Noob Tries his hand at Cutting Grade & running his first 4 in 1 bucket -Can he handle it? 4k video

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4 жыл бұрын

First time attempting to run a 4 in 1 bucket Plus he's never ran a hand/foot controlled skid loader. Can he handle all of it at once? We test everything he learned in part 1 and see how he does.
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@aussieohms7223 3 жыл бұрын

Bit late to the comment section but here in Australia we exclusively run 4 in 1 buckets on skid loaders. You'll NEVER see a solid bucket here on a job site! Here's a couple tips for ya. You can make the dozer blade less aggressive by closing the 4 in 1 so that there is a roughly 6 inch gap then roll forward and make contact with your grade. Then slowly open or close depending on how fine or hard you wanna cut. It is A LOT easier to use a 4 in 1 with a hand controlled machine though. You can also use the 4 in 1 to cut in reverse by using both cutting edges to make it more precise or really dig by just using the open gate cutting edge. Alex did a really good job though for running a foot controlled machine for the first time. A lot better than I would have done as most of the machines here are hand controlled.

@MartinCole-TradingView 2 жыл бұрын

Yep, open the jaw and rotate to precision cut. There is no real control with an open bucket like that. Feel is definitely a thing. I learned on a JCB wheeled machine. Lot easier on tracks of course. But then I am talking 40 years ago! Jeeze I miss that sort of work (when you dont have to do it… :-)

@Shanonmcnab576 Жыл бұрын

Nice tip!!👍

@jeremywright7620 Жыл бұрын

Hey mate I'm hearing ya I've watched so many videos of these solid buckets in the states and to be honest they are terrible 4 in 1 is the only way

@deadeye9338 3 жыл бұрын

I wholeheartedly attribute where my company is today to you and a few other youtubers. i started watching you 4 years ago when all i had was a chevy s10 and a shovel wit some bridge and highway construction experience. everything you do is inspiring. yesterday i bought my first bobcat and have amounted a few f350's and a 15 yard high sided dump trailer. you are goals man!

@jimmyfavereau Жыл бұрын

way to vision! im on my way : )

@tankstarus 7 ай бұрын

Check in?

@ronstopfer2315 Жыл бұрын

I like Alex’s demeanor and calm attitude. Good job, Alex!

@Dirtmonkey Жыл бұрын

He's the man 👊

@hunterklemz0597 4 жыл бұрын

I wanna work for you. I'm 23 and from the metro area. I've ran all sorts of equipment and I love how you run your business and I really like the KZfaq side of it cause that's my dream. You are the guy I hope to be one day

@robertwalendziak3216 3 жыл бұрын

I learn so much from these videos, thank you Stan and Dirt Monkey crew!

@blainesimcox2952 2 жыл бұрын

Red! You helped me out tremendously; many great thanks. Keep making tutorials.

@JC-di4uz 3 жыл бұрын

Damn Alex is doing better than I would especially being on camera too!! Damn I'd be a nervous wreck

@NoobPirate2 4 жыл бұрын

Love these training videos! Thanks for taking the time to explain and post.

@russellthomas9249 Жыл бұрын

check out a UNION grade checker/ operator. this guy is lost

@BillWeaverMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for both parts of this. We absolutely love your videos.

@brandonchristian2411 Жыл бұрын

Red. That was very informative and an excellent explanation of how to read grade. I’ve operated equipment for most of my life and have never been able to read a graderod until now.

@josemena7644 Жыл бұрын

Great content, Great job Alex!! Thank You 🙏🏼

@PushinDaCushion 2 жыл бұрын

I used foot controls for the 1st time a couple months back, after the first hour or so I was loving them! Good video.

@brownjoshua7 Жыл бұрын

Red Thank you for giving a good demo of the 4 in 1 bucket, I've been on the fence about getting one and I am sold on them now.

@hebrews7385 4 ай бұрын

I like to see bosses that have the patience to teach new skills, a lot of times people are given one chance and if they mess up they never touch the machine again!

