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🌿🚜 Diggin' Down South: Transforming Land with Heavy Equipment One Project at a Time!
Hey there, fellow equipment enthusiasts! Welcome to your new favorite channel, Diggin' Down South, where we set out on an adventure to improve and transform the land using heavy-duty machinery like forestry mulchers, excavators, and bulldozers! 🌳
If you’re passionate about operating equipment, transforming land, and having an inside peek at operating a small business, buckle up and prepare for an unforgettable ride! 🎥🌱 Throughout our journeys, we typically encounter various surprises, obstacles, and triumphs - all captured for your viewing pleasure.
Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join the Diggin' Down South community for outdoor adventure, thrilling machinery action, and inspiration for your own land improvement projects. 🌍 🚜
#ExcavationBusiness #ForestryMulching #LandImprovement #HeavyMachineryMadness #DigginDownSouth
Hey there, fellow equipment enthusiasts! Welcome to your new favorite channel, Diggin' Down South, where we set out on an adventure to improve and transform the land using heavy-duty machinery like forestry mulchers, excavators, and bulldozers! 🌳
If you’re passionate about operating equipment, transforming land, and having an inside peek at operating a small business, buckle up and prepare for an unforgettable ride! 🎥🌱 Throughout our journeys, we typically encounter various surprises, obstacles, and triumphs - all captured for your viewing pleasure.
Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join the Diggin' Down South community for outdoor adventure, thrilling machinery action, and inspiration for your own land improvement projects. 🌍 🚜
#ExcavationBusiness #ForestryMulching #LandImprovement #HeavyMachineryMadness #DigginDownSouth
Day 2 on the Massive Project: The beginnings of a bad week of Equipment Breakdowns
We’re back at the Massive project today and I’ve got Dad and a new guy, Josh, with me. Let’s see how they do and what they break in this beginnings of a week of breakdowns!
#bigproject #buildingadream #drivewayinstallation #kobelco #kubota #cimaf180d
#bigproject #buildingadream #drivewayinstallation #kobelco #kubota #cimaf180d
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Massive Project Commences! Driveway, Site Clearance, and a Pond Dam! 😱 Sand Hill Project
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🚀🌱 The journey begins! 🏡💧 Welcome to Day 1 of the #BigProject reveal I've been teasing about! Join me as I take on the awe-inspiring challenge of turning a sprawling 56-acre raw land into a marvel of design and functionality. Today is all about laying the groundwork for what's to come: a pristine 1-acre homesite, a robust 1-acre shop site for all our future projects, a lush 1-acre green patch f...
Fence Line Mulching at a Wedding Venue
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"Dive into our latest "Diggin’ Down South" adventure as I clear a farm fence line with the Cimaf and Kubota forestry mulching gear, all within the captivating grounds of a beautiful barn wedding venue! Watch as we blend work and wonder, transforming the landscape while showcasing a potential dream wedding spot. 👷♂️🌿💍 Hit the like button, share with friends, and subscribe for a front-row seat t...
New Channel Intro Video - Diggin’ Down South
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New Channel Intro Video - Diggin’ Down South
Caught in Parachute while Forestry Mulching…
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Knocking out a touch up for a repeat customer and wrapped up a parachute!! 🤦♂️ This property has so much trash around it so I was extremely cautious, but this was completely hidden… I guess the camouflage color worked.. 😂 #ForestryMulching #Mulchingbusiness #Cimaf180d
Wrapped Barbed Wire around the Cimaf Bearings!
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I got a hold of some barbed wire fence while mulching this road expansion and had to break down the bearing guard to get it out!
First Steps in Lot Clearing for New House - Forestry Mulching
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🌲🚜 Dive headfirst into the action with today's video as we embark on a rough cut #ForestryMulching job on a customer's property. Our goal? To outline the clearing area, setting the stage for a stunning house site and future driveway. Watch the land transform before your eyes as we clear and open up the terrain. But the journey isn't all straightforward - we have an initial challenge with a wet ...
Part 3 of 3 - Concluding The Dreaded Robertsdale Job: Final Touches & Costly Lessons Learned
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Part 3 of 3 - Concluding The Dreaded Robertsdale Job: Final Touches & Costly Lessons Learned
My Rant about the Competition - Mulching & Dirt Work Pricing
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My Rant about the Competition - Mulching & Dirt Work Pricing
Mulching and Freezing! 🥶 Leaksville Part 1
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Mulching and Freezing! 🥶 Leaksville Part 1
Track Slip Recovery: Mulching Deep in the Woods
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Track Slip Recovery: Mulching Deep in the Woods
A quick sod run for the Landscape Supply Store!
