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My 3 year old grandson has gone crazy over excavators and I remembered this video you made so I got him on my lap and said let gramps show you a excavator that got stuck in the mud. My grandsons name is Pren and you made his day. He was mesmerized by watching from your view in the seat of your excavator. I was laughing so hard because he was talking to you to be careful and don’t hit that other excavator even though your video is two years old you made a three year old very happy today. I just got through ordering him a excavator toy just like yours. He will be one happy little boy when it gets here and now he wants to watch with me when you have new videos coming out. You just never know how your videos will have a effect two years later.
Showed the stuck machine to my buddy and his eyes widened a little bit and then just says "well I doubt he was even forklift certified. That's actually kind of impressive to accidently bury a excavator that deep without trying." But you sir are a surgeon with your machine. Truely impressive work.
I think it's because I watched too much "post 10". If you would be willing to confirm or deny that... I would be happy to hear my theory is right / wrong.
@@rainingwings449 Thank you for the response. Yeah I hope the algorithm starts a new category "all in a day's work" because this kind content is relaxing and interesting to watch.
It's just youtube algorithm showing it across many users. RU-vid counts it as a "view" when someone watches it for 30 consecutive seconds so it's unclear what percentages of those 20 million actually viewed the entire thing.
@@Dan-di9jd the algorithm favors vids which have an above average watchtime. so the reason why this vid has so many views, is also because its excactly the kinda vid, where people watch for much more time, than just the 30 seconds required to be considered a view
Reminded me of a story from 'back in the day' - when building the Metro shopping centre in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK, the police were called in one Monday morning as 'some one has stolen our bulldozer' over the weekend. A lot of raised eyebrows and investigating followed, but no robber was identified and the 'dozer never recovered, filed in the unsolved case files. A short while later when some of the building foundations were being excavated a solid object was struck, on clearing some space it was realised that it was the 'stolen' bulldozer. This had sank deep enough into the earth over the 'theft' weekend that it was no longer visible or noticeable :)
So many points in this video where he passively picks something up or drops it off exactly the way he wants without even looking at it. Everything is done exactly as planned out and it all just works. Insane control.
Overheard at a cocktail party: “What do you do for a living?” “I pretend I’m a dinosaur.” “And do what?” “And rescue other members of my dinosaur family.”
Apparently this is something I'm willing to sit and watch for 41 minutes. And considering a late-in-life career change to excavator operator. Which even has a funky sound to it. I can't help but hear "Hey hey...." in my head every time I hear it
RU-vid randomly recommended me this video, and I gotta say, it's always a pleasure to see a master of his craft doing work like this. The machine is like an extension of your body (and I can appreciate how many hours of working it that took). edit: Haha, I see the exact same sentiments expressed in other comments. Not that I'm surprised that more people are feeling like this.
The way he formed a dam around the buried rig, then dug it out was very efficient & smart. Didn't see him make one wasted move. Don't know what these guys get paid, but this guy should receive twice the standard.
One thing I learned while working in construction: the more difficult the job, the more guys you need to watch one guy do it. Seriously though, this was amazing to watch.
Yeah, and I'm sure if you were there you'd be wading waist deep in the mud with a round point shovel, risking getting hit in the head with the bucket of the excavator.
Been a Maintenance technician and heavy equipment operator for about 10 years, and I like to think that I'm damned good with a piece of lift equipment or an earth mover. Never have I seen such precise and meticulous operation of a bucket - I mean you could be controlling that machine with your mind it's so fluid and accurate. Excellent work man - Be well and be safe out there!
17:01 When I realized he IS IN FACT going foreward and reverse as hes turning the cab and operating the bucket, with the accuracy of a surgeon lol this guys great haha
@@justgothere2 Well Im hoping I am one of those guys, Im taking a Heavy Machine Operator course in a couple months, so I can get my butt behind the controls as well :) Wish me luck!
I've used to work at a shop with Machinery like this and the guys there were phenomenal at operating those machines but this guy makes them look like amateur it's insane, like he is a definite pro
It’s also about how to go about things. Running the machine well is half of it. You can be good at running something and still get nothing done. This guy definitely knows what’s up.
