A Day With Excavator Pro & YouTube Star Chris Guins (LetsDig18)

Volvo Construction Equipment – North America

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Follow a day in the life with the popular owner and operator of Internet channel LetsDig18, Chris Guins, as he explains to us how RU-vid has changed his life, how he runs his job sites and how he operates and maintains all of his Volvo construction equipment.
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28 сен 2024

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@michaelweibel9891 7 лет назад

He is a example on how a Construction Business should run, been a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for 17 years and did not come across People like him too often

@mineralareaoutdoors2213 3 года назад

Best operator in the United States... This guys skills are unbelievable....

@Tannz0rz 3 года назад

Best operator in the United States... Operates a Chinese product....

@mikebridges7294 3 года назад

@@Tannz0rz honest question...I live in the UK, so I'm not up on what is American made and what isn't but, are there any totally American made Excavators and other heavy equipment used by other operators (I believe all of their machines are Volvo? Even here there are many different Volvo machines, lorries and of course vehicles, so I'm guessing they are top of the line, or near it?)? GB has been known over history to make many well made products, of every kind, but it would be hard pressed to find much of anything that is totally GB made now, considering the cost of manufacturing anything is considerably cheaper in foreign Countries...for obvious reasons...main 1 being wages paid to people abroad are much lower.

@Tannz0rz 3 года назад

@@mikebridges7294 It is not a matter of parts sourcing, rather the fact that Volvo is owned by Geely. Purchasing a Volvo directly lines the pockets of Chinese shareholders.

@mikebridges7294 3 года назад

@@Tannz0rz the Chinese billionaires have their fingers in just about every pie lol.

@Tannz0rz 3 года назад

@@mikebridges7294 Hence why I used the world "directly" in contrast to "indirectly".

@jamesrivis620 6 лет назад

Chris is a natural storyteller.

@lidsman2221 8 лет назад

I love to watch Chris's channel. I learn a lot from him and I am entertained at the sametime. I am glad he is getting some recognition for the time he puts in on RU-vid.

@letsdig18 8 лет назад

thanks!

@arjenjaeger3358 7 лет назад

lidsman2221

@laman491 6 лет назад

No - Thank you Chris for sharing your life and passion and history!

@super6954 8 лет назад

Hi I would just like to thank the guys at Volvo who were involved in sending Chris the cap and clamps for the rock truck Muffler. That was a real nice, unexpected surprise seeing the video he posted today. If I was ever in the market for construction equipment like this, I'd seriously look at your products. Just because it digs holes doesn't mean it has to be Cat yellow, just the same as it don't have to be JD green to plow a field. you guys are doing something really right for Chris and his uncle to run equipment from you, and to be thinking about replacing a machine with a newer one. Thanks again, Robert

@railroadman57 8 лет назад

Volvo your company should supply some new machinery for Chris`s company as you do for the " Gold Rush " people, Chris is a very hard working young man and would be a credit to Volvo and himself as he has proven . Please give this request serious consideration .

@OliCM3 6 лет назад

Steven Noel Couldn't agree more. Just from watching Chris's videos and high praise of Volvo machinery, I was persuaded to buy a brand new ECR88D. Now I'm pretty sure I can't be the only one who has spent money on something with a Volvo badge on it because of Chris.

@thewidower1 5 лет назад

Steven Noel I have nothing against this channel or this man. With that being said, there are probably hundreds, if not thousands of small independent contractors out there that are just as good at what they do as this man. Now if an equipment builder starts supplying each independent contractor based on their talent, pretty soon, these companies are going to be out of business. They depend on small business owners just like this man to keep them going. For example, let’s say Ford starts donating their heavy duty trucks to every contractor in America that was successful. How long is Ford going to be in business? Ford is in the business of selling trucks to contractors, not donating them. Volvo is in the business of selling equipment, not giving it away. Your suggestion is outrageous. I can’t believe you didn’t think this through.

@robert7740 5 лет назад

@@thewidower1 The difference is that this man in a way promotes their machinery, and has a dedicated following that watches him daily. Yes, the other contractors probably promote the machinery, but they do not have chris's platform, so they don't touch to many people.

