Im a crane operator and will be the first to say there is a million ways to rig any given load. As long as rigging capacities are in check, and nothing is damaged and no one injured, it is all good in my book.
If i could just add my wee bit to this discussion, application needs to be mentioned, crane lifts…by the book a shackle ‘bolt’ would be screwed fully up and wire or pin locked. For winching equipment about a vessel deck or vehicle recovery where there is no lifting involved it is unlikely the shackle will see its full working load. Experienced riggers will often back off a shackle only because it lessens the chance of it tightening up under load and it’s easier to undo when disconnecting. In 40yrs I’ve never seen a shackle spread if used correctly.
@brucemitch928 having worked as a rigger before getting in the crane, I am guilty of backing a shackle off a 1/4 turn just so it doesn't bind when finished lifting. Only time I've ever seen a shackle spread was from being side loaded.
Or as Ron Pratt is so fond of saying, "there are many ways to reach ten". You can add 4+4+2 or 5 and 5, or do it any number of other ways, and as long as it still adds up to ten, it still works. No one way is necessarily better than any other. Given my own past experiences as a towing/recovery technician, a heavy equipment operator, and a number of years as a flatbed and heavy haul trucker, among other things, I'd concur. There are always, of course, certain "no-no's"...But outside of that, whatever works, works, and half a dozen of one is as good as six of the other.
As a flatbed driver this is the type of job I always enjoyed. A pain in the but with all the ups, downs, ins & outs, and back & forths. But when the people your working with have trust that you're capable of and are doing everything correctly and as they want you , it makes you feel good that everything got done safely and nothing/noone was damaged. Job well done by everyone! As for how you start your videos, I prefer a brief explanation of what your about to do.
When you said you liked that driver.. what I noticed was the fact he was more than willing to help without bitching and complaining. People willing to work together instead of being all pissy are so refreshing to work with
That driver understood the better the team works together the faster he is going to head back to Florida. As Casay said nobody can blame him in that weather. Awesome team work.
I bet that driver is ready to be back in Florida! He was probably wondering what he got himself into , and your right Casey he did a real good job and was spot on in doing what you asked of him. When you closed your hands together he was paying attention and stopped immediately! I have to say too that for me after watching this video I realize that I prefer most of your videos filmed from your point of view cam. Good job everybody! Thanks for taking us along Casey! 👍
I bet that guy was the blue semi I saw speeding on the highway at 140 mph 😂 Also the best way to show a driver how far he still has to go while backing up, spreading your hands and closing the gap
Experienced flatbed truck drivers know when the delivery is at a "job site" The likelihood of it becoming a complete shitshow are extremely high, especially this time of year.
When my daughter was 5 I taught her to guide me the same way while backing to the camper. You should have seen the look on guys faces when they came up to help guide me and I told them to watch how Bailey did it.
I don't know why, but this is one of the most enjoyable episodes yet. Getting the heavy trailer up the ice hill, across the bridge, and unloading the heavy beams. Mesmerizing.
Zacklift needs to just link to your channel for any future potential customers. You show not only does the Zacklift recover snow stuck 18 wheelers, but you also can unload the payload once you get them unstuck! At the very least, I hope the zacklift folks are Patreon members :)
Casey, I too am waiting for the rigging comments. As a retired crane operator I think you did just fine. Ps. Dealing with a professional truck driver is a pleasure. It truly is a small percentage that make you shake your head.
@@justindeyoung9968 I was an overhead crane operator at 2 different companies; both cab and pendent. That was before the NCCCO, and it was OJT. Later on, in the 2000s, I needed continuing education credits for a job I had, and they didn't care where it came from (heh!), so I took the CCO for that. I think it was a day in the classroom, a day doing practicals (rigging, lifting, moving), and a written test; so 3 CEUs. There I was, a white collar guy taking training for a blue collar job I'd held decades before. Kind of ironic, huh?
I can't imagine any better advertisement for Zacklift than your channel and all the crazy stuff you do with it. It's a wrecker, a crane, a billboard, just an absolute workhorse... Who knows what you'll get up to next with that thing.
The Zaklift is definitely versatile in that it can be removed but what Casey's doing is nothing different really than you can do with a heavy wrecker, and that's kinda the point of the Zaklift IMHO It's the same as having a dedicated heavy wrecker but with versatility.
An old friend is mine, Ernie MacRostie, now deceased, always used to say, "never use any tool for which it was originally intended" He was the guy who could fix or do anything. Your use of the Z Lift to unload a crane fits that bill .
Yes, shackles will spread if the bolt is not fully engaged. Loosen them a part turn and do that enough will eventually lead to less thread engagement by the bolt and lessen their rating by quite a bit. Thanks Casey! I enjoy the action directly but I also enjoy when you pick up Grumpy and the back and forth banter with him. Either way, I'll watch all the videos. 👍👍👍
@@dubious6718 He's the first one I thought of and he's been doing it for 30+ years so....I kinda gotta give it to him really. As long as you still have full thread engagement there shouldn't be any issues. I"ll have to pay attention and see if he's got shackles that are spreading.
