Closed cab would’ve saved u from the bees Love the content

I'm just now starting my excavation business but have previous experience in my business from before in lawncare and small demolition company i had before moving out the US some years ago, now im back and looking into getting into excavation because i would love to own a skid steer and excavator but anyway i have experience in pricing out services so for this jon you did should of been atleast $5,000 because you had to do alot of driving and alot of obtaining things just for this one job, you could of charged $5k and had all your gas and eveeything taken care of by the customer, you should never do things out your own pocket when doing these jobs becauae then youd put yourself in a position to get the ugly stick at the end of the day so becareful and make sure you charge the customer and make your purchases from that for that particular job, unless you have the equipment if not then thats a tax to the bill

Thanks for the humble inspiration from sunny Fiji Islands.

Sunny blessings from the Fiji Islands.

Sup big dog- how are you liking the iron bull? Currently running with a 24' deckover which I frankly hate loading an excavator on, and I need to replace my dump... just picked up an e35 and debating if I'm going to go with a dump trailer or a tilt deck(maybe both) to transport the machine. Primary concerns are loading it on ramps in slick conditions(I'm up in NY so snow/ice is a factor) and tie down points in the dump. Appreciate your input!

Equipment is so expensive 😫..but it makes money 💪

What’s the size of the trailer?

Great video as always. Do you think you can do one video doing the maintenance on the skid?

New one for little more

Florida here

What state is everyone tuning in from? -Texas

I’ve got the U55 with a mulcher and 40 hp tractor just hard to keep steady business in NC right now

Do you have a smooth bucket for your excavator?

How much capital did you have to start?

Will 1st off a good video but a skidteer is not excavator nor is excavator a Skidteer. IIRC JD and Case has a combo Excavator-Skidsteer thing or whatcha call it. You can also buy excavator booms for a skideteer. Also on enclosed cabs, great for when battling the weather or angry colony of bees/hornets. But with glass, it's easy to damage and expensive to replace. So if you push down trees you have to be very careful that you do not throw up rocks or get impaled on a branch or have a branch slap back. On skidesteer, you have eXtend tracks that can squeeze thru subdivision small lots or thru a gate one is not always the best. Great for a installer that does irrigations lines. So depending on your business and what you want to target, you should pick the best item. A CAT325 would be great for demolishing but a CAT301.8 my be better in smaller land jobs easier to transport cost less, use less fuel, easier to work on. @07:24 And yes your being generous 5mph, I can only dream of that in my Excavtor 😆 maybe more like 2-3.4mph in the 2nd speed.

My setup is a smaller, I have a 12’x6’ dump trailer, 2 ton mini ex with hydraulic thumb and Wacker Neuson Sm100 mini skidsteer. Working ok buying more attachments for my mini skid finally have my LLC and looking to quit traveling next year and go full time for myself in South Texas. Keep Grinding!! God Bless!

Dude i have been wondering which to start with. Been renting my equipment so far. Keep hustlin bro!

need air bags or bigger truck

Hey I have been subscribe for a long time and good video keep up the good work👍

Great video thanks for info, what size truck are you using to haul your trailer

Hey man I just starting out with my business just would like some tips on how you acquire your customers? Any help would be appreciated

Skid steer for the brush trees! Then the Excavator for the big trees I suppose?? What city state was this in ? HOW MANY DAYS IT TOOK TO DO THIS ALSO? Answer every question please brotha

I believe the excavator would’ve been perfect for this job. Still a Great job tho

I was gonna say airbags but I see you know that now…but will add…until you get a bigger bucket, I would have raked his dirt, just to smooth it out and blend it in a bit, plus it would hide the small remnants of old concrete dust. Don’t forget to sweep that street off and place cones and signs out when on roadways. God Bless you and your business! 🙏

What does it cost you per hour to run the skid?

Hey Davis! Found your videos a few days ago looking at skid steer businesses. I have a real similar background to you as far as business. Was cutting grass for a few years, bought and f350, then financed a dump trailer and yesterday I just financed a 2024 next Gen CAT compact track loader, its the new 255 model 74hp. Anyway I love all the toys and passionate about being outside working and business. Love your story man and how you were a college athlete and hustling. I will be creating youtube content very doing similar to what you are doing, motivating other people to get out and do their own hustle. Thanks for sharing business info and numbers on your jobs it gave me a good idea of how I need to set base prices

When you say you're grinding the rust, I hope you use a wire wheel on your grinder? That works way better than a grinding wheel. The wire wheel covers more surface area and does less damage.

Bro please don't be one of those guys that just click baits videos. You will lose all your loyal subs that way. You lost money on that flip and that's okay. Not every flip will be a win, but telling people you made money on that side by side is just wrong

Lol, it’s an old United rentals Golf cart that was probably ran hard and put away wet

Why the 2k profit clickbait? I think money was lost on this deal, didn’t account for the 45 minute drive each way plus the drive and time to get the paint and plastic restorer, and not including any of your time into the “restoration”. I am a fan of your videos but some of the clickbait is unnecessary. Anyhow, no hate man keep up the work!

Love the videos man just started my own business. You have any tips for getting things rolling 😊

As a business owner this pisses me off. Do you have text messages of the person agreeing to the price?

Bro I counted 10 piles on that one side most them loads are 20 -21 tons of material, unless it was a tandem truck but they looked like a tri-axle loads that’s easily 200tons in what I saw!

500 a day is low but I understand you are building a relationship and learning the ropes. Get the experience and the money will come. Consistency is good.

whats your monthly truck an trailer monthly payments

Amen brother! Thank you for your help. Especially talking about our Lord and savior!

this is not a how to video

Great job!

It’s not a bad thing to lose a little to make a lot more in the future.

Hey man just wanted to say I enjoy your videos, Im a solo contractor (with limited help) that does landscape/hardscape in southern NH. I’ve had family in Davenport FL so it’s cool to see you out there making it happen. The grind is real out here

What’s the best way to get storage for equipment and trailers starting out?

I have been there. I have charged enough to get by the day. I did this for about 6 years.. now I charge full amount because of the relationships and contacts I made through the years.. God has given you the ability to get the opportunities so go get them.

Your cheap you did all that for 1200 that’s crazy

Use that money to buy a bucket that fits your skid. Wasting fuel and time using that small bucket. Finished product looks better as well.

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just came home from prison been watching you religiously....thanks for the positive energy and info...we need more of this. the motivation has been shared god does a great job every time docent he ? peace

Double edge sword here you told him you would be there so he probably stopped calling around looking for an operator….. But totally understand the cost to run equipment…… It’s just an opportunity to show you’re a great person and will stand by your word. Just gotta weigh your options / opportunities / and $$ Take care

Bro don't run your machine for that cheap. I run my mini skidsteer for more than you run your full-size skid...

my dad does excavation one of th’e best bobcat skid steer operators in los Angeles county and he’s always told me to never go into a job thinking about the money. Think about the job that the client is happy with what he paid for.

Where do you get your tires from and what's the name of it