Stolen telehandler SMASHED by train!

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Ай бұрын

Stolen telehandler SMASHED by train! Alex and Josh back at it again with another insane recovery. Received this call from our buddy Rolando to respond to a pretty crazy job. I was told someone stole this telehandler and somehow managed to get hit by a train. Don't think the driver was caught, but man the damage was done.
As you'll see in the video, every single part of this poor truck was impacted. The cab was crushed, the rear axle snapped like a tooth pic, axles messed up, everything. Wasn't too sure how we would be able to access this job or how bad the unit would be, so Alex and I responded in Big Flipper, our 75ton rotator, and myself in Hulk, my 50ton rotator.
As bad as the description was, the job was actually a lot easier than I thought. For starters, Hulk wasn't really needed until the end for a small part. There was an excavator on site who provided us with some help with the tires. We were also able to back up parallel to the unit and using Big Flippers brute strength, lift and swing this unit to the street to be set directly on a Landoll.
This poor telehandler was damaged in every way possible. From the wheels, to the axles, the cab to the boom, it's ALL BAD as Joe would say. My guess is it goes straight to scrap, but who knows?
The damage isn't on par with the tow truck video I posted last week, but it's up there. What do you guys think? And if you REALLY want to support your favorite tow channel, become a member here: / @pepestowingservice
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@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

If you guys enjoy this content and the crazy wrecks we recover almost weekly, check out some of my playlists on my channel. And if you want full access to private and hidden videos plus custom Hulk emojis and badges, consider joining my membership here! kzfaq.info/love/ZWWhEWXnICilVJ-U22rniAjoin

@slimwantedman6694 Ай бұрын

I've got my top 5 video's from 3 years now. No end in site for Pepe,s towing.

@murrayparr3244 Ай бұрын

I was wondering why your crew wear dark uniforms, especially in the L.A. area. Dark colors absorb heat more than light colors.

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@@slimwantedman6694 what are your top 5?

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@@murrayparr3244 because pink was taken 😂

@yafois988 Ай бұрын

Of course we Love CRACRA stuff!

@tperki2322 Ай бұрын

I love it. The telehandler was hit by a train and smashed to pieces and you guys are worried about scratching the paint!!! Now that is conscientious.

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Haha good catch. It's a force of habit, we take great pride in causing as little further damage as possible. On huge wrecks, it's inevitable sometimes. But we aren't like the other channels who see a recovery and have no respect for the casualty.

@RicParry Ай бұрын

You're not supposed to damage it any worse than it already is

@user-xt7pv4pz1q Ай бұрын

Professionalism commitment to doing quality work regardless of the situation. That is awesome. People need to watch this and learn from it

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Tell that to my "competition" lol

@AcmeAce Ай бұрын

You don't have competition if they don't have respect

@Kugelbliz Ай бұрын

You guys get the craziest of calls

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

And that's why people love my channel. We are very blessed and proud to handle LA's biggest and hardest wrecks

@gorillaau Ай бұрын

@@PepesTowingService Plenty of variety keeps life interesting. Any call out is better than being stuck behind a desk, right?

@user-yw5fz4gw9z Ай бұрын

We here in Canada are very impressed with your talent, patients,and it's not rocket science driving a train.

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@lynnmoser6918 Ай бұрын

Here I am a 75 yr old woman getting a load of cabinet shop waste wood in my humble old manual Ranger yesterday and a big, long trailer load of lumber comes in for a delivery. What fun to move aside for the big forklift and then time to walk around and look at points on the trailer you've pointed out for this or that use. Pepe's Towing Channel should grow by leaps and bounds for so many reasons. Keep up the high standards!

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

That's awesome! I stay so busy with work that I wish I could devote even more time to this channel to grow, but I'm content with how organic it is and the steady climbing thanks to viewers like yourself.

@colinl9018 Ай бұрын

Your words are inspirational.

@frankmartin8471 Ай бұрын

Josh and Alex never get a chance to get bored with routine jobs. There's always a Joker in the deck to present a few challenges for them. Great job and some precision placement, as always.

