The Cat Burglar...BobCat Burglar That Is!!! Stop, Drop, Rollover, and RUN!!!
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- Опубліковано 28 січ 2021
- Using our Miller Industries Century 1150R rotator on a Peterbilt 389, our Peterbilt 579 pulling our Trail-Eze TE801 ramp, float, trailer, and our Dodge Ram traffic control unit to clear up an incident scene after an alleged thief stole a new PJ dump trailer loaded with a compact BobCat tracked loader (skid steer) and a Gehl mini excavator. Apparently, the alleged thief was seen pulling off the edge of the road and getting stuck. Then the alleged thief dropped the trailer in an attempt to get free, but the trailer rolled away and rolled over with the equipment inside and the alleged thief drove off in a hurry leaving his/her mess for us to clean up. Thanks for watching and God bless!!! www.paypal.me/RotatorRon yankum.com?afmc=26 www.midwesttruck.net www.guardianangeldevices.com/... Follow the link for special pricing on the Guardian Angel Elite seen in this video. You can also use Coupon Code: 122CLIP) feniex.com/ yankum.com?afmc=26 #ronpratt #guardianangeldevices #midwesttruck #millerindustries #halo #sdmo #illumagear #feniexofficial #toy #toytruck #dodge #hemi #yankum #traileze #tow #towlife #century #rotator #recovery #car #truck #fire #firetruck #apparatus #aerial #denver #colorado #pro #mufrti #scfd #scpd #peterbilt #crouchtowtrucks #code #thief #gehl #bobcat #skidsteer #pjtrailer #1
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For those that wonder ... if an engine has sat out of it's normal operating position for any length of time, oil can leak past the pistons inside, into the combustion chamber. Oil won't compress, so any cylinder rolling to compression while it is full of oil gets fluid locked. Attempting to start them can result in broken pistons, bent rods ... major damage requiring replacement of very expensive parts or the entire engine. I knew a few farmers that found that out the hard way, on grain trucks or tractors that had been tipped over in the field. When the machine was righted, they insisted, in spite of warnings, that the tow truck operator pull start them. A grain truck ended up with a rebuilt engine, a tractor ended up getting parked in a fence row for many years.
Yep, exactly why we don't attempt to start them. Thanks for giving the viewers a good explanation. God bless.
@@RonPratt I just remembered a bit ago, having a Dakota pickup that the fuel injector got stuck open. It got seriously loaded up on gas, and I tried to start it a few times before I realized what was happening. About a year (and two transmissions) later, the truck started burning and blowing massive amounts of oil, equivalent to a full oil change every 500 miles. Long story shortened, the space between the piston rings got sheared away from the rest of the piston on all four cylinders, and the rings had no support.
So ... Any time the engine suddenly starts hard fighting the starter, it needs to be investigated. Pull plugs on a gas engine, or pull injectors from a diesel, spin and see what comes out (and be ready to clean up a mess ).
For those that don't know, part of the liability factor has to do with the fact that the engine/hydraulic oil may have leaked out, so that operating the equipment in that condition might be devastating to the equipment. It's always best to assume the worst case scenario and avoid the risk.
Or, with equipment on its side like that, there may be oil or water in the cylinders. Very easy way to bend a rod, blow a head gasket, or worse, trying to spin an engine with fluid in the cylinders.
Thanks for the clarification. Some of us, who never (at least we try) work with this equipment don't usually think about damaging the equipment. Your comment helps us understand the other aspects of recovery work.
@@spudgamer6049 Exactly. There's no telling what further damage you could do just by trying to turn the engine over. There's almost certainly at least one cylinder that started to fill up with oil while the equipment was on its side. Assume the worst and plan accordingly.
Not only fluids in the cylinders but no oil to pump until it's uprighted as well and possibly as others said the fluids leaked out or ait in places there shouldn't be for a dry start. best to let them settle back to where the fluids should be. My sis rolled a pickup once and I bought it back from the insurance company because it was still in decent shape. Took all the plugs out and ran the starter a few cycles to push fluids out then left the cylinders open for a few days for things to evaporate as much as possible
@@spudgamer6049 you obviously have no idea how an engine works...lol
One of the best parts of watching Ron's vids.....the corny jokes, and him laughing at himself....all while staying professional :)
I love to see how you talk through things with your employees. After watching your videos, Raymond is a go get-ter. He hustles, those are the kinds of employees everyone desires.
I could definitely use a few guys like him. Employees with his work ethic are worth the world to a small business.
If I were the owner of the equipment, I would appreciate the care you took in handling the equipment and trailer!!!