This was the 1st video I watched of Chris about a year ago, & been hooked ever since! Just a great operator & just as good at explaining what's going on for us "non operators" Thanks Chris, keep up the good work!
I'm not an operator but I am someone who can appreciate someone that operates at this speed without beating the hell out of every bushing in the machine and constantly sending hydraulic fluid screaming over the pressure relief. Nice props to you man. In person I think I may have only ever seen one operator that's this good.
"For the extra ten minutes it takes, it's worth it not to end up like that." Wise man. The first machine to get stuck is unfortunate. The second machine that fails the rescue and gets stuck the same way is a meme forever.
It’s not unlike when they train people about working in confined spaces with asphyxiation hazards. If you attempt a rescue without preparation, you could easily succumb yourself.
Not just wise, but LICENSED. Wisdom is wonderful, but absolutely not factory default for a human. Arguably quite the contrary, in fact. That is why driving licenses exist.
That brings back memories, we did so many rescues in the Oilsands of Alberta Canada of this nature, biggest was a 750 Cat buried in wet tailings sand to the top of the cab, took five days two D11’s and two Hitachi 350’s to get it out, all on rig mats. Biggest mistake operators make is trying to get unstuck instead of stopping and waiting for a rescue while the tracks are still able to move, most of the time it only goes deeper and suction is the enemy. You did an awesome job 👍🏻
I tried to put this on in the background while I was working but it was so good i couldnt take my eyes off the video for the whole duration. the way you use it is so satisfying, sometimes you are doing things so gently and when you look away and the arm of the machine is still doing something its almost like shes a whole other creature and you're riding on top as it helps get a sibling free. The machine spirit is definitely strong in this one. 35:26 when both of the machines arms faced each other I was sat thinking "they should hold on to each other somehow and pull free" and slap me sideways if that isnt what happened next. amazing video...
Not sure how I stumbled across this video, but just wanted to say I am in awe of your excellent precision in controlling the machine, picking up and manipulating the mats etc - it looked as natural and casual as if it was someone using their own hands to move things around.
That was amazing to watch! This operator has tremendous skills to be able to do all that in less than 2 hrs. I'm glad I caught this video. So inspiring to see a true professional at work.
This is ridiculously fascinating. I would love a hypothetical playlist of "edge and corner case handling" in all industries. For example, I've seen a hundred industrial production lines when they work fine. I'd love to see what it's like to recover from some disaster.
@@greenidguy9292 some might not agree or understand this comment im about to make but, it kinda takes a good operator to even get in a position to get this stuck, just not a good enough operator to get it out! LOL A rookie would have been stuck WAY before it got that bad i think,,,,
The feeling you get when bailing an operator out is superb. I remember spending all day helping lull, skid steers, and front loaders unstuck on civil projects. Lol
Imagine being that lucky person to take a day off of work, and have a balcony view of that pond, and seeing that man do his magic. I would totally be out there with a cuppa coffee kicking up my feet and just watching the whole thing.
Wow. The operator is an artist. Smooth, good precision, never stopping, no wasted movements. He runs that thing like it's a part of him. I was a 1345 back when, and you almost never see someone who can run a piece of equipment like they're wearing it, at least to that degree. I'm impressed.
Good work bud, I have seen many of operators during a recovery being in too much of a rush to dig around the machine enough to give clearance. And it was nice to see you use the mats on the way in.
Yep I was mesmerized by just how good he was. Not only with a feather touch on the controls, but the ability to know exactly where and how to place his bucket most efficiently.
When my dad was trying to teach ten year old me to run various pieces of farm equipment, there was one piece of advice that has always served me well: When your forward motion stops, take it as a sign that you shouldn’t try to go further. It may be embarrassing to unhook, drive away from your implement, then use a rope or chain to tug it out, but it beats having to dig and drag a broken tractor home, and then explain it.
when I was a kid we learned pretty quick to put the truck in 4x4 to get OUT rather than going in. cuz if you get stuck in 4 wheel drive, then you're really stuck :)
@@thedangler1371 Funny, we learned the same thing about know-it-all DB’s with an inflated view of their importance. Turns out they’re almost everywhere you look, not saying that judgementally of course.
