Dump truck Hydraulic Ram FAIL box falls down and loses all hydraulic fluid 

Another great video on how the Boss knows what to do. Like I've said before the Boss knows, call him for all of your needed work, he can do anything, and do it right!!!

My primary truck is down for transmission issues, my excavator is in for water pump/cooling fan failure and with the current state of reliable help, I just work alone.... This video hit home

Nobody got hurt and in a spot where clean up wasn't to bad I guess thats the bright side Thanks for sharing 👍 Hate seeing bad things happen to good people

Oh, you can't beat a manic Monday Mike..... 🤦‍♂️🤯 Thankfully, the oil didn't ignite when the hose blew, the oil was under immense pressure and atomised, that is why it ended up everywhere.... at least the clean up was not too bad 👍 Good on you for getting the hose replaced, obviously Monday was a write off..... Onwards and upwards now Boss !!! 💪💪💪💪

Wow that is nuts how much of a mess the leak made. Thanks for videotaping the work.

fortunate it happened where it did for sure fairly low cost repair , I hope you change the wiper blades before you need them .Thanks for taking us along

Ben There done that. The hydraulic line idea... Came right off the fitting. When the box slams against the frame.. It sure wakes you up.. LOL

started my 135 link belt excavator after about two months of not using it…sucked up gunk from the tank…clear fuel bowl loaded with crap…gotta change filters, and drain the sludge out from the tank….never ends

Don't miss replacing hyd lines like that try it with snow and ice packed everywhere laying in the snow did that 4 28 year for DOT.

Hate blowing hoses but it’s nice when you know exactly has to be done to fix it....they finally removed those stump you ripped out a few weeks ago on Miller’s Corners rd. Graded and seeded. Looks good

Be glad! When those cylinders go, the box will slam down so hard it can damage the truck! Makes a loud BOOM!!

Great video and great repair job. Sorry for all your breakdowns. I hope you are done with them. Have a great day and thanks for sharing.

OH NO!!! While I HATE what happened, I always love your "COMBAT READY" plan in motion for the perfect solution. OH and at the video start I thought, I'll have to tell him of my old 'conduit trick' (radiator & heater hoses) and bingo, you knew that one. NOT happy to hear you say that 'BOX' (size of a small cottage) FELL! YOUR reaction to something wrong is over the top (just like YOU!) Thanks for this 'nail biter'! Sonny

Nice repair Mike, so glad nobody got hurt. That would have been ugly. Be safe. Stanley in Md.

Sorry to hear of your breakdowns great thing you have knowledge to sort everything good luck.👍👍👍

That's one way to rustproof a truck. ☑️

Relocate the air tank further back in the truckframe to give your hose more room.

What a royal mess! Excellent idea with the old radiator hoses for sleeves - the more the better. And I'm sure those four buckets of fluid cost a pretty penny, too. When it rains, it pours, but maybe hydraulic fluid will be a good rust preventative for the frame, LOL.

Well, your back in service. Things break and you have to deal with them when it happens. Glad that it was just a hose.

Here in ontario,I spray my equipment and personal truck with oil spray every year.Of course not on brakes,but that oil will save that chassis and frame,just dirty to work on.

Mike was going to tell you about the radiator hose trick and your doing it been using that trick for years!!!! I’m feeling the sadness with the bottom of the truck all greasy! I know how particular you are keeping your baby clean 🧼! Hopefully it won’t take long to get it back to it’s former clean state!!!! Good luck 🍀 see you in the next video!!!

They say bad luck comes in 3s, what with your tipper, white truck and Colin handing his notice in. Let’s hope you have a run of good fortune now. 👍🏻

Yeah, you can never be to safe in that giant mouse trap, for sure. I had a box scare last week also. Picked up a new to me tandem and got home with it and run the box up to grease it. After I finished, got in to drop the box and kicked the pump in down position and nothing, monkeyed with it a bit and jerked the pump back in up position, thinking, what if the oil is returning? Jumped out on the fuel tank and that was just enough movement and bam, she dropped three of the four scopes, needless to say, I needed to change shorts. You better clean that one up, she's a pretty one!!!

Very interesting video Boss. I am amazed at your knowledge, talent and ability to do what you do. I had a wagon peddler business selling supplies, parts and tools in southeast Massachusetts for thirty years. I had many good friends like yourself that had me keep them supplied. If you knew a guy with his hydraulics license, there was a good chance he could do just about anything. Looking forward to all your future adventures.

If you are networked with someone who does professional pressure washing / soft washing, they can get that fluid off no problem by down streaming a good degreaser on that. If I was close I would come do it. Or by a good degreaser at a big box store and try dropping a tube in the bottle and hook it onto your injector on your hot water unit. It will melt right off.

It could have been a lot worse. Least you're back on the road. Take care and GOD BLESS and I'll see you on your next vidja.