Big fan, long time fan. I miss Talon in the field, Mike is great, and David is a welcome addition, but Raymond is my favorite! Nobody works harder than Raymond. In this episode you said less because you and Raymond were so much in sink. Things just happened. Give that man a raise!
Always a pleasure to watch a Professional at work
Your plan to dump the equipment first to free the trailer, was a work of art sir!
Thanks for the update on the owners and the operation of the equipment. It could have been worse. . .
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I have been watching Ron for about 3 or 4 years now, I have seen anyone that is intelligent and does his job so darn good. I sure enjoy watching him.
Good to see the owners get their equipment back
Ron it is a joy watching you work. You really know what you are doing and it shows in the care and safety with which you work. Your Dad taught you well and you have added to that, my hat's off to him as well. I also like the way you have trained and worked with the local fire departments.
I really appreciate how well you took care of the stolen property without adding further damage, a job well done. 😎
Another good video Ron as always a job well done hope that you your family and the Midwest crew have a good and safe weekend
I absolutely love your professional approach to every job, and thank you for not expecting your workers to have 30 plus years experience as you do and teaching them the best way that you can , without getting angry and cussing them out ,
Kenneth Pagel
Sad people have to steal someone else's equipment and then wrecks it. Hope they catch the thief.
At least they got their machines back, many times, that stuff is gone forever. I'd rather have some dents and scratches, than be out of business.
@@JimsEquipmentShed They might have been headed out of the country .
@@alblake5994 I live near the Mexican border so when things like trailers, trucks, etc. are stolen they are across the border before the owner even knows the stuff is missing. I've been lucky and not had anything stolen but my neighbor had his utility trailer stolen and a friend had his stolen from his farm yard.
@@JimsEquipmentShed If you go out of business from this, you're an idiot. Any intelligent business owner would have theft insurance for an occasion such as this. It would cover their business losses for the time and their equipment.
@@JimsEquipmentShed agreed some ppl doesnt have insurance on the equipment cause they cant afford it I'd rather have my equipment back with a few dents as like you said be put out of bussiness
A good training day. A little bit of thinking, a little bit of practice, Nothing heavy and room to explore options.
Trucks, Trains, Equipment and????. all you're missing is airplanes. Great video Ron
Where we were working was only a few air miles from our local airport. Does that count??? LOL. Thanks for watching and God bless.
@@RonPratt I just found out that a distant cousin lives in the town you live in. I am a retired trucker owner operator and he is driving for a company out there in the midwest some where. I mentioned your channel and gave a description of your location and I guess he lives about 5 miles from you. Small world
Awesome rigging, so fun to watch. Again, thank you for your support for the troops
Police Officer - This is going to be a sandwich.
Ron Pratt - Nah. Piece a'cake.
Easy as pie
Ron and Raymond make it look easy. Each person knows what they have to do and I suspect this is only learned through many years of experience .
...and of course all them eggs turned over easy, as per usual! (wink-wink)
You can tell alot about a man and a company by how they maintain their equipment. In all the videos I've watched @Ron Pratt and his fleet of wreckers all look well maintained even in the winter when roads are terrible. Awesome job handling the various equipment you get called out to handle!
Not only can you tell that they’re well-maintained you can also see that they’re not pavement princesses the equipment gets used. You can see the little scratches and the wear here and there that even the best of maintenance is not gonna keep from happening if something gets run like the paint on the hooks that’s seen better days but still could go for years to come.
I bet the person that stole that drove past at least twice while you were recovering that. Maybe check the cameras for vehicles that passed multiple times.
Clank, my thoughts also. Probably made multiple passes!
I was thinking that, too-there was a black pick-up that caught my eye, crawling past !!
I bet if the three were stolen, the truck was too
@@johnhurd6243 Not really: the thief had to get to the location in something. Could have been two of them of course.
I was just gonna say " I'll bet dollars to doughnuts that the S O B that caused this mess has driven by, in a different vehicle, a couple of times"
I love watching your videos, I’m a Paramedic so I never saw the aftermath once I left the scene. It’s truly amazing how you can see the rigging in your head. You are definitely one of the best in the business. Keep up the good work, and stay safe out there.
TATOR showed these CATS who’s Boss. Feel bad for the CATS 🐈🚧
Love that comment!
Another great job by the Professional Pratt and Crew!
Hi Dad, good to see you! Love to see you and your family working together
He is great. He is worth every penny he makes.when you do good you get praised for your work.
Glad to see Raymond and Dad helping out. Hope the company got the machines back 👍.
Ron I know this is serious business for you, but you make your videos very entertaining us viewers. Thank you.
