A Day With Excavator Pro & YouTube Star Chris Guins (LetsDig18)
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- Опубліковано 1 вер 2016
- Follow a day in the life with the popular owner and operator of Internet channel LetsDig18, Chris Guins, as he explains to us how UA-cam has changed his life, how he runs his job sites and how he operates and maintains all of his Volvo construction equipment.
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February 2021, Like watching the old ones and the new ones. Still interesting, never boring. The only thing is, Chris has changed.
This just showed up in my feed, so of course I had to watch it. And damn, this was one impressive video!
He is a example on how a Construction Business should run, been a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for 17 years and did not come across People like him too often
The reason I started my own excavation business is because of this guy right here
Did you start your business from the ground up with no money from relatives or friends?
What machine you got?
Really like watching Chris do a very hard job and his humor is awesome and he's very informative. He needs to invest in a microphone so to hear him better. A couple videos all I heard was the air conditioner running and couldn't make out what he was saying. Still be watching him.
He's one of your biggest fans and he's one of your best representatives. A real positive for your Brand. Thanks for spotlighting him in your video. I've watched him for years.
Chris deserves a tv show
Best operator in the United States... This guys skills are unbelievable....
Best operator in the United States... Operates a Chinese product....
@@Tannz0rz honest question...I live in the UK, so I'm not up on what is American made and what isn't but, are there any totally American made Excavators and other heavy equipment used by other operators (I believe all of their machines are Volvo? Even here there are many different Volvo machines, lorries and of course vehicles, so I'm guessing they are top of the line, or near it?)? GB has been known over history to make many well made products, of every kind, but it would be hard pressed to find much of anything that is totally GB made now, considering the cost of manufacturing anything is considerably cheaper in foreign Countries...for obvious reasons...main 1 being wages paid to people abroad are much lower.
@@mikebridges7294 It is not a matter of parts sourcing, rather the fact that Volvo is owned by Geely. Purchasing a Volvo directly lines the pockets of Chinese shareholders.
@@Tannz0rz the Chinese billionaires have their fingers in just about every pie lol.
@@mikebridges7294 Hence why I used the world "directly" in contrast to "indirectly".
His pond works is the really amazing thing.
Now THIS is the content Volvo needs to do. Good job guys, and thanks Chris!!
I'm genuinely impressed that whoever at Volvo had the idea for this got it past all the lawyers and PR wieners.
How to fix the caterpilar tructpad
Corporate attorneys are better known as the "sales prevention department".....lol
this is one person volvo should concider partnering with... first class guy!
Hard working is an understatement. One video I watched, he was up well before the sun came up to fuel and maintain all their equipment. He then went to a site and worked until lunch. For his lunch break, he went to another job to do stuff there. After "lunch", he returned to the site he started the day at. And then after work, he went to work at a side job. Dude is beyond good at what he does and I've watched his videos almost everyday for a long time.
I literally watch one of his videos every morning with my cup of coffee. It's always going to be a good one when he has his Volvo out.. from swimming in the pond to rescues of other people's excavators that are burried in to the cab with mud. Great stuff
Chris is a fine man and the best advertisement Volvo USA could have! I certainly hope you pay him well for his placement and use of Volvo equipment!
Chris got me thru the Pandemic, when I was stressed out at work I would come home and watch his videos, pure relaxation!
I would have to say Chris is certainly one of the smoothest operators you are going to find. He keeps his machines pretty as well.
I'm no Operator nor in Construction but I enjoy watching Chris. The way he uses y'all's equipment is a testament to the quality and reliability.
I love to watch Chris's channel. I learn a lot from him and I am entertained at the sametime. I am glad he is getting some recognition for the time he puts in on UA-cam.
thanks!
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No - Thank you Chris for sharing your life and passion and history!
Nice to actually see Chris for once and get some of his backstory.
Very skilled and hard working, certainly an expert on dirt!
I've been watching (and a subscriber) of Chris' channel for maybe 2 years now. As a former operator in the early 90's, this was a time of my life I thoroughly enjoyed and made good money and valuable experience from said work. I've literally gone to the beginning and watched every single video and look forward to seeing new posts in my feed as he puts them up too! Great job Volvo, for recognizing Chris. He's a rare breed who obviously takes pride in his work and his equipment, both for work and his own personal. Talk about a great work ethic!