It's enjoyable watching someone who has truly mastered the operation of one of these machines. I said this to a young man a few weeks ago who was looking for advice on a career. If you don't mind hard, dirty, work, learn how to run an excavator. Work ten years under a master, save every penny you make, and then look into getting a rig of your own and starting a business.
That was impressive work and I also really liked how quiet that machine ran, that he could communicate with people, 30 feet away, without having to adjust the throttle and or screaming!
After a certain number of hours it really does feel that way, when you get in the big ones or the small ones it's the same with the exception of scale, the world just shrinks to your capabilities. A mound of dirt the size of a compact car might as well be a mole hill you could kick over with your foot. The brain just adjusts to the scale and you literally feel like a giant. I've operated for years with my dad, manipulating all sorts of objects like mats, manholes, pipe, and the earthwork starts from basic digging and evolves to actually sculpting a vision. The dual joystick controls fade to a place beyond driving a car. The hand movements retreat so far out of focus they play on the precipice of involuntary. Very enjoyable work on some days.
The joints on the boom/lift-arm do, in fact, correspond to the joints on your own Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Cupped-hand/Thumb combo. Except the machine can twist in ways you can't.
Before I was born, my dad, a young whipper snapper at his first job in maintenance. buried a Catapiller in the leach field of a school. Soon he had about 6 vehicles all lined up, grader, dump truck, tractors, pickups, you name it, trying to pull that Catapillar out. An old guy standing up on the hill having the time of his life, watching all these young bucks trying to get that thing out of the mud. Finally he couldn't take it any longer, so he went down and told my dad that he could have it out in less than 5 minutes if my dad was willing to listen. By then, my dad, was worn out and compliant. The man told my dad to go get himself about 5 railroad ties and chain them to the front tracks of the Cat and it would pull itself out. Sure enough, 10 minutes later, all the vehicles were on dry ground, and a big hole in the field.
Guy asks: What is your hourly rate"? Well, we have our normal 9 to 5 rate. Then our Weekend Rate, also our After hours rate, and then we have our O SH*T rate
I've only had 18 months experience in excavators (4.5-27 metric ton). You're so familiar with the dimensions of the bogged beast, and your mobile substrate/mats were handled so readily with ease. This was very impressive and methodical/logical. 👌🏼
I’ve never seen and excavator or dozer sink personally. Closest I’ve seen is them nearly get stuck due to their tracks getting gunked up from the mud from the work site (worked in an area that was rich in red clay) and the steep incline. They kept sliding, eventually got them up with time and patience. My grandpa however has told me a couple of stories of such happening.
I've got stuck like that once glad it was a bobcat I was able to dig and push my way out LOL but let me be honest I was not nearly deep in the mud as this guy was just the wheels
I'm a new operator. First year in the union. This video is very helpful. Learned quite a bit watching you. That poor guy that got stuck will never live that down 🤣
That was an excellent demo of a recovery. Smooth as silk. Not the slightest bit of hesitation. Handled that claw and bucket like a knife and fork. Love your work brother. Best psycho-therapy on the internet, and not a 'strong, independent' female to be seen!
@@janskeet1382 we used to do that when i was in construction. If we wanted a break we would gather and talk shit for a while and randomly point to stuff and nod sagely every now and then so people knew we were hard at work :P
@@Vivungisport Probably pressure from parents or grandparents. I know my dad still thinks like that, although he does try, it's just what he grew up with, and he doesn't realize it.
@@Vivungisport The opportunity to prove oneself is all that's necessary for equality/ different jobs are demanding in different ways Ive worked in the care industry which alot of woman do and its very mentally demanding also What's a demanding job to a person can depends on the individual
@@lunchbox1553 Yeah family traditions can really influence your decisions but it's also in the genes. It's completely normal that males will take more risky and rewarding jobs compared to females because that's how we evolved, females are way more important when it comes to reproduction so they usually won't take any risks. I know people are gonna call me a sexist but I'm just saying how it really works, after all we really are complicated bio machines.
