Heavy Haul in the Canadian Oil Sands

Heavy Haul in the Canadian Oil Sands | CAT 6015B

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Күн бұрын

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This episode is the first of our Canadien vlog series! (plenty more to come, don't you worry...) We took a trip just north of Fort McMurray to visit the oil sands, and I marveled over lots of big equipment including a 6020B, a 6015B, and a D11.
Company: Morgan Construction
Equipment: Caterpillar 6020B | Caterpillar 6015B | 16000 Crane | 980 Haul Truck | Bucket Wheel Excavator | 797 Haul Truck
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0:00 - Intro
1:43 - 6492 Questions
2:48 - Biggest CAT Bucket
4:24 - Greaser
5:00 - 6015B
8:20 - D11
9:30 - 16000 Crane
10:00 - 980 Haul Truck Bed
12:25 - Bucket Wheel Excavator
13:30 - 797 Haul tRUCK
14:20 - Canada Teaser
14:55 - Outro

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@papercrane747 Жыл бұрын

Cool to see Fort McMurray being appreciated instead of hated on for once.

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

we're doing our best to highlight the people who keep society moving

@akimbojimbo3763 Жыл бұрын

Apparently people like to dump on primary industry, until they realize it's keeps life going.

@DavidLeon140m3 Жыл бұрын

same here

@jankington216 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised you're all so concerned for the future of Kuwait's economy, that's kinda sweet

@tomtabbert7364 Жыл бұрын

I built the dragline that Aaron was standing in front of when he was describing the bucketwheel. The dragline was assembled and welded together in 1975 to 1977 on the syncrude site.

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

that's absolutely incredible Tom. Thanks for watching

@jamesgarrison6430 Жыл бұрын

Sweet man I love old equipment

@xzavier4963 10 ай бұрын

That's so cool

@dieselsupplyco.2721 5 ай бұрын

That’s awesome sir ! What a neat thing to look back on !

@njonebale7889 Жыл бұрын

Too awesome, couldn’t really appreciate how big the equipment actually is until your standing or sitting on it, keep hanging in Canada and check out the logging equipment while your there.

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

we'll be back soon!

@declanthiele Жыл бұрын

This channel is like being a little kid going to work with dad to see all the cool stuff

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

that's how I feel every day

@pearmainstudios3942 Жыл бұрын

My buddy has the privilege to operate all these vehicles because his dad ownes his own construction company. Its pretty cool

@akimbojimbo3763 Жыл бұрын

@@pearmainstudios3942 that's badass man. I grew up in an auto mechanic environment. First time I saw a dragline at a phosphate mine was something else

@guyneeser2029 4 күн бұрын

Pardon the pun , but here is the DIG we want you to show us EVERYTHING about the machines in your videos ! Your not talking too much!. Your bring back fond moments for us retired workers keep them comming!...... ❤

@EricNielsen187 Жыл бұрын

Back in early 2000's I work for a construction company and spent a year and a half working in Fort McMurry renovating the Dr. Karl A Clark Elementary school. According to the kids and teachers their school was very important because Karl A Clark was the one that came up with how to extract the tar from the sand with hot water and steam. We were all taken on a guided tour of mine. I grew up in a coal mining town and had been around massive equipment since I was little. I don't care who you are or how old you get standing next to equipment like this blows your mind.

@jamesgarrison6430 Жыл бұрын

Yup

@chriswielenga9882 Жыл бұрын

About cold starting: A lot of trucks and equipment in Canada use Webasto or Espar diesel coolant heaters to maintain temperature at 160F. I think they have adapters for the coolant to circulate thru the hydraulic tanks as well or it’s manufactured into the tank. Using synthetic engine oil in the winter also makes a huge difference.

@ToyotaNutjob Жыл бұрын

Who uses conventional still anyways

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

that's awesome thank you for the information Chris

@roballan4944 Жыл бұрын

Most of the iron does not get shut off. As mechanics go to repairs often the equipment is covered in a parachute and tow behind frost fighters (gensets with diesel fire indirect heaters. Millions of BTU) Are used to keep everything warm. You can walk around in a t-shirt inside and -40 outside.

