State Law Enforcement Wants This Stuck Excavator Gone NOW (Real Life Quicksand)

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 12 тис.

  • @jamesratliff5164
    @jamesratliff5164 2 роки тому +304

    I'm a 70 year old man, I have been in the construction business and mining equipment parts and maintenance. I've been in all kinds of situations with broken equipment. We had a dead axel on a D9 cat to break. We got the old one out and they wanted us to load the dozer on a truck and send it to press in a new dead axel. We emptied out a refrigerator and put the new dead axel in it wrapped it in burlap and dry ice. The next morning me and my partner Reggie loaded it in the bed of a pickup and headed to where the dozer was broken down. Mechanics at the dozer put two rosebud torches heating up the frame hole for the dead axel. We had the old dead axel hanging from a crane line. Reggie and I got the new axel out of the pickup carried the maybe 10 feet to the dozer. Set it in place and used the old dead axel to hit this one on the end. Two taps with the old axel and it was in place and you could hear the metal bump and stretch as the axel warmed up. We were all pleased with ourselves the way you guys were please with yourself. Good job.

    • @scottjays360s.johnson2
      @scottjays360s.johnson2 2 роки тому +7

      Good story and relatable also. The things we have learned along the way.

    • @patsquach4080
      @patsquach4080 Рік тому +4

      I am in my 70s as well. These guys remind me of. Me This is like one rescue out of the many…many rescues…. Lol

    • @j.pershing2197
      @j.pershing2197 Рік тому +3

      Nice. 25 going on 26 yrs in.
      I'll remember that

    • @bertjackson2778
      @bertjackson2778 Рік тому

      p

    • @dillonpierce7869
      @dillonpierce7869 Рік тому +3

      Least y'all didn't just scrap the busted machine. 👍 Keep em going they deserve it for the work they put in for us.

  • @evt641
    @evt641 3 роки тому +427

    That highway scene looked like they were filming a new Transformers..

    • @scottarmstrong5475
      @scottarmstrong5475 3 роки тому +3

      You needed more of your toys

    • @jessicacordova5024
      @jessicacordova5024 3 роки тому +10

      I seen them driving down the freeway I figured it was them but couldn’t see the drivers it was pretty awesome though.

    • @MarshWaha
      @MarshWaha 3 роки тому +1

      Exactly.

    • @landydisco300
      @landydisco300 3 роки тому +1

      👍

  • @matchthat5053
    @matchthat5053 Рік тому +97

    Just started watching your videos and I have never seen a group work so good as a team. I'm 67 retired auto and Aviation mechanic. Only thing I would have did different is absolutely nothing, you guys rock the sand bar. Thanks for sharing.

    • @Mat_Mac
      @Mat_Mac Рік тому

      Where will you go when you take your last breath? Please take the time to call on our Lord and Savior and ask to receive Jesus Christ!

  • @NickLangstone
    @NickLangstone Рік тому +31

    Fantastic Dave, I love the fact you recover these machines and clean up the environment in doing so.

    • @Mat_Mac
      @Mat_Mac Рік тому

      Where will you go when you take your last breath? Please take the time to call on our Lord and Savior and ask to receive Jesus Christ!

    • @rogerdodger5886
      @rogerdodger5886 10 місяців тому +5

      To be fair. He left all that stuff. It was his junk to begin with. They didnt just go pick up random garbage.

  • @davehurst7339
    @davehurst7339 3 роки тому +307

    My brother is the only person I know that sank in the Great Salt Lake. No matter how much he tried, he sank to the bottom. He’d laugh if you named the Excavator “Charlie.” My brother passed 22 years ago. He was a mechanic, and would have LOVED your channel. Excavator Charlie.

    • @kevinfrieze3944
      @kevinfrieze3944 3 роки тому +3

      Yep Dennis home

    • @s.marcus3669
      @s.marcus3669 3 роки тому +11

      My condolences to you on the loss of your beloved brother. Next month is the ten-year anniversary of my brother Leonard dying young at age 50 on his motorcycle.

    • @nathanh3975
      @nathanh3975 3 роки тому +4

      Sorry for your loss

    • @ddlcyuri4007
      @ddlcyuri4007 2 роки тому +1

      thats sad

    • @mikeharlow2908
      @mikeharlow2908 2 роки тому +1

      Way to remember your brother! Sounds like a fun dude!!

  • @charlieblayden2785
    @charlieblayden2785 3 роки тому +160

    Probably the coolest convoy any man has ever put together

    • @dalemoffatt3660
      @dalemoffatt3660 3 роки тому

      Agreed

    • @nickcase2635
      @nickcase2635 3 роки тому +6

      You should have seen some of my convoys in the Middle East.
      But I would say the coolest convoy I have seen in the military is 1st Infantry Division coming off the rail line into the National Training Center. We are talking over 1,000 pieces of combat vehicles. Major American pride moment for me.