@Rayram555 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative . I enjoyed this. Many thanks to you and your laser/4 in one bucket operator.

@derekgaines3884 3 жыл бұрын

Great 2 part video, nice explaining, learned a lot. Thanks!

@mhkeith829 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a recent subscriber, I've been an operator/mechanic/builder off and on for the last 27 years. I really enjoy your content because I've learned something out of each and every video. If I'm being honest I think you should sell these videos, but I sure am glad I don't have to pay cash out, (I sat through a lame ass 5 minute advert. just to make sure you get a few cents and I'd do it again anytime to keep your lessons free). Thanks much for the effort you put into these videos, we appreciate it.

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, really appreciate YOU being here !

@chrisreed5238 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't realize that's how that worked. I'll start watching more of the ads as well. Guess i just never thought of that.

@zirabenz.zorander5087 2 жыл бұрын

Red. Keep up the artistry. Thanks for the learnin', most especially!

@michaelmaker8169 4 жыл бұрын

Red thank for teaching us all your great knowledge and skills. I hope to put to practice soon, this spring should have a new job. Binge watching to learn more. Thank you and God bless you.

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Michael, best of luck in the spring, it will be here soon!

@justinbedell7902 4 жыл бұрын

Red. Great teaching with good focus for each vid. Clear and easy to follow.

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Justin !!

@delvarclayborn713 2 жыл бұрын

Red: THANKS a ton needed refresher on how to do grade and you guys nailed it, ALEX as an outsider looking in, you are a model for the young kids today because you jumped in with both feet instead of running away because it was hard. Honestly speaking any video you can produce on your job sites would be beneficial I would use any and all of them here in Colorado

@cp-gg6gm 4 жыл бұрын

Red! What a great video, I know nothing on what you guys do but learning a little after each vid. Keep them coming

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Will do Casey, glad to hear that you are learning something new!

@Wyndu777 5 күн бұрын

Great job Alex! You did good.

@jimmysnosrap904 3 жыл бұрын

Red, this info part 1& 2 sure would have sped up my learning curve when I bought my laser level, thx

@mahdiokasha6265 4 жыл бұрын

RED, please more of these noobs videos, very informative and quality content.

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to show you more, thanks for watching!

@chefmatthammerschmidt8408 4 жыл бұрын

Love seeing you do so well with training. Love the red.

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks!!

@stellacatfish 4 жыл бұрын

Everybody's a Noob at some point and time. Some people remain Noobs forever..

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Haha- yeah . thats true

@mhkeith829 4 жыл бұрын

Good way to put it! And so damn true!

@scrapbmxrider16 3 жыл бұрын

Giving a kid thats green a chance on the worlds worse control pattern he's doing pretty good

@stellacatfish 3 жыл бұрын

scrapbmxrider16 Don’t make it easy and they’ll thank you later. No trophies for everyone that tries!!!

@richardmorganfine4666 3 жыл бұрын

Great. Thank You Red

@Stihl4life 3 жыл бұрын

Red thanks I am borrowing a Topcon. Glad I found your vidja. I always wanted a 4in1 bucket on a tractor

@kennolte5801 4 жыл бұрын

Using the laser is key to changing the grade in slight accurate amounts. Having a feel for the machine is what separates the average from the great operators. Way to go for teaching him a little about that.

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ken!

@NorthKoreanSimp 10 ай бұрын

@@Dirtmonkeytransits aren’t for grading site levels are or lewes thst do multi directional slopes

@jimputnam2044 2 жыл бұрын

Learning new stuff while your new boss films you is not nerve racking at all.LOL NOOB handled it quite well. When ever I got on something new I liked to be far away for the first little bit until I felt comfortable with the controls.