I really like Raymond - he makes the rest of the crew look like they’re moving in slow motion.Love the hustle..
I have to agree --I saw in a later dated video that he didn't work there anymore. Tis a shame--whatever happened--his knowledge and hustle will be long missed.
@@glennjukes5581 Hustle in some instances isn't the proper course of action and can make a simple situation turn dangerous.... That's all I will say on the matter. Raymond did hustle. There is no denying that. Thanks and God bless.
That law enforcement guy was hilarious, "We'll swing around.(mini excavator joke)... and if someone starts digging around". what an impressive sense of dry humor!
Honestly I missed it the first time... got to about 15 minute mark... and had to go back
Have not seen Raymond in a long time, nice too see him again.
2vids in a week ron you are a legand.
And regarding starting an engine anyone with a slight bit of automotive knowledge knows you never start an engine after its been on its side for upto 24hrs so the oil etc can return to where it belongs.
If it's been on it's side, turn it over a couple of times BY HAND to clear any oil in a cylinder before cranking it. 19 times out of 20, not needed, but that 20th time it will save a crank or bent rod.
Same is true for moving a refrigerator. It's best to keep it upright to move, but if the only choice is to lay it down, leave it upright for 24 hours before plugging it in.
The Bobcat has a Kubota engine, the the Gehl may have a Yanmar. Any rate they use glow plugs. Easiest to remove plugs before turning engine to clear oil.
We have started many loaders after being on their side. It takes about a half an hour to do a couple things and fire them off.
@@Ddabig40mac 24 hours is a little much, a few hours will be just fine.
Really enjoy watching you work with Raymond he seems to have a lot of experience y’all work well together. Like the new truck. I saw a job in my area for a tow company but it wouldn’t pay that great compared with my job now especially considering the sacrifice that comes with y’all’s work.
Mr. Ron great seeing your dad working with you hope your family have been doing ok. You all be safe
Ron I live in a mid size town in south east Ohio and we don't get trains coming through here so to hear a train horn is kind of nice. As a kid we lived about a block from a busy track and we could hear the trains quite often. I like watching your videos and your personal messages . God bless
Thank you for your testimony. It is so good to see you at work. Be safe, and God bless!
You The man bro. Thanks for showing your Job on here. as a former Way to tow truck operator it is nice to see the new tech that is out there and see the new ways of the industry. Stay Safe and tow on man.
I don’t know how much Raymond makes per hour, but he is worth every penny.
Most companies pay commission based and calls with trucks like this are charged as a Port to Port fee + labor & clean up.
Agreed Raymond is a great operator along with all his crew but Ron only jires the best
@@natelandis6364 I wouldn't quite go as far as "hiring the best"
When i towed for a afew company’s threw out the Kansas City area I made 30% per call!!
Alot, this job probably cost 5k-9k
He should not be wearing sneakers
Woof, what a mess you had to untangle there, the thief(s) darn sure didn't know how to chain down the load, much less haul it down the road, glad the owners were able to recover some of their losses, God Bless and be safe
Well, the thieves were doubtless in a hurry.
The owner did not chain the equipment, usually there are no tie down spots in a dump trailer. The operators just drive them up into the trailer and shut the door.
Well, this was different - never knew Bobcats & TATORS played so well together. Believe the TATOR got the best of them and hung them out.
Nice maneuvering on the trailer into position. Good job as usual Ron. Stay safe out there.
Love your videos. No crappy music, just good commentary when necessary to get the job done. Wish I lived closer. I would come work for you as a "rigger" and learn more about the job. Very interesting (and very necessary) line of work! Good job!!
I never seen anyone work the way you do your the best 👌 I have ever seen 👍 great job retired truck driver 35 years coast. To coast rocky from so.jersey
A friend linked me one of your vids the other day, spent a lot of free time since watching various recoveries. It's impressive to see the whole battery of skills you guys have and use professionally. Expert truck driver, rigger, lifter, hazmat, mechanic, vehicle knowledge and general engineering adaptability. Not just a job you can learn in a few weeks and get on with. Great to see jobs done so well.
At least it's all in one piece, why is Ray not have his hard hat on? Another great job by Midwest Truck.
Yet again Raymond has only two speeds stop and flat out
that's fine. at least Ron hasn't had to nickname him "Servel" ("No Moving Parts!")
@@infoanorexic I wonder how many people know that. My grandmother worked for Servel.
Yep and flat out stop
Ron looks over trailer; nothing tied down. Ron says, "oh KAY" lol
Looks like a dump n run boss!
Watched this on my lunch. Only got to like the 22 minute marker. This was an awesome run. Job well done son!
