Looking forward to the 290's fixes and improvements! Owning, operating and maintaining this kind of equipment is such an awesome way to earn a living. I'm dabbling around in the trades atm but would like to own and run some machines one day. Cheers from Canada!
@unclegrandpah84007 жыл бұрын
The cabin was quieter than i expected. Wow that was squeaky!! If Mr. Kapper had this machine her would dig ponds all over his property! lol
@randallwescoat92247 жыл бұрын
Pretty nice machine. You always have little bugs to get worked out, especially on used equipment. It sure doesn't look like it was abused and banged around. Thanks for sharing.
@glennnadal63377 жыл бұрын
I have seen many Volvo excavators now working on construction sites across the country, but what amazes me is that basically these same excavators could not be given away when they were Samsung...what a difference a name makes.
@TheGuitar19626 жыл бұрын
When you get over that 70,000 threshold,it requires a more specialized (more axles)setup. The herd is severely thinner at that capacity.
@TheMetalButcher7 жыл бұрын
Should have bought that wicked quick volvo at the expo. :P That thing would make up for it in cycle time.
@keithbrettell20587 жыл бұрын
Amazing Chris, all the precision of a surgeons scalpel even though it's a giant machine.
@gillettexcavatingllc91347 жыл бұрын
watching that machine run is like watching paint dry.. slow!!!
@hvy1ton7 жыл бұрын
New machine has those punch plate belly pans you love so much.
@davidgenthnerjr49957 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris. That machine is a monster. Might have to add counter weights for reaching out with loads as tippy as that was, lol.
@williambuedinger227 жыл бұрын
Great looking machine. Do you do a Volvo fluid analysis on any of your machines? We have done it on a Volvo loader and have been able to stretch out our service interveals with using good fluids and saved money. When new and under warranty we had to use Volvo filters which were a lot more expensive than a Wix filter and still a very good quality filter. Good luck on the new purchase.
@hubertroyal98697 жыл бұрын
I've been running a kobelco 295 and she seems to be a little light in the rear end and I think it has a yard and a half two yard bucket.
@owengoodwin38467 жыл бұрын
Hi, it would be cool to see the new thumb and install.
@milkbones86177 жыл бұрын
Hey letsdig you should do a tour of all your and Charlie's equptment
@EdgarRodriguez-yh9kq5 жыл бұрын
Dude I think your doing a great service to these young kids we all at onetime or another have wanted
@EdgarRodriguez-yh9kq5 жыл бұрын
To play in the sandbox
@odc430547 жыл бұрын
Looks nice. And you didn't have to paint this one. It's funny you mentioned the pins and bushings. When I hear the audio, you could tell the bucket was shaking a bit. I thought to myself "Chris will have that fixed soon." :-) What does it take to move that locally on the roads? You mentioned it took them a while to get a permit to move it down from Virginia.
@Tyler-xe1es7 жыл бұрын
odc43054 Takes a semi truck and a oversize permit.
@kenm78997 жыл бұрын
cool machine.. can you do a water bottle flip with the bucket and toe? driving up to a table and picking up some ones water bottle and doing a flip with it would top the charts of amazing excavator tricks.. and you sir, sure have the skills.
@csnelling45 жыл бұрын
Oooo Chris it’s a big bucket 😉🇬🇧 A 5 or a 9 scooper for the big trucks ?? Chris
@timmyfrierson26847 жыл бұрын
Hey let's dig, go into your screen and make sure they have the main boom set on maximum work mode, that might be all that's wrong with it.
@letsdig187 жыл бұрын
I went through the screen yesterday but couldnt find where you change anything
@tonythetigerman91137 жыл бұрын
2010 yr
@aahwales7 жыл бұрын
Nice machine. Great vid as always
@bonick536 жыл бұрын
Beautiful machine Chris. So why Volvo and cat or case. Cat makes nice machines but you pay for the name
@SledgeHammer437 жыл бұрын
You might want to check the Control Valves for the boom, seems like it is not opening up all the way. I could be a linkage is a little loose. If It has the electronic controls It may have a adjustment screw in the handles mounts. I seen that in a John Deere and Cat years ago.
@Connykol7 жыл бұрын
The speed is adjustable. If you have a good mechanic then he will solve it. If you remove the magnet from the EGR valve without disconnecting the wires, the machine will run faster and dispose of less diesel. What you need is a 17 or 19 tool and a tape tie to hang up the magnet on the side so that the cables are not damaged.
