Almost 80 years old. Good for him doing what he enjoys.

Now there's a man who knows EXACTLY what his machine's limits are & operates it accordingly to accomplish the task.

No DEF, no electronics and no joystick, just talent and experience!

My pops is 86. Last year before his Heart Attack he was making and lifting 200lb. tables. That generation worked hard to give us younger ones an easier life. I think we've made it to easy. Those were huge stumps. Great Job.

Always fun to watch a seasoned operator working a machine like it was a part of him. He didn’t have to overload the engine and slam the blade into the stumps either to get results. He’s doing what he likes to do, that will keep him young at heart and going on. Nice job, thanks for the ride along.

You just can't say enough about you boys saving and using these workhorses in today's throwaway society...and to ole timers who still can show up newer machines and younger operators! Keep it up lads!

My father had a old John deere Dozier 420 and when he was making roads for his logging roads he would cut the tree high on the stump so it would be easier to get the stumps out of the ground, when I was 10 years old my father let me drive the cat and he taught me how work the machine. RIP dad

We just had an 80-year-old driver retire that would outwork and outdrive most these days... Admirable work ethic and I can only hope I have half his energy in 25 years, if I last that long. Love these old machines. Yep, more of a workout and not big on creature-comforts but none of the big def scam and no electronics to speak of... Thanks for sharing, as always!

The oldies are the goodies and people forget about that!

Smooth operator smooth machine... I'll bet that machine is his baby. You can look at how well it is kept. Track tension just right and not a lost motion. He doesn't jerk it around or mistreat it. Yessir Mr Darrell getting it done...

He's doing a good job, I'm 75 and started stumping on a HD 16 AC in the Blueridge Mountains of VA but I have operated a D8H for many years since

DEF fluid ?! Haha 😂 “ We don’t need no steenking DEF fluid !” That’s an earth movin unit right there ! with a well seasoned pro operator.

He runs that D8 like it was a little 450 great to see the Old timers still getting it done . 1st dozer I Operator at 16 years old was a D8 2 U cable Blade It was all I could do to pull back the clutch. 👍👏👏🇺🇸

My dad operated heavy equipment daily till he had hart surgery at 90. He still operates from time to time and will turn 94 in a few days.

Man that d8 is mint, he's taken care it very good man that last stump had a massive tap root on it, thanks for sharing Chris 🌲💪🇺🇸

He makes it look light. Like you, he is thinking and feeling the moves rather than working levers. I drove a D8 in 1972.

He works Smoother than polish glass!!!

Power and know how can’t be beat. 80 yrs old and still at it. 👍👍

Really nice Chris, those old iron operator’s really work there asses off ! Thanks for sharing !

Back in the early 60's My uncle bought a D7 with a Pony motor on it to start the main engine, That D7 to me was a beast. And here I am almost 63 years old and I still think of that old D7 and still think it's a Beast. I have ran all kinds of equipment over my years, But the Kid in me still loves that old D7. Thanks Chris for a good old memory.

Loved this video!!! The old CAT and seasoned operator deserve so much respect. A real joy to watch him!!!

...This is the kind of man that does what he loves!!! A mans man for sure, GOOD ON HIM!!! I'm a young 73 years old I still work our spread here in Alaska...and will until they bury me...

I had an old friend passed at 84,used to run a D9,had to retire,bad knees. He was a private pilot and stormed the beaches at Normandy in ww2,miss him,he was a character! We’re losing a lot oh history and definitely experience that can’t be replaced!!!

Both the operator and dozer are enjoying longevity as both are from a pre DEF era.

Mr. Daryl runs that dozer like it's a part of him. I had the opportunity to work on an old D-8800 CAT engine while attending Nashville Auto Diesel College. According to the instructor, CAT was known for making their equipment last. The plunger and barrel assemblies used in the fuel system were originals. This engine was built back in 1935 and other than a few hoses it was all original. The pony motor was used to crank the larger 5-3/4" bore cylinder diesel engine by warming up its coolant and pressurizing its oil system before closing the exhaust valves to make it fire. I believe the starting RPMs was 27 and the normal idle was 105. We ran it up to 320rpms and shook the whole building lol.

Been doing that for so long, it's like breathing for him!

The old boy knows exactly what he's doing

Those old timers man, they just know what they're doing. More power to him for going on 80 and running that thing so smooth.