@michaelsedway9703 Жыл бұрын

Kenworth c500. The workhorse of the oil patch

@NootchMurphy Жыл бұрын

I LOVE your amazement of our area. a 6015 is pretty big for sure. I have seen full 797's roll around the region. it is just bigger up here. Thank you for visiting and highlighting our region. Glad you came, come back again.

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle. We will be back soon

@Dunphy96 Жыл бұрын

I love seeing my city being talked about in a positive way instead of being trashed because of the oilsands! My father has photos of the dragline and bucket wheel in operation back in the day

@cdracing Жыл бұрын

What town?

@danial_amini Жыл бұрын

@@cdracingfort mcmurray alberta

@cdracing Жыл бұрын

@@danial_amini ty.

@mikexcavator Жыл бұрын

Alex Burnoot is a gentleman and a scholar. His hugs are dreamy as well!

@oreoscout64 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Alberta! While you're here there's lots of cool projects to check out. Glad to see you showing us off on the world stage

@tylerr3469 Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked my province! I used to be an electrician up there building SAGD oil plants

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

awesome

@taylorhickman84 Жыл бұрын

The grace at which that beast moved, impressive.

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@glenndales1710 Жыл бұрын

Very cool Aaron thanks for getting our excellent crew some recognition they all deserve

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching Glenn

@ashtonpilkey490 Жыл бұрын

Very nice to see. I used to work for a company ( in the same province) that makes rims and wheels for mining trucks, but I only ever saw the mining equipment in pictures. My older brother works in ft. McMurray so it's really nice to see this stuff.

@gabegjl3265 Жыл бұрын

Wow! I’ve been around big equipment before. But nothing like those gigantic machines!

@gagetulk4353 Жыл бұрын

This is really awesome to see. I live and work in fort mcmurray piloting for heavy hauls/ do my own light vehicle hauls amongst other things. The culture and environment of it is something truly amazing to be apart of in every way.

@dallonperry3639 Жыл бұрын

About 7 years ago I got a job welding outta high school and I got to weld all the teeth and wear bars on one of those buckets. It came into our shop because along transport it got into an accident outside of Red Deer and the bucket was dented. We got the bid to straighten it out and re-finish it, one of my favourite projects from that job!

@hfdzl Жыл бұрын

Corks help in sideways slide on icy ground. Finally refreshing content! Will follow!! Worked many sand and gravel and shot rock operations --- just like home!!

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thanks for following along and watching

@derKarl_stp Жыл бұрын

13:55 "please do not climb on the equipment" (Aaron sitting on the other side of the bumper... LOL I love this moment as a picture when stopping the vid 😉 oh and because of the hauling section... you see the excavator and know that it is not that tiny... but then you suddenly realise how large the heavy haul truck has to be when it drives past you as a empty truck... this was impressive

@magpieblue Жыл бұрын

This Aaron wishes he was more like you. You’re just cool and speak with honesty and a nice tone. The production quality from you all is outstanding. I found you by chance, and although I’m not in the industry I love machines and learning about it all. Every video feels fun and informative, and it can be a challenge to get that blended well. You guys do it brilliantly. Since you asked, as unlikely as it may be, I hope one of the countries you can hit up is Romania; because it’s beautiful, because there’s industrial history I know nothing about and would love to learn from you.

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for your kind words and for watching I really appreciate it

@Helloreality101 Жыл бұрын

Seems y'all have fun making these videos, which makes them fun to watch.

@MultiBoobieviolator Жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the beauty. Lots of people talk shit about the oilsands and dont realize how they protect the land

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

it's amazingly different in person

@benhynes2592 3 ай бұрын

I like hearing you talk, especially your conversations with the people on sight. Your commentary makes your content special imo

@billyhighfill Жыл бұрын

Bro. The pull-ups killed me 😂😂😂😂🤜🤛

@billyhighfill Жыл бұрын

Also. The question counter. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

haha thank you!!