It also leaves the pin/bolt more likely to spin out. Had this happen during some crane picks flying parts in and out on a job. It was because the other guy wasn’t running the pin/bolt all the way in. As the line pulled up he wasn’t paying attention to see the pin spun nearly out on him. He still proceeded to argue that it was fine to do. 🤦🏻♂️
@@benny5789 Unless you're picking it up and down 100 times I really don't see how it can spin out. Vibration, but if the strap is under tension it's not going to spin on ya. I call BS and he likely didn't just leave it out a 1/4 turn but likely didn't spin it in much at all! I'd bet he only spin it half a thread instead of backing it off half a turn. 1/4 is all you really need if you're backing it off at all.
not sure how many channels i see the time and will sit back and watch without fast-forwarding- i saw your's 56 min and thought wow- that's long but whatever- started and had more refills on my wine than wondering holy hell when is this over- never happened. Once again pure entertainment and for those who fail to see it- comment and raise a storm ! Great job Casey !
I too don't mind longer format videos as long as there's not a whole lot of dead air or pointless banter. Some don't have a long attention span anymore though. LOL
Another job well done. Thanks for sharing! I prefer your vids to start where ever you choose. Sometimes the yard is good, other times while on the road in the cab and others as you arrive. Variety is best and so are you!
Casey I really appreciate the fact that you talk about what you are planning to do and as you go through the process. It makes the video a lot more informational and helps to understand some of the names of equipment that not everyone would know or understand. Keep up the good work you do and posting videos when you can.
Too bad the ranch owner/manager/hands don't have the sense to treat their diesel fuel in the fall. Florida truck driver doing all the right things...big fail by the "locals". Casey and the Zack Lift for the win!
@@stevebooher7419 you mean with the treatment that we can’t even get around here?? My pickup was gelled up as well and the shelves were empty, so it just sat.
@@CaseyLaDelle Remote winch idea. Have Zacklift move the winch buttons to the side of the remote body. Left winch buttons on the left, and right winch buttons on the right. That will spread the rest of the remote body buttons out for finger room. Also, love the idea of not knowing what you will do, until we show up. We see what you see as we get on sight. Thank you for the shows. My wife and I love what you do for others.
If people really want to complain about the rigging, they should see what we used to do in the Army combat engineers battalions. This is textbook "make it work in the field" rigging. No one was hurt, nothing slipped or was damaged, everyone was happy.
Good to know on the Shackle. I was told many years ago to turn it back a 1/4 turn to that it does not bind up. No one told me about not meeting its rating. Okay, I also double checked your statement and looked it up for myself. yep. The rigging and lifting site said to put it "very tight". Learn something even when you are as old as I am. :) thanks
That driver has been stuck before, he knows whats going on .When he said" let me turn around and be headed out before he unloads" is smart . He has been down the road . And and and he speaks english and can read english. And no flop flops!! Good work all of you. Now I will watch the rest of the video.
@@TheBhalithe ones that don’t speak English shit through a hole in the passenger floor. Casey explained that in a video. Refuses to help the driver cause there’s dukes everywhere. Sorry, but it’s reality, not racism.
HI , I THINK YOU ARE FANTASTIC AT YOUR JOB, YOU GIVE FANTASTIC DIRECTIONS TO OTHER PEOPLE, YOUR A WINNER, IM 78THIS YEAR AND A WOMAN THAT HAS HAD A LOT TO DO WITH CARS AND BUILDING AND JUST ABOUT ANY JOB YOU COULD THINK OF I ALSO HAVE THE ABILITY TO GIVE DIRECTIONS SO I KNOW THAT THINGS RUN SO SMOOTH WHEN YOU THAT ABILITY. FROM CAROL IN QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA. JUST KEEP ON KEEPING ON.👍🏻
IMPRESSIVE, CASEY!!! Both the ZackLift and the Auto Chains!!! (Of course, you can have ALL the best equipment, but without someone who KNOWS how to operate it, it's useless!!) Kudos to the FloridaDriver!!! He was an integral part of the team on this one!!!! Safe travels, friend ❤❤ Stay FROSTY... Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel... 🇺🇸🇺🇸WWG1WGA🇺🇸🇺🇸NCSWIC🇺🇸🇺🇸
I chain up every morning at 6am...bareback down the hill offload quad logging trailer hookup..load logs put 4 chains on and get skidder to assist pushing from behind up the 1/4 mile hill in backwoods of williams lake british Columbia..it's a daily thing until warm weather arrives then we're done for spring..it was minus 33 Celsius last week..very cold even with gloves on putting on tire chains both drive axles..pulling b train 7 axle unit 62000kilograms..oooops..did I mention I am recovering from a broken shoulder???.yes..ain't no rest for the wicked..truck on my friends..it's a way of life..God bless ❤❤❤❤❤
Your Zacklift sure makes you more than just a plain old tow truck operator. Being able to Boom out and boom up and winch lift while having a reasonable size truck attached gives you flexibility to get the job done, and might even eliminate some other operators from attempting this kind of job. I particularly like the way the Spades bite into the road and give you such a positive anchor for towing. Thanks for this video
as a former light duty, i cant say for sure how rare it is, but to have a driver be on the ball like that and not only stay on the same page as you but be on the ball like that is just awesome. love to see it. as a born floridian, me too driver. me too
As long as we don't give up too much Grumpy Banter, I'm good with getting right to the action. Zacklift is getting some good PR from you. Constructive feedback is always good, definitely need Glove/Winter friendly buttons.