@eliteearthworksllc7 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris congrats on the new machine! It's always fun getting new toys! I was curious as to what brush cutter do you have for your Takeuchi? I'm wanting to buy one for my TL 250. Thanks man
@Random1sGood7 жыл бұрын
Have you not just considered getting a bigger clean up bucket for the 200 and loading trucks faster that way? We run a hitichi 160 with ex200 sized buckets for loading trucks. Better fuel consumption & much faster then the bigger machines.
@Bazza1973ify7 жыл бұрын
In UK I believe it'd be 29 metric ton, not including any hyd or diesel fluid or bucket not sure if it includes dipper arm or not. So I'd guess it'd weigh out around the 35 metric ton mark as it stands there, which is about right for the weight you were given.
@robertbradford27346 жыл бұрын
You're not hearing that mess about scratches giving character huh...LOL
@davidgolden64767 жыл бұрын
Great operator smooth as silk machine seems a bit slow for you, strong and extra large bucket that holds enough to raise tracks , plenty of hydraulic power just seems slow
@davidknows33207 жыл бұрын
Awesome looking and sounding machine. I love the sounds of the hydraulic pump working under a load. I have no need for a Volvo excavator, yet find myself wanting one....thanks man. Lol
@Brian-gw6di7 жыл бұрын
Good luck with it... Hope it turns out for you
@RolandElliottFirstG7 жыл бұрын
very nice, after listening to it it does sound like a worn pump.
@jamesshanks26147 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on the new to you machine. Slow going up? Cold oil? With the bigger bucket slow is fast fast is slow. You keep acquiring nicer newer equipment like this and eventually you'll half to hire an operator. Now there is a scary thought. :-)
@treeclimbing77986 жыл бұрын
May this bring you nothing but ... Joy & Happiness !
@cardiackidjones28487 жыл бұрын
Congrats Chris on a nice piece of equipment. You work darn hard my friend and you deserve it or sure!
@nickedwards79927 жыл бұрын
lisa toggs hell yeah it is,there's a big difference in someone who "Runs" and "Operates" a Machine.A Operator makes the absolute best use and efficiency out of a Machine,taking care of it the whole time as well.Those skills cost Money to work,not to mention the hairy places you may have to take the Machine.
@janvandenbos70857 жыл бұрын
New Volvo 290CL excavator 29t heavy weight, big bucket, quicker loading, i like the black, nice paintjob amazing machine Chris 👌😲😎💥i hope not you have worn pump issue, because he is a bit slow on the boom, you need more weight on the back 😲😲😲😲😲😲
@kvajeblostari7 жыл бұрын
tell us when u fix the speed problem 🙂
@digit14587 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have some bad bottom rollers, nice machine
@tonythetigerman91137 жыл бұрын
find any snakes in it yet? nice machine hope you'll get great use off of it
@certifiedlawnpros7 жыл бұрын
Wow! Congratulations! That's a big beautiful machine
@garysavage56757 жыл бұрын
In the uk we tend to buy a bulk bucket for doing bilk jobs
@salmonhunter74147 жыл бұрын
The bucket is big enough to put a small Volvo in it.
@Quadboueux7 жыл бұрын
Nice machine except the manual thumb. Is it a new one in your fleet or does it replace the 160?
@stephenlamarre80866 жыл бұрын
Love the new machine. Looks awesome!!! You deserve it since you work so hard. Keep up the great work on your channel and have a great Fourth of July!!!
@ryanray52397 жыл бұрын
Well would ya look at that, it has a Ritchie brothers rebuild.
@observationcentre7 жыл бұрын
Very nice machine!
@TylerLabbe7 жыл бұрын
Could we get a video of a line up of the equipment? Or at least most of it I'm sure everything's at different jobs for the majority of their lives.
@AJMontgomery7 жыл бұрын
that's a great looking machine Sir , how big is that bucket exactly ?
@Upearlyuplate7 жыл бұрын
hey chris great videos mate keep them coming! why don't you put a quick coupler on your machines and just switch buckets to a mud/(gummy)bucket when loading out?
@frednewman21627 жыл бұрын
Was that week wait for a permit a one time thing because it was coming into state for first time and staying there? Would sure suck if it took a week to get permit every time you moved it.
@waltermattson55665 жыл бұрын
This one is gone now right?
@Mephiston3 жыл бұрын
He sold it about 9 months later, yeah.
