Didn't get an idea of how big the machine was at the dealers, but seeing it arrive on that transporter really brought it home. Can't wait to see the projects that are lined up for it. 👍
I'm so happy for your purchase. It's going to be fun watching you put this beast through her paces. Thanks for sharing your fun, your joy, and your future with us all, Chris.
The moment has arrived. Beautiful machine. Doing a little dance on the dam. Drives good not tearing up the road. They sent it empty? but services everything now that was a plus. Thanks for the aerial views really shows how big this machine is and the Semi that delivered. See you tomorrow. Congratulations Chris. Well deserved.
Hi Chris & Geoff, Key moments in this video, 1-Geoff ducking under the counterweight 6:14, I swear I heard several OSHA Inspectors FALL OVER... 2- 7:09 "Volvo dropped the ball"! 16:44, you named it Brutus, PERFECT! 32:11 "Take notes Mikey"... DP does run a dirty machine! Overall, nice addition to the fleet! Good Luck with it!
Welcome to the Hyundai family. I've had mine about 3 years with NO issues, and am pleasantly surprised every single time I run it. Seems Mike is pretty happy with his too. Congrats on a great decision.
Right into it with the new machine. Looks good Chris. As far as people saying Volvo dropped the ball, I don't recall you saying you were looking for a new machine, as in brand new. You had also mentioned that there wasn't any used Volvo stock in the price range you were going for. That's not anyone dropping a ball, that's simple lack of supply, probably because people who buy Volvo tend to keep their Volvo machines. Therefore little to no units available. This Hyundai looks good, sounds good, and looks to have the digging power you need. Congratulations.
Taking bets on how long it is before Chris actually decides he wants a thumb on the new machine. DP would be proud! Awesome purchase Chris, enjoying the videos!!
Congratulations on the purchase Chris. Considering the size of your audience and channel, Hyundai should add something like an extended warranty and support.
Congratulations on your new purchase, I think it’s going to be a game changer. I’ve been patiently waiting for your new excavator to show up and see how much dirt you can move with it. It may use more fuel but it makes up for it in the amount of dirt moved and time saved. It would’ve taken you a lot longer to dig that pit with your 220. This new excavator could probably keep two haul trucks busy. I think Volvo made a mistake by not making you a good deal on one of their excavators. I hope to see this 330 on a clearing job soon. I bet it could just push over most trees without digging around them.
Congrats Chris, Been watching about 2 years now. I live out west, my brother and his son are in the general engineering contracting business, and have been for 30 years...I know your family has a history in this work. Guys who can run the machines with an economy of motion and take such pride in their work...in every detail...are few and far between. You are one of them. Happy for you.
Well, while I think that the Kobelco would have been the stronger of the two machines for the intended use case, it was also a good bit more expensive. The budget dictates the viable option in most cases, and this machine was the best fit for Chris at this time. There are several nice features about this Hyundai. The filter service is easy to access and the separate hydraulic cooler is a very nice feature. And having a the reliability of a Cummins engine as a power plant provides a little bit of a stress relief. And from what Chris said in the video it looks like it might be pretty economical to run helping reduce the TCO. The machine looks really good and fits well with the rest of the fleet. Some say that Volvo dropped the ball; well maybe. I doubt that this one instance of Volvo not being able to come up with a machine that meets his needs in this short of a time will put the slightest dent in how Chris feels about Volvo. A 380 sized Volvo machine would have been significantly more money, cost more to operate and move from job to job. Volvo will still get plenty of praise from Chris, and, I'm sure that when he wants another machine he will be contacting them first and still be the brand he recommends. Pretty much all of letsdig18 videos will be showing Volvo in them so I doubt there will be much negative impact for them. No manufacture makes the best machine for all situations. If they did, we'd all be running the same brand. It's always a good idea to have different brands of machines and tools to work with in case one brand starts having supply chain issues for parts or service, you have another brand to fall back on to get the work done. The bottom line is that the value of a particular tool or machine lies in the eyes of the purchaser. This machine's use case and budget dictated the Hyundai for Chris. As long as it fits his requirements, it was a good purchase. Looking forward to seeing it used on the heavy dirt moving jobs and stumping.
Several days I go because I knew which excavator Chris bought and its list price I looked up every 2019 Hyundai HX 330L there was for sale in NA and found Chris got the best price in the country given the hours and options. Some machines with more than twice the hours were listed at 220K, but Chris paid many tens of thousands less than that. The only machine cheaper and with similar hours is one in St Louis, but it doesn't have a bucket and was used as a fleet rental.