@ericyoung3351 Жыл бұрын

Great video Thank you and I think Alex did a great job

@kennycooperkc 4 жыл бұрын

Red The 4 in 1 bucket looks like it’s definitely a muscle memory type of attachment. Need to be one with the machine

@metalliequus3343 2 жыл бұрын

I wish all the best to your apprentice while he’s still with you ! You’re a hell of a teacher !!

@Dirtmonkey 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate that!

@brumageret 4 жыл бұрын

love this teaching noobs videos. Keep them coming and good work.

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks and will do!

@kimberlymathews9341 2 жыл бұрын

RED! Now all I need is someone to let me at their skid steer to have a go. :)

@maxclement1502 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative Stan great video!!

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Max!

@robertschenk3956 2 жыл бұрын

Red… I enjoy watching your videos. Keep up the good work.

@ATG19534 2 жыл бұрын

Red. Nice work, Alex. It feels good when the boss puts trust in you and you prove it was the right decision. Checking levels for a long retaining wall a few years ago and a porch last summer, I couldn’t justify the cost of a laser. I used a length of clear tubing with food colored water in it. The reference end was zip tied to a stake in the middle and I would hold the other end along other stakes and mark the water levels on them. That gave me consistence reference points to measure from.

@bailey1000100 Жыл бұрын

The water level is as old as the pyramids ,possibly older.

@joeltamez1352 3 жыл бұрын

Good job. Thanks for video.

@walterbourne975 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks.

@cbboggs6459 4 жыл бұрын

I love guys who can't use a 4in 1. I have bought more buckets from them over the years. I started on an old I H crawler loader my dad had with a Drott 4in1. When I bought my first skid steer the buckets weren't available. As soon as I could I bought my first and haven't looked back.

@markokearney4783 3 жыл бұрын

Thank heeps ,have not long got a tractor with a 4 way bucket and your vidios have been great,watch from down under, I had to do a convertion on your 1 inch in 8 feet ,about 1 in 100 ,but the laser level info was also very handy.Thanks again Mark (And by the way Red)

@mattleach9528 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I am a noob and this helps.

@babaganoosh555 3 жыл бұрын

I found your videos while looking up how to read grades, as i have a sloping block and need to work out what to do with it... anyway, i learned that and a bit more! Red 👍

@Lamarvelous08 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting tidbit in there about the oak trees! The more ya know..

@T18skyguy 8 ай бұрын

Red good job and great instruction

@boywonderrr71 8 ай бұрын

Red. God bless ya Dirt Monkey! How do you pitch the grades for 2 directions?

@MilesMakeMoney 3 жыл бұрын

This video helps a lot!

@blaynemeyer4638 2 жыл бұрын

Well done RED

@tropicalpines4585 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video Stan! Anytime you do anything education with dirt work, you have me hooked. Red

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joshua, happy to have you here !

@chrisspence3216 4 жыл бұрын

Helped a lot more grading videos please want to learn more!! I use a compact tractor just starting out and have learned a lot from Your channel how can I learn more :)!! I’ve never ran equipment ever but always wanted too !! This year back in January I gambled my savings picked a decent small tractor and have been going strong !! Do a lot of horse arenas and brush control fire Prevention being in Southern California! This summer did a lot of grading on my own property to help to learn and have down a few on others everyone happy so far this winter we shall se if we get rains hopefully we will know how my grades are !! Great videos keep it up !! Buying a laser was mandatory for me , eys work but ya can’t see when Your trying to get it perfect 👌🏽

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comments Chris, they are appreciated, stay tuned for more and happy to hear that the videos have helped you out!