What I found funny is that almost without us realizing it you have shown us once again the capabilities of the products of two of your "sponsors", such as Zacklift and autochain hahaha
Honestly I love the variety of the multitude of different intros. It keeps things interesting. I’d say whatever makes sense for that, if you gotta prepare in the yard, that would be cool to see! If you gotta get fuel…… that may be interesting maybe not. Whatever feels natural or best for that video! No sense or need to make all the videos with the same format!
All of you done a great job, keep up the great work. I bet that 18-Wheeler driver can't wait to get back to Florida. I noticed the tractor trailer driver had an Indiana plate on his FreightLiner, even though he is from Florida. He needs to get his chains fixed if he has to come to Indiana or snow country.
Really Casey? A complaint that the buttons are too close with gloves on? The best part of this video! That made me laugh! You do amazing work with what you have.
"That WAS a lot of fun!" And impressive - the truck driver & property owner must have been grateful for your heavy haul experience in getting ALL of this project done.
Honestly? I love to see some of the scenery around you, but by the same token, I truly enjoy seeing the wrecker in action. I also truly enjoy the little snippets of learning that you give - I hope to never need a whole lot of them, but the understanding of why things are done the way they are is a good thing (and hopefully if my RV ever needs a big rig to tow me, I'll remember these tricks and teachings to make the drivers job just a little bit easier).
As a former tow operator, I 100% get the mystery part of the job prior to actually arriving - scenarios running through your mind (get this, don't forget that, etc.) Talking through your thoughts helps to build the Scope of Work and adds to the suspense of your videos - I like the way you do that...
....just another example of why the ZackLift is such a COOL and versatile piece of equipment. Great video, Casey... ...and "if we have to do something different, we'll do something different" will be my new mantra...
You always are saying you don't know what you're doing but that's clearly not the case. Think that's one of the longest videos that I've watched out of all of them. The Zacklift is awesome in what it can do what it's made for and what it's not made for. I agree that they should be a sponsor for your channel. Keep up the good work 🤙
I like when the job starts at your place, if the recovery is short because I like the scenery. However if it's cut for a longer vid like this, that's fine too. It all boils down to... do whatever you want, I'll be here watching👀
Watching from Virginia. Personally, I love the start to finish video. It shows what you think you are facing, the obstacles to get there and the final recovery methods used. Love your content.
You got your workout on this one... It is very nice of you to praise that driver. Not many of them get that. I bet he appreciates your help more than you know. You saved the day....
Loved this rescue. We can all experience how much you enjoyed working this rescue and unload. You were really in your element there. Great job. I’m thinking the trucker had some stories to tell his family. Thanks for the video.
Amazing to see the progression, the more you do something (as long as you're being systematic, methodical - whatever the correct word for it is, about it), the better you should get at doing it - learning, registering, and potentially applying the new found knowledge for use for something else. Awesome video Casey, when I saw it was a long video, I was super stoked to watch along and was thankful that you don't cut up the videos, making us wait to see the eventual outcome, like a lot of UA-camrs like to do. Casey, being Casey, just a genuine decent character!
Your explanation of the shackles rating makes perfect since I was always taught by old farms I worked for to back Tham off 1/4 turn so we could loosen them , now that I look back at it it's because they were lazy and didn't want to put more work into pulling out stuck tractors and combines during harvest season because some of our fields didn't have a bottom and we got burried all the time and had to track hoe and other heavy equipment to pull them out .
Pretty cool video! This is one of those videos, where i go "This is such a cool job, i want to do that too!". And then i realize how much hard work it is, out in the cold for hours. Amazing how capable the Zacklift is. Well done by everybody involved. Oh yeah, and a short intro/outtro would be nice. That rounds up the start and the end of the video.
I'm more and more impressed with the Zacklift every time I see you use it. And I agree, that Florida driver looked like he had his act together. Regarding the intro style, I'd say do your videos the way you like...I'm sure anybody who doesn't like it will get over it.
Good memory. As you were breaking ice off everything with the 3 lb., in my head, I could hear my Dad hollering, 'Get a bigger hammer!' and laughing uproariously! He was a machinist.
When you said you lived his name (driver) I lost it!!😂😂 and the old ranch man saying “I’m sure we’ll become friends” 😂 love that guy realizing you’re a badass go to!! Been watching forever Casey, fellow 4x4 wrecker operator in east TN! Over by the dragon/129. Let’s hope this helps the algorithm a little!!