The fleet grows! It arrived from Pennsylvania without the first bug on the counterweight and looking brand new! I hope it came with a key, as your Volvo key might cause an issue. The truck driver didn't run over Jeff's Bougainvillea either! If the name is "Brutus," I'm going to have to grin and bear it: Michigan Alum here. GO BLUE!
Congrats Chris..nice looking machine...another hard working piece for the fleet..all the work you've done so far at Bealy Good farm looks awsome...keep up the great work
When you were looking at the machines, I had the distinct feeling it'd be the Hyundai based on how much time you spent showing off all the features you really liked (like the separate coolers). Great addition!
When Chris was comparing the thing that stood out to me was his mention a time or two about the other big boy's price and his budget. Chris liked the other machine a lot but showed good financial discipline. Says a lot for his business sense.
Already 10K views in less than 1 hour. That’s already 5000 hours of people watching a Hyundai dig a massive hole for Volvo to drop a ball into 😂 congrats on the new machine, well deserved!
Exactly the point a lot of people don’t seem to get. That’s why people like Chris are called “influencers”. Content creator first but certainly transitioned to influencer and deservedly so. UA-cam is a career, and a tool to gain exposure for your content.The bigger and more popular you are, the more attention you draw from perspective companies looking to draw attention to their product through advertising. People bitch about content creators “schilling” for companies for free or discounted product and the fact is they are. It’s business/capitalism. I don’t know if Let’s Dig 18 plays a factor in ANY decision making at Volvo marketing in terms of influencers and his affect on their bottom line. I do know that when one company doesn’t feel like the juice is worth the squeeze there’s another one right behind it willing to take that opportunity. It matters and it makes a difference. Marketing is king and it can make you or break you. Ask Bud light…
Congrats on the new tool--that's a big freaking machine. Gonna be a bit strange not seeing you in a Volvo all the time--but if I remember correctly, some of your much older vids had a Hyundai too, so maybe just a return to your roots.
WOW!!! I think I got the same goosebumps as you when I saw the rig pulling in! CONGRATULATIONS Chris. Couldn’t wait to see which machine you bought but my money was on the Hyundai! Just started the video. Will be back at the end.
Congratulations Chris! I look forward seeing many new videos with this machine. I wish you many good jobs and have much fun with. Tom from Northern Germany
Definitely had me thinking you had the Kobelco! Someone reported it was gone from the website of the place you bought it from. Between that and no DEF, and seeming to be more stable. Not disappointed though, I hope you're happy with this rig and it doesn't let you down.
Congrats on the new machine. Nice choice and it sure is a clean well kept machine. Also kudos on a great dealer. The service and filters add up to many hundreds and it was great they did it. Look forward to seeing all the equipment in action.
Nice, my assumption was that you would chose the Hyundai. Congrats Chris. Will definitely fill in on those larger projects that you seem to be taking more these days. I feel for you on the fuel. Just put 280 gallons of diesel in my boat. Boat holds 500 gallons. Luckily this is only a yearly think instead of daily like your equipment. Thanks for sharing.
Ha ha ,at least Chris actually does it , different thinking aye . Scratched up and worn machines give the impression that they are not cared for ,that tells much about who owns them ,that's a thing that covers many industries and businesses and life in general ,we don't need to be Perfect ,just wise .
Whooo hoooo Chris, huge congrats on the 330 joining the Letsdig18 stable🎉🍾 Looking forward to watching you put it through its paces. Take care & cheers 😊
Many congrats, Chris! A big machine, the right size and price. We'll just enjoy watching and learning from your professional approach and abilities. Be well and be safe!
I can finally get a full night's sleep tonight - the suspense was killing me!!! 😊 Congrats on the new purchase and thank you for explaining the decision making process. From your initial video, I was betting on the Kobelco machine as your choice. Then after many days passed I began to think maybe Volvo came to the party with a machine that fit your needs and budget. I even sent a note to Clint at C&C about your shopping needs, he said you guys had talked but he wasn't able to help you at this time. Best of luck with the Hyundai - looking forward to many more videos on this one on the job!!
Congrats and outstanding video as always . And thanks for telling us how much it would cost to " upgrade " the system . I really had no idea how much the accessories would cost and was blown away at the cost .
Congratulations LetsDig18 - Brutus is a biggie. The excitement is palpable. Does the work required and that's its purpose. 'Take note Mikey' LOL So happy for you.
