I’ve been here nearly ten years and I’ve no intention of moving on so I guess you could say the money is alright 👍
@S85glenn2 күн бұрын
another pleasant watch Alex. been away for a couple of weeks, so it was nice to catch up, thanks
@Stillgotallmyfingers2 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@S85glenn2 күн бұрын
another brilliant video Alex, thoroughly enjoyed it. we all get blowouts/ punctures....part of the game as you say. i've heard of a few of the 590's having trouble with the gearboxes, and i know my mate's 560 super has had some gearbox trouble too.
@Stillgotallmyfingers2 күн бұрын
Thank you Glen I’m proper careful with my tyres but building sites are hard on them 🤦🏻♂️ I’ve heard this about the ‘Super’ branded Scanias (mine has the same gearbox) the mechanicals are great, apparently it’s a software issue, we’ll see… 🤟
@richardkelly30963 күн бұрын
Great video, same happened to me had a blow out on front of tractor unit on my way home on a Friday a couple of weeks ago. Oh the joys of motoring.
@Stillgotallmyfingers2 күн бұрын
It’s hard luck, I’m sure you’re like me and take real care of your tyres, I hope there wasn’t any damage 🤙
@dougwilson17694 күн бұрын
Another great video
@Stillgotallmyfingers3 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@RogalShaun4 күн бұрын
That Dozer job looked horrendous, fair play to you driver
@Stillgotallmyfingers4 күн бұрын
They were a good crew, it makes all the difference 🤟
@markwilloughby61424 күн бұрын
Not a chance I'd dig out the tracks on a 25 ton machine.. a phonecall to the manager and id be off to the next lol.. Done it before, do it again :) You're a better man than me Alex *thumbs up*... Has that trailer got hydraulic rear steering?.. it gets into some tight places with ease..
@Stillgotallmyfingers4 күн бұрын
If I don’t dig, the next Low Loader driver will have to, so it is what it is The two rear axles are articulated but not under power, I prefer four axle trailers because they’re more nimble on building sites, tri-axles cut in like a curtainsider and are a bit numb 🤟
@user-nt2xt4wc6m5 күн бұрын
Any chance of you playing less music and let us listen to the noise of the machines
@Stillgotallmyfingers3 күн бұрын
The thing is, I can only film myself on TimeLapse because the priority is the job and the TimeLapse doesn’t have usable audio Occasionally, if I can make it work, I keep the original audio from the machines because people do like it, I’ll keep it in mind this week 🤟
@DaveG79205 күн бұрын
Another good one, lost count of the number of machines you moved mate, that's some workload you get through.
@Stillgotallmyfingers5 күн бұрын
Thank you, it’s the same for all of us, our Plant Yard is a busy place 🤟
@LewisHarvey-de7zv5 күн бұрын
❤
@Stillgotallmyfingers5 күн бұрын
🤙
@Mr456sb6 күн бұрын
You know mate i would never leave a machine like that , and now i move them as well more so , work together with driver and operator easier for everyone . Having said that once again verg relaxing , specially as its 3 in the morning here in NZ 😊
@Stillgotallmyfingers6 күн бұрын
I delivered that machine and when the operator came on site with trainers on I knew it would come back a mess, a second operator (who should know better) left the other buckets at the far side of a muddy field too 🤦🏻♂️ We have a female operator who is half the size of those two and leaves her machines in immaculate condition, just like most of the others, you’re right it’s about teamwork I’m so glad you’re enjoying the films, thank you 🤟
@Mr456sb6 күн бұрын
@@Stillgotallmyfingers thank you mate
@EGCC42846 күн бұрын
Great editing again. Have a good weekend Alex
@Stillgotallmyfingers5 күн бұрын
Thank you, we’re away in Llangollen this weekend 🏴
@EGCC42845 күн бұрын
@@Stillgotallmyfingers I’m doing a short flight to Baghdad this afternoon, 2 hours each way. A bit like doing a Palma, but different. Enjoy your day
@Georgiee.and.Dan.6 күн бұрын
Bloody good show mate
@Stillgotallmyfingers5 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏 you guys are a huge support 🤟
@bennoben16536 күн бұрын
Great video Alex , thanks for sharing, have a good week 👍
@Stillgotallmyfingers6 күн бұрын
Thank you Ben and you too 🤟
@Pistol02916 күн бұрын
Hi Alex, enjoy the content. It's clear you thoroughly enjoy the job. Call me ignorant but how do you make the trailer wider.? Whats its minimum and maximum width. Cheers mate
@Stillgotallmyfingers6 күн бұрын