@waltermattson55663 жыл бұрын
@@Mephiston did this one have a bad pump or are all the 290’s slower?
@Mephiston3 жыл бұрын
@@waltermattson5566 Slower than what? 290s are bigger machines than the stuff he works with these days, like a 160 or a 220, so they're going to be naturally slower.
@mukymik64147 жыл бұрын
As Cotontop3 would say,"thats a beast man"
@mndew10067 жыл бұрын
Just over the Virginia line??? Hmmmm Where or who did yall get it from. That's my neck of the woods
@robertwinchester74437 жыл бұрын
looks like you might need a little weight to the rear to.
@fivehigh47187 жыл бұрын
Taking the thumb off completely might make the difference.. don't need a thumb on a big machine like that in my opinion.
@Deere2154D7 жыл бұрын
Five high that's not a big machine
@dieterschlegel18167 жыл бұрын
Starting to go big gonna need it
@Bazza1973ify7 жыл бұрын
Be amusing, you on the 290 & Justin on a mini side by side... just for amusement video, come on Chris... you know you want to! Lol
@cj14dalh7 жыл бұрын
Regen or Def? Hopefully the boom issue isnt a pump issue. New paint can sometimes be a way of dealers selling a piece of equipment like that to help distract from other issues. Good luck!
@RaggarFord7 жыл бұрын
The 360 blc that i run is slow on the lift to and i have new pumps on it, (looks the same as the one on this 290) i also have all pistons repacked, even the main hydraulic package halves is resealed, only the cups ontop etc on it remains and i might get a somewhat tight machine. 2.3 m3 quick attach bucket on it to.
@regsparkes65077 жыл бұрын
MrPlow_2841, I was thinking that too, "a coat of paint covers many evils!"
@johnlaughard11767 жыл бұрын
MrPlow_2841 if it's a 2010 it should be tier 3 with no emmisions
@mikebuffing7277 жыл бұрын
He said they saw it before it was painted but was washed. I suspect the speed was turned down for smoother operation unless for some reason those machines are really slow.
@janvandenbos70857 жыл бұрын
Mike Buffing Why are these excavators so much slower ?
@george88737 жыл бұрын
The beast is alive!
@randyjnocharles7 жыл бұрын
As time goes by, the excavators keep getting bigger😂
@justinchasse89097 жыл бұрын
Good machine. I'am a fan of your videos since a couple months now here in Quebec, Canada. Continue the good work!
@gregswhier85505 жыл бұрын
It is not pressure that is the problem. Flow is what needs to be adjusted.
@jimcraig52084 жыл бұрын
U need a backup camera on it so you can see while you're backing
@46rambo497 жыл бұрын
yeah buddy, looks good, factory rebuild? or dealer?
@cyberbiker07 жыл бұрын
hey, i'm in NC too. how much did that big beast set ya back? if ya don't mind me asking
@jhad3n7 жыл бұрын
With all your experience, why do you need red warning stickers? Is that OSHA regs or some other mandated code?
@vttrucker7 жыл бұрын
should be a mode switch. the mode it is in is a lifting mode. slower boom speed.
@robertperry65016 жыл бұрын
Hey I just hauled a loader you need it was a cat 988k it weighed 120000 lbs dry weight you could put your little dozer in its bucket
@cat637d7 жыл бұрын
BIG bucket!
@johnsidor77445 жыл бұрын
Wow Chris you got a shiny 290 nice
@ellerbeeweston7 жыл бұрын
Good looking machine man
@diggermitch17 жыл бұрын
is this the one you bought from the auction and did you do the bidding or your uncle who is running the business side of it or did both of you make the decicion
@dieterschlegel18167 жыл бұрын
Chris you guys need a lowboy now
@regsparkes65077 жыл бұрын
Chris, is the counter weight heavy enough for the work you'll be doing? It's just that it seemed a tad tippy with the bucket full and boom out; I'm thinking too, with the hydraulic thumb and that extra weight out there, would that give you more of an issue?
@letsdig187 жыл бұрын
just gonna have to learn its limits. that bucket it a little too big for the machine
@regsparkes65077 жыл бұрын
Well that explains why it's tipping a bit. Cheers!
@christopherdonald90017 жыл бұрын
I'm not at all an expert on machines but why didn't you get a EC750E (the bigger one Volvo makes). It appears to be a bigger machine so you could use it on your bigger projects. I looked at the stats and it appears it is superior in all ways - More horsepower and a bigger bucket.