@460faceplant Жыл бұрын

Here in Montana we have used ice bits or lugs on our cats and any steel tracked machines in the winter months, for logging and road building.

@samschneider9524 Жыл бұрын

I had to scroll down through here hoping somebody would say something just exactly what you said because that's exactly what we did also and I'm also from Montana but I'll give him a little slack I won't gang up on him

@svenhodaka9145 Жыл бұрын

“Corked” tracks. We know it well in Alberta🇨🇦

@thirethedragon1479 Жыл бұрын

Honesty I enjoy your commentary a lot , love these vids

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thank you!!!

@davidanalyst671 Жыл бұрын

thats great, because this entire video was commentary, and he didn't even show any oilsand. It was all commentary

@izalman Жыл бұрын

Loved the KW... reminded of the Hayes logging trucks from the 70'/80's

@Trent_Fleming Жыл бұрын

This is one of my favorite videos yet! Great stuff!

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching Trent!

@guyneeser2029 4 күн бұрын

Now see , I had no idea that this 6015 had a grease gun on the machine how COOL....

@scottburton4930 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a cool video Aaron. You’ll have to come up again. So much more to see. Someone asked about a tire count average. 144 on the Goldhofer platform hauling the 16,000 crane. 👍

@manuelgabriel7907 Жыл бұрын

Nice video, good info and actually pretty funny. I like it when those big machines get transported in 1 piece. More of that please 👍

@jakebailey5033 Жыл бұрын

The question tracker, cracked me up. Though I had the same questions, so I'm glad that you asked them.

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching Jake

@jaredlemay9409 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel. Don’t ever lose yourself. You are what we like about this channel

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thank you Jared!!

@off2rockyridge879 Жыл бұрын

Awesome videos! Great editing and keep them coming!

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thank you!

@mzee5533 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to Canada 🇨🇦 mate. Enjoy the last days of summer.

@johnanderson8740 Жыл бұрын

Wow, beautiful scenery!

@mrs.eliteearthworks Жыл бұрын

This was such a fun watch!

@kenwillis8487 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking of the living arrangements and layout literally minutes b4 you said it!

@wic.kedkool Жыл бұрын

I would of NEVER thought that trailer would hold that machine. I am impressed!!!

@baptistlion4060 Жыл бұрын

Down to earth. Great stuff Built Witt

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching

@dbikeryamaha125 Жыл бұрын

WOW!!! Your videos just keep getting better and better. Excellent I laughed out loud at 'parkour'🤣🤣

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thank you Johnny!!

@Roesy_850 Жыл бұрын

The first of Alberta series videos finally thanks Aaron

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

more on the way thanks for watching!

@justcallmefingers Жыл бұрын

Right on welcome to Canada boys

@rondour2140 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your videos, that's some serious machinery 😲

@nnotloc- Жыл бұрын

we are such savages. i love it. proud to be albertan 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

@blueman5924 Жыл бұрын

yet so many vacation in BC, weird…..😂

@ConradJohnson88 Жыл бұрын

I work out of the yard that's right next to where the CAT gear was dropped off. Got real excited to see the familiar road, super disappointed I wasn't there when this was filmed

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

maybe next time

@dallasbaiton371 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you in Canada Aaron , enjoy your visit and don’t believe any of the negative remarks that some have about the oil sands projects. Did you know that since they started these operations that the oil quit migrating into the river and flowing out into the ocean in witch it has done in the past before these projects. That alone should be told to anyone how thinks these projects are not good .

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

yep it's amazing. I was shocked to see all the operations in reality in a good way

@dennisholst4322 Жыл бұрын

God knew someday we would be able to utilize it as an necessity

@dennisholst4322 Жыл бұрын

These resources are not artificially contrived by man in a chem lab like ---

@KwanFung Жыл бұрын

So awesome to finally see footage of the oilsands on KZfaq! Kudos for you to get through all the permitting required. btw, what mic do you use? Sound quality is awesome

@theodoregilbert6963 Жыл бұрын

ALEX!!!!!!! YARRRRRRRRRRR!!!! DIGGIN DITCHIN N BITCHIN!!!!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

@ddnbproductions3329 Жыл бұрын

Theoooooooooooooo

@kurtrindgen4708 Жыл бұрын

In keeping with the spirit - the ongoing theme of busting chops, there is dense (like me, dense, stubborn German) and there is less dense. Not heavy and less heavy. Keep up the great content. Good that there are young folks interested in this content.