Hi there, thank you The trailer has four hydraulic pumps two on each side with switch gear similar to the ramp controls on either side The trailer can widen to 3,210mm from 2,540mm, in practice I have it at full extension for 25 tonne machines and above and 2,700mm for twenty tonners and Moxys It’s a fantastic system, far safer for larger machines especially during the winter but it’s time consuming to clean with lots of vulnerable parts asking to get broken Definitely a one operator one trailer kind of thing, thanks for asking 🤟
@TruckerMRB6 күн бұрын
Excellent....A week fly's by....lol.....Yes gis a mention Alex please....It will be up next weekend(17th)...The marker boards are a thin metal type of material and i'll look tomorrow for any brand details...Cheers..Have a great weekend chap
@Stillgotallmyfingers6 күн бұрын
Thank you Mike, unfortunately the films do get shorter when we get busier… I like watching your Low Loader jobs, next weeks will be a belter 🤟
@paulhusky580bts6 күн бұрын
Alex me 10/08/66 what me Today
@Stillgotallmyfingers6 күн бұрын
I’m guessing it’s your birthday, many happy returns if I’m right Paul 🤙
@littledavey21696 күн бұрын
Hello mate cracking video MR FOX should be proud of you the way you go about the hole job 👍 🤙🦊
@Stillgotallmyfingers6 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏 It’s not just me, all the Low Loader drivers work just as hard, I try to include them when I can 🤟
@tonymiller53856 күн бұрын
Another good video u and baz w b doing some good stuff keep it up do u need an escort for that dozer😊😊
@Stillgotallmyfingers6 күн бұрын
Thank you Tony 🤟 Yes, we had an escort for the D6 and I was glad of it but we didn’t need him for the farm bit 🤟
@John-ng2vg6 күн бұрын
Hi Alex lads use to say don't give him a red bull when he's on the digger, he drove it like it was on time laps 😅. Interesting video Alex. Is foxy fitting all the wagons with camera's it's a good idea. It will help in case of an accident to help the driver companies to quick to blame the driver.😮 take care.
@Stillgotallmyfingers6 күн бұрын
Hi John, it was a busy week We’ve had internal and external cameras for at least five years, in fact I was surprised when I first joined ten years ago that the lorries didn’t have cameras It’s all to do with Insurance, it would be nice to be trusted but given the behaviour of a disappointingly large group of drivers in the Industry cameras are inevitable On a positive note, the camera will also absolve the driver from blame (something I’ve benefited from personally while working elsewhere) Thanks for your comment
@StevenBoyd-yy6rw6 күн бұрын
Excellent video again Alex
@Stillgotallmyfingers6 күн бұрын
Thank you Steve 🤙
@sammyb998 күн бұрын
Your doing my dream job when it come to driving a truck. Trying to get into heavy haul work as opposed to RDC/NDC work
@Stillgotallmyfingers7 күн бұрын
That’s great Sammy, I love my job every day is a huge challenge and definitely a bit of a puzzle 🤙
@sammyb998 күн бұрын
Your doing my dream job when it come to driving a truck. Trying to get into heavy haul work as opposed to RDC/NDC work
@sammyb998 күн бұрын
Do you happen to know what the average price for a move is ? I know many factors but trying to get into the business myself as an owner operator don’t fancy RDC work done that not my cuppa I’d do it but only out of paying bills not out of fun
@sammyb998 күн бұрын
Do you happen to know what the average price for a move is ? I know many factors but trying to get into the business myself as an owner operator don’t fancy RDC work done that not my cuppa I’d do it but only out of paying bills not out of fun
@Stillgotallmyfingers7 күн бұрын
I’m really sorry Sammy but there’s no way I can discuss our pricing structure, I would be fired on the spot I’ve talked to friends and acquaintances who run their own Low Loaders about the rates for moving third party plant many times… The answer is always the same, the rates are awful considering the wear and tear on your equipment, especially your (incredibly expensive) trailer It’s not impossible to establish yourself but your going to need pretty deep pockets and a lot of contacts in the Industry I wish you all the best it’s a hugely rewarding journey 🤟
@sammyb997 күн бұрын
Appreciate that mate. Just in talks with few truck manufacturers at the moment as trying to start a haulage company
@MarkPinnell9 күн бұрын
Been busy so only just got to this video this week, brilliant as always buddy and your cheerful attitude will help me through the rest of this week!