@jasonwhite49806 жыл бұрын
Christopher Donald A lot more money to buy, and more money in fuel, well in some circumstances anyway.
@Ubeer857 жыл бұрын
Why not a EC300E? It got way better hydraulics. But it does have dpf and scr thou. And also you should consider a tiltrotator.
@letsdig187 жыл бұрын
NoName and it would cost 150k more than this one
@christopherdonald90017 жыл бұрын
That makes sense. The EC750E (bigger one with a bigger bucket too) is probably more expensive as well. I'm no expert on the models or the prices of different machines but I'm sure Chris is and he probably got a great deal with this machine.
@tomoaktree49517 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, Did you ever get the boom raise issue resolved? As always, thank you for the great video's!
@memyselfandifarmer7 жыл бұрын
Explain the size of bucket on each machine
@daviddobson89333 жыл бұрын
Do you have to get a permit every time you move it?
@johnwhite38957 жыл бұрын
Well wear with new toy 👍👍👍
@joshdurbin46624 жыл бұрын
Did you guys sell it just due to size?
@jamescampbell77807 жыл бұрын
Chris, can you advise why your latest video is shown as unavailable on 4th July!
@letsdig187 жыл бұрын
It was suppose to be shown at a later date.....
@wyattrutledge69237 жыл бұрын
that boom is slower than a dragline
@jimcraig52084 жыл бұрын
U need a camera mount for the front so you don't need to hold it
@shanerussell88947 жыл бұрын
prob have pumps turned down to 85 percent if pump has jam nut on side you can adust angle of swash plate is that a twin pump machine with gear box drive on back or is pump connected directlt to engine straight inline with crank shaft and stacked pumps it wont be gear driven but anyways if they are going to charge you to adjust it buy you a set of gauges that go to 5000psi and do it yourself its not hard to do don't let ppl bs you and make it sound like a magic trick there are just many steps to it and order to executieing the steps
@janvandenbos70857 жыл бұрын
Chris, I don't understand why are bigger excavators slower, can you explain that to me ?
@tiredoldmechanic17916 жыл бұрын
It takes a larger diameter cylinder to get enough surface area on the pistons to lift heavier loads. They take more oil to fill. To get more speed it takes larger pumps and larger pumps take a larger engine which uses more fuel.
@jeffbeall41797 жыл бұрын
Cool beans!
@openstationloggingkevinbak46257 жыл бұрын
very nice machine just wondering does volvo have there own set up on controls or do they run cat or can u switch out to john deere ?
@vasiliydron7 жыл бұрын
kevin baker you can switch any excavators pattern some are just a bit harder than others
@johndoe-zk1yu6 жыл бұрын
what would be high hours on a machine?
@rickgarrett61037 жыл бұрын
nice machine
@keysersoze2466 жыл бұрын
Unfortunatelly this model is known for dropping the cylinder linings
@jakemckinney61817 жыл бұрын
hey letsdig, why do you choose Volvo?
@letsdig187 жыл бұрын
I just like the machines are the people are really nice to deal with
@janvandenbos70857 жыл бұрын
Very good brand !
@equipment-enthusiast7 жыл бұрын
letsdig18 haven't used there excavators yet but they sure make some nice rubber tire loaders. hopefully you got your issue worked out with the boom.
@davidharris65817 жыл бұрын
Strange that they put a mechanical thumb on it in the first place.
@jamesdickson36165 жыл бұрын
Different key to help prevent theft
@jpoutsch17 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@mclightscapes99146 жыл бұрын
That thing can take a scoop of dirt.
@birdiekendyer83557 жыл бұрын
do u grease the tracks or just the roller and guides
@shanerussell88947 жыл бұрын
neither they are oil filled from factory you have chains ad pads that make up a track the chains pins have oil in them as well as the rollers and idler then seals go bad and I leaks out you have the beginning of a lot of soon to be scrap metal to fix or replace
@jackgriffin98476 жыл бұрын
The Volvo is a bit Smokey you better get it checked just in case
@TommyMillerVlogs7 жыл бұрын
Awesome....
@spadezaspade76777 жыл бұрын
How much was it?
@birdiekendyer83557 жыл бұрын
need some grease lot metal on metal sounds
@FishFind30007 жыл бұрын
Just dripping in that KZfaq money. Lol jk nice rig tho.