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A quick sod run for the Landscape Supply Store!
First Time Stump Digging with a Kobelco SK210 Excavator!
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First Time Stump Digging with a Kobelco SK210 Excavator!
Walking the Excavator into the Swamp! Will I Make it Out?
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Walking the Excavator into the Swamp! Will I Make it Out?
Mulching Operation Against the Clock! Part 2 of 3 | Repairs, Tree Felling, & Haul Off
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Mulching Operation Against the Clock! Part 2 of 3 | Repairs, Tree Felling, & Haul Off
Forestry Mulching to Seeded Ground - Part 1 | Removal & Raking |
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Forestry Mulching to Seeded Ground - Part 1 | Removal & Raking |
Changing the Teeth on the Denis Cimaf 180D
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Changing the Teeth on the Denis Cimaf 180D
Mud Hole Makeover - A DIY Homesteading Adventure in Road Building
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Mud Hole Makeover - A DIY Homesteading Adventure in Road Building
Installing a Custom Trampoline In-Ground saved us THOUSANDS!
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Installing a Custom Trampoline In-Ground saved us THOUSANDS!
Forestry Mulcher shredding underbrush on 55 acres!! Kubota SVL97 and Denis Cimaf180d Combo
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Forestry Mulcher shredding underbrush on 55 acres!! Kubota SVL97 and Denis Cimaf180d Combo
Home Site Prep with Heavy Equipment! Excavator, Forestry Mulcher, & Bulldozer! Project Compilation!
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Home Site Prep with Heavy Equipment! Excavator, Forestry Mulcher, & Bulldozer! Project Compilation!
How do you like the Kubota hydraulic cooler? And where did you get that rear bumper with the winch?
I've delt with customers telling me that they had gotten a lower price before. And I wonder if the customer is lying just to get a better deal, or if the other contractor with a lower price even has insurance or does quality work. Maybe the other contractor is new and is trying to build his business and is offering lower prices just to get their name out there. Maybe the competitor isn't basing his price thinking of his or the company's future ie. rain delays, replacement of tools and equipment, maintenance, inflation. So when a customer tells me some other person quoted them a cheaper price, I say well I can't come down, this is what I charge for this kind of job and then I leave. I know what I'm worth. and will never lower that. The only discounts I give are military, senior citizen, repeat customer, and a discount on future jobs if the customer recommends me to a future customer and I get that job.
One thing to keep in mind...stating the obvious, but sometimes it's that simple. You work 4 days for 1k ea. I work 2 days for 2k ea. It's the same ammount of money, remember not everyone is your customer and the person that gets every job isn't pricing appropriately. You should focus on perfection and going the extra mile more then doing more hours for less, careful when discounting larger projects, the complaints you will receive will not come from your large jobs, they will come from the small quick jobs
good video. you are 100% correct. you get what you pay for. And yes your workers are a reflection of the boss. You know your worth so keep it up.
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
What length tilt trailer do you have? Do you feel like it’s enough for a skid/cutter m/grapple/plane?
It’s a 24’ tile deck. 18’ tilt and 6’ flat front. I can load up my skid steer with mulcher and have room for a bucket and / or grapple but it doesn’t a bit heavy. If I’m carrying multiple attachments I prefer my gooseneck.
No you don't get paid for travel time. Your first error is thinking that hourly is the way to bid a job
Fully agree! I prefer job pricing or day rate when necessary.
I'm able to do the job less than the competition because I don't have the overhead most guys do. So I'm able to transfer affordable work to the customer
What additional overhead are you thinking of? While I do have an office and staff, typically when I calculate my operational costs, especially for mulching, it consists only of the repair and replacement cost of the machine, mulcher, truck, trailer, and miscellaneous tools. Even paid off equipment should be working with a replacement cost in mind. I'm interested to know if you have put a dollar figure to your hourly operational costs.
Great job! Im learning from you. Tfs
Thank you for the kind words!
It starts with debt how much do you have vs the other guy
I'm not sure I agree with that. Higher debt would definitely make staying afloat more difficult and require more money coming in but there's an operational cost to even paid off equipment that should take into account a replacement value. Why sink 80K into a machine to run it for next to nothing and have it worn out in 3K hours leaving you without the 80K to replace it. Operating below a calculated standard is essentially just giving money to your customers instead of them giving money to you for your time and equipment.