@Stillgotallmyfingers9 күн бұрын
Haha that’s brilliant Mark, I’m glad to hear that you’re busy too 🤙
@bennoben16539 күн бұрын
Great video Alex , thanks for sharing, Have a good week 👍
@Stillgotallmyfingers9 күн бұрын
Thank you Ben, much appreciated have a good week too 🤙
@mungogerryjnr10 күн бұрын
What kind of tyre is that? Chinese? It hasn’t got 50 Ton on it has it Perhaps explaining to your employer that Bridgestones on steer are the only option Other then find someone else It takes discipline and I know what I’m talking about. When i finally found out the truth i turned to him,gave two weeks notice and went on holiday My life isn’t worth $200 per tyre for two tyres I left the road at 90kph with 100,00ltrs of petrol I have never driven a single axle ever again
@Stillgotallmyfingers9 күн бұрын
GVW for that job was 78 tonnes That tyre only needed to get me a further 5 miles to my final destination at 40mph on the motorway 30 & 20 mph in the town We replaced the blown tyre with a brand new Pirelli on my original rim on Monday as is normal practice, so it’s unlikely I’ll be finding another employer any time soon I appreciate your concern but considering I had just brought to rest, without damage, a 48 tonne crusher on a step frame trailer that’s just had a front end tyre burst, you might think I’ve got a bit of an idea about what I’m doing 🤟
@mungogerryjnr9 күн бұрын
@@Stillgotallmyfingers not concerned at all People that think all that weight is on one tyre,as you said should be concerned. Truth is,you drove it like that and that’s not one else’s fault is it,wasn’t someone else driving or holding you at gun point? You made that decision and you’re lucky you didn’t kill somebody or yourself. But you know,it’s your decision. Thing is I asked what tyre manufacturer was the blown one? You think you would be finding another job/cell the next day? Wouldn’t be the first would you and definitely not the last. You remember someone with this KZfaq money mate,you’re youe own worse enemy videoing everything. Don’t think I don’t know what it’s like,what it takes to NOT DRIVE ONE METRE ON A PUBLIC ROAD with a dodgy tyre.You did that and then make a big deal out the weight🤷♂️ I have driven trucks weighing 400 tonnes.I have pulled loads of that weight just in product,dangerous goods weight.Enough to kill everyone within 500mtrs,and I wouldn’t never consider driving one metre with a shite Chinese steer tyre EVER. But it makes content doesn’t it. Truth is you drove on a shite tyre and it blew out No I don’t think you know what you’re doing!
@Stillgotallmyfingers9 күн бұрын
I’m not really seeing what you’re getting at but I don’t think racism is appropriate It was the original Goodyear tyre that came on the R590 new that had a puncture and it was replaced promptly with a tyre fitted on a rim that we had in stock at that time It did the job safely no matter what your opinion and we replaced it with a brand new high quality tyre ASAP, as is good practice, not forgetting the temporary tyre met all legal requirements My KZfaq is a hobby that isn’t moniterized, we do a good job at FoxGroup in an incredibly difficult environment if I choose to share my appreciation of my job and more importantly my colleagues, it’s up to us because we’ve got every right to proud of the hard work we put into a job we care about I appreciate your comments but please no more racism or bad language, thank you
@markroberts185811 күн бұрын
Great video. As a Scania man myself. Love the truck. Btw. Why is the iPad holder you are using ? Trying to find a decent one myself.
@Stillgotallmyfingers11 күн бұрын
Hi Mark, thank you 🙏 It’s the Scania iPad holder, it works with phones too, it just came with the R590 but as I film footage with my phone it looked wrong to have the mount empty so I use an old iPad to fill in the space, it’s usable and fully charged but I rarely use it 🤟 I understand they’re on the Scania website, personally I use a MagMount which is indestructible and can be a mag charger too, I’d look into that first 🤟
@dazblades269312 күн бұрын
Hi Mate love all the stuff you do, just a question if you had a 40 ton load that could be lashed down at all 4 corners how do you work out what size chains & binders to use? Or could you use 4x 10 ton binders does it work like that?