    • @Braedennnn
      @Braedennnn 3 роки тому +6

      @@nickcase2635 he’s not talking about military....

    • @user-wb8qe2wt9k
      @user-wb8qe2wt9k 3 роки тому

      oh you havent seen 100 or 150 wreckers rolling to a scene with the largest rotator in the world at its head, that was a day.

    • @EZCyclone
      @EZCyclone 2 роки тому +3

      @@nickcase2635 Grew up in Manhattan and on Ft. Riley Blvd. I agree, seeing the Big Red 1 mobilize is awe inspiring. Watched it for the first Gulf war and will never forget it.

  • @mikecarvell8954
    @mikecarvell8954 Рік тому +8

    Another great recovery. Your site should be shown in high school to show how all sorts of people can work together to solve difficult problems and get a great outcome. Real inspiration.

    • @davidelliott5843
      @davidelliott5843 2 місяці тому

      Schools should make better use of complex sports like Rugby Football (not American Grid Iron). It’s a true team effort where everyone has a job to do but anyone can do any job when it’s appropriate. My girl plays under 14s. My son plays under 11s.

  • @christinaeckley7146
    @christinaeckley7146 Рік тому +4

    I have a broken ankle and a ruined right knee. I can get around but it's very painful. I think I've watched every video you have. Some multiple times. I love the one when you dragged the escavator for 7 Miles. You have made my two years stuck at home and not being able to work really comfortable. Thanks

  • @Dwightkschrute47
    @Dwightkschrute47 3 роки тому +1025

    This dude literally lives snow runner in real life

  • @Dave-hc6pp
    @Dave-hc6pp 2 роки тому +32

    Many years ago I was a rigger in the strip mines assembling, disassembling and moving heavy equipment. Hands down, you’re having far more fun than I ever did. Great job.

    • @Mat_Mac
      @Mat_Mac Рік тому

      Where will you go when you take your last breath? Please take the time to call on our Lord and Savior and ask to receive Jesus Christ!

  • @edgarulmer9119
    @edgarulmer9119 Рік тому +9

    I just came across you guys a week or so ago and I am hooked! Watching you guys MAKE IT HAPPEN and BE THE DIFFERENCE truly makes my day!

  • @57mckee
    @57mckee 9 місяців тому +5

    That recovery went really well and surprisingly with no incidents and or breakdowns or getting stuck. FANTASTIC 👍👍👍

  • @boagy1967
    @boagy1967 3 роки тому +17

    😂 I can't get enough of this, just a middle aged guy from Sydney Australia watching some mad recoveries... Love the mud and the fact you play it as you see it. Just awesome.

  • @hrdcoreme
    @hrdcoreme 2 роки тому +30

    HD “ we may look capable, but we’re not”. I literally spit beer threw my nose.

  • @jasonmartes8955
    @jasonmartes8955 4 місяці тому +1

    Great content! I'm an operator and wish i could go on one of these journey's with you guys. I love the problem solving and challenges of these situations. Especially when everything looks like there's no hope left and then at the end of the day the whole team pulls thru. There is no better feeling! Thanks for the videos!

  • @AikenCoGamecock
    @AikenCoGamecock Рік тому +17

    Love watching these videos. It's obvious you guys have been working together for quite a while because everyone knows what to do right away and they do it without being told. Great crew, and very interesting task you guys take on.

    • @Mat_Mac
      @Mat_Mac Рік тому

      Where will you go when you take your last breath? Please take the time to call on our Lord and Savior and ask to receive Jesus Christ!

    • @fatcholo
      @fatcholo 9 місяців тому

      El ​@@Mat_Mac Ty y bytbbby Ty

  • @jmanownz985
    @jmanownz985 3 роки тому +343

    This recovery is so underrated, they literally had just the right machines and even more important... the right people, hats off to you and your crew.

    • @marshallfox8234
      @marshallfox8234 3 роки тому +14

      That recovery could've been accomplished with a come along, a chain, and a 1 ton truck.. this recovery is way over hyped and a colossal waste of resources and time

    • @jmanownz985
      @jmanownz985 3 роки тому +25

      @@marshallfox8234 says a bum who prolly can't please his ole lady much less work a come along

    • @Dm3c
      @Dm3c 2 роки тому +1

      @@marshallfox8234 and they didn't even bring a low loader. Lads are winging it big time.

