know what gear to take (and also to find them). Everyone has smart phones now, easy to send you a few pics.

@JohnHallgren 3 жыл бұрын

Didn’t you hear him say that this customer wasn’t able to do so because of poor cell service in that rural area?

@Silver_Turtle 3 жыл бұрын

I think he stated they didn't have enough bandwidth to send one.

@-ray-h 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John @ 0:52 Ron said they didn't have enough phone signal to send any pictures...

@vickikuhrmeier318 3 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful piece of property.

@rickb6889 3 жыл бұрын

Good morning Ron from Massachusetts

@wynottgivemore9274 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron,glad to see some where is getting the rain...😔here in Saskatchewan Canada need moisture bad, and then we got snow today,with freezing temperatures... Of course not expected to stay,but ... Praying for some of the other moisture please Lord 🙏🙏🙏🙂

@cathymaynard5063 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for a great video it made my day.😊 Fremont Michigan

@richardbryant7972 3 жыл бұрын

Like fishing for trucks got a big Mack on the line. Thanks for sharing god bless

@tjroelsma 3 жыл бұрын

Customers like these are the best: admitting they've messed up, letting you decide what and how to do it and willing to help.

@gorillaau 3 жыл бұрын

Probably gets them lenient invoicing. Dragging 200feet of that cable has to be taxing.

@desertdweller4951 3 жыл бұрын

Always nice to have good customers to look after. Thoughts & Prayers on the road and family.

@ronnie122171 3 жыл бұрын

how far can u be until the remote will not work

@scottthecrazy 3 жыл бұрын

I think that as long he can see the truck he will be fine Ron said the remote is using radio frequency specifically to the truck. Ron has video from 2016 you can watch it if you use "Ron Pratt remote in google search". I found the range. lets say its more enough for any job.

@chriss1984 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome as always, I always look forward to your videos because you assess the situation taking in everything come up with a formula do the job it’s just amazing. And I find it very fascinating. Thank you for sharing.

@busterboy7505 3 жыл бұрын

The Mack is back on tarmac, you just had to give it a shot Ron, and it worked a treat,👍🇬🇧🇺🇸🪝.

@kathleenonda1879 3 жыл бұрын

I love the respect you show to your customers Ron an to you employees

@paulprobst7728 2 жыл бұрын

@Kathleen Onda , ... and also to his tools and equipment! 😊

@keithbennett5519 3 жыл бұрын

awesome and amazing not having to pull the line all the way out there

@Jameson4327 3 жыл бұрын

As always another happy customer.

@anjalaisuppiah9987 3 жыл бұрын

Good day Mr Ron you are a very good leader you always take care of the environment property etc during your winching procedure good practice God bless you. Safety first Thank you Mr Ron. From Malaysia

@mighty300il6 3 жыл бұрын

Dang!!! I knew a rotator was heavy but never would have guessed 72k...that's a big ol gal!!!

@dorset16 3 жыл бұрын

Always enjoy watching your vlogs from the UK, Ron. You've got a wonderful friendly approach to your job, making the customers who are probably stressed out but make a great outcome. Keep well & stay safe.