@Stillgotallmyfingers11 күн бұрын
Hi Daz Any mobile plant has to be restrained by a minimum of four direct, tensioned lashings, the lashings must be able to restrain 50% of the weight of the load falling to the rear and sides and 100% of the load from moving forward There is a mistaken belief that the step in a step frame trailer (like mine) contributes to the load security percentage, it doesn’t So yes one on each corner, I use smaller lighter chains & binders for smaller machines, they have a restraining quality of 8 tonnes individually, for big machines I have bigger chains and binders that are rated to 16 tonnes individually Simply put, I put the big chains on the big diggers and the small chains on the smaller ones I hope this helps 🤟
@jb631912 күн бұрын
Aah Alex ....you could have made at least 2 videos about the puncture alone ....KZfaqrs call it drama....Truck drivers call it normal
@Stillgotallmyfingers11 күн бұрын
That’s the point, I want these films to be appreciated by the people in the job, people like us (whatever you’re individual interest or role is) We don’t make a drama out of day to day things so I’m not going to either, fk the algorithm this is ours 🤙
@jb631911 күн бұрын
@@Stillgotallmyfingers .. I've been at it since 21 and I'm 58 now .... Keep it up Alex ..We don't need drama ,,, we sure as hell see enough of that most days
@user-ld6ik5qm4m12 күн бұрын
Another fantastic offering from you again this week. They keep getting better every week and it's all reality action not specially staged for the camera. Pity your truck is giving you transmission troubles at such a young age. Not something you want to have happening too often when you are always so busy delivering and collecting plant and machinery.
@Stillgotallmyfingers12 күн бұрын
Thank you I can only film as I go along, sometimes the camera falls over or I mangle my words so I edit to make the best of it but that’s all, the trucks and the diggers are the stars of the show, not me I’m sure the R590 will be fine, it’s an electronics issue, the gearbox itself is incredibly good 👍
@EGCC428412 күн бұрын
Hello Alex from Rob the pilot in Qatar (originally from Bury) I have to say that this is bar far the best video you have done to date. Perfect length, less than 30 minutes, great contents and editing, including some of your colleagues and what they do, perfect music. How long does it take you to edit all your clips into a video ? How long of your home time takes this up, hope your wife is ok with it ? When I was in Djibouti last week, you mentioned you were there for a while when serving. I always see lots of French troops at our hotel in uniform with badges on for their navy, some really smart ones saying pirate surveillance etc etc. Best wishes, Rob in Doha.
@Stillgotallmyfingers12 күн бұрын
Hello Rob, I’m so glad you like my film I’m not completely new at this, I started out with photography and Reels on Instagram and actually was persuaded to start KZfaq I try not to edit at home because it wouldn’t be fair on my partner Tracy, I just get the footage and edit it as I go along (usually lunch breaks) I have a subscription to a music library (you’re not supposed to use music you haven’t got a license for) I just listen to that sometimes while I’m driving at work but more often on the way home, I know in a few bars if a track might work so I save it until I think I could use it I usually polish the edit, each evening before I set off home and have a final run through when I publish 🤟 I don’t think there was a building over three stories tall when I was in Djibouti but the French Foreign Legion were there and our team played them at rugby and we had a laugh and a few comedy brawls with them around the town too 🤦🏻♂️ Absolutely a lifetime ago, thanks for getting in touch and look out for next weeks edition
@TruckerMRB12 күн бұрын
Enjoyed the video chap,,,Excellent..Have a great weekend
@Stillgotallmyfingers12 күн бұрын
Thank you Mike 🤟
@ashdowker432612 күн бұрын
great stuff
@Stillgotallmyfingers12 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching Ash 🤟
@ashdowker432612 күн бұрын
@@Stillgotallmyfingers not at all Alex love your vlogs
@penningtoncolin12 күн бұрын
Yard looking pretty empty Alex must be busy,how are them new gen cats ,new truck has a few gremlins technology mate😅 great videos and I like the music you use,top job Alex 👍
@Stillgotallmyfingers12 күн бұрын
Yes Colin, everything is out where it should be I’m not to worried about the gearbox, you’re right it’s just gremlins 🤟
@tonymiller538512 күн бұрын
U never fail with your videos top man😊
@Stillgotallmyfingers12 күн бұрын
Thank you Tony 🤟
@littledavey216912 күн бұрын
Well done my mate few up's and downs but expertly sorted 👍 see 👀 you on the next one 🤙
@Stillgotallmyfingers12 күн бұрын
Yes, we’ve got a good team here so no real problems Thank you for watching 🤟
@Georgiee.and.Dan.12 күн бұрын
Top job again mate
@Stillgotallmyfingers12 күн бұрын
Thank you 🙏
@philmulrooney702012 күн бұрын
Your not alone Al, I’ve done two rears this week 🤨🤟👍
@Stillgotallmyfingers12 күн бұрын
You have my sympathies, I hate damage to tyres but it’s the nature of the job 🤟
@landroverlandyman12 күн бұрын
Cracking content mate 👍
@Stillgotallmyfingers12 күн бұрын
Thank you, I appreciate it 🤟
@Mr456sb13 күн бұрын
Mate you wanna see the effort and time they put into polishing here in NZ , so much so i had one fella tell me he could'nt tip were i wanted it , cause he'd just polised his wheel ,s needless to say that got a good Manchester reaction ending in off . Great vid as always mate 😊
@Stillgotallmyfingers12 күн бұрын
It’s okay to to take pride in your work but every aspect of the job not just the easy to polish bits, you did right to give him a flea in his ear 🤟
@ghgh463714 күн бұрын
In One day working time how much trip has to make.. sorry asking..