I like it whatever way you decide to post it. I like seeing you get prepared and explaining but I also like it when you just show what's happening at the scene. Whichever is easier for you.
What a great example of the dual pump option and how to use that option properly. Thanks for the reminder from previous video mentioning and for pointing that part out on this job. Seeing the scenery from your home to where you need to go is great, but I truly enjoy watching your interactions at the job site. Kinda baised having been involved in hoist & rigging in the past...
Different openings are fine. Changing things up occasionally adds variety. But if I had to pick one, it would be 'just grab the camera and start on the job site.' I don't really care to see a driving montage in every video, nor need "let's get the truck started" in every opening. Do what you want to do and I'll watch what I feel like watching. Them's my feels.
Casey, first time visiting your channel, awesome !! Been working in the trucking industry for many years ! Was always a great pleasure working alongside with people with the work ethic like you have sir !! I'm 74 and can't wait to watch your past and upcoming videos !!!!!!!
As much as I love watching the Track Jeep / Dodge recoveries and the Sneaker Truck recoveries, I really enjoy watching your “Heavy” recoveries and the ZackLift in use! Man do you show your skills and experience with the “Heavy” work you do! And yes your tag line is “I never said I was good at this”, but you’re better than most and especially at the “Heavy” work. Thank you for the recommendation on the SetPower coolers, I just got a mini one and man does it get my water and sodas cold for the road! Can’t wait for my Cascade Heavy Rescue gear to show up! How ever you want to do your intros, I’ll watch!!!! Adding… man what a full demo of the capabilities of the ZackLift and your Western Star!!!
A brief intro is good, especially for new viewers. I would consider treating an intro like it’s for someone viewing the channel for the first time. Thanks for the videos, and your passion to help the less fortunate! 👍🏽
That Jacklift is a beast. And I am amazed at how effortless it makes everything look. Not a tool I need. But makes for great videos. Keep up the great work Casey
I think "getting there" video is nice when you drive thru interesting or difficult country. Otherwise 'on the job' is just fine. Excellent truck driver... everyone was helping out in the right way.
Like it when you walk us through whats going to happen. Then we know when things deviate we understand things aren't going as planned and adjustment are being made made. It completes the story for the person watching.
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Casey, you gave that driver the highest praise any driver can get. "He's paying attention and he knows what he's doing" ❤
Im a crane operator and will be the first to say there is a million ways to rig any given load. As long as rigging capacities are in check, and nothing is damaged and no one injured, it is all good in my book.
I'm a professional rigger who doesn't know the original commenter and would have to completely agree.
If i could just add my wee bit to this discussion, application needs to be mentioned, crane lifts…by the book a shackle ‘bolt’ would be screwed fully up and wire or pin locked.
For winching equipment about a vessel deck or vehicle recovery where there is no lifting involved it is unlikely the shackle will see its full working load.
Experienced riggers will often back off a shackle only because it lessens the chance of it tightening up under load and it’s easier to undo when disconnecting.
In 40yrs I’ve never seen a shackle spread if used correctly.
@brucemitch928 having worked as a rigger before getting in the crane, I am guilty of backing a shackle off a 1/4 turn just so it doesn't bind when finished lifting. Only time I've ever seen a shackle spread was from being side loaded.
Like the man said, nothing broken or damaged and nobody injured equals success. Well done as usual Casey.
Or as Ron Pratt is so fond of saying, "there are many ways to reach ten". You can add 4+4+2 or 5 and 5, or do it any number of other ways, and as long as it still adds up to ten, it still works. No one way is necessarily better than any other. Given my own past experiences as a towing/recovery technician, a heavy equipment operator, and a number of years as a flatbed and heavy haul trucker, among other things, I'd concur. There are always, of course, certain "no-no's"...But outside of that, whatever works, works, and half a dozen of one is as good as six of the other.
I like when you pull the camera out like you did today. But what ever you chose to do I am fine with it.
The pulling PHONE camera happens to be Casey SHORTS!!
I agree for the Zachlift recoveries, for the off road recoveries getting there is a big part of the video.
As a flatbed driver this is the type of job I always enjoyed. A pain in the but with all the ups, downs, ins & outs, and back & forths. But when the people your working with have trust that you're capable of and are doing everything correctly and as they want you , it makes you feel good that everything got done safely and nothing/noone was damaged.
Job well done by everyone!
As for how you start your videos, I prefer a brief explanation of what your about to do.
Agree, unless it has special prep and/or equipment
I like it this way.
When you said you liked that driver.. what I noticed was the fact he was more than willing to help without bitching and complaining. People willing to work together instead of being all pissy are so refreshing to work with
That driver understood the better the team works together the faster he is going to head back to Florida. As Casay said nobody can blame him in that weather. Awesome team work.
I bet that driver is ready to be back in Florida! He was probably wondering what he got himself into , and your right Casey he did a real good job and was spot on in doing what you asked of him. When you closed your hands together he was paying attention and stopped immediately! I have to say too that for me after watching this video I realize that I prefer most of your videos filmed from your point of view cam. Good job everybody! Thanks for taking us along Casey! 👍
I like your videos with the lead up and all!! I enjoy your comments!!!