@thewidower1 5 лет назад

Robert9_ I can’t believe I have to explain this to you. Let’s use caterpillar for example, they have how many service trucks in the United States alone? Does Ford donate the truck to this company for exposure? Of course not. That would be corporate suicide. Just like Volvo donating equipment to this contractor or any other small company. That’s just not how business is done in spite of emotional pleas like yours. You think you are changing minds by attempting to change mine. In fact you are doing just the opposite. Corporate America is not interested in your opinion. They are also not interested in a RU-vid channel. They are interested in profit. That comes from selling the product they manufacture. That’s the way this works. Not by giving things away.

@jasonlabonte1073 5 лет назад

Chris does not own the machinery or the company. His uncle is the sole proprietor

@biomass210 8 лет назад

This video shows the type of guy he and his family is. They pride themselves on doing a quality job at a fair price and keep everyone happy. The amount of respect he has for the equipment is shown day after day in all his vids. Constantly showing how easy it is to service/ check all the fluids and show that a machine with 5k hrs is just as good as when they bought it. If I ever looked at Volvo I would get in touch with him and ask him about it. No doubt he would say it's some of the best iron on the market. Can't beat that kind of marketing.

@waylondunkin3175 7 лет назад

I absolutely love watching Chris's channel and I have noticed that he really takes very good care of his equipment. I also have learned a lot from him about equipment, and how to take care of it. He is a really good entertainer and I will always watch his videos

@themorganator 4 года назад

Come on Volvo, support this awesome creator!

@jcomm120 3 года назад

Guin's channel is amazing, so great he got selected for this Volvo video. He's a talented & honorable fellow.

@specialks1953 8 лет назад

He's one of your biggest fans and he's one of your best representatives. A real positive for your Brand. Thanks for spotlighting him in your video. I've watched him for years.

@priestofsyrinx6681 11 дней назад

With the way Chris takes care of his machines, you would never know those machines are relatively old and have many hours on them. And it's equally as impressive that there never seems to be any problems with the equipment, which is a testament to Volvo's quality. That's how it should be done!

@OrangeCrush1696 8 лет назад

so cool to see that volvo has taken the day out of their day to come watch the master at work congrats chris. You dont know it but LetsDig is one person who has inspired me to pursue a career in heavy equipment. too bad times are tough in Alberta and finding work for a 20 year old with no experience is pretty tough. thanks for the great RU-vid videos

@ladonnadouglas7664 3 года назад

Love your shows. Learning a lot. Thanks for being so good and clean while you work. Just need to take Sundays off

@daveknowshow 6 лет назад

Chris has one of my favorite channels. I really enjoy watching his videos. Volvo makes some nice equipment!

@Grumpy_old_Boot 8 лет назад

Normally when you see some company using a youtuber for their product, you often get like .. 5 minutes of advertising, and half a minute of story about the youtuber. But not here! Heck, instead the machines did their talking by simply .. working ? Delightfully honest. Somewhere, there's a PR man dying, because of missed opportunities to slap the video with a gazillion logo's ! Meanwhile, operators just nod and agree that this is how work looks today, wet, muddy and with big machines. Seems real life got one in over the head of the showbiz industry, and the magic world of advertising. :)

@buckshot72able 6 лет назад

Chris is the man. Thanks for giving us a different look at his daily events.

@63256325N 8 лет назад

Nice video Volvo. I follow Chris. I appreciate his skill set and work ethic. Not many young fellows nowadays have it. Hats off to him and for Volvo recognizing it.

@TheSuperdave81 8 лет назад

Letsdig18 you're like a movie star now!

@frankbalcer9022 8 лет назад

Always glad when another "Letsdig18" video comes out!

@nanettechandler9357 3 года назад

I’m not sure why but watching this relaxes me. I sleep better after watching. LOL

@midengineZ06 8 лет назад

love to watch chris videos u learn alot about what he does for a living

@leeanne691 8 лет назад

I love to watch Chris's channel. I learn a lot from him

@bigrob2184 5 лет назад

Chris I love your videos an you are about the best operator I have seen I would bet when you load dumptrucks they are not over loaded I look forward to seeing more vidof you an Tim yeall make a. Great team

@billy4byrnes 4 года назад

Hi Volvo, I love the EC210B our company has, that I get to use. Works great in the 45 degree heat and freezing cold mornings. 9600 hours and still going strong! Thank you.