@AcmeAce Ай бұрын

I don't like boring tow after boring tow. Mix it up please let me operate recovery once in a while or flatbed a boat with no trailer or a dead cow or two. Mix it up. Make me use my brain once in a while. Rollback operator nor-cal.

@kevinkenyon7045 Ай бұрын

Josh and Alex another awesome job! Looks like Alex got a haircut! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@StevesVideoExperience Ай бұрын

You make hard work seem easy and fun. Really enjoy watching you guys at work.

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

"love what you do, and you'll never work a day in your life". My dad says this quote a ton and often people just say that, but we REALLY love what we do. Definitely doesn't feel like work.

@autumn7ful Ай бұрын

Alex and Josh together there are my favorite team

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@jonjhon8491 Ай бұрын

My new favorite channel! So damn fascinating how everything comes together. Thanks for your hard work, Team Pepe

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad my lil niche channel is getting some love

@laura_774 Ай бұрын

The Telehandlers are becoming just as frequent as rolled containers lately. lol

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

For reals they're in season now

@jonjhon8491 Ай бұрын

14:40 "Don't worry, we'll get your brother off soon" 😂😂

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@MarkNShorts Ай бұрын

I like the boom cam. 😅 We need to see more of it!!

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Thank you! I don't use this camera enough and man is it cool

@JRC19 Ай бұрын

Nice work as usual Alex, it might be a good time to hit the boss up for a raise!!

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Nice try Alex 😂

@R.dacted Ай бұрын

Insurance Company: It got hit by a what!!!

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Hope they had Farmers

@maxmacdonald7174 Ай бұрын

Grate work keeps the customers happy and back for more.

@wesleypulkka7447 Ай бұрын

Great recovery once again by the A team Josh + Alex! I wonder who left the keys in the Telehandler? That person cost their company mega bucks!

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Those are pretty easy to start. I carry a set of construction equipment jiggler keys to start all kinds of machines for when we have to transport them.

@Modelo646 Ай бұрын

Looks like a brand new unit. Quite sad. Great job as always!

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@rp42069 Ай бұрын

19:30 ITS A LEGIT SKYTRAK NOW 😂

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@gorillaau Ай бұрын

For when the sky meets the track, get a Skytrak.

@robertmirelez9672 Ай бұрын

Y’all are the best at this stuff!!👍👍

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@gerryhamel1529 Ай бұрын

Nice cleat image. Nice filming.

@petermccuskey1832 Ай бұрын

Fantastic job rotating the unbalanced load of the boom being extended! Stay Safe Guys

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@gonuts1 Ай бұрын

BIG Flipper, THE BEAST.

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

75 tons of fun

@KB-gs8zi Ай бұрын

Hey Josh & ALL Crew !!! Great job of getting the machine loaded with NO more damage to the RR or machine !! 👍👍👍👍👍 Quick repairs & back to work for sure !!! 🙂🙃😉

@kenlew4945 Ай бұрын

Quite often I do go out and do some Rail Fanning and see so many really stupid things. Where so many people think that they can play chicken and win. TRAINS WILL ALWAYS WIN!!!! no matter what.

@nelsonmattoon150 Ай бұрын

Another crazy call for a telehandler

@deanspagnolo4976 Ай бұрын

Nice job guys Keep up the good work

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@dennisyoung7169 Ай бұрын

Great job

@jimyekel1396 Ай бұрын

My home town is captured by the train , but, I'm used to seeing trains rolling through at 15 to 20 mph , or less, to see the train go by at that speed was terrifying.

@mfc4591 Ай бұрын

Telehandlers, the flavor of the month !

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Haha for reals, and this isn't even all of them!

@williamlloyd3769 Ай бұрын

Railroad worker was an artist with that claw!

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Yup, he was surgical

@lynnmeese55 Ай бұрын

Every time I watch your videos, you constantly up your game. Well done!!❤

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Thank you! That's the goal, to never be complacent and always improve so we can tackle these big jobs with ease and safety.