Company's charge different amounts for their services. Ron has said several times he won't tell people what he charges for obvious reasons However he has stated he charges by the hour not by mile or wrecker. So that leaves a wide open range of charges. Smart on Ron's part not to say what he charges.
Between contract towing rates, flexibility for fuel, and the obvious not showing your competition your hand, both being locked into a rate (the one Ron says) and being promptly undercut, and again contract rate issues, doesn’t bother me a bit that he doesn’t say.
I used to look at a towing forum. They had one strict rule: No discussion at all about fees/bills/rates/money/etc.
That recovery cost anywhere between 3500 and 5k.
You realize a lot depends on the day, time, hr, location, size of truck going out, who's calling police VS customer, where the work is located. I can see weather also playing a role.
My state requires operators to list charges with them but I suspect those are worst case.
Towing moms car to the shop is going to be different then semi jacked knifed in a big pile of mess on the highway. million $ truck VS 150k is going to charge different rates.
Had my towing insurance call me a tow once and like 2 hrs latter the tow company literally 400 feet down from me shows up. I mentioned to the driver and the 2+ hrs and the driver and I started to talk and he tells me the Insurance company game they deal with. Basically ins company calls tow company and low balls them like tow car ten miles for $50 they say no way too little "don't blame them" so after they call around they call again but this time it's $80 and everyone is like no. Eventually the ins company just pays what ever the tow operator quotes. So my tow was like 450 he said, If I would have called it would have been about $80 to 100 depending on the miles. He told me then had a simple hook, miles, time based fee for my kind of job.
My dad drove a semi in the late 70s and he said for a wrecker to show up was $500. If the actually did anything the cost went up from there. A jump cost him $800. After that he spent $200 a year on batteries to prevent that from ever happening again.
No job is too much for the Tator! Nice recovery job Ron and crew. Love how your crew works together so wwll
very smoooooth operation. Give you guys a lot of credit having to clean up after these characters.
I am always impressed with the versatility of the Tator and your expertise for using all of its features. You again made a difficult job look easy. Take care and stay safe.
In addition to being able to visit Missouri roots, I deeply appreciate the positive view your channel presents of police officers. Due to your career-calling-gifting, of course, but excellence in the human endeavor always appreciated.
Thank you for doing what you do Mr. Pratt it’s not an easy job. Stay safe out there!
Awsome seeing Raymond aka the machine at job, great work stay safe
Mr Pratt, you have a watcher from australia, its so diffrent how US Recovery Trucks can run code with red and blue lights, but here in australia tow and recovery is not deemed a emergency service and have to follow rules like everyone else. keep the videos up good sir!
I hate people that steal. It's just so stressful for the victims. Especially when it's from blue collar folk. I watch a lot of farming channels and one of them from Wyoming say that cow thefts are common. People walk on to a ranchers land and Steal a cow. In this day and age. Tractors too.
The only thing that puts a stop to thieves is a bullet. The legal system doesn't do anything but give them probation and a small fine.
it's the same in uk with plant. (machinery)
The only good thief is a dead thief should be able to get a hunting permit for them lol.
@@jessejames3572 - Thieves and liars are very often one and the same. Either is shameful enough, of course.
@@larrykeenan598 At one time, if somebody stole a horse or any cow/steer/bull the answer was with a rope. Once hung, they never did it again. Now, when ( if) caught the punishment is only a few years in the pen.
The corn field camera didn't record swinging and loading the BobCat onto the Trail-Eze bed. It skipped for whatever reason from being on the side of the ditch to on the trailer in a single frame. It's all good, though! Ron records enough footage that we get at least one view of it being loaded up! Well done Ron, and thank you also for the update on the equipment. Stay safe out there, and may God bless and protect you!
Ron, it's a joy to watch you make Tator perform its magic. You two perform as one much like a ballet. Stay safe and God bless.
I enjoy seeing all the different situations you get into like this and how you overcome problems to clean up the messes !
Ron, so glad to see the growth of your subscriber base! Very much appreciate everything you do, your attention to safety, and your professionality.
GOOD & SAFE JOB Ron as we seen the equipment was stolen along with the trailer, I'm sure the owner was glad to get his equipment & trailer back even though there looked like minimum damage from it all being turned over. Hopefully they found the ones who stole all this equipment & trailer
Piękna robota jak zawsze !
If you encounter these types of trailers with any regularity, it might be worth making an adaptor for the reach-behind that bridges the frame hook holes with a receiver for the trailer hitch.