I bet that guy was the blue semi I saw speeding on the highway at 140 mph 😂
Also the best way to show a driver how far he still has to go while backing up, spreading your hands and closing the gap
Experienced flatbed truck drivers know when the delivery is at a "job site"
The likelihood of it becoming a complete shitshow are extremely high, especially this time of year.
I agree 100% with you Sir!!! Casey is the best!!!🎉
When my daughter was 5 I taught her to guide me the same way while backing to the camper. You should have seen the look on guys faces when they came up to help guide me and I told them to watch how Bailey did it.
I don't know why, but this is one of the most enjoyable episodes yet. Getting the heavy trailer up the ice hill, across the bridge, and unloading the heavy beams. Mesmerizing.
Totally agree! All the equipment was showing it's best and the teamwork to get it all done was sweet.
All from the warmth of my living room 😂
Zacklift needs to just link to your channel for any future potential customers. You show not only does the Zacklift recover snow stuck 18 wheelers, but you also can unload the payload once you get them unstuck! At the very least, I hope the zacklift folks are Patreon members :)
Casey is in offical Zacklift video with his truck...so I guess he knows how to do it faster then guys at Zacklift. 😅
That was awesome. I have no idea what I would do with it but I want a Zacklift 🤣
Casey, I too am waiting for the rigging comments. As a retired crane operator I think you did just fine.
Ps. Dealing with a professional truck driver is a pleasure. It truly is a small percentage that make you shake your head.
I just took a rigging class, and they are to be tight, not only could it pull the shackle apart it will stretch the threads as well.
@@justindeyoung9968 I was an overhead crane operator at 2 different companies; both cab and pendent. That was before the NCCCO, and it was OJT.
Later on, in the 2000s, I needed continuing education credits for a job I had, and they didn't care where it came from (heh!), so I took the CCO for that. I think it was a day in the classroom, a day doing practicals (rigging, lifting, moving), and a written test; so 3 CEUs.
There I was, a white collar guy taking training for a blue collar job I'd held decades before. Kind of ironic, huh?
As a boring guy I have to tighten them to keep them from coming apart
I can't imagine any better advertisement for Zacklift than your channel and all the crazy stuff you do with it. It's a wrecker, a crane, a billboard, just an absolute workhorse... Who knows what you'll get up to next with that thing.
The Zaklift is definitely versatile in that it can be removed but what Casey's doing is nothing different really than you can do with a heavy wrecker, and that's kinda the point of the Zaklift IMHO It's the same as having a dedicated heavy wrecker but with versatility.
Casey, there’s landscape to admire that most of us have never seen, so a bit of travel video every now and then would be nice…
When Texas' power died in 2021, we had a heavy snow event followed by sleety, icy mess. Your view at the beginning is a great view of it.
Hopefully this driver sees the video and reads the comments: What an awesome help when people both listen and get out and help move heavy stuff.
Agreed! Driver if you his comment please reply 🤠
agreed! 👍
....and hopefully his employer sees it as well!
@@andriesjohannas3579 is he not an owner/operator?
Using the under reach to prevent the beams from swinging was genius - you’re a smart guy Mr. Casey
I'm still fascinated with the fact that you can detach the zacklift and be hauling a regular trailer in a few minutes
An old friend is mine, Ernie MacRostie, now deceased, always used to say, "never use any tool for which it was originally intended"
He was the guy who could fix or do anything.
Your use of the Z Lift to unload a crane fits that bill .
Yes, shackles will spread if the bolt is not fully engaged. Loosen them a part turn and do that enough will eventually lead to less thread engagement by the bolt and lessen their rating by quite a bit. Thanks Casey! I enjoy the action directly but I also enjoy when you pick up Grumpy and the back and forth banter with him. Either way, I'll watch all the videos. 👍👍👍
And yet a lot of people do this, even Ron Pratt.
@@dubious6718 He's the first one I thought of and he's been doing it for 30+ years so....I kinda gotta give it to him really. As long as you still have full thread engagement there shouldn't be any issues. I"ll have to pay attention and see if he's got shackles that are spreading.
It also leaves the pin/bolt more likely to spin out. Had this happen during some crane picks flying parts in and out on a job. It was because the other guy wasn’t running the pin/bolt all the way in. As the line pulled up he wasn’t paying attention to see the pin spun nearly out on him.
He still proceeded to argue that it was fine to do. 🤦🏻♂️
@@benny5789 Unless you're picking it up and down 100 times I really don't see how it can spin out. Vibration, but if the strap is under tension it's not going to spin on ya. I call BS and he likely didn't just leave it out a 1/4 turn but likely didn't spin it in much at all! I'd bet he only spin it half a thread instead of backing it off half a turn. 1/4 is all you really need if you're backing it off at all.
not sure how many channels i see the time and will sit back and watch without fast-forwarding- i saw your's 56 min and thought wow- that's long but whatever- started and had more refills on my wine than wondering holy hell when is this over- never happened. Once again pure entertainment and for those who fail to see it- comment and raise a storm !