Volvo your company should supply some new machinery for Chris`s company as you do for the " Gold Rush " people, Chris is a very hard working young man and would be a credit to Volvo and himself as he has proven . Please give this request serious consideration .
Steven Noel Couldn't agree more. Just from watching Chris's videos and high praise of Volvo machinery, I was persuaded to buy a brand new ECR88D. Now I'm pretty sure I can't be the only one who has spent money on something with a Volvo badge on it because of Chris.
Steven Noel I have nothing against this channel or this man. With that being said, there are probably hundreds, if not thousands of small independent contractors out there that are just as good at what they do as this man. Now if an equipment builder starts supplying each independent contractor based on their talent, pretty soon, these companies are going to be out of business. They depend on small business owners just like this man to keep them going. For example, let’s say Ford starts donating their heavy duty trucks to every contractor in America that was successful. How long is Ford going to be in business? Ford is in the business of selling trucks to contractors, not donating them. Volvo is in the business of selling equipment, not giving it away. Your suggestion is outrageous. I can’t believe you didn’t think this through.
@@thewidower1 The difference is that this man in a way promotes their machinery, and has a dedicated following that watches him daily. Yes, the other contractors probably promote the machinery, but they do not have chris's platform, so they don't touch to many people.
Robert9_ I can’t believe I have to explain this to you. Let’s use caterpillar for example, they have how many service trucks in the United States alone? Does Ford donate the truck to this company for exposure? Of course not. That would be corporate suicide. Just like Volvo donating equipment to this contractor or any other small company. That’s just not how business is done in spite of emotional pleas like yours. You think you are changing minds by attempting to change mine. In fact you are doing just the opposite. Corporate America is not interested in your opinion. They are also not interested in a UA-cam channel. They are interested in profit. That comes from selling the product they manufacture. That’s the way this works. Not by giving things away.
Chris does not own the machinery or the company. His uncle is the sole proprietor
You should send him the exhaust cap for his articulated dumptruck,it would be good for you.
michaelovitch Volvo have sent him the part and hardware for free
@@jamesevans938 not uhh
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@@atarsingh2130 google translate gone wrong......
@@gijsvanderwaal1166 Did you ever take a paragraph or two and run it through Google translate in about 15 different languages and then back to English? It can be pretty funny 😄
been watching this channel since 2009. About the same time I started in the earthmoving business for myself. started out operating and now I own a few machines and work for myself. I can honestly say I have learned a lot from letsdig18. thanks chris.
This video made me emotional. I love Chris's work ethic and humor.
What a Humble person
I'm in the Uk, you're videos are like a diary, a snapshot of someone else's working life. They are entertaining and very informative, very well done.
Chris is a natural storyteller.
It's great to see Chris getting the recognition for the quality of his work and commitment to his followers. I commend you on the quality of the video. Thanks for sharing this insight
Chris just you talking about your grandpa and uncle and was more things we love to here. Thanks man.
Hi I would just like to thank the guys at Volvo who were involved in sending Chris the cap and clamps for the rock truck Muffler. That was a real nice, unexpected surprise seeing the video he posted today. If I was ever in the market for construction equipment like this, I'd seriously look at your products. Just because it digs holes doesn't mean it has to be Cat yellow, just the same as it don't have to be JD green to plow a field. you guys are doing something really right for Chris and his uncle to run equipment from you, and to be thinking about replacing a machine with a newer one. Thanks again, Robert
I've been watching Chris for about two years. I most enjoy watching him work on his equipment, keeping it in good shape.
I'm no pro operator by any means, but have figured out a lot on my own, but learned a LOT too by watching Chris. One thing I picked up on in this video was when he said to always dig over your idlers. When I bought my machine, the guy I bought it from told me to always dig over your sprockets (especially when on a slope) so that you didn't put stress on the grease pistons in the idlers by the machine wanting to slide down hill. His logic made sense I suppose, but Chris's is just as good or better, that you're putting a lot less stress on the bushings in your tracks by spreading that load over a larger contact area. Always something new to learn!