@ladiesman21727 Жыл бұрын

love when youtube suggests new channels like this

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

glad you're here

@Ryzmuhh Жыл бұрын

11:06 I used to do this to every wall as a kid lol

@danieldeanharrison Жыл бұрын

Always wanted to see what’s it like to operate the 6015. I operate a hitachi 1200 and it’s an alright machine. Also we keep trucks running all the time because they’re a pain to start back up (in the winter time).

@amadine770 Жыл бұрын

Seeing that the 6015 sports the new logo means it is close to 5 years.Great video by the way.

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@bishopcorva Жыл бұрын

Expedience or expedient was the word you may have been looking for when describing the moves made on large/heavy equipment without break-down reassembly sessions. None the less another nice video of yours that I watched and enjoyed. I'm a bit jealous that you can do what you do but I also know that it takes a good bit of talent and skills honed over lots of field experience.

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thank you so much for watching and the kind words I appreciate it

@chrismurphy8667 Жыл бұрын

I really don’t know anything about these machines but I enjoy your videos and info … how you can make fun of yourself … and teach at the same time. Keep it up bro! Sub

@mfk12340 Жыл бұрын

Where I work it gets to -30° F and we don't shut the machines or trucks down during the weekday. But if we're taking the weekend off then we'll shut them down.

@scottbruner9266 Ай бұрын

You know things are getting serious when Aaron starts dropping F-bombs.

@EdmontonRails Жыл бұрын

The Kenworth is moving it, but this job looks like something for a Pacific.

@TurboBMRProjectLove Жыл бұрын

when he said he was here to rustle some jimmies, i immediately subscribed.

@Shaadk11 Жыл бұрын

Wow 😯 it's very big equipment ❤❤❤

@mikek3951 Жыл бұрын

I miss those days. Favorite toy. D11. The power and the newer ones are a dream to run. It’s costly to run but it cost more to sit around doing nothing.

@taylorhickman84 Жыл бұрын

what are all those lugs(the polished squares, not sure what to call them) on the bucket of the D11?

@mikek3951 Жыл бұрын

@@taylorhickman84 polished lugs?? There’s wear plates. Or hard facing that take the abuse verse the steel bucket itself

@taylorhickman84 Жыл бұрын

@@mikek3951 thanks for the reply! That was my assumption but I can't figure out why they are segmented instead of a single plate.

@mikek3951 Жыл бұрын

@@taylorhickman84 Some wear out faster then others if its solid then you might only wear out a small area but need to replace the whole thing. All depends on what the D11 is pushing. Dirt. Rocks. Coal. Mud. They all wear different on blades. If you ever get a chance get in one. There’s not much that will stop a D11. The size and power are jaw dropping. Even after years of running them they still impress me today. Unless your paying for the fuel. 500 gallons in a 12 hr shift but that all depends on what your pushing or ripping.

@taylorhickman84 Жыл бұрын

@@mikek3951 fascinating stuff, thanks for the info.

@shack_67 Жыл бұрын

My grandfather helped in the process of the building a few of the big shovels back in the 50,s and 60,s in Ohio strip mines

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

that's fantastic

@efrainberrios8494 Жыл бұрын

Great Video!

@dionwills3674 Жыл бұрын

Lol, I used to run pilot truck for those NCSG boys, great guys, they haul some impressive loads!!!

@jestestuman Жыл бұрын

Such excavators (bucket wheel) work in Germany and Poland, Krupp I believe. One in Poland is working in open pit brown coal in Belchatow (Kleszczow), biggest open pit mine in Europe. Other one in Germany is bigger I think.