Great job Casey !
I too don't mind longer format videos as long as there's not a whole lot of dead air or pointless banter. Some don't have a long attention span anymore though. LOL
The driver was very nice and helpful . You make jobs like that look easy , Casey . I think you made a wise choice with the Zack lift .
Great video. Please keep your detailed format, very educational.
Another job well done. Thanks for sharing!
I prefer your vids to start where ever you choose. Sometimes the yard is good, other times while on the road in the cab and others as you arrive. Variety is best and so are you!
Putting Zacklift to the test, plus attachment to truck.
I like it when you’re telling us what you’re doing as you’re doing it. It’s hearing the whole thought process that I appreciate.
Casey I really appreciate the fact that you talk about what you are planning to do and as you go through the process. It makes the video a lot more informational and helps to understand some of the names of equipment that not everyone would know or understand. Keep up the good work you do and posting videos when you can.
This has to be the best product placement ever for zacklift.
I thought the Zacklift was cool but after this I'm pretty much in awe.
it's nice to see a driver that can actually drive for a change!
Unlike the propane truck guy. 😂
Too bad the ranch owner/manager/hands don't have the sense to treat their diesel fuel in the fall. Florida truck driver doing all the right things...big fail by the "locals". Casey and the Zack Lift for the win!
@@stevebooher7419 you mean with the treatment that we can’t even get around here?? My pickup was gelled up as well and the shelves were empty, so it just sat.
@@CaseyLaDelle In Norway we change to winter fuel on the pump. No extra additives needed.
@@CaseyLaDelle Remote winch idea. Have Zacklift move the winch buttons to the side of the remote body.
Left winch buttons on the left, and right winch buttons on the right. That will spread the rest of the remote body buttons out for finger room.
Also, love the idea of not knowing what you will do, until we show up. We see what you see as we get on sight.
Thank you for the shows. My wife and I love what you do for others.
Very good teamwork by you and the driver of the artic.
That zack lift and your ability to run it is freaking awsome. You do know what you're doing man.
If people really want to complain about the rigging, they should see what we used to do in the Army combat engineers battalions. This is textbook "make it work in the field" rigging. No one was hurt, nothing slipped or was damaged, everyone was happy.
Good to know on the Shackle. I was told many years ago to turn it back a 1/4 turn to that it does not bind up. No one told me about not meeting its rating. Okay, I also double checked your statement and looked it up for myself. yep. The rigging and lifting site said to put it "very tight". Learn something even when you are as old as I am. :) thanks
We like the start-at-the-rescue format. It separates you from most "rescue/recovery" youtubers. Love watching from sunny Arizona.
That driver has been stuck before, he knows whats going on .When he said" let me turn around and be headed out before he unloads" is smart . He has been down the road . And and and he speaks english and can read english. And no flop flops!! Good work all of you. Now I will watch the rest of the video.
T@@TheBhalithe English speaking driver is the better driver
A CDL in some countries simply means u can back a camel
@@TheBhalithe ones that don’t speak English shit through a hole in the passenger floor. Casey explained that in a video. Refuses to help the driver cause there’s dukes everywhere. Sorry, but it’s reality, not racism.
HI , I THINK YOU ARE FANTASTIC AT YOUR JOB, YOU GIVE FANTASTIC DIRECTIONS TO OTHER PEOPLE, YOUR A WINNER, IM 78THIS YEAR AND A WOMAN THAT HAS HAD A LOT TO DO WITH CARS AND BUILDING AND JUST ABOUT ANY JOB YOU COULD THINK OF I ALSO HAVE THE ABILITY TO GIVE DIRECTIONS SO I KNOW THAT THINGS RUN SO SMOOTH WHEN YOU THAT ABILITY. FROM CAROL IN QUEENSLAND AUSTRALIA.
JUST KEEP ON KEEPING ON.👍🏻
IMPRESSIVE, CASEY!!!
Both the ZackLift and the Auto Chains!!!
(Of course, you can have ALL the best equipment, but without someone who KNOWS how to operate it, it's useless!!)
Kudos to the FloridaDriver!!! He was an integral part of the team on this one!!!!
Safe travels, friend ❤❤
Stay FROSTY...
Keep your powder dry and your head on a swivel...