Any brand in the hands of THIS operator would be a resounding recommendation. Chris can make these hydraulic wonders sit up and bark! And yes, can’t wait to enjoy the new vids!
@@johnrobichaud130 He went to Volvo first and they had nearly nothing available and would not move on what was with in the hours and budget. It was answered on a earlier video
What's really astonishing is how quickly everyone is willing to throw shade at Volvo... do people actually believe that Chris or volvo wouldn't have made it work, if it was at all feasible?? He needed an inexpensive, low cost machine, that he would use a fraction of the year, and that's exactly what he got. When the time comes that a machine that size is a more profit making necessity, I'm sure he will upgrade to what is the most sensible unit. Do people think that volvo should have supplied a new machine at the price of the Hyundai?? Remind me not to invest in your Shark Tank offering.
@@mattmanyam I don’t think necessarily a new machine, but they could’ve given him a very good deal on a similar size sized Machine I would bet that there is a lot of operators that watch these videos and are influenced by Chris which is made Volvo probably a good amount of money. And plus that’s kind of how sponsors work that company is big enough to the point where they can give him a good deal
A happy boy and his new Toy!! 🎉🎉🎉😅 Congratulations Chris... For some reason I just knew this was the one you really wanted after watching you try both of the units. Very happy for you Chris.. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Congrats Chris, you’ve come a long way in the years (easily a decade) that I’ve watched your videos. I have to say though that early video telling stories with Charlie cracks me up still, especially the clip board lady one 😂
I just watched the one where they were at the auctions 13 years ago and Charlie broke the excavator and they were hanging out in the vehicle in the rain.. so funny!
Congrats Chris on your bigger machine!! May it give you the service satisfaction you expect from it! Hope you are giving her a name as well I am a pensioner from South Africa and I watch your videos every night before I go to sleep Keep up the good work Good Luck!!
Chris it always makes me happy seeing a fella that’s a hard worker getting him some new equipment. Anytime I’ve gotten new equipment I couldn’t sleep a few days before and few day afterwards. It’s a sure nuff Beast.
Loved the pictures of the new addition proudly driving by the pond. So graceful for so big a machine. So happy for you. Really enjoyed watching him/her do their thing. A name yet?
So proud of you Chris love it an you work so hard for what you have got always follow your dreams an never give up be safe in it an you look so tiny in that big thing just some happy digging enjoy your new toy love it
Honestly Hyundai is probably a bit of a sleeping giant in the heavy equipment business. Look at their cars in 2000 versus now it’s a night and day difference. It used to be embarrassing to be caught in a Hyundai, now we are at the point where they get a lot of praise from the media and most of their owners love them. They don’t have the legacy of CAT, Deere or any number of others but damn if they don’t bust their butts and do their homework. Hyundai Heavy Industries is the worlds largest shipbuilder, if they can build boats, submarines and drill rigs no doubt they can figure out how to build an excavator.
Had us all fooled with that insta story you posted lol. Very nice man congratulations on your growing fleet. You’ll be doing jobs like Charlie before to long at this pace.
I must admit my first guess was the Kobelco, not because of the IG shot, but because the Hyundai seemed a bit "tipsy" a bit on the light side, when the bucket was full and the arm fully extended - the Kobelco didn't do that, even if it had a bigger bucket. My guess was wrong. 😅
Man Chris your getting close to Andrew Camarata's fleet size now lol But I'm happy for you man you work very hard you work long hours, weekends your always doing something if not out making money your working on your farm. So no one can say you don't deserve what you've got I admire you for your drive n your professionalism it's easy to see you take a lot of pride in your work I look forward to your videos I've learned a lot watching you n enjoy your channel thanks for sharing your days with us and I hope the new machine works well for you
Camarata's fleet is made of the things Chris talks about at auctions , lol . Good thing Andrew can fix stuff . He spends 1/3 of the time fixing his equipment , 1/3 of the time breaking his equipment , and , 1/3 of the time tracking down Blue .
@@kaboom4679Andrew got a dump truck out of commission that needs fixing. Probably cost $35 K and needs $10-15K to fix. Poor Sam bout got whacked having to jump off the roller when brakes went out. He must have extra $ cause he bought a better dump truck ...I bet $80K. Damn dangerous running broken equipment that weighs 20-30 tons. He's had Several close calls🤔🤔
DP loves his and I've been impressed with how Hyundai builds their machines. I can't help but think with only 1600 hours you're going to have years of nearly trouble free moneymaking use. I know it's not your preferred brand but, you're more than good enough operator to quickly master it and maybe even like it. Happy for you.