@oby-1607 Жыл бұрын

It takes a Kenworth to pull this kind of load. Not surprised there. There are bigger loads out there. I have seen one Kenworth pulling and one Kenworth pushing as it went down the road. All hooked together.

@jonathan-noahhunter2081 Жыл бұрын

5:40 was something straight out of snow runner 🤩

@carholic-sz3qv Жыл бұрын

11:08 PARCOUR!!! 😂 😝 😆 too funny mate!

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

glad you enjoyed it!!

@Duvstep910 Жыл бұрын

Love kenworth c500s; awesome rigs Edit: you should see the oilfield bed trucks

@Bobbyberta284 Жыл бұрын

We have some sweet things!!!!

@nicke1903 11 ай бұрын

I remember the big 60 Series Front Shovel that was used on I26 on the NC TN line, it was a monster.

@tomsisk6811 Жыл бұрын

Badazzery at its best !!!

@landmarkcreations1183 Жыл бұрын

What a job site!

@thankswillie Жыл бұрын

cool,thats big time stuff

@colinwolters8863 Жыл бұрын

If your going to come to the patch, better throw some Ariats on man. Nothing beats a good kenworth c500 and Cat machinery! Welcome to Alberta!

@samuelgardner6541 Жыл бұрын

Could you do a video reviewing the specifications on the semi truck and trailer? Very impressive

@roballan4944 Жыл бұрын

Most of the c500 floats run c15/c16 Detroit 8v92 on threally old ones and some Cummins kta19. 18 speed Eaton's some Allison. Drive axles are sisu, Clark or merritor.

@dulanmadubashana5511 Жыл бұрын

I fascinated , when I saw that kenworth engine pulling out 155 tons heavy catterpillar 6015 B . Absolutely insane work . ❤⚡♥️

@rosshall641 5 ай бұрын

Now that's what you call a Canadian Kenworth

@johnanderson8740 Жыл бұрын

Impressive stuff you guys!!

@martymorse2 Жыл бұрын

"Keep your load balanced." Aaron, there is a metaphor for life in that phrase. Never pegged you for an existentialist. Rock on!

@staglione79 Жыл бұрын

Good shit Mr. Witt!!!!!

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@wbball15 Жыл бұрын

BURNOOOOOOOT!!!

@ToyotaNutjob Жыл бұрын

That semi looked like he had highway tread in the front and offroad in the back. Xool

@VernonChitlen Жыл бұрын

Second one of yours I've watched. Very good, like your comments! 👍

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching Michael!

@maxxx1224 Жыл бұрын

The intro was very funny xD , great video as usual :)

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thanks Max!

@rpier8357 Жыл бұрын

Wow, that’s crazy seeing a 6015 being hauled like that.

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

it was so cool to see

@JamesDalpe Жыл бұрын

Starting in the best province in Canada I see

@jamescaliendo1030 Жыл бұрын

Lololol man you outdid yourself this time!!! Great video bro and the "f" bomb at 5:09 lolol. Amazes me how that 15 dwarfs that C5. I'd love to see her next to a 390 and see the size comparison. Great job here!

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thanks James!

@davewilson7565 Жыл бұрын

Mind blown 👍🏻💪👊

@faisal-ca Жыл бұрын

Keep rocking buddy. Friends from Southern Alberta (Calgary).

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

thanks for watching!

@bikerpunk64 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! I can't believe you shot right outside our yard!

@AaronWitt Жыл бұрын

so close yet so far. Maybe we'll meet next time

@palehorsepayton4428 Жыл бұрын

A company i worked for here in Alabama had the first 6015b cat made the demo video for the hoe were done in the quarry i worked in its a awesome machine to run

@devonwoodman3350 Жыл бұрын

Alberta baby lucky to call this place home

@martijnjonkers2179 7 ай бұрын

Best looking excavator ever build

@J.Ponce1991 5 ай бұрын

Finning Cat is the largest Cat dealer in North America, because they cover all Canada. I work for Holt Cat, the second biggest dealer. Crazy part is we are one of 4 Cat dealerships in Texas! HOLT CAT! 😁