@jasonjones281 3 года назад

Love his videos just discovered them last year I watch one a day at least.

@chevy6299 8 лет назад

Chris you talked more in this video than 10 of your own, LOL.

@letsdig18 8 лет назад

they had alot of questions LOL

@genejones7124 3 года назад

Observation suggestion...it's frustrating when you don't "shake" the dirt from tree root balls. Thinking there needs to be a "shake button" on the excavator. Grab a root ball, push the button, and the bucket automatically gives a good short shaking.

@Ghostrider2999 8 лет назад

I have watched chris since and he has done the job with what he has, but has taken care of it to his best of abilities. give him a opportunity to update equipment and try new stuff as well or least help him fix some of his tools he uses everyday for his lively hood up for a small token of appreciation of not only being a loyal customer but helping show what your equipment can do and the different types of work.

@KutWrite 3 года назад

Chris is a great representative for your equipment... and industry!

@jeffhoser7717 7 лет назад

Laws vary from state to state, I know, but "direct bury" of slashings is a new one on me ! OTOH, I can see a burn and using the ashes as "starter fertilizer" for the unpaved/covered parts of the completed site ! IAC, my best wishes and prayers for your success, Chris !

@skidooguy7550 8 лет назад

Great job Chris. Do a few more of these and see if they'll sponsor you a new machine or two. ;)

@J2498 3 года назад

Very interesting video giving all you and your families history building the business Chris 👍

@elliottdavies6284 5 лет назад

That was a good watch. Thoroughly enjoyed that, like some other fellas have said, you really need your own tv show, they got ice road truckers, loggers, swapmen and everything else, there needs to be a good earthmoving show and your it.

@bornn68 4 года назад

I have been watching "let's Dig" for quite some time, it never occurred to me he had a name. I heard him call the other guy Tim though.

@toddh9365 5 лет назад

Thanks for posting your videos Chris. watch them every day. And logger wade

@weddison Год назад

Hi Chris a very interesting vlog well presented love seeing all your machines

@Skynet-1 8 лет назад

Great video Chris!

@RKHarm24 8 лет назад

Great vendor video by a guy who uses the equipment

@stevok49 8 лет назад

Nice video and good story Chris .

@robfraley4210 4 года назад

Uncle John and Chris 😳👷‍♂️ there 1:05... Chris is Da Man...!! 👍✅

@davep1445 8 лет назад

Nice video Volvo, LetsDig18 is a great spokesman for Ya'll.

@MrSuperBrite 5 лет назад

LetsDig18 is a really good channel. People at Volvo could check Andrew Camarata's channel, eventhough he doesn't use Volvo, yet.

@alastairwalsh4827 7 лет назад

I know I'm commenting a bit after this video was uploaded, but I heard Chris say his 12 year old Volvo has over 5,000 hours. We have a Hitachi Zaxis 130LCN that is 4 years old this may, and it has 6,000 hours and hasn't lay down or gave a bit of bother. I'd like to see ( not putting down Volvo) what it is like now... a bit older on... more hours.

@mandataruu8685 4 года назад

volvo have already ads. and well diserved market brand and top rank in sells..those videos are to confirm this.. those videos are not ads. just simple videos to show brand utility

@alan-sk7ky 2 года назад

3:00 hey Volvo blurred out the intruder compactor...

@chrisgoins1942 4 года назад

Just found it cool that im also an operator and our names are nearly identical.

@xmen1968 3 года назад

Amazing skills

@TowGodEastBay 6 лет назад

Awesome Video , Thank You Sir

@444handyrifel3 8 лет назад

Chris the working man that was a good video

@Woodworker360 7 лет назад

Just wondering, but what's the cost for an operation like this? Lets say clearing 6 acres and making pads for a house and pole barn. All said and done, if you had to hire an outfit to sort out 6 acres of ground, cleared, rootraked and 2 pads made, how much MIGHT that run? I realize prices vary but ballpark, best case scenario, worst case scenario.

@Forestryman707 6 лет назад

What’s the name of his company

@thomaslefler5242 3 года назад

This guy is amazing with an excavator! Love watching him rescue other guys equipment! Lol

@jimlong527 5 лет назад

Thanks for the information, move on and let’s dig.