@@DigginDownSouth65 thanks for the response been operating paid for for 15 years and you'll have a completely different look on everything you just stated
@CountryMileGarage that’s awesome! I hope all mine last that long!
Bro you really need to learn how to cut expenses and work on your own equipment. Those hydraulic lines can be reman for $100 to $150 and you can replace it yourself. Many operators think the need heavy equipment and feel like they need to bulldoze thru every job. I have light equipment and get the job done and at a good rate. I don't even have a big skidstreer. Finding the right attachments and being smart about using them. Having systems in place, finding ways and processes to work smarter. Learn to weld and turn wrenchs and buy used quality equipment. Don't overpay for warranties and services and give yourself a raise and open more opportunities for yourself by living within your lowest budget and not over spending or splurging thinking you deserve it because "you work so hard"
My local hydraulic shops will not put a new fitting on an old hose, I assume that's what you're talking about with Re-manned hoses? I'm not sure I would want a Re-manned 6 wire anyways... I fully agree with you about doing a lot of your own maintenance and repairs, I tend to do the majority of mine, but I do have a couple of good mechanics that I can call in when my skills and patience are exceeded! lol
That $1k/day dude ain’t got leather seats and sunroof!
😂😂
I'm thinking about starting a brush clearing business in Oregon. I'm about 30 miles east of Portland. I have a Takeuchi TB260 and I have been looking at mulching heads for it to clear some of my property. I'm also thinking about buying a skid steer because I need one for lots of things around my property, and if I bought a disk mucher for it I could do just about everything. I have my own business already so I have some free time to start up another business. Just not sure how much demand there is for this type of work and if it makes financial sense. I want to do it to make money, not play around. It gives me hope when I see videos like yours. I thought I might just start doing jobs with the excavator mulcher and see how it goes. I like your channel, I wish I was as articulate as you.
Well thank you very much! I feel like I’m not nearly as articulate as I should be to make YT videos! 😂 I had a disc mulcher before the Cimaf, it’s quick production, but doesn’t leave a fine finished product. I’d say it really depends on the market. I’d start the easiest and cheapest way possible and it if takes off then run with it. It’s a rough day mulching 8 hours mulch less 1-2 weeks straight mulching, turns from enjoyment into work real quick! Good luck with it!! 😊
Hey brother, soon price cuts will be the new normal. 5 years from now it will be higher than it is now. Just make it through the dip that’s coming. Best wishes my man! By the way I’m seeing the same thing over here in Florence S.C.
Thank you! I’ve been hearing people talk about dip for the past 3 years. I’ve definitely seen it in the mulching world, but I’m trying to specialize in a couple different markets right now and utilize the mulcher as an additional tool and not the main service. If there is a bad dip, hopefully I won’t feel it as bad as if I only had 1 service line.
Day rate in northeast most charge 2500-3000$ a day
For mulching?!
These days contractors might be getting a little too comfortable tossing around fat margin quotes. Better be ready to sharpen pencils for when the good times end. Lots of your customers could soon be looking to spend less and will gladly accept prices from lower cost contractors. My advice would be to reduce debt and other overhead so you have room to better compete for tight budget business.
I’m all for sharpening the pencil, but some of these prices are go broke then go home kind of pricing! 😂
@@DigginDownSouth65 Underpriced competition is always a factor. I guess my point would be to avoid the temptation to bulk up equipment fleets with shiny new equipment, and fat payment books.
@@terrylutke that makes a lot of sense! …I just added a ton of new equipment.. 😂 but I didn’t opt for the shiny expensive pieces. Hopefully it won’t bite me!
@@DigginDownSouth65you have the right mindset. NEVER race to zero with the “cheap” competition. ✌️
There's no such thing as tight budget business your either making money or your not tight budget business is working for wages you don't work for wages after you've bought a half a million worth of equipment
Did yall get demoted to the Sin bin
😇😂
Valentine’s Day… Sounds like videos are a little late coming out lol JKJK! Looking great! 😂
This life is BRUTAL!! 😂😂😂
How much are the teeth
I pay $16 per tooth, but I have paid as much as $32 for the knives and $68 for the carbides.
Kind of turns me on
What does it do exactly?