The video we all have been waiting for. Hyundai is looking very capable. Feels kinda weird seeing Chris operating a machine without a thumb though, lol. Also, thought it was funny to see Chris already had an LD18 decal on the window when the machine arrived. Looking forward to see how well the Hyundai demolishes trees with the stumper attachment when you get it.
Congrats on your new toy! She looks pretty clean for her age! Yes.... she looks a little larger! I'm sure, the way you take care of you equipment..... she'll last many years!
I’m was trying to catch up on your videos because I was in the hospital and I was recovering from spine surgery and I was in my hospital bed yelling at your new excavator what a monster and the nurses came in thinking I needed a boles of pain medication . I showed your new excavator to her but she wasn’t impressed so I just took the pain boles. I was even more Impressed after the shot.
@BAMA853that's what he did with the Hitachi he bought the volvo and sold the Hitachi he would use it for some time and he would consider the volvo probably in the future
Capacity os right at double the 220. Each will have their niche and specialty. Anxious to watch mow a few trees! Congrats, may it be a good rig for you!
Didn't get an idea of how big the machine was at the dealers, but seeing it arrive on that transporter really brought it home.
Can't wait to see the projects that are lined up for it. 👍
I'm so happy for your purchase. It's going to be fun watching you put this beast through her paces. Thanks for sharing your fun, your joy, and your future with us all, Chris.
The moment has arrived. Beautiful machine. Doing a little dance on the dam. Drives good not tearing up the road. They sent it empty? but services everything now that was a plus. Thanks for the aerial views really shows how big this machine is and the Semi that delivered. See you tomorrow. Congratulations Chris. Well deserved.
If it had fuel, it would have been heavier, and that would be a problem.
@dennis2376 plus Saftey, 150 gallons of fuel would make a big mess is things went sideways on the delivery.
Hi Chris & Geoff, Key moments in this video, 1-Geoff ducking under the counterweight 6:14, I swear I heard several OSHA Inspectors FALL OVER... 2- 7:09 "Volvo dropped the ball"! 16:44, you named it Brutus, PERFECT! 32:11 "Take notes Mikey"... DP does run a dirty machine! Overall, nice addition to the fleet! Good Luck with it!
Welcome to the Hyundai family. I've had mine about 3 years with NO issues, and am pleasantly surprised every single time I run it. Seems Mike is pretty happy with his too. Congrats on a great decision.
Same here!
Hey... I love my new Hyundai Palisade (Limited)! 😉😉
I mean if they are low on stock of the machine he wanted and he needed the machine fast it’s not like Volvo can build a machine on a few days!!
Nice machine you got there
That’s a beast! Awesome choice Chris! I think you’ll be very happy with this machine.
Congratulations Chris! It’s awesome to see your business and your equipment fleet grow!
Me too but it seems like he need help running some of it
Right into it with the new machine. Looks good Chris. As far as people saying Volvo dropped the ball, I don't recall you saying you were looking for a new machine, as in brand new. You had also mentioned that there wasn't any used Volvo stock in the price range you were going for. That's not anyone dropping a ball, that's simple lack of supply, probably because people who buy Volvo tend to keep their Volvo machines. Therefore little to no units available. This Hyundai looks good, sounds good, and looks to have the digging power you need. Congratulations.
Hyundai makes far more than Volvo, which probably is more expensive.
Taking bets on how long it is before Chris actually decides he wants a thumb on the new machine. DP would be proud! Awesome purchase Chris, enjoying the videos!!
This is my first time here but I'm betting it will not take too long for him to put a thumb on. They are literally worth their weight in gold!
@@billvandorn5332😅😅
I was about to leave a comment about Volvo but Bealy nailed the comment, for Chris to move over to a Hyundai? That took some motivation.
Congratulations on the purchase Chris. Considering the size of your audience and channel, Hyundai should add something like an extended warranty and support.
What is interesting is that the Volvo and Hyundai hydraulic sytems hardly ever sound like they are straining when heavy digging.
I’m guessing that’s down to Chris being such a good operator
pretty sure they use the same kawasaki hydraulic pumps..
Aren't they both built in the same South Korean Factory?? Im pretty sure they are.
@@crandonborth not sure... wouldnt surprise me if they were..
Congratulations on your new purchase, I think it’s going to be a game changer. I’ve been patiently waiting for your new excavator to show up and see how much dirt you can move with it. It may use more fuel but it makes up for it in the amount of dirt moved and time saved. It would’ve taken you a lot longer to dig that pit with your 220. This new excavator could probably keep two haul trucks busy. I think Volvo made a mistake by not making you a good deal on one of their excavators. I hope to see this 330 on a clearing job soon. I bet it could just push over most trees without digging around them.