This is a masterclass not just in machine operation, but prep and patience. Those few extra minutes *not* laying out the mats were what got Mr. Professional stuck in the first place: "gotta go fast!" and we see how well that went for him. A few minutes of due diligence is often all that stands between a great day and the mother of all fuck-ups. Can't imagine how razzed the dude got for miring that digger as bad as he did.
Awesome job. I love operating heavy equipment. I've never operated an Excavator before but I can tell you have loads of skill. Just watching you clear that water out convinced me of that.
@@BarkerVancity It is if you've never operated one. You must have a God given gift to jump right in and operate an excavator like a 20 year vet. Also, I find your words without any merit due to the simple fact you cannot even write a sentence properly. Elementary grammar, you ALWAYS start a sentence with a capital letter. If this is too much for you to comprehend, then I seriously doubt you have the mental capacity to operate an excavator. By the way, "Bobcat" is the name of the company, not the name of the mini-frontloader that you claim to have mastered. I'm sure if you ask nice, the foreman with find you a $12.00 shovel and let you dig a hole so you and your experience can be together. Have a nice day.
@@fstopPhotography ive driven bobcats and forklifts, zoom booms and skyjacks...i doubt its any harder, an extra knob or two. im pretty sure id have it figured out pretty quick. maybe not with the finesse and speed he had. it just would have taken me a full day not an hour like this guy.
Probably the most interesting video I’ve seen this year. Only problem was I ran out of coffee and donuts half way through. Fascinated watching someone so skilled at work.
I showed this to my grandpa, who’s worked in construction for about 60 years, and he told me the guy was lucky the motor wasn’t flooded/damaged. Had the motor not been functional his other two options to get it out would have either been to dig/prep the area for it to get dragged out or get a strong enough crane to lift it out once dug out.
@@tomrogers9467 No kidding. The US used to be full of Red Adair's. Now he would be called a racists and pRoBlEmAtIc. Competence is a sign of the patriarchy, don't you know 🤪
@@DocNo27 Well you certainly couldn’t hire him to kill your well fire if there was a “visible minority or disabled” applying for the job! Equality, you know!
It’s just experience, I’ve been training to run heavy equipment for almost 2 years and I’m happier than a pig in shit in the seat. Your brain just gets wired when you do everything overtime
The most I’ve driven is a warehouse forklift. Lol. But this was fascinating to watch. Had to watch in 2x sped though because the work is too slow due to the expertise and precision. Outstanding work!
I know! Watching the way he effortlessly picks up mats and moves them and stacking them up into a pile and stuff made it seem like that digger was his third arm! He is such a skilled operator.
@@WimsicleStranger His machines are, at this stage, jus extensions of his own limbs. Every move seems effortless and natural....but his brain is calculating 3 things at once while he executes the last 3 things he computed. Then we listen to him chat and the chill vibe he has...The man is in a zen state !
He also didn't follow the adage, 'you aint qualified, so don't do it.' Lol ! This is almost always the story with these. Some guy wanted to DIY and play with a toy, but then ends up paying recovery fees and being shamed by the neighborhood. Lol!
Man I hadn't checked in on you in (YEARS 4-7) I think you were TNT'ing beaver dams back then. Great recovery, Always enjoy watching you in the seat at the helm. In that guys defense,... don't know him at all.. things can happen quick and trying to get out even side swing can sink you in muck. It happens, the internet is full of them. Now that I have a saw mill I can make mats for my tb135. always survived with tree trunks close by, But I also don't venture that far in the muck(never needed to) Again great job, and I feel for the Guy next time he wants to rent a machine. By the way thanks for indirectly training me years ago when I was a newB owner/operator(2008) Following your lead made me and groomed me to the operator I am today. Many Thanks.
Excavator digs hole, excavator gets stuck in hole, other excavator digs hole to free stuck excavator in hole. Morale of the story, stay away from dirty holes
