I am glad to see a young man out there getting it done. Thanks for the show Steve!

Thanks for sharing this new machine. WOW, how high tech can we get. The digital world is totally amazing and I do think it good to still know the machine(s) in their 'maiden' form as well. Thanks again as this a remarkable unit! DIRT PERFECT tried out a DOZER on a factory tour with the same features. It's unreal and JAMES, you're in at the exact right time! Thanks guys and keep us posted! Sonny

Very nice review & demo. Nice machine, for sure. How refreshing to see such a really nice, well spoken and sharp young man in that James - he ought to start his own channel, too - but you probably already told him that, LOL. BTW, you're not getting OLODER - you're getting BETTER!

Awesome Video & Machine Congrats Mr 26! 💪🏼

Dirt Boss suggested we check out your Channel. Looking good. Thanks for posting.

Awesome machines.

I like this machine.👍👍👍

I just wanted to say I've been waiting for over a year to see one of these machines in action and was relatively hoping my boss would get one for our place. I work at a trash and recycling place,. Where I am the Supervisor of the Transfer station. We are currently using an M 314 wheeled excavator. And it sucks having to put down the dam outriggers every time I need to do any actual moving of material. It has a fantastic thumb. I just wished that the bucket had a better out curl on it. And the thumb as you had mentioned, doesn't go all the way out with the bucket. And the bucket only being able to go flat straight is it's limit. Sucks. My boss had to put the pneumatic tires on it since I gave it it's first flat being used in trash with debri environment. The first mention of getting a new excavator was suppose to be a rubber track one with the tight radius for small areas like we have. I would love to see this machine being used at our place. Especially having low beams for rafters for the roof. Being able to set the ceiling height with the fence control would be a game changer and less accidental hits to it. 😉

Beautiful Excavator with everything you could possibly want

James seems like a good dude,I wish him well with his new machine.

Lololol look at that cute baby Pete

🔥🔥🔥 GREAT VIDEO MY BROTHER 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Interesting video. Informative.

Cool video! Very sweet piece of iron...

That 317 is super nice but that’s a good looking single axle dump!!!

Nice demo and show of the basics. I know its a LOT to take in all at once and you definitely want to go slow and not put the first dent in it or the truck, for that matter! I'm guessing James doesn't have his own channel/media sites yet?

Very nice😊

Like a kid in a candy store...lol..Nice machine..

Whats up man! Really thinking about pulling the trigger on the 317 this month. Does your friend still recommend it after about a year?

Nice machine, I would of specced a tilt bucket myself, It would be nice if you could speak to your komatsu dealer and see if they would let you try out one of the intelligent machines, it would be a nice comparison. I think its just Komatsu and Cat which leading the in built grade control systems?

Caterpillar rules the earth 🌍

Good looking 317! What’s the biggest bucket you can put on it?

king to get a bigger machine that I can still tow with my 25 ton trailer. What’s everyone’s opinion on the 317? I have a Volvo 145 right now and think it would go well with a 317. I’ve been hearing mixed reviews on it unfortunately.

CAT is the best manufacturer there is

nice machine for sure, so how does james move it around, ain’t tugging that around with a single axle pete?

What made you choose the 317 over a 315 or a 320?

Sweet machine. Progressive thumbs are the bees knees. Any idea what he paid? Must be ~$250K range - dunno how that makes any sense. Can buy 3 similar size Chinese excavators for same money - have 2 for parts lol.

I to like Cat man I am old school man but am adjusting to the new tech we just ordered 10 395 machines received 2 last week still in assembly phase lot of computer programming Dat a real pain be interesting to see what all this new tech is capable of

How much does it weigh nice 👍

I wonder why the machine is so loud, (the pump)

i would imagine you have to be very gingerly if you think you want to compress a load a little. a little to hard you get a ride to Woodwards in Brocky town.

nice machine. i wish i could order fries with my machine ..thumbs up !!

Having no blade is kind of a deal breaker🤷‍♂️ It is so handy… but I suppose if you have another piece of equipment on hand….

How does he transport the 317?

To hell with that machine.. I want the little 359 dump truck..

How much did you pay for this excavator?

Just wait till you have repair emissions!

No volume

Sweet machine. Progressive thumbs are the bees knees. Any idea what he paid? Must be ~$250K range - dunno how that makes any sense. Can buy 3 similar size Chinese excavators for same money - have 2 for parts lol.