@Stillgotallmyfingers13 күн бұрын
I’ve done as many as nine machines in a typical twelve hour day, sometimes just the one but normally it’s around five or six 🤟
@jimsmith421314 күн бұрын
Hello Alex. Spot on vlogs pal, really interesting. Have you any idea what those massive loads that had been there for 10 days were for/part of?
@Stillgotallmyfingers13 күн бұрын
Thank you I heard they’re for the job Murphy’s are doing on the M62 near the Oldham exit, it would explain why they’re parked there 🤟
@jimsmith421313 күн бұрын
@Stillgotallmyfingers Righto, cheers for that Alex 👍
@penningtoncolin15 күн бұрын
Hi Alex how do you rate them liugong ,do lads like em as you know im on a case 130 e,not a fan at all boss put me on our newish hitachi zero tailswing 130 equiped with engcon like my case,good machine better than case but extremely noddy im a volvo man last machine was volvo145 best balanced machine ive driven and ive driven tractors and plant from age 7 im 54 now love your videos Alex 👍
@Stillgotallmyfingers15 күн бұрын
Hello Colin, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the LiuGong’s some of our most experienced operators have been quite pleased by them I think the mini diggers are fantastic, I like the 9 tonner but I wish it was a proper zero swing, I think they’re good workmanlike machines They’re not Volvos or Hitachi’s but some of the kit they make is hugely impressive, I was sceptical about them at first and Hitachi will always be my favourite but I can see why we’re involved with LiuGong I think we’ll see plenty more of them in the future I’m glad you enjoy my films, thank you for getting in touch 🤟
@DaveG792018 күн бұрын
Nice one, another busy week. What's the idea around the different chaining down? New rules?
@Stillgotallmyfingers18 күн бұрын
Thank you, it occurred to me that some of our larger machines (35 tonne & above) might need extra restraint to the rear, so I thought I would see how it would work 🤟
@keithrogers210718 күн бұрын
Nice and tidy buckets, nice to see someone with pride in their work 👍
@Stillgotallmyfingers18 күн бұрын
Thank you Keith, it’s Oli that keeps them really tidy, I just help out when I can 🤟
@ashdowker432619 күн бұрын
great vlog the the izuzu looks much better than the scania🤣🤣🤣
@Stillgotallmyfingers19 күн бұрын
Hahaha, I was much relieved to get back in the Scania, definitely going soft in my old age 🤦🏻♂️
@Ivc40619 күн бұрын
Hi,good afternoon how hard is it to get into heavy haulage once you have had a few years driving general haulage,my grandson is interested in is type of work,thank you for always being upfront and informative also you're narration is always clear no mumbles regards🇬🇧🏴🎥⭐
@Stillgotallmyfingers19 күн бұрын
Thank you Firstly, although my job includes heavy haulage we’re a Plant Hire company that delivers our equipment, large or small to our customers or contractors We tend to recruit our Low-Loader drivers from within the company because it’s easier for people who are comfortable around plant and building sites to manage a job like ours, it can be pretty tricky at times and you’re really on your own I’d advise your Grandson to decide what field he’d like to do, investigate who’s the best company doing it and go and introduce himself, anyone worthwhile will be interested, even if they might not have a job available right at that time Aptitude can be as valuable as experience, I wish him well 🤙
@user-ld6ik5qm4m19 күн бұрын
Super video again this week. Great variety of loads and locations visited during your working week. Your videos are getting better and more interesting every week, and your choice of soundtrack music to go along with the video is excellent. Keep up the fantastic job of entertaining and informing your followers about your working life on here, Alex. You're a top man on here.
@Stillgotallmyfingers19 күн бұрын
I love my job and I really enjoy making my films so I guess it comes across… I never thought that making these films would become the engaging hobby, with its own mini community I’m incredibly fortunate to have such wonderful viewers, thank you 🤟