You have had your share of breakdowns this year hope things go better hear on out,great video 👍🏻🇺🇸

Ohhh mannn!! I have done similar jobs a time or 10! On the farm over the 55 years I lived there either with my dad or on my own,,,,. I was to the point that the trucks were routinely, every 2 weeks, hoisted up and inspected. We only had one with the front telescopic hoist, the rest all had Nordic reverse scissor lifts. They were faster, but not as stable. The grain/silage boxes we used were not designed around a front hoist. They came down fast if a hose blew though! Had one fail in a grain elevator and the fluid went right into the grain being conveyed up to the storage tank. It contaminated that, and everything it touched in the dump pit!! Ohh man! Ultra fine hydraulic oil mist combined with grain dust??? What a potentially explosive moment. That was an awe full bill. I usually took it as a repair fully on my dime, but had to put that one on the insurance. The repairs to my truck were on my dime, but the clean up and down time for that mill had to go to insurance. It was down for a week. They had a second pit to dump in, but it was smaller and therefore slower. At least they stopped the conveyor before it reached the storage tank!!! It was just over $125,000 Canadian, in the 1990s. That was an expensive hose! That’s when I went to detailed inspections and pressure washes with our Hotsy pressure washer. I still have that thing!! Kept it when I sold the ranch. If there was dirt accumulating and no grease fitting to explain it, it was usually a hose starting to leak. We never dropped a box after that!! Still replaced hoses, but before anything came down spraying that oil everywhere. I’m sure you already know Mike, but that mist you get when a hose goes is highly explosive for a few moments while it’s in the air. Shut the truck down if at all possible if it happens. We had a few hoses go on the tractors as well, especially on the cultivators and discing machines. They were so heavy! Glad you found the problem!! The hot water from the pressure washer and the engine degreaser you used should do the job very well. Maybe a second time after a week or two. It oozes out for a while everywhere!! There are likely dozens of viewers that have worked through similar messes, I’m sure. I feel for ya buddy!!! Best wishes!

Dang Dirt Boss. It's always something that happens with equipment. Part of the job. Good luck.

That's a good looking dump truck there Boss! What year model is it? I have an International tri-axle dump truck with polished aluminum wheels and fuel tanks and the best degreaser I have found is Simple Green. I get mine from Lowe's most of the time. It will not harm the polished aluminum. Spray it on solid strength and on before you wet the truck. You can see the oil or grease just sliding down. Let it set just a few minutes then presume wash it off. The reason I like it so well is it is strong but won't harm my polished aluminum. It won't hurt the paint either. When I had a Harley, I would use it on it and it was awesome. Sorry I rambled but this is a great video. Keep em coming sir! 👍

I was just reading here on the webb that Kenworth dump trucks were rated number 1 out of 7 different heavy duty manufactures. Peterbuilt was 2. I don't know why the article didn't say why they are rated #1. You sure take great care of that Rig What year is it? I was talking to a Peterbuilt dealer and he said a new rig deck out kinda like yours ran about 235K with the bed & tag wheels. I don't understand how you people afford them! KEEP ON TRUCKIN!!

Nice man my trucks dumps fine when unloaded but when fully loaded if i dont give it gas from the start until it fully goes up then it will stop mid way! How much hydraulic fluid should be in the black reservoir? Mine measure like 3 inches from the bottom when i fully extended it

Happened to me TODAY in my frameless end dump. Hose blew

Mike like you said it could have been worst, also just a little tip I use Dawn detergent even on my rims on my truck cause the engine gunk tire cleaner is not good but just FYI. Well glad to see you are doing ok take care my friend stay safe god bless.

You are so lucky! I watched trucks flip or have frame damage! Great video and be safe

Excellent job on fixing everything!!👍👍

Nice u can do ur own work. U save lots of money that way. Thanks for the video Mike, damn u hope things improve and make this last week of stress feel worth it.

Dang Boss Man it's been a bad week!!! Good start on recovery!!!!

Dang dude! I hate that you're having such bad luck, but as you've said, it could have been a lot worse. It seems like when it rains, it pours. Just be safe.

Oh no the Kenny is DOWN great job on the repair mike 👍👍

Hey just found your channel through dirt perfect, good videos. When you gotta clean hydro fluid again buy spray nine. Been using it on aluminum rims, paint ,and plastic for years. Stuff is great a great degreaser .

Get one of those foam cannons for your pressure washer they work great for grease and oil removal.

In the past I would put another tube around the pinch points to protect the hydraulic line from being robbed. Could you have made a custom stainless steel pipe or tubing in the place of the hydraulic line. What you did if I may say should have been done?

I just had something similar happen in my triaxle. Delivering fill and had the front seal blow on my pump what a mess. Luckily I had a spare pump handy. If you ever need a hose made late night or over the weekend to get up and running let me know I'm just south of you and stock most of the common fittings for my own equipment.

It’s free rustproofing ! 😉

On a positive note all that oil everywhere will help neutralize any road salt hiding on that pretty truck.

On the plus side, you have a nice coat of oil on everything to protect her from all the brine on the road this winter!

Nice fix.