Congrats, Chris! Love watching your fleet grow!!!!
Nice!!!! Stepping it up! Volvo definitely missed the opportunity here.
Congrats Chris, Been watching about 2 years now. I live out west, my brother and his son are in the general engineering contracting business, and have been for 30 years...I know your family has a history in this work. Guys who can run the machines with an economy of motion and take such pride in their work...in every detail...are few and far between. You are one of them. Happy for you.
That's as heartfelt as I've seen in Chris' comments. ♥
Well, while I think that the Kobelco would have been the stronger of the two machines for the intended use case, it was also a good bit more expensive. The budget dictates the viable option in most cases, and this machine was the best fit for Chris at this time.
There are several nice features about this Hyundai. The filter service is easy to access and the separate hydraulic cooler is a very nice feature. And having a the reliability of a Cummins engine as a power plant provides a little bit of a stress relief. And from what Chris said in the video it looks like it might be pretty economical to run helping reduce the TCO. The machine looks really good and fits well with the rest of the fleet.
Some say that Volvo dropped the ball; well maybe. I doubt that this one instance of Volvo not being able to come up with a machine that meets his needs in this short of a time will put the slightest dent in how Chris feels about Volvo. A 380 sized Volvo machine would have been significantly more money, cost more to operate and move from job to job. Volvo will still get plenty of praise from Chris, and, I'm sure that when he wants another machine he will be contacting them first and still be the brand he recommends. Pretty much all of letsdig18 videos will be showing Volvo in them so I doubt there will be much negative impact for them.
No manufacture makes the best machine for all situations. If they did, we'd all be running the same brand. It's always a good idea to have different brands of machines and tools to work with in case one brand starts having supply chain issues for parts or service, you have another brand to fall back on to get the work done.
The bottom line is that the value of a particular tool or machine lies in the eyes of the purchaser. This machine's use case and budget dictated the Hyundai for Chris. As long as it fits his requirements, it was a good purchase. Looking forward to seeing it used on the heavy dirt moving jobs and stumping.
Kobelco have nothing on the Hyundai... Wait till Chris spends a few months in this machine they are class leading!
Several days I go because I knew which excavator Chris bought and its list price I looked up every 2019 Hyundai HX 330L there was for sale in NA and found Chris got the best price in the country given the hours and options. Some machines with more than twice the hours were listed at 220K, but Chris paid many tens of thousands less than that. The only machine cheaper and with similar hours is one in St Louis, but it doesn't have a bucket and was used as a fleet rental.
Chris, if you are going to get any larger equipment Jeff is going to need to widen that gate.
That spin around was awesome.
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Congrats Chris! Nice machine! Can’t wait to see all the content with it!
The fleet grows! It arrived from Pennsylvania without the first bug on the counterweight and looking brand new!
I hope it came with a key, as your Volvo key might cause an issue. The truck driver didn't run over Jeff's Bougainvillea either!
If the name is "Brutus," I'm going to have to grin and bear it: Michigan Alum here. GO BLUE!
Yes, we've been waiting ALL week!, can't wait to see how many buckets of dirt to fill the dump truck, Chris would generally put 8 minimum with the 225
Congrats Chris..nice looking machine...another hard working piece for the fleet..all the work you've done so far at Bealy Good farm looks awsome...keep up the great work
I’m happy for yah Chris,it’s been fun watching you expand your fleet!
When you were looking at the machines, I had the distinct feeling it'd be the Hyundai based on how much time you spent showing off all the features you really liked (like the separate coolers). Great addition!
Thumb ???
When Chris was comparing the thing that stood out to me was his mention a time or two about the other big boy's price and his budget. Chris liked the other machine a lot but showed good financial discipline. Says a lot for his business sense.
Already 10K views in less than 1 hour. That’s already 5000 hours of people watching a Hyundai dig a massive hole for Volvo to drop a ball into 😂 congrats on the new machine, well deserved!
That's a good one, TC. 👏
Exactly the point a lot of people don’t seem to get. That’s why people like Chris are called “influencers”. Content creator first but certainly transitioned to influencer and deservedly so. UA-cam is a career, and a tool to gain exposure for your content.The bigger and more popular you are, the more attention you draw from perspective companies looking to draw attention to their product through advertising. People bitch about content creators “schilling” for companies for free or discounted product and the fact is they are. It’s business/capitalism. I don’t know if Let’s Dig 18 plays a factor in ANY decision making at Volvo marketing in terms of influencers and his affect on their bottom line. I do know that when one company doesn’t feel like the juice is worth the squeeze there’s another one right behind it willing to take that opportunity. It matters and it makes a difference. Marketing is king and it can make you or break you. Ask Bud light…
40k, three hours...