Tom Brueggen there are two different lines of thought here. For the most part digging over the idlers is the correct method but if you are on a slope you are advised, just like the salesman told you, to keep your sprockets on the downhill side. This prevents the tracks from jumping the sprocket. Always keep the sprocket on the downhill side if possible. There is no hard and fast rules. It’s just like digging off the side of your machine. That’s acceptable to under certain conditions. These are extremely flexible machines in that you can dig in virtually any position. There is no single expert on the subject and you would do well to listen to everyone and keep learning.
Always good to dig over idlers if you get into panic situation natural reflexes get you moving in right direction first time you hit pedal
Great recognition for Chris and Volvo. Love watching Chris do his thing. He is obliviously good at what he does for a living and also at sharing his talent for all to see. Kudos Volvo for recognizing him as an asset to your business. Way to go Chris!
This should be a tv show
I'm impressed to see such a old piece of equipment as Chris 210 running but I would be more interested to see what Chris could do with a new 220 or 250. It would be awesome if you guys have him a new one every couple years to prove how great your equipment is
Been watching your vids for about 2 years, Chris, and its been my pleasure watching them. You are a pro in every since of the word. God Bless.
Volvo equipment, cars, excavators, you name it, top choice. I'm driving Volvo #9 right now, wouldn't have anything else. Chris' equipment operating skills are amazing. Thanks Volvo for sharing.
Thanks Volvo! I watch Chris all the time and really enjoy the channel. I appreciate the opportunity to learn more about someone I watch.
I absolutely love watching Chris's channel and I have noticed that he really takes very good care of his equipment. I also have learned a lot from him about equipment, and how to take care of it. He is a really good entertainer and I will always watch his videos
We had a choice when we rented a machine for a larger job a while back. Because of Chris I tossed volvos hat into the ring instead of cat. I couldn't have been more impressed with the machine
My goodness I just started watching a week ago I didn’t realize what a rockstar you are, couldn’t happen to a better person, thank you for your videos.
Great video with LetsDig18!
I recently discovered Chris on You Tube and have since binge watched so many of his videos. He is an exceptional young man who truly is a professional in his business with an amazing ability to handle all kinds of equipment with ease and finesse . It is fascinating to watch him on his many projects from start to completion and he tells you exactly what is happening as he goes. As others have stated, Volvo should step up and help him out with some new equipment.
I have watched your vids for a while now, and me knowing nothing about the operation of your equipment, you make it look so easy compared to some of the other guys with similar vids. I love to watch you take down trees.. keep up the good work....
I'm retired now but I can watch you dig dig dig that's what I used to do when I worked was run a trackhoe to this day I can't get enough of it wish I could still work started when I was 18 out of High School and I retired at 65 and still don't have it out of my system except maybe the weather and the breakdowns I don't miss those LOL
Come on Volvo, support this awesome creator!
Been watching Chris for 5 years. Love his videos and I have never done any construction work myself.
I really like the video and it really makes it special when they start talking about his family and how he got into the business. A lot of these machines after a while almost become family after you spend so much time in them.lol Chris is an excellent operator and I love watching his videos.
I watch Chris everyday! Such an awesome operator!.
Always been a dream since I was young to be an equipment operator. Love watching his videos.
I've been following Chris for a month or so now, and find his still with the machines to be fun to watch. It really makes me want to play with big equipment.
I finally got around to watching this particular video Chris. There's a reason I pass up all my other subscriber's content to watch your videos first! Great content from a guy who clearly has a excellent work ethic! You're doing it right buddy.
I watch Chris all the time he is the best of the best.
He IS a smooth operator...i operated (NOT Drove!) heavy equipment for 24 yrs. I've been in Excavator Rodeos and out of 300 operators I scored 3rd....so it only takes me 30 seconds watching another operator if he or she (union) is a good and smooth operator. Chris is both. Great video!
I thought this was going to be a promo for Volvo equipment, but its really very subtle advertisement, mostly about Chris's operation.