Go to brindle MTN there is a 2001 Pierce Kenworth rescue truck it's a great truck might work for you

Good job on the hydraulic hose repair. I like the white gmc service truck with all those compartments, is there a warranty on the tranny? Man you need some help, you got to get mico back, is that an option.

Man I love that truck

All things considered.. and after you fixed it, I bet you thinking how lucky you are it was only a blown hose. Looking forward to your next vid when you are "back on site!!"

Dawn Dish soap on oil clean up on truck works great

Don’t wast your money on that expensive Gunk stuff. Go to the dollar tree store and get some of the soap that is called Awesome. It’s a clear yellow looking substance. It cleans well and you won’t be disappointed and it doesn’t brake the bank.

Great video, 👍 What kind of hydraulic fluid do you use for the dump truck

Kind of suprised that there is not a restriction orifice to prevent an uncontrolled drop should a hose blow.

That sucks bud hope your luck turns around. Just be thankful it wasn’t the ram. I’ve had to replace my brothers on his tri-axle twice now and it is a nightmare.

if the hose blows again... put a 45 swivel on the top end.. so the hose can lay in their flat and the 45 will attach to the swivel block instead of bending the hose. .

Glad it was just a hose and it wasn't loaded I've seen them break the frame in half when they blow loaded

Another great vid

Sorry Mike...I had to edit out MY comment!

Great job. Like the repair videos

Damn you got lucky in the unluckiest of ways. Cannot imagine that happening on pavement in the city

A while back I had a 5 gallon can of diesel in the back of my truck. Hit the brakes and what a mess. The stain is probably still in the bed of the truck 20 years later lol.

Crap that sucks bud. If it weren't for luck we would have no luck at all.

I'd come work for you, look at all the sweet, sweet gear!

Is there a specific way to bleed the air out on these?

Thanks for another great video 👍

Hey Mike why don’t you get a cab and chassis setup and keep your box off the dead truck???? Oh too I heard you were going to a show down south with the other UTUBERS????? Are you going?????

they do make fittings that L shape that could be added in so the hose in not so close to the franme

First of all… good luck Collin! I wish you well in school. Boss, those radiator hoses should do the trick! I was curious about your thoughts on using webbed chafe guard. (The stuff that looks like Chinese finger cuffs.) I bought enough to cover every hose on my grapple and loader. Do you not like to use it? Now that you removed all your rust protection, are you gonna have to have an under coating? LOL

Buddy! may be its in a packing seal leaking. From Philippines.

Try a little purple power with Dawn soap with water

That big block would just shoot out if that box came down.

How about a walk-in rescue truck on a Kenworth

It's the DIRT BOSS 😎 Y E A H what's up my Buddy 😎 there may have been a Huge problem but it's fixed now it's the DIRT BOSS 😎 he'll fix it for sure 💪 👍 Buddy 😎 being extra extra safe 👌 it's the correct thing to do 👍 Y E A H Buddy 😎 the truck is clean and shining 🌟 again 😎 the beat in the end of the video put it on in truck pump up the volume an take the truck for a spin Y E A H Buddy 😎 u know just to make sure everything is working 😂 😂 no not blinging out just making sure everything is working 😂 😂 😂 DIRT BOSS 😎 I hope all is well with you Buddy 😎 and As Always Thank U DIRT BOSS 😎 for the Great video 💪 😎 👍

how about just lifting off the box off of the other service truck and just buying the bottom half new or used

Sounds like a trip to mooradian to me

D-Boss! what a nightmare, unbelievable that mess all over the kenworth! I got a good one for ya, had my buddy running loads with his triaxle mack with an aluminum body, he’s a big gate slapper, anyhow by the end of the day on his last load he’s putting it up and i’m right behind the body and i’m like geez that body is high, next thing i know it’s coming over at me and my helper so i hustle up and tackle my guy out of the way, that body went right over and came down upside down and never made a sound! oil shooting everywhere, big gate slap broke the cylinder free from the body, only a little weld ring held it together…don’t be a gateslapper! we still clown on him about that.

Good video.

Simple green by the barrels

Well, thats one way to rustproof a truck.

Hey Mikey Mike back on site... how can I get in touch with you buddy?

hydraulic fluid the worst oil to have to clean up total pig of a job could take you weeks and a good few wash downs to remove it all good luck

45 elbow with a hard line pipe from Hydraulic Ram

All that rustproofing spray

I always found it amazing how some people love to work in total filth. I guess water and high pressure washers don't work where they are. Just saying...

Is the Dirt Boss under water again??

That thing has been leaking for quite a while...

That sure is a pretty truck I know that made you sick

I would have left that oil under the bed! Rust prevention!

A good break from bossing dirt is riding a taco

Hydraulics can be a pain in the arse!!!

Looked at this video again and all your equipment is in your yard, except the Gehl skid steer did you sell it?, you are not working, how can you pay all your bills and equipment payments? Your state Gov. is nuts.

Crack them fittings with a hammer it always worked on the mining machines I repaired 👍👊🇺🇸🇺🇸

Free undercoating

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