That's funny!!!!
75,000k Now... Ouch Volvo this one is gonna sting a bit.
Congratulations on this acquisition. Your fleet is growing. Wishing you and your new equipment a long and prosperous journey together. Peace brother
Congrats on the new tool--that's a big freaking machine. Gonna be a bit strange not seeing you in a Volvo all the time--but if I remember correctly, some of your much older vids had a Hyundai too, so maybe just a return to your roots.
Yay! The suspense was killing me! Haha. Congrats Chris…well deserved!
Agree, Jeff, BIG miss by Volvo! 😨😜Congrats, Chris, on the addition to your growing fleet! 👍👏✨🎊🎉❤❤❤
WOW!!! I think I got the same goosebumps as you when I saw the rig pulling in! CONGRATULATIONS Chris. Couldn’t wait to see which machine you bought but my money was on the Hyundai! Just started the video. Will be back at the end.
Congratulations Chris! I look forward seeing many new videos with this machine. I wish you many good jobs and have much fun with. Tom from Northern Germany
Definitely had me thinking you had the Kobelco! Someone reported it was gone from the website of the place you bought it from. Between that and no DEF, and seeming to be more stable. Not disappointed though, I hope you're happy with this rig and it doesn't let you down.
I was thinking Kobelco also. Guess DP had some influence here too.
Congratulations on your new machine Chris!, looking forward to seeing it in action on your jobs! 👍🏻
Congrats chris. Looking forward to seeing what attachments your gonna get for it
Congrats on the new machine. Nice choice and it sure is a clean well kept machine. Also kudos on a great dealer. The service and filters add up to many hundreds and it was great they did it. Look forward to seeing all the equipment in action.
I bet the people of Hyundai of the Americas are THRILLED👍👍
Nice, my assumption was that you would chose the Hyundai. Congrats Chris. Will definitely fill in on those larger projects that you seem to be taking more these days. I feel for you on the fuel. Just put 280 gallons of diesel in my boat. Boat holds 500 gallons. Luckily this is only a yearly think instead of daily like your equipment. Thanks for sharing.
😁That full axel going across the pond dam was Chris' equivalent of doing a cartwheel. You can spot excitement a mile away.
Hat's off to Jeff for not spilling the beans.., huge congrats Chris on another addition to the fleet.
If memory serves me right you started out with a Hyundai Link Belt???, I have brain damage if I am wrong 😛
Google says I am wrong.., what was your first machine Chris?
@@formhubfar a cat backhoe. :)
@@dennis2376 No mate Chris's first excavator.., was a Link-Belt.
@@dennis2376 Orange and white and looked like he found it in a barn 😛
Congratulations Chris 🎉 plus the video is excellent viewing. Thank you for bring us along. 😊
Sweet! Congratulations Chris!
Don't forget to put your counter weight paint in the 330.. D.P. said you keep about 4 cans in your machine!! Nice improvement to the fleet!!
Ha ha ,at least Chris actually does it , different thinking aye .
Scratched up and worn machines give the impression that they are not cared for ,that tells much about who owns them ,that's a thing that covers many industries and businesses and life in general ,we don't need to be Perfect ,just wise .
Whooo hoooo Chris, huge congrats on the 330 joining the Letsdig18 stable🎉🍾 Looking forward to watching you put it through its paces. Take care & cheers 😊
Congratulations on the purchase Chris very nice to see your business growing like your videos keep up the good work.
I agree with Mr B's comment regarding Volvo.
Congratulations Chris on your new machine. I am digging it. 😊👍
Many congrats, Chris! A big machine, the right size and price. We'll just enjoy watching and learning from your professional approach and abilities. Be well and be safe!
I can finally get a full night's sleep tonight - the suspense was killing me!!! 😊 Congrats on the new purchase and thank you for explaining the decision making process. From your initial video, I was betting on the Kobelco machine as your choice. Then after many days passed I began to think maybe Volvo came to the party with a machine that fit your needs and budget. I even sent a note to Clint at C&C about your shopping needs, he said you guys had talked but he wasn't able to help you at this time. Best of luck with the Hyundai - looking forward to many more videos on this one on the job!!