Mr. Pratt… I absolutely enjoy watching the videos you share sir! I have learned quite a lot of little things here and there with rigging the way you do it and talk through it while rigging. I know the chances are slim, how ever , if you would like a new student, let me know!! 😅
You’re reaching that age where I’m hearing a lot of grunts and groins when you’re bending down and standing up! Lol! Good videos. I like them very much.
That was a wonderful video of another professional recovery!!
Hey mr.pratt thank you for all you do to help the truckers out.
Great job as always Ron! Especially with limiting any secondary damages to the stolen equipment!
Good job as always. Little strange pickup of the trailer to the under reach. If it's stupid but it works, it ain't stupid. 😉 God bless!
I guess they didn’t want to use the pindal hook adapter or they didn’t have a ball to go in the semi trailer adapter. Besides the gooseneck was bent which would make it tow weird anyway.
Liability? Like starting an engine that may have oil where it shouldn't be, cylinder head instead of crankcase.
@m9 ovich I know it wasn’t a pintle hook, I was saying that a pintle hook attachment might have worked to hold gooseneck, just locking the gooseneck on the ball of a pintle for the tow. Many ways to do the job.
Love this. The tator, lowboy, and trains in the background! It just really steams my clam when people steal. Hopefully the vehicle 🛻 that was towing all this equipment was recovered intact by the authorities.
One of a couple of channels I hit the like button BEFORE watching the video. Keep safe 'out there'.
Slow Down Move Over
You have some good helpers there, always looking out for each other & property (just like yourself👍 )
good recovery,, and employees need people like Raymond,, what a hard worker,, sad to see people what people are doing this day in age,, I hope they catch them
Video of the year imo
Hello from Texas! I got extended family in Big Mo
Nice work on the recovery. Glad the owners got their "toys" back, so they can go back to work with them. Happy there was no damage to either piece of machinery, and that the trailer can be fixed. Just sad that someone was so jealous of them that they had to steal it. Hoping the perp gets found and put somewhere where he can't do it again for a long time. God bless everyone!!!
It’s amazing to me, all the features of the rotator.
If the owner had not discovered his equipment missing yet and he drove pass and recognized the 3 pieces and started wondering what YOU were doing loading up his equipment. That would be a very interesting conversation I bet.
It was awesome watching you and Raymond handle that equipment with ease. It was so cool too when your dad came in and helped by controlling traffic. Great job guys.
I’m a recent viewer and subscriber to your channel. I very much appreciate your courteous, positive Christian character. It shows in the quality of your work, machines, videos. Even learning to use your helmet camera without getting people dizzy.
My wife graduated from Greenville College in 1964, a couple hours away. Her 60th is coming up in a few years. It would be nice to see your place.
We live in eastern PA and spent most of our careers in Southern Africa in various mission work.
Hey Ron just wanted to let you know, it's nice to see the Al go rhythms decided to put you back in the rotator. Drive safe, glad to see you still doing well with work.
2:45 ish the rotator is just looking so good keep doing what you do Ron love your content
Those are cute equipment. Fun to have those two on your land.
You did a great job Ron pratt get you some rest I know that was a hard job for y'all guys have a great weekend and God bless
Awesome job as always, good to see Raymond and ur Dad on the job. Stay safe and God Bless
Good to see Raymond in a video!!
I love watching your retrievals. You and your crew work so well together. Hope those bandits were apprehended.
A lot of skill, knowledge and years of hands on experience ! Great job! Thank you for sharing!👍
I NOTICED THE TRAIN IN THE BACKGROUND WAS ALSO WATCHING AND CHEERING YOU ON! GREAT VIDEO AS ALWAYS!
Some length of a train too; and I don't think we ever saw the very front.😁
i was just about to ask where raymond was hiding, he seems like a pretty experienced operator
Love the time lapse at the end. So satisfying!
That's how you do teamwork: everybody watches, everybody cross-checks, everybody communicates, everybody listens.
Sir Ron !!! Great recovery with Dad & Raymond !!!! Think the owner will be more careful where he leaves his equipment ???? ""KEEP IT SAFE ""!!!!
Another well executed recovery and all done safely well done, has Raymond hurt himself only It look like
He was limping hope he's ok.
Raymond is a great employee and you need to keep him on the team. Great job Ron. Stay safe young man and keep the videos coming
Good recovery . good to see other ropes used.
Ron great job, cool footage from 3 camera positions.
But you might need a horn like the one of the train at 36:52 :-D
Anorher great job done. You make is look so simple, very professional demonstration. Alot of experience showing. Greetings from Dublin Ireland God bless you young, keep safe.
Hell of a job. That was impressive.