That dude is so smooth at the dozer controls. Impressive. He operates like he's been using it for 40 years.

Hi from uk chris👍👋 hope als well👌 nice to see the old machines rock on still👍 80 yr old still getting after it lol good on the fella 💪💙 I bet 76 yrs of experience on machines tho 💪lv it, he was flipping stumps like we flip coins💙 and thanks for your time and be safe see you soon

Nice how you show these oldtimers doing more and better work than some youngsters who think they all that.

Only three words needed: I love it!

Just goes to prove age is no barrier when skill and experience are involved, Sure we all enjoyed watching these 'oldies' show us how it is done.

Wow! I love to watch a master at work and Mr Darrel's work is a masterpiece!!! No wasted motion, focused power, finished work behind, little dirt on the root balls, and on to number next!!! What a joy to watch!

Man, I hope that when I am almost 80 years old that I would be capable of staying on that dozer doing that kind of stumping work all day.

Doing what you love will keep you young no matter what age you are. Good for him!

Great to see Chris.😀 This was epic work.😀 Thanks so much for it.😉 Be well.😊

There is something about the sound of a good running Caterpillar D-8 engine. This operator knows how to run his machine really well. This is what 'experience' looks like.

Chris, you just showed us a Aster Craftsman at work!. So much beauty in watching operate a wonderful Cat to its capacity. Thank you for sharing his legacy . John

That Old Cat D8H Dozer is a beast! So is Mr. Daryl, look at him go like a kid in a sandbox, just messing around.

An operator at one with their machine. Superb skills. Brute force with patience.

What a tidy old tractor! Nice.

Like a BOSS! Total respect for the man.

WOW nearly 80 YEARS OLD good in you fella 👍🏻🍺

Don't ya know him and ole Jerry would have some stories to tell!

Chris, thank you so much for sharing Mister Darrell with us all. I loved watching him in action. He is a true legend. Man and machine in perfect harmony there. I guess we ALL need a D8 in our lives.

I actually just finished watching an old D8H promo flim. perfect timing.

Damn that 8 runs smooth! I always loved the sound of cat equipment! Like no other ❤️

Just another masterclass. Like watching Jerry working for dp

Chris, that is one sweet dozer...yep!

Not the first time that cat has ripped stumps!! LOL!

I'm over 60yo,tall,250lbs,still fairly strong but losing it as I age. Now my uncles made me look small and weak even in my prime,2 or 3 of them were loggers and 1 owned the sawmill and lumberyard. I don't know their ages when they retired but I'm sure it was well beyond 65. I still have a WW2 duffel bag from one of them and I still use it occasionally. They all started out life as farmers because that's what Grampa was.They really are the "greatest generation" in many ways. Respect to Daryl and his big Cat!

Thank you land have a great day.

It's like watching Jerry at the jobsite... those old guys sure know their dozers .. can you imagine putting this guy and Jerry on the same site? Talk about a lesson in using big dozers.... I bet they'd get a considerable amount of dirt moved in a short period of time...

Nice to see the old girl earn its keep

I keep telling you young whipper snappers old guys and old Cats rule !! Sitting in his ole' D8 , he's invincible . Good on ya'!

Ah so you hired your own Jerry. Just can't beat those old guys. So much experience. God bless

That ol dozer is in such good shape cuz that ol boy knows how to operate!

The D8H is the Ultimate Stump Puller. It doesn’t seem like it’s that difficult for this Machine to get the Job Done. 👍

Thanks Chris! Sometimes it's just therapeutic to watch the old iron roll.

Judging by the even wear on them grousers... I'd say that old girl has seen a lot of talented stump busting and earth moving... and HOW! 👏🏽👍🏼☺

I used to work at a heavy equipment shop and rebuilt several of the D-8 final drive and steering clutch systems.They were built to last!

I love you mr Daryl, you are an inspiration to us younger mid 70s old farts!

I was taught to clear land and stumps by a old timer with a Cat 977. Guy was in his late 70s but damn he could operate that Cat like no tomorrow. He would make it look so easy

I remember as a kid (1967) riding on the floor board of a cable blade D8. He had BIG brush forks that worked well on stumps and pilling. Thanks, Boe

This is an object lesson in time and motion efficiency; a well kept older machine used to capacity by an experienced operator to ease rather than batter the stumps out of the ground, a treat for both ear and eye.