Congrats and outstanding video as always . And thanks for telling us how much it would cost to " upgrade " the system . I really had no idea how much the accessories would cost and was blown away at the cost .
Congratulations LetsDig18 - Brutus is a biggie. The excitement is palpable. Does the work required and that's its purpose. 'Take note Mikey' LOL So happy for you.
So happy for you Chris, congratulations 🧡
Excited for you Chris. Beautiful looking machine.
Knew you’d get the Hyundai. Enjoy it sir 😊
Congratulations!!🎉 your fleet is steadily increasing in size year to year, month to month.
Any brand in the hands of THIS operator would be a resounding recommendation. Chris can make these hydraulic wonders sit up and bark! And yes, can’t wait to enjoy the new vids!
He got the Hyundai !!! Looks really good!! Let’s get it dirty!!
It’s genuinely astonishing that Volvo dropped the ball so badly on this one.
Chris was in the used machine best bang for buck market and the Hyundai was the best buy so how did Volvo do a dropped thing LOL
@@johnrobichaud130 He went to Volvo first and they had nearly nothing available and would not move on what was with in the hours and budget. It was answered on a earlier video
What's really astonishing is how quickly everyone is willing to throw shade at Volvo... do people actually believe that Chris or volvo wouldn't have made it work, if it was at all feasible??
He needed an inexpensive, low cost machine, that he would use a fraction of the year, and that's exactly what he got. When the time comes that a machine that size is a more profit making necessity, I'm sure he will upgrade to what is the most sensible unit.
Do people think that volvo should have supplied a new machine at the price of the Hyundai?? Remind me not to invest in your Shark Tank offering.
@@mattmanyam I don’t think necessarily a new machine, but they could’ve given him a very good deal on a similar size sized Machine I would bet that there is a lot of operators that watch these videos and are influenced by Chris which is made Volvo probably a good amount of money. And plus that’s kind of how sponsors work that company is big enough to the point where they can give him a good deal
That’s just my opinion, though you don’t have to agree
A happy boy and his new Toy!! 🎉🎉🎉😅 Congratulations Chris... For some reason I just knew this was the one you really wanted after watching you try both of the units. Very happy for you Chris.. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Congratulations! Very impressive! Dug that hole with little to no effort. I am looking forward to seeing more videos of the 330 in action!
Great videography and sound track when it arrived 😁
Congrats Chris, you’ve come a long way in the years (easily a decade) that I’ve watched your videos.
I have to say though that early video telling stories with Charlie cracks me up still, especially the clip board lady one 😂
I just watched the one where they were at the auctions 13 years ago and Charlie broke the excavator and they were hanging out in the vehicle in the rain.. so funny!
Every time I watch him mashing trees into a pile I'm reminded of when he dug up a phone line (unwittingly) & the ensuing chaos.
The cone one was the best
Congratulations Chris! Beautiful machine representing continued growth and success - outstanding!
9:57 dang that’s one fast excavator!
Congrats Chris on your bigger machine!! May it give you the service satisfaction you expect from it! Hope you are giving her a name as well I am a pensioner from South Africa and I watch your videos every night before I go to sleep Keep up the good work Good Luck!!
At 7: 10.....Mr Bealy NAILS IT❗️
Happy for you, Chris. 👍
RIGHTEOUS of Pennsylvania dealer comping FLUID and FILTERS for ya. Kudos.
Chris it always makes me happy seeing a fella that’s a hard worker getting him some new equipment. Anytime I’ve gotten new equipment I couldn’t sleep a few days before and few day afterwards. It’s a sure nuff Beast.
I just absolutely LOVED the remark... "Take notes Mikey".
Congratulations on your new toy. Hopefully, there will be many hours of trouble free operation.
No doubt you tried your best to go VOLVO. Still a great addition to a growing fleet !!
👍 Thanks for sharing your expertise and professionalism..
Congratulations Chris on your addition to the line of machines you have.
Loved the pictures of the new addition proudly driving by the pond. So graceful for so big a machine. So happy for you. Really enjoyed watching him/her do their thing. A name yet?
So proud of you Chris love it an you work so hard for what you have got always follow your dreams an never give up be safe in it an you look so tiny in that big thing just some happy digging enjoy your new toy love it
Window Tint ASAP 😅 and Large Logo on back .
Congratulations Chris. Beautiful machine. Welcome to the Hyundai family. Happy excavating.
Congrats on the new machine Chris.