@Military-Museum-LP Ай бұрын

The CHP loves PEPE’S because they keep the traffic moving while they recover

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@user-fz4fm4rv6t Ай бұрын

Buenas tardes, Alex,Josh, otro gran trabajo, bonitas imágenes con el dron.❤👍👏🖐️💪🇪🇦. Jesús.

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Gracias por ver

@electladynanci Ай бұрын

Excellent video! Combining the two things I love. Recovery and railfaning! Speaking of railfaning I regularly watch videos on what's called "Street Running Trains". There are towns and cities where locomotives run down the streets of the town, Lagrange, Ky is one example..... I can just imagine living where a locomotive comes through your town on a daily basis. Of course there have been bone headed accidents...... 🤦 Keep up the good work.

@hirisk761 Ай бұрын

I'm seeing a trend here😂! this is like 4 in a row with tele-handlers!

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@SumterWrecker Ай бұрын

Mr Josh You and your crew made that look easy. Thanks for sharing and stay safe.

@malalexander3515 Ай бұрын

Great work guys!

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@dwawa23 Ай бұрын

The camera angle starting 57:40 is really fun good job

@user-zr1ij2tm6u Ай бұрын

Great recovery by you both....You work great together.....Stay safe and see you on the next one

@glennjukes5581 Ай бұрын

Insane job--one of the best yet!

@ronaldvanotten6812 Ай бұрын

I like how Alex was careful backing over the curb, so as not to damage the tires... Ron...

@traviswoolsey4742 Ай бұрын

Amazing what you guys go threw I am glad I can watch what u guys do I live in utah and I still think amazing

@silvioroberti-wt3pl Ай бұрын

Love the work guys great recovery

@jmiller3v Ай бұрын

Josh,…. Big Flipper ‘n Alex, America’s premiere recovery team.

@christopherdonald9001 Ай бұрын

Man you almost need a Century M100 for these types of jobs! Incredible work!

@davidhopkins6683 Ай бұрын

Glad to see Geoffrey Head. He's a dependable head. He keeps showing up for work.

@erichill1230 Ай бұрын

you do a Very good job i am glad that the train crew and the rail road worker are safe

@mikemmikem2758 Ай бұрын

Well that was a wild one. Alex was so smooth on that he'd make it good brain surgeon. Steak and lobster on the railroad guys. None them looked like they missed any meals.

@kelleyunofficial3269 Ай бұрын

essrtE-in's In Kingre Really Interesting. I wish I could see the front of the train. Probably a disaster. The guy who talked about two rotators has a channel with 3 subscribers. I sense jealousy. The drone video was excellent. I wish I hadn't slept through optics so I could understand the distortion of wide angle lenses. Thanks always for the video. All the stuff before Really is done for me somehow.

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

It's always jealousy and ignorance. People like that are sheep lol. And thank you! Felt nice to concentrate on the drone while Alex did his thing

@mattc.310 Ай бұрын

Nice work. No extra scratches or dents. The train took care of that job. That excavator was a handy addition to the team.

@user-zf2gk3yv6r Ай бұрын

Josh,remember the old lady saying,where is the beef,where is the Joe,when are we going to see the THREE AMIGOS.

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Joe is primarily a tower. He's there when we need his wrecker or a Landoll if he isn't busy. Alex and I operate the rotators and the ones who record hence why it's always us

@jsh6952 Ай бұрын

Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, and Martin Short?

@douglascampbell3008 Ай бұрын

Props to Alex, good job my brother!!

@twaite1266 Ай бұрын

Awesome job guys.

@leshawthorn3772 Ай бұрын

Another great job guys. One of those hurry up and wait deals.

@BFT88 Ай бұрын

2:42 “but what do I know, I’m just a KZfaqr.” That’s funny because I’m an automotive master technician and I constantly say “but what do I know, I’m just a stupid oil change guy” as a joke haha.