🇺🇸🇺🇸WWG1WGA🇺🇸🇺🇸NCSWIC🇺🇸🇺🇸
I chain up every morning at 6am...bareback down the hill offload quad logging trailer hookup..load logs put 4 chains on and get skidder to assist pushing from behind up the 1/4 mile hill in backwoods of williams lake british Columbia..it's a daily thing until warm weather arrives then we're done for spring..it was minus 33 Celsius last week..very cold even with gloves on putting on tire chains both drive axles..pulling b train 7 axle unit 62000kilograms..oooops..did I mention I am recovering from a broken shoulder???.yes..ain't no rest for the wicked..truck on my friends..it's a way of life..God bless ❤❤❤❤❤
Your Zacklift sure makes you more than just a plain old tow truck operator. Being able to Boom out and boom up and winch lift while having a reasonable size truck attached gives you flexibility to get the job done, and might even eliminate some other operators from attempting this kind of job. I particularly like the way the Spades bite into the road and give you such a positive anchor for towing. Thanks for this video
as a former light duty, i cant say for sure how rare it is, but to have a driver be on the ball like that and not only stay on the same page as you but be on the ball like that is just awesome. love to see it.
as a born floridian, me too driver. me too
As long as we don't give up too much Grumpy Banter, I'm good with getting right to the action. Zacklift is getting some good PR from you. Constructive feedback is always good, definitely need Glove/Winter friendly buttons.
What I found funny is that almost without us realizing it you have shown us once again the capabilities of the products of two of your "sponsors", such as Zacklift and autochain hahaha
Honestly I love the variety of the multitude of different intros. It keeps things interesting. I’d say whatever makes sense for that, if you gotta prepare in the yard, that would be cool to see! If you gotta get fuel…… that may be interesting maybe not.
Whatever feels natural or best for that video! No sense or need to make all the videos with the same format!
All of you done a great job, keep up the great work. I bet that 18-Wheeler driver can't wait to get back to Florida.
I noticed the tractor trailer driver had an Indiana plate on his FreightLiner, even though he is from Florida. He needs to get his chains fixed if he has to come to Indiana or snow country.
Really Casey? A complaint that the buttons are too close with gloves on? The best part of this video! That made me laugh! You do amazing work with what you have.
"That WAS a lot of fun!" And impressive - the truck driver & property owner must have been grateful for your heavy haul experience in getting ALL of this project done.
Honestly? I love to see some of the scenery around you, but by the same token, I truly enjoy seeing the wrecker in action. I also truly enjoy the little snippets of learning that you give - I hope to never need a whole lot of them, but the understanding of why things are done the way they are is a good thing (and hopefully if my RV ever needs a big rig to tow me, I'll remember these tricks and teachings to make the drivers job just a little bit easier).
As a former tow operator, I 100% get the mystery part of the job prior to actually arriving - scenarios running through your mind (get this, don't forget that, etc.) Talking through your thoughts helps to build the Scope of Work and adds to the suspense of your videos - I like the way you do that...
Casey, your Zack Lift is quite the multi-tool its capabilities continue to amaze.
Always satisfying to watch someone who's competent at what they do. There's almost a joy to it.
....just another example of why the ZackLift is such a COOL and versatile piece of equipment. Great video, Casey...
...and "if we have to do something different, we'll do something different" will be my new mantra...
Casey every video from you is a gift so I say, you do whatever you want and if you like skipping the getting ready at the yard, hats fine with me.
You always are saying you don't know what you're doing but that's clearly not the case. Think that's one of the longest videos that I've watched out of all of them. The Zacklift is awesome in what it can do what it's made for and what it's not made for. I agree that they should be a sponsor for your channel. Keep up the good work 🤙
I like when the job starts at your place, if the recovery is short because I like the scenery. However if it's cut for a longer vid like this, that's fine too.
It all boils down to... do whatever you want, I'll be here watching👀
Watching from Virginia. Personally, I love the start to finish video. It shows what you think you are facing, the obstacles to get there and the final recovery methods used. Love your content.
You have an awesome rig, Zacklift is getting great PR on their product with how versatile it is👍
You got your workout on this one... It is very nice of you to praise that driver. Not many of them get that. I bet he appreciates your help more than you know. You saved the day....
I’d prefer today’s format. Please, thank you, please!!
The more details the better the video. thank you for all you do!!!
Thanks for demoing the autochains up that hill! I was hoping you were gonna! They seem to be the bees knees.
So very impressed with you and the Zacklift. You make it look so easy and I know it isn’t. Love your planning.
Loved this rescue. We can all experience how much you enjoyed working this rescue and unload. You were really in your element there. Great job. I’m thinking the trucker had some stories to tell his family. Thanks for the video.
As a previous tow owner, I prefer telling what is happening . Good luck this year. Your our no1 show .
Amazing to see the progression, the more you do something (as long as you're being systematic, methodical - whatever the correct word for it is, about it), the better you should get at doing it - learning, registering, and potentially applying the new found knowledge for use for something else. Awesome video Casey, when I saw it was a long video, I was super stoked to watch along and was thankful that you don't cut up the videos, making us wait to see the eventual outcome, like a lot of UA-camrs like to do. Casey, being Casey, just a genuine decent character!
No preference on how you choose to document what you do. Thanks again for sharing everything with us
At first i was not sure about the Zacklift but the more i watch you work with it i am liking it a lot more. this thing is really nice!