This video shows the type of guy he and his family is. They pride themselves on doing a quality job at a fair price and keep everyone happy. The amount of respect he has for the equipment is shown day after day in all his vids. Constantly showing how easy it is to service/ check all the fluids and show that a machine with 5k hrs is just as good as when they bought it. If I ever looked at Volvo I would get in touch with him and ask him about it. No doubt he would say it's some of the best iron on the market. Can't beat that kind of marketing.
Love your shows. Learning a lot. Thanks for being so good and clean while you work. Just need to take Sundays off
Normally when you see some company using a youtuber for their product, you often get like .. 5 minutes of advertising, and half a minute of story about the youtuber.
But not here! Heck, instead the machines did their talking by simply .. working ? Delightfully honest.
Somewhere, there's a PR man dying, because of missed opportunities to slap the video with a gazillion logo's !
Meanwhile, operators just nod and agree that this is how work looks today, wet, muddy and with big machines.
Seems real life got one in over the head of the showbiz industry, and the magic world of advertising. :)
You are a really professional guy, love how you handle the kit so smooth, I especially love watching the beaver dam removals hope to see more of those soon.
Hey Chris, I watched a video on Upstate Brush Control! That gentleman is the owner/ operator was clearing some trees with a Volvo 130 I believe that’s what he said, after a few minutes watching him operate that excavator! DROVE me insane brother, I couldn’t understand why he was even in the machine! Watching you operate just shows me that that gentleman really doesn’t know much about clearing trees with a excavator! He was actually beating that machine to hell as far as I could see, no smooth operating at all brother! You could show him a lot CHRIS! You’re one smooth operator for sure and you do the job without abusing your equipment brother! Anyway I don’t like putting down his operating skills too much but you’re 100% better than them! I really enjoy all of your videos and they’re really educational brother! I even told him about your videos, good job CHRIS! ✌🏻👍🏻👍🏻 KEEP ON DIGGING BROTHER!!
I enjoy every video...Chris turns nothing into beauty and he puts his heart and professionalism in satisfying his clients...I think he's the best...this man is priceless
I've been a follower @letsdig18 Chris for 3 to 4 years now and he's a hell of a guy and bust's his ass to make a honest living. great job with the video.
Chris maintains all his equipment well beyond most owners. He likes his Volvo's but certainly maintains all his equipment amazingly. And is a awesome operator
This guy is great. Love watching his vids
so cool to see that volvo has taken the day out of their day to come watch the master at work congrats chris. You dont know it but LetsDig is one person who has inspired me to pursue a career in heavy equipment. too bad times are tough in Alberta and finding work for a 20 year old with no experience is pretty tough. thanks for the great UA-cam videos
Chris is the man. Thanks for giving us a different look at his daily events.
Great video..Awesome to see how he has received over 80 million views.I love how he is carrying on his grandfathers legacy.Chris is truly one of the best operators ive seen and ive learned alot myself from watching his vids
Chris has one of my favorite channels. I really enjoy watching his videos. Volvo makes some nice equipment!
Guin's channel is amazing, so great he got selected for this Volvo video. He's a talented & honorable fellow.
Dunno why this got in my feed today, but I used to work for a bucket manufacturer and we were an OEM for many local machinery dealers and Volvo was always a pleasure to deal with... One quick e-mail to the customer service dept. and you got detailed information of what was required to design a particular attachment! No guessing, no being out in frozen mud in November measuring a machine to get the info you need!!
I've been watching Chris's youtube channel since it began. Really awesome to get a little insight on him and his back story! He is one of the people that inspired me to get into construction, specifically grading and excavating, great video!
Enjoy Chris' channel and enjoyed watching this Volvo produced piece. Thanks Volvo and take care of Chris.
One of my must check channels.... Thanks for your videos Chris.
I just had to Bragg on your operating brother, couldn’t help it! lol overall your the best machine operator I’ve ever seen! Good luck brother! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I bet Volvo got a kick out of the komatsu bulldozer breaking down on the day they came to film.
Chris was my first subscription on YT and hes always been entertaining. Love watching the 210 being taking into the sloppiest pond sludge going along with his daily antics.
Fantastic video. I have followed Chris since years ago, and after a while, decided I learned enough to buy my own backhoe. Quality work!