Compact the soil
It’s filled with water and the weight presses those spikes down and compresses the soil. :)
Finally the machine that killed Squidward
🤣
Curious if you know if skids are geared to handle this for a long time?
I’m not really sure, it should be about 6k-8k lbs, but it’s rolling not dragging so I’m not sure what the actual work load is. Doesn’t seem to really strain anything though, it handles it pretty easily.
Great job! Where are you located sir?
Thank you, I’m out of South Alabama
Great show bro, keep`em coming.
Thank you!!
Thanks for remembering the CC, Adam. Nice project. Should be fun to see you work it.
I was doing my best to find where to add CC, and it looks like it’s done by YT automatically. I’ll keep looking to make sure they stay on though! :)
Great video bro. keep them coming.
Thanks! Will do!
Hey Adam, sounds like a cool project for sure! I’m with you on what you said about doing jobs that look good at the end…
Thanks man!!
Great job. Looks a lot better. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you! And thanks for watching!
You got Instagram?
Don’t have an Instagram yet. Just YT for right now.
Foley!!!! I’m thinking somebody went to Buc’ee’s and Lamberts!!! 😂
Bucee’s of course! Didn’t have time for Lamberts! If I did, I wouldn’t be getting much work done afterwards! 😂
Hello, i just wanted to ask how the Kubota is holding up for mulching? I heard they run hot more often and that the a/c dosnt cool very well in the summer. I would really appreciate any input or recommendations, im needing to make a decision soon on a machine. Thanks so much Randy Holmes.
Hey Randy, mine holds up fine. If I slack on my maintenance then it will start getting warm both inside and outside. I have custom made lift arm screens to help keep debris out and I have cut access holes in the AC condenser box so I can regularly clean the AC coils without removing them. I have to do a belly pan drop clean out about every 100 hours of running and that’s when I clean the AC coil as well. This routine is cumbersome but does keep my engine temps and cab temps down low even on a hot summer day! My chief complaint about the Kubota is no factory debris management guards, and a poor cab frame and cab door seal. A positive air flow setup would help with dust a lot also. I hope this helps! Good luck getting into mulching.
Not sure how it works with live feeds, but making sure videos have CC is very helpful to those of us whose hearing is poor and understanding even worse. Thanks.
Thanks for that, I’ll definitely look into how to get that up. I thought CC was automatically generated, but I’ll definitely check into it more!
The upload quality in this live feed is GARBAGE!! 🙄
I can understand your frustration but don't let it get the best of you. There are two problems with your story, first the owner, second the other contractor. A good client is not going to start haggling price before you even get the job. That is a clear red flag in my book. Not getting the job is in your favor because these are the clients who will do their best to renegotiate after your finished. The other contractor is already on his way out of business he just doesn't know it yet. Too many contractors are not businessmen. The moment you hang your sign on the side of your truck you are a businessman in the contracting business. Its not the other way around. You said it best know your operating cost and stay with them. You can't go wrong. Great video!👍
You found D B Coopers landing site. 😂
Awesome
You should make a video of you doing estimates otp wit customers
Hmmmm. Interesting. The company that mulched under the power line at my place asked me if I wanted them to wrap up all the barb wire from an old fence that was there or said they could just mulch right over it. So I said go ahead and mulch it I guess. So they did. There was chopped up wire everywhere! Lol. So I wonder how they do it without having issues?
🤔 I hope it didn’t come down by itself, if it did, you may be mulching something a little more interesting. 😬
Country people do love leaving wire and fencing laying around. And always an old toilet in the wood line. Am I lying?
@@DigginDownSouth65 ‘87 5.0 on cinderblocks. Yep
This is probably the same reason why the scrap yard doesn't take mattress springs they say it jams the shredder
Makes sense, it sure was a pain to remove…
What are the odds of that.
Looks good! Do a video when you clean that machine out.
DB cooper
So where is the person that used it. ???
Whyd you let that happen
I figured it would make for a good YT video..
I’m not sure if this was the ultimate culprit, but I just had to replace the bearings not 3 weeks after this issue! 😢
Ouch
Yeah, It’s never fun wrapping something up!
Try catching barbed wire with a disc mulcher. It slings it around and shatters your side glass. You think you’re being shot at!! Replaced with Lexan. Won’t make that mistake again. 🙄
That sounds terrible! 😂 I always hated getting things wrapped up in the disc mulcher. It was a huge pain to clean out.