Your explanation of the shackles rating makes perfect since I was always taught by old farms I worked for to back Tham off 1/4 turn so we could loosen them , now that I look back at it it's because they were lazy and didn't want to put more work into pulling out stuck tractors and combines during harvest season because some of our fields didn't have a bottom and we got burried all the time and had to track hoe and other heavy equipment to pull them out .
Pretty cool video! This is one of those videos, where i go "This is such a cool job, i want to do that too!". And then i realize how much hard work it is, out in the cold for hours. Amazing how capable the Zacklift is. Well done by everybody involved.
Oh yeah, and a short intro/outtro would be nice. That rounds up the start and the end of the video.
I like it when you start at the site where the tow job is
Casey, you are definitely showing that the Zac Lift is a Swiss Army knife or Leatherman of recovery truck systems.
I'm more and more impressed with the Zacklift every time I see you use it. And I agree, that Florida driver looked like he had his act together.
Regarding the intro style, I'd say do your videos the way you like...I'm sure anybody who doesn't like it will get over it.
Good memory. As you were breaking ice off everything with the 3 lb., in my head, I could hear my Dad hollering, 'Get a bigger hammer!' and laughing uproariously! He was a machinist.
When you said you lived his name (driver) I lost it!!😂😂 and the old ranch man saying “I’m sure we’ll become friends” 😂 love that guy realizing you’re a badass go to!! Been watching forever Casey, fellow 4x4 wrecker operator in east TN! Over by the dragon/129. Let’s hope this helps the algorithm a little!!
You're the boss of your channel Casey. We're along for the ride. Do what's best for you.
I learned a new life motto : Everything Is OK if We Pretend it Is. That pure gold
I like it whatever way you decide to post it. I like seeing you get prepared and explaining but I also like it when you just show what's happening at the scene. Whichever is easier for you.
I like it as it happens with you talking through what you are doing.
What a great example of the dual pump option and how to use that option properly. Thanks for the reminder from previous video mentioning and for pointing that part out on this job. Seeing the scenery from your home to where you need to go is great, but I truly enjoy watching your interactions at the job site. Kinda baised having been involved in hoist & rigging in the past...
Great job by all! That Zach lift sure is versatile!
You should have a driver of the year and this driver should make the list!
I love the clackery clack of wheel chains.
Different openings are fine. Changing things up occasionally adds variety. But if I had to pick one, it would be 'just grab the camera and start on the job site.'
I don't really care to see a driving montage in every video, nor need "let's get the truck started" in every opening.
Do what you want to do and I'll watch what I feel like watching. Them's my feels.
Casey, first time visiting your channel, awesome !! Been working in the trucking industry for many years ! Was always a great pleasure working alongside with people with the work ethic like you have sir !! I'm 74 and can't wait to watch your past and upcoming videos !!!!!!!
As much as I love watching the Track Jeep / Dodge recoveries and the Sneaker Truck recoveries, I really enjoy watching your “Heavy” recoveries and the ZackLift in use! Man do you show your skills and experience with the “Heavy” work you do! And yes your tag line is “I never said I was good at this”, but you’re better than most and especially at the “Heavy” work. Thank you for the recommendation on the SetPower coolers, I just got a mini one and man does it get my water and sodas cold for the road! Can’t wait for my Cascade Heavy Rescue gear to show up! How ever you want to do your intros, I’ll watch!!!!
Adding… man what a full demo of the capabilities of the ZackLift and your Western Star!!!
Love the details you provide. It adds color to the video.
A brief intro is good, especially for new viewers. I would consider treating an intro like it’s for someone viewing the channel for the first time. Thanks for the videos, and your passion to help the less fortunate! 👍🏽
Great job Casey! Can’t wait for more action.
Yep - What a "tool" the Zacklift become. And with a good operator - even better. Well Done and keep up the good work mate.
I like seeing a bit of the prep beforehand
This is my first of your clips, I wiil keep watching YOU DONE GOOD !!!
For the most part you won’t be sorry lol yes some good stuff. But just needs patience like all of us
That Jacklift is a beast. And I am amazed at how effortless it makes everything look. Not a tool I need. But makes for great videos. Keep up the great work Casey
I never saw a Zacklift before your videos. I’m amazed at what you can do with it!
I think "getting there" video is nice when you drive thru interesting or difficult country. Otherwise 'on the job' is just fine. Excellent truck driver... everyone was helping out in the right way.
This may have been my favorite so far.
It's nice sometimes to see parts of your trip... The Oregon landscape is so beautiful. Short bits of driving through the deep snow is fun to see.
That truck is amazing
Like it when you walk us through whats going to happen. Then we know when things deviate we understand things aren't going as planned and adjustment are being made made. It completes the story for the person watching.
Great job by all on this one. The Zacklift is up for the task on whatever you ask of it.
Starting the vids from your yard makes it seem like you have invited us to your home and I appreciate that.
PURE GOLD ENTERTAINMENT FOR A COLD SUNDAY MORNING!!!!!!!!!!! I had no idea the zack lift boom was all one piece and that it could lift so high!!!!!
Good seeing good men working together as a team 😎