@kristenbevins6089 3 жыл бұрын

Great job, I've done asphalt for 3 years, and we always eye balled everything, my 3rd year, their 17th, for the most part we did great, but watching u for awhile now, I see how we should have been doing things, using that transit ,I don't work their now, bullshit pay, to many know it all, I could work everything on the job, upstate Ny America paving

@phatboizbackyardkustomz9006 3 жыл бұрын

I love the drott bucket and yes you are correct you don't see them on steer skids to often, you mostly see em' on larger tracked loaders (955 cats etc..) doing demo work. But then again if you would be using a dozer for this job it's the same thing you can't really see the cut you are making either. Think the kid is doing pretty well with no experience. Also turn the controls around on that machine I have did it on a few in the past foot for steer hand for bucket all it takes is some new lines makes life easier ( like a excavator)

@thomasyerbey337 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Stan 🇺🇲

@tonynewton7902 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one Stan 👍👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

@markgomez3781 4 жыл бұрын

Red. Thanks. Teaching me so much.

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Mark, glad you are learning something!

@douglasmorton6121 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Alex has a great future with training from you!

@douglasmorton6121 3 жыл бұрын

Red

@davidcorbin6663 4 жыл бұрын

Great video well done job grading red

@chillipeppers8194 Жыл бұрын

RED ...Just found video well done Alex , your math is different to ours in AUSTRALIA but none the less love your videos 🇦🇺👍

@themaniacmower 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you Stan I learned on a hand and foot control bobcat but I have used the hand controlled bobcats and if you ask me they are too touchy. Their all electronic their not like the older ones where the controls actually go to the hydraulic pump and you get a feel for what your doing, they go to a computer and get sent where they need to go and most of the time its delayed. I own an S175 with the hand and foot control that goes right to the hydraulic pump instead of being all electric and other than changing the fluids and keeping the Desil Guzzling Kubota engine fueled it really has not given me any issues its from 2011 with only 272.8 hours on it. Also Red

@tomsaltalamacchia6514 2 жыл бұрын

Seems like a smart enough guy, time will tell!

@droyroy1711 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video Stan. I wish I could have Red more..

@dantekeskin1512 4 жыл бұрын

Red! Thanks for the info learned a lot!

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dante, glad to hear it!

@parkermehlman8785 4 жыл бұрын

I just recently got a 4in1 bucket for my skid steer and am experiencing the same learning curves

@CJ4Z1JC 4 жыл бұрын

Red! I have to get me some large property to play around some with what you have shown me! Great vids!!

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carlos !

@JerichoRally 4 жыл бұрын

Red. Really enjoyed this. Thanks!

@sharpgirlsSerious 4 жыл бұрын

Red. Informative, how about before and an after shot comparisons

@Aepek 4 жыл бұрын

What a great RED video, was very interesting, fascinating, & really learned a lot about RED. You’re the BEST, & RED is so awesome! Super Great RED technique you have there. Never knew just how truly great RED would be in saving time as well.🤣 Cheers Stan😉

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

LOL, thanks and happy you liked it!!

@robertgandara9510 2 жыл бұрын

I am the noob this type of video was created for I just wanna say thank you it helped me greatly.

@bhall7997 Жыл бұрын

7/2022 This is the best video out there on RED

@alnitr01 2 жыл бұрын

RED. Thanks for the education!

@brianpmessier4977 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I used a 4 in 1, I would be in reverse, have the bucket opened so that the back of the bucket set my grade, and the front of the bucket would carry extra material to fill in any holes or dips that got made. Going forward you are constantly creating ruts with your tracks, where going in reverse and carrying the material in the front of your bucket helps to always level the ground off.

@bladesofglorylawnmaintenan6354 4 жыл бұрын

#Red Awesome job guys!! That’s exactly how a good boss should teach his guys/gals.. hands on one on one. I’ve not heard you say much about the GIE @Stan, you still going brother? Hope to get to meet ya finally after watching your channel all year!! Stay safe and God bless brother!!

@robsmith7681 2 жыл бұрын

Red I’m gonna get the dewalt rotary lazer based on these videos and the price. It’s my first lazer and I’m still having trouble figuring it all out, but I’ve always been hands on to learn anyway. Can’t thank you enough for your videos man.