Now all you need is a bigger haul truck. lol
Honestly Hyundai is probably a bit of a sleeping giant in the heavy equipment business. Look at their cars in 2000 versus now it’s a night and day difference. It used to be embarrassing to be caught in a Hyundai, now we are at the point where they get a lot of praise from the media and most of their owners love them. They don’t have the legacy of CAT, Deere or any number of others but damn if they don’t bust their butts and do their homework. Hyundai Heavy Industries is the worlds largest shipbuilder, if they can build boats, submarines and drill rigs no doubt they can figure out how to build an excavator.
Had us all fooled with that insta story you posted lol. Very nice man congratulations on your growing fleet. You’ll be doing jobs like Charlie before to long at this pace.
Congrats Chris!👍
Congratulations Chris that looks like a great machine
That is nice drive on and off.
I must admit my first guess was the Kobelco, not because of the IG shot, but because the Hyundai seemed a bit "tipsy" a bit on the light side, when the bucket was full and the arm fully extended - the Kobelco didn't do that, even if it had a bigger bucket. My guess was wrong. 😅
Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
🎉congratulations on the new equipment.
All you need now is a long-reach to go with that dragline & your fleet will be complete. You are one lucky lad congrats.
Man Chris your getting close to Andrew Camarata's fleet size now lol But I'm happy for you man you work very hard you work long hours, weekends your always doing something if not out making money your working on your farm. So no one can say you don't deserve what you've got I admire you for your drive n your professionalism it's easy to see you take a lot of pride in your work I look forward to your videos I've learned a lot watching you n enjoy your channel thanks for sharing your days with us and I hope the new machine works well for you
Camarata's fleet is made of the things Chris talks about at auctions , lol .
Good thing Andrew can fix stuff .
He spends 1/3 of the time fixing his equipment , 1/3 of the time breaking his equipment , and , 1/3 of the time tracking down Blue .
Amen
@@kaboom4679My boy Blue sure does like to take a field trip to the neighbors quite often!! LOL
@@kaboom4679Andrew got a dump truck out of commission that needs fixing. Probably cost $35 K and needs $10-15K to fix.
Poor Sam bout got whacked having to jump off the roller when brakes went out.
He must have extra $ cause he bought a better dump truck ...I bet $80K.
Damn dangerous running broken equipment that weighs 20-30 tons. He's had Several close calls🤔🤔
DP loves his and I've been impressed with how Hyundai builds their machines.
I can't help but think with only 1600 hours you're going to have years of nearly trouble free moneymaking use.
I know it's not your preferred brand but, you're more than good enough operator to quickly master it and maybe even like it.
Happy for you.
Only time will tell when the hours climb up
Congratulations on your latest machine. A great looking addition to your fleet. 👍
Congratulations! Always nice to get new equipment, very happy for you!
Enjoyed watching the video Chris 😊
The video we all have been waiting for. Hyundai is looking very capable. Feels kinda weird seeing Chris operating a machine without a thumb though, lol. Also, thought it was funny to see Chris already had an LD18 decal on the window when the machine arrived. Looking forward to see how well the Hyundai demolishes trees with the stumper attachment when you get it.
congrats on the new to you machine !! looking forward to videos of it working .
Chris looks like an awesome machine! Thanks for sharing! Kevin
Congrats on your new toy! She looks pretty clean for her age!
Yes.... she looks a little larger!
I'm sure, the way you take care of you equipment..... she'll last many years!
I’m was trying to catch up on your videos because I was in the hospital and I was recovering from spine surgery and I was in my hospital bed yelling at your new excavator what a monster and the nurses came in thinking I needed a boles of pain medication . I showed your new excavator to her but she wasn’t impressed so I just took the pain boles. I was even more Impressed after the shot.
Congratulations Chris 🎉
Chris, Congrats... You have come a long way since just the Hitachi and a backhoe..., Well Done.
Thankfully no snake. :)
Congratulations!! You deserve it.
I’m hoping that Volvo still gets you that big excavator so you can sell this one but congratulations
Now That's a Big Toy ❤😊 Enjoy, YOU DESERVE IT ❤️ 👏 ♥️ let's Dig 18 !!!😊
@BAMA853that's what he did with the Hitachi he bought the volvo and sold the Hitachi he would use it for some time and he would consider the volvo probably in the future
Volvo needs to get of their asses and get Chris the excavator he wanted!
Congratulations Chris
Can you tear a house down with that machine
Capacity os right at double the 220. Each will have their niche and specialty. Anxious to watch mow a few trees! Congrats, may it be a good rig for you!
Congratulations Chris.