Letsdig18 you're like a movie star now!
A very well put together video without a lot of nonsense being injected. Guys like Chris certainly promote your brand name.
You should be very proud of all you’ve accomplished. I’m in awe. Your a great guy.
Nice video Volvo. I follow Chris. I appreciate his skill set and work ethic. Not many young fellows nowadays have it. Hats off to him and for Volvo recognizing it.
Nice one guys, Chris sure impresses me with his skill and his commentary or banter. Cheers from NZ
Just went thru an excavator training class in the apprenticeship I am in. We used some of Chris's video for training. He is a great operator. Thank you for doing your videos and tips you give.
I just got done watching Chris's 2018, July 4th video and it was impressive as always.
Great job Volvo! I love Chris' channel
I love to watch Chris's channel. I learn a lot from him
By far my favorite videos to watch on UA-cam I would love to do his job keep up the great work
I watch his videos because I enjoy seeing construction equipment work and seeing the end results
Thanks Volvo for the great video.
Chris, this video is a great representation of you, a highly talented man doing a superior job. Thanks for sharing this. I really enjoyed it
I have been watching his channel for quite a while, but the biggest and most important in any job, life, or at home is his work ethics and him being humble... much respect much respect son.
He has another Channel with his lover David it's called FarmLifeNC it's about there farm they own together.
@@walterwhitman2608 why does everybody care about his sexual orientation? Who cares if he's gay. At least he produces entertaining content unlike the people that are commenting on his gayness.
@@AK-47ISTHEWAY He likes to play in the mud so much he goes home and plays in his boyfriends mud after work. He can't get enough of playing in the mud. 😂😂😂
Thanks Volvo for recognizing Chris for his skills and loyalty to your product. He for one has changed my mindset on your equipment. Before watching his channel, I usually thought of other brands when I thought of heavy equipment. Now I think of Volvo and how he has made it all looks so darn easy to operate. I am sure it is more him than the equipment. Chris has a great work ethic and he has proven the quality of your work is greatly improved by the condition that you keep your equipment. Thanks again for showcasing his talents and providing many of us with some background on his getting into the business.
I love to watch Chris run that excavator! He's as smooth as silk! While he works, I watch and that's good enough for me since I can't do anything else! I especially like to watch the pond building! I've got a great grand son who is four years old and he's into it too! So,, " Let's Dig 18"!
Kudos to Volvo. You guys really caught the essence of Chris.
Chris I am always amazed at your skill you have , I bet you grandad was very proud of you , I come home from work grab a coffee and relax watching your projects , awesome videos Chris I look forward to watching a ton more thanks 👍
Love your channel Chris!!!! This is a very well put together video. Nice job!! I remember the old haul truck. I think you guys called it the general if I remember correctly. Great video!!!
Chris is great to watch, he's good to his equipment and shares what he knows when he can, so great to see Volvo recognize this and work with him on this video. (i will join others and say you should send him an exhaust cap for his truck).
Amazing operator and a prime example of a professional. I would be proud to work alongside with you any day brother!! Keep on diggin!!
I thoroughly appreciate your videos. Even more so knowing your story with your grandfather and such! That is pretty touching. And I know that he would be very proud that you have continued his business and legacy. I too do same kinda work, Appreciate your videos, very good! Keep Diggin and stay safe!!
love to watch chris videos u learn alot about what he does for a living
Very impressed by attitude and work ethics and knowledge
Been watching Chris for like one day and stumbles across this video stand up guy!
I enjoy all of letsdid18 videos and he is a skilled operator. I work at a DPW in Vermont and we have a variety of heavy equipment and I am one of a few mechanics. In my opinion my favorite is a Volvo L90E wheel loader, 2008 with just 5000 hours. It has needed just normal maintenance and service. The Volvo road tech has come to our shop for the first time in Dec. of 2016 for a ecm update. That is the best machine we have over all our Deere hoes, wheel loaders and motor graders. Hope to see more video's. Bill
I really enjoy watching your channel. You have integrity. Which is saying a whole lot today. I think it's amazing how you can like picture what you are going to do. Thanks for the videos. You are an easy person to listen to. God bless