@joshfontaine2714 3 жыл бұрын

RED.. great job Alex

@unclechris3958 4 жыл бұрын

I have grown up with both types of skid steer

@bigDwood 4 жыл бұрын

Honestly it does take a certain "eye" and set of skills to do this right. Practice makes perfect. Its harder than people think.

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

True!

@terrypercy 4 жыл бұрын

Learning and eye takes looking at what you're doing not at your boss too! I always find i learn faster if I'm told what you want done, and then let rip, with small tips brought out as I'm working. For instance let him fail his angle a few times, then walk up, explain that his angle isn't aggressive, when he feels a light bite, it's a good thing, and you want a consistent amount of resistance. When you feel freedom you're doing it wrong. That's at least how I would have went. Regardless Stan's the man for letting a noob take care of his driveway and teaching him tools that will further his knowledge in the field!

@MrTackleberry79 3 жыл бұрын

@@terrypercy Well stated.

@Legoazz 4 жыл бұрын

digging the tunes

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Townzen!

@nomowworries3745 Жыл бұрын

Red 2 years later. Great informative video!

@001desertrat3 4 жыл бұрын

RED, 4 in 1's are great , I used to operate a 941 Traxcavator with a 4 in 1 bucket . When using a 4 in 1 on a skid-steer in the blade position , you need to think of yourself as operating a bulldozer ; you can't see the cutting edge on a bulldozer so you cut by feel , unless you're moving massive quantities of soil . I actually use a CAT D-2 bulldozer for dressing the roads on my mining claim .

@FUNNYBOY12375 4 жыл бұрын

Other then to get alex use to the 4 in 1 what was the pourpos of cuting back into the woods

@Shanonmcnab576 Жыл бұрын

Great second video. It's like riding a bike the more you do it the better you get!! Red!!

@xxneon93xx 4 жыл бұрын

I run a skid all the time doing parking lots there is no way I would want foot controls. iso is where its at

@jasvijasvi 2 жыл бұрын

Red! I don't see the brand of rotatory leveler on your list. What is a good value one to use?

@wendyswonderfulworld9030 2 жыл бұрын

Red! Good job Alex 👏 👍

@Dirtmonkey 2 жыл бұрын

Nice👍

@chucksebook 4 жыл бұрын

Red. Really like all your videos. If I had the money I would totally do this for a living. Not much use where i am in Florida. I do HVAC down here.

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Chucker!

@jerrythecoo3295 2 жыл бұрын

When your using the lower cutter on the 4/1 bucket, you can use the bucket cutting edge as a height reference for gauging where your lower cutter is sitting. 👀😏😎👍👋✌️🇨🇦

@truckinutwo 3 жыл бұрын

Red.......very informative!

@harveyhaywood4908 4 жыл бұрын

You’re vids are the best

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Harvey!

@danholmblad9925 3 жыл бұрын

Bean running a 4/1 bucket for 40 years I love it. But it is tricky.

@user-gn4xq9pt1k 2 ай бұрын

well done

@wraith0127 3 жыл бұрын

I know this video is over 2 years old, but I have a question about the 4 in 1 bucket. Could you use the rear blade and the front of the bucket raised just slightly off the ground to scrape material similar to how a belly scraper works? I'm thinking that the new material being cut by the rear blade would push the loose material up into the bucket, allowing you to remove more material instead of just bulldozing it? I've never used a 4 in 1 before so I have no idea how it "feels".

@russell10x 4 жыл бұрын

RED . Awesome video as always Stan!

@Dirtmonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Russell!

@ResidentialDirtWork 4 жыл бұрын

4 in 1's are awesome "IF" you can use one, they are tough to run until u get the time in behind one. It's all I will use now, it does it all... Close the top of the bucket down and u can shave off as little as an inch (if desired) and it will roll it into the bucket for u.. It will also keep you from gouging the ground. It's almost impossible to grade with the dozer blade part of a 4 in 1 without using the top half of the bucket as a downward guide.