Started MECHANICS on those old cat,s in higj school. 63 years old now had to give it up.there no other sound like a 3406 cat engine pulling.

I can smell this video. Brings back many memories of watching my dad. Thanks for sharing.

There's nothing better than to watch a experienced operator on a machine

It’s fun to watch that ole D8 punching out stumps.

Monster trunks and roots! So satisfying seeing them uprooted out of that thick clay! Nice video.

80 years old I was surprised to know that by the way he runs that machine you never know it I wish him good health you can tell he has been doing that for a long time he does a amazing work

Eighty years old....Remarkable! I love that... Can Do, Unstoppable Spirit! What a blessing! Thank you!

Dam those 2 stumps side by side that was sweet watching them come out good job

Wow almost 80 yrs old! God Bless him!

he is loving every min. of it

The years of experience shows. One with his machine. Quite a guy

That's one thing I wish my D8K had was a twin tilt blade!!!

He must love that old machine to still be running it at his age. I would want something a bit more comfortable. I ran D7s and D8s like that 25 years ago and was glad to get off of them to go back to pulling wrenches when they broke something else on the job. Clearing land and running those machines for sixty hours a week in the Memphis heat and humidity was just miserable.

I just love the old big iron.

Up in Maine, South Berwick, a friend had a twenty-five acre lot stacked with row after row of stumps. It took fifteen years of local construction to fill it. In 2015 he bought a tub grinder and processed the entire lot and sold the product to a local chip burner powerplant for fuel. He then sold the chipper and built houses on the lot, After which he moved the the South Pacific where he retired,

its good to see old iron still working....

Thanks for posting this video Chris. Was hoping you would when you mentioned he was out here with his D8 pushing stumps. A great old guy with a great old machine.

Our machines allow us to be productive much longer. 80 years old and still bumping and grinding!

That sound brings back memories. Back in the 70s and 80s, I spent many years on a D8H, pushing dirt and cutting timber. Had a D8K too. V blade, KG blade, rake attachment. I miss those machines.

Low RPM power is just amazing compared to today's engines

And just like that Letsdig18 has its very own Jerry. Great video Chris of a skilled operator.

Impressive display of power and persistence.

Think its safe to say that man has some time with that machine and I'm sure many more.

Thanks for taking us along to watch him push out stumps . 80 years old and still going strong, he definitely knows what he is doing and I bet that he enjoys it . That old D8H looks like that it is in great shape and still pushing strong . The first dozer that I ever run ( just playing with it ) was a D8H that had a U shaped blade on it, back around 1979 ( it's been a lot of years so I can't tell you exactly ) I would of been around 16 years old . And I was around but never run them, 2 brand new D8K dozers just a little while before running the D8H one of them had a single ripper on it and the other one had a winch on it . And every since then I have loved the Cat dozers, they are a tough machine . So Chris thanks for you buying the 2 old Cat's and getting them back to working . I will see you later, so be careful and stay safe . As always, Jeffrey !!!

I'm enjoying these dozer videos.

Lots of hours on those grousers. One handed clutching… old school.

Awesome. Can't beat old. Iron

Darryl & the D8 are smashin’ it. Darryl would have so much skill & experience. Take care & cheers 🐨🦘🥰

The old girl is making quick work of it

It’s like they say if you love what you do it’s not a job and that why so many older folks keep on going I have a neighbor who is 97 and he still cut his 2.5 acres of grass trims his trees and burn all the leafs after he rakes them to the ditch and get around 60 time better then me and I’m only 63 but I do have a bad back and cancer.So I think you will be at your job for a long time to comes

Nice, bet him and Jerry could tell some tells, stay safe.

Watching an expert at work!! It's all in the leverage,and applied power! Then you change the angle,and undercut,up it goes!! The hydraulics do the lifting,and out the stump goes!! Nice work,and makes it look so easy!! Thinking in 3 and 4D,outstanding and awesome 👌!! Thanks 😊 👍 🙏 😀 👌 🙌 😊 👍!

I worked for a land clearing company when i was in my 20's and used to weld up what we called stingers on the blade corner. To burn brush piles we also built a fan used by Everglade boats that injected a mist of diesel toward the fire. New kids on the block want to use excavators and beat the snot out of them, D8 gets the job done. 😁

He might be 80, and that dozer is quite old, but clearly in good working condition, but knowledge and skill will beat power and stupidity any day.