@jesussaves3686 Ай бұрын

👍 keep up these awesome videos I love watching your videos

@scottchapman4025 Ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video! I like that hi-vis green hardhat - any chance you could share the make/model or a web URL for it? Thanks!

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Oh man I don't even know where I got this one! But I specifically got it because of the visor. It comes in handy when you use cutting equipment

@davidhughes5369 Ай бұрын

Bro, Love the content, just subscribed! I saw Pepe's hauling out a couple of behemoth homeless RVs in Santa Monica on another channel, it was great! The mayor of LA is telling everybody the reason they can't move the RV encampments is because the city doesn't have any heavy tow haulers! Is Pepe's getting the contract for that work? You guys would have a full card for a year just getting rid of ALL the broken-down RVs littering the streets of LA! Pepe's seems like the only shop that could get that work done fast and efficiently! Hope to maybe see some of that content in the future!

@doak4886 Ай бұрын

Is this the same audience that follows you to all of your jobs? You should find them a bigger shade tree.

@bobcatsmith246 Ай бұрын

Hello Josh, Hey man, it looks like you have a catapeler on your upper lip. 😂😂😂 Love the videos, keep up the good work, Alex also.

@davidbgraham461 Ай бұрын

Forget Range Rovers. They will break your heart, and your bank.

@timothyvotaw7517 Ай бұрын

Pepe's lead guys Alex & Josh put on clinics for other recovery operators every time they go on jobs. They're thorough, explain what's going on, and are experts in rigging. I learn a lot about cabling from them, for my work in elevated boom lifts doing tree removal. Thank you, guys. 🤙👍

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Thank you sir, really appreciate it and hope the best for your career

@normawade9426 Ай бұрын

Very good video, I really enjoyed it. You and Alex got it all handled and it looks like you were working with a great crew of guys. By the way……Jeffery looks like he might have a migraine!! Thanks!😊

@harryscott9533 Ай бұрын

Another awesome performance 🤓🙋‍♂️👍 , watching in ohio

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@thisisus.504 Ай бұрын

1st time view from the UK. Now a subscriber 😊😊

@chaseberger3533 Ай бұрын

Alex got rid of the hair huh? 😂 Looks good

@knowltek Ай бұрын

Catch me out side them tracks…lazy Josh….just kidding…😂😂😂😂

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@jims4912 Ай бұрын

That was cool seeing the shadow of the drone, it looked like a mosquito on my screen

@user-ix4dl1dy7q Ай бұрын

Diesel creek needs the forks off that unit

@stefan_petersen Ай бұрын

Team perfect 👍🏼💪🏼

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@oldrustycars Ай бұрын

Did someone steal the telehandler and put it on the tracks on purpose? They got tired of putting pennies on the tracks?

@R32R38 Ай бұрын

Train cars = mobile graffiti canvases.

@robertjohnston472 Ай бұрын

Great recovery but how in the world does a Skylift get to be on or near the train tracks when a train is due. Looks like a serious lack of communication. Hope no one was injured. Thanks for sharing your work. Following from Sydney Australia.

@StandALone6984 Ай бұрын

Really strong machine..

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Right! It took some DAMAGE but what a solid machine to still look this good after a hit by a train. I was expecting it to be torn in half lol

@BryonBarros-zu2bk Ай бұрын

Big Flipper to the rescue again. 💪💪💪🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪💪🤟🤟🤙🤙🤙👍👍👍👍

@user-mh2wn4ie8q Ай бұрын

Парни отлично работаете ювелирно и чётко. Успехов в работе. 👍🔥🤝😉

@chaseberger3533 Ай бұрын

Man that fork was more of a mess than my relationship problems 😂😅

@koosvanpetten5567 Ай бұрын

I can say it in one word : BANGLERS.

@P-J-W-777 Ай бұрын

Trains always win. It doesn’t matter what you’re driving. Sadly too many people today think the world is nothing more than a GTA game. Pretty sad, it’s looks like a brand new tractor. Came very close to putting the sky crane into the side of the rotator during the initial lift. Bet the booty puckered a little when the swing inwards toward the truck started.