@dminor214 8 лет назад

Good video

@dmcc4286 7 лет назад

Nice guy.

@michaelguin6354 8 лет назад

Great looking video there

@nodnodwinkwinkV 2 года назад

To show you how popular his channel has gotten, this video says "the channel has received more than 80 million views" as of today 24th January 2022 his channel has had more than 407 million views.

@joeg9630 8 лет назад

To be efficient you have to put all the dirt in the truck.

@Aaronsayers420 8 лет назад

Awesome!!!

@generationll 8 лет назад

How many tons a load?

@Nick-nw6zg 8 лет назад

Far out 😁👍🏼🇺🇸

@petergeralis3725 6 лет назад

6:15? Why the late start?

@SubnormalSwine 8 лет назад

that looks like so much fun haha

@philippm8445 2 года назад

nice move @Volvo

@toddh9365 3 года назад

He is a good man

@shanepoole7645 4 года назад

That’s why u need me to work for you to carry on that legacy for your grand father and to maintain your equipment and to be there everyday and be on whatever equipment u ask me to operate,!!

@michaelovitch 8 лет назад

You should send him the exhaust cap for his articulated dumptruck,it would be good for you.

@jamesevans938 5 лет назад

michaelovitch Volvo have sent him the part and hardware for free

@johncuervo3019 4 года назад

@@jamesevans938 not uhh

@atarsingh2130 4 года назад

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@gijsvanderwaal1166 4 года назад

@@atarsingh2130 google translate gone wrong......

@kennethney4260 3 года назад

@@gijsvanderwaal1166 Did you ever take a paragraph or two and run it through Google translate in about 15 different languages and then back to English? It can be pretty funny 😄

@jonharrington9545 5 лет назад

The reason I started my own excavation business is because of this guy right here

@antpoo 3 года назад

What machine you got?

@nancygoodman8273 3 года назад

Really like watching Chris do a very hard job and his humor is awesome and he's very informative. He needs to invest in a microphone so to hear him better. A couple videos all I heard was the air conditioner running and couldn't make out what he was saying. Still be watching him.

@jimsvideos7201 7 лет назад

I'm genuinely impressed that whoever at Volvo had the idea for this got it past all the lawyers and PR wieners.

@henniedickpus324 5 лет назад

How to fix the caterpilar tructpad

@carbonking53 3 года назад

Corporate attorneys are better known as the "sales prevention department".....lol

@Tlclrb 8 лет назад

this is one person volvo should concider partnering with... first class guy!

@pettergardo3874 4 года назад

His pond works is the really amazing thing.

@jennyoreilly5980 3 года назад

February 2021, Like watching the old ones and the new ones. Still interesting, never boring. The only thing is, Chris has changed.

@MikeT-TheRetiredColonel 3 года назад

This just showed up in my feed, so of course I had to watch it. And damn, this was one impressive video!

@pauldillinger2286 Год назад

Chris just you talking about your grandpa and uncle and was more things we love to here. Thanks man.

@1013redoak 4 года назад

Chris is a fine man and the best advertisement Volvo USA could have! I certainly hope you pay him well for his placement and use of Volvo equipment!

@giraffemeat44 8 лет назад

Now THIS is the content Volvo needs to do. Good job guys, and thanks Chris!!

@samcookson1029 8 лет назад

been watching this channel since 2009. About the same time I started in the earthmoving business for myself. started out operating and now I own a few machines and work for myself. I can honestly say I have learned a lot from letsdig18. thanks chris.

@TheSoloAsylum 8 лет назад

I would have to say Chris is certainly one of the smoothest operators you are going to find. He keeps his machines pretty as well.

@brettgrantham2656 8 лет назад

I'm impressed to see such a old piece of equipment as Chris 210 running but I would be more interested to see what Chris could do with a new 220 or 250. It would be awesome if you guys have him a new one every couple years to prove how great your equipment is

@RRRIBEYE 8 лет назад

I've been watching (and a subscriber) of Chris' channel for maybe 2 years now. As a former operator in the early 90's, this was a time of my life I thoroughly enjoyed and made good money and valuable experience from said work. I've literally gone to the beginning and watched every single video and look forward to seeing new posts in my feed as he puts them up too! Great job Volvo, for recognizing Chris. He's a rare breed who obviously takes pride in his work and his equipment, both for work and his own personal. Talk about a great work ethic!

@photocontrol 8 лет назад

Great video with LetsDig18!

@AttitudeAdjuster 8 лет назад

It's great to see Chris getting the recognition for the quality of his work and commitment to his followers. I commend you on the quality of the video. Thanks for sharing this insight

@NeonDreams7 3 года назад

I literally watch one of his videos every morning with my cup of coffee. It's always going to be a good one when he has his Volvo out.. from swimming in the pond to rescues of other people's excavators that are burried in to the cab with mud. Great stuff

@isaacflores012 6 лет назад

What a Humble person

@timtraver7152 3 года назад

Chris got me thru the Pandemic, when I was stressed out at work I would come home and watch his videos, pure relaxation!

@markbridle9329 6 лет назад

I'm in the Uk, you're videos are like a diary, a snapshot of someone else's working life. They are entertaining and very informative, very well done.

@allglorytogod12 5 лет назад

Hard working is an understatement. One video I watched, he was up well before the sun came up to fuel and maintain all their equipment. He then went to a site and worked until lunch. For his lunch break, he went to another job to do stuff there. After "lunch", he returned to the site he started the day at. And then after work, he went to work at a side job. Dude is beyond good at what he does and I've watched his videos almost everyday for a long time.

@webmozaic 5 лет назад

Nice to actually see Chris for once and get some of his backstory. Very skilled and hard working, certainly an expert on dirt!

@RiverValleyAcres 4 года назад

Chris deserves a tv show

@donmiller358 4 года назад

Been watching your vids for about 2 years, Chris, and its been my pleasure watching them. You are a pro in every since of the word. God Bless.

@Lanninglongarmmowing 8 лет назад

Love your channel Chris!!!! This is a very well put together video. Nice job!! I remember the old haul truck. I think you guys called it the general if I remember correctly. Great video!!!

@nardp96 6 лет назад

We had a choice when we rented a machine for a larger job a while back. Because of Chris I tossed volvos hat into the ring instead of cat. I couldn't have been more impressed with the machine

@WillaHerrera 4 года назад

This video made me emotional. I love Chris's work ethic and humor.

@lukejones8016 8 лет назад

This should be a tv show

@TomBrueggen 8 лет назад

I'm no pro operator by any means, but have figured out a lot on my own, but learned a LOT too by watching Chris. One thing I picked up on in this video was when he said to always dig over your idlers. When I bought my machine, the guy I bought it from told me to always dig over your sprockets (especially when on a slope) so that you didn't put stress on the grease pistons in the idlers by the machine wanting to slide down hill. His logic made sense I suppose, but Chris's is just as good or better, that you're putting a lot less stress on the bushings in your tracks by spreading that load over a larger contact area. Always something new to learn!

@thewidower1 5 лет назад

Tom Brueggen there are two different lines of thought here. For the most part digging over the idlers is the correct method but if you are on a slope you are advised, just like the salesman told you, to keep your sprockets on the downhill side. This prevents the tracks from jumping the sprocket. Always keep the sprocket on the downhill side if possible. There is no hard and fast rules. It’s just like digging off the side of your machine. That’s acceptable to under certain conditions. These are extremely flexible machines in that you can dig in virtually any position. There is no single expert on the subject and you would do well to listen to everyone and keep learning.

@kimneabel7274 5 лет назад

Always good to dig over idlers if you get into panic situation natural reflexes get you moving in right direction first time you hit pedal

@Agislife1960 8 лет назад

I thought this was going to be a promo for Volvo equipment, but its really very subtle advertisement, mostly about Chris's operation.

@nickboy1962 7 лет назад

hi Chris...here a subscribe of a dutch fan of you....like all these video,s very mutch and I hope you will continue the making of all these video,s.....GO CHRIS...!!!

@alan.macrae 3 года назад

Volvo equipment, cars, excavators, you name it, top choice. I'm driving Volvo #9 right now, wouldn't have anything else. Chris' equipment operating skills are amazing. Thanks Volvo for sharing.