@Bryan-FAA-certified Ай бұрын

I hate backing over curbs, most of the time it rips off the mud flaps

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

That's what a spotter is here for or you can use wood

@Bryan-FAA-certified Ай бұрын

@PepesTowingService usually I forget, or to much of a hurry

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

@Bryan-FAA-certified we've all done it lol myself included

@SteveLaVoy Ай бұрын

Alex you get recognized by the yellow helmet.

@TruckfilmingofLosAngelesCA Ай бұрын

You guys get unique missions

@AcmeAce Ай бұрын

Cant you secure it to the deck then use the cable to pull the extension in?

@raywilliams8076 Ай бұрын

Love your videos, just a quick question, you leave that machine hanging while waiting for a mechanic, that seems like a lot of unnecessary stress on your hydraulic system and rigging, wouldn't it be better to set it down while waiting?

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Zero additional stress.

@user-cz3ey6hu2g Ай бұрын

Love this channel. One question who the hell left the keys in the telehandler? Great work & you guys must hear beeping in your sleep ✌️

@Military-Museum-LP Ай бұрын

Josh why did you go with a pusher axle for Hulk and a tag axle for Big Flipper?

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Because flipper doesn't tow. It's designed for maximum recovery capabilities and to do that it needs to turn better than the other trucks

@Military-Museum-LP Ай бұрын

@@PepesTowingService. Ok. Thanks Josh.

@sandy1653 Ай бұрын

You know, for having been punted by a train, that thing is surprisingly intact. I know a couple rental outfits around here who would beat that cab back into shape, put the wheels back on it and send it back out the next day. And blame everything else that happened on whoever they rented it to.

@hectorsalazar5584 Ай бұрын

👍! One tire and rim on those range rovers cost more than four19.5 tires on my old cable hooker..😎

@user-zr2mf3vs6w Ай бұрын

Great job. The only thing I would consider changing is walking under the load. Hydraulics fail especially after being hit by a train. Safety First

@mx_shrampy8497 Ай бұрын

that thing looks almost brand new

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

It's the bright paint job, looks new but more wrecked than a mustang in a crowd

@haroldsmith45302 Ай бұрын

Another efficient and competent job by Pepe's. Thanks for video. 04:47 - About how much does one snatch-block-and-hook assembly weigh? I don't think you fellows need to go the gym for workouts!

@AlexanderHernandez088 Ай бұрын

Roughly 55 pounds each

@AlexanderHernandez088 Ай бұрын

@@scuss2 we replaced the snatch blocks for a different model with heavier hooks and sheaves

@AlexanderHernandez088 Ай бұрын

@@scuss2 thank you for watching be safe

@pear7777 Ай бұрын

Say hi to the Landoll driver with the orange hat. From the last video in the power plant lake

@slimwantedman6694 Ай бұрын

Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota. What the hell is this telle-handler pandemic? 3 in a row

@JLindbert 25 күн бұрын

Literally a Skytrak, in the sky.

@JimWhitaker Ай бұрын

How sad that some "joyrider" has trashed a decent, useful machine, never mind risking injury to the train crew. Good clear up on your part.

@williamlindsey4148 Ай бұрын

Did anyone check to see if the boom would retract? It would make the situation easier. If it will start, it mostlikely will retract.

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

Did you even see the video? That's literally a huge part of this video

@tammyckeno5444 Ай бұрын

The tweakers got it 😂😂

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

those tweakers will steal anything I swear lol

@dennisyoung7169 Ай бұрын

Looks close to a praying Mantis

@garywilfong68 Ай бұрын

Can you do a review on how the remote works on 88

@PepesTowingService Ай бұрын

You move the levers that corresponds with the boom functions. Would be a 69 second boring video.

@arturoflandes3890 Ай бұрын

Saludos de Tijuana arturo padilla ei ales yy con pañera que trabajo tan chingo

@AlexanderHernandez088 Ай бұрын

gracias compa , saludos