    • @lukeneill1568
      @lukeneill1568 2 роки тому +2

      @@jmanownz985 a truck and trailer would have sufficed. My uncle drives a semi pulling 8 trailers through worse stuff than anything in this video 😂 just a big UA-cam beat up as usual

    • @davidmilner6831
      @davidmilner6831 2 роки тому

      Well said

  • @vulcanado
    @vulcanado 2 роки тому +68

    These recoveries are awesome. The ingenuity with the trucks and the plans you'll come up with to recover what you do is amazing. Keep doing these great works.

  • @justicefreeman6930
    @justicefreeman6930 10 місяців тому +1

    I grew up on a small family farm in Marlboro NJ. My pop always had bulldozer’s, frontend loader, a case 580e with extend a hoe and clam controls. I own a audio/video company and love watching you and your crew. I miss him more than I can put into words. Watching you folks work together reminds me of my pop and my three brothers. Thank you for the videos.

  • @lindakitts4304
    @lindakitts4304 Рік тому +2

    I guess I should have been a heavy equipment operator in my youth. Great show! Btw I’m 72 and love watching y’all.

  • @stick6089
    @stick6089 2 роки тому +26

    Love how you guys repurpose those military vehicles. They were my life for 20 yrs. You got my full undivided attention when the 900 series wrecker goes out. It’s under powered in my opinion but it gets the job done. Plenty of pmcs and maintenance required. Seems like you make it worth having with the recovery missions you have in your work and environment. You guys Rock

  • @tfate123
    @tfate123 3 роки тому +50

    Legend has it that Diesel Dave is still out there somewhere driving his excavator across the flats...

    • @garyhoeke32
      @garyhoeke32 3 роки тому +1

      Sasquatch is moving up!

    • @davidfitzgeraldva
      @davidfitzgeraldva 3 роки тому +5

      If you look on google maps you will see "Diesel Dave" written in the sand with excavator tracks!! LOL

  • @watchalexburn
    @watchalexburn Рік тому +15

    I recently found your channel and i just love what you guys are doing, the friendship, adventures, dedication and humor.
    This is Mad Max with all these vehicles, its absolutely amazing.
    Watching from the Netherlands Europe.

    • @Mat_Mac
      @Mat_Mac Рік тому

      Where will you go when you take your last breath? Please take the time to call on our Lord and Savior and ask to receive Jesus Christ!

  • @KR0OK
    @KR0OK Рік тому +7

    I liked officer Jason's attitude from the get go, what a cool guy 💪

  • @mattjohnson7305
    @mattjohnson7305 3 роки тому +71

    Never seen an excavator jump a table top in my life. That was epic.

  • @user-nj2un3rl5f
    @user-nj2un3rl5f 3 роки тому +44

    I feel the cool running's reference was under appreciated

    • @drivingwithnate6193
      @drivingwithnate6193 3 роки тому +2

      Feel the rhythm feel the rhyme get on up it’s bob sled time!! 😂 😂 I agree classic movie

  • @jodofab1839
    @jodofab1839 Рік тому +4

    Removing the drive gears and flat towing was genius! You guys would be fun to hang out with ❤

  • @toddhoad6909
    @toddhoad6909 9 місяців тому +2

    You made that look very easy! I could tell that you were very nervous through the whole recovery and very surprised in the end when it went so smoothly. Great job!!

  • @lichking3711
    @lichking3711 3 роки тому +37

    The trip across the sand bar looks like something straight out of mad max

    • @gorillaau
      @gorillaau 2 роки тому

      Attach some barbed wire and scrap to the vehciles and they would fit right in.

  • @davec.5700
    @davec.5700 2 роки тому +56

    Dude,
    The way you and your crew do recovery work is absolutely amazing!! As a retired combat veteran of the U.S Army, you definitely know how to plan things out from A to Z. I salute you, bro!!

    • @rjmun580
      @rjmun580 2 роки тому +1

      Apart from W - as in WD 40

    • @salfordladcraigedeane2356
      @salfordladcraigedeane2356 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your service mate, respect from the UK 👍
      😷🌍✌💝😷

    • @grahamstretch6863
      @grahamstretch6863 2 роки тому

      @@rjmun580
      🤣🤣🤣

    • @Mat_Mac
      @Mat_Mac Рік тому +2

      Where will you go when you take your last breath? Please take the time to call on our Lord and Savior and ask to receive Jesus Christ!

  • @harcro57
    @harcro57 Рік тому +1

    Love the channel. Thank you for all you do to help people and the environment. The world needs more people like you and your team!

  • @davidwalker8360
    @davidwalker8360 Рік тому +5

    Love seeing your fleet of vehicles coming down the road. People have to think something crazy’s going on when they see your fleet.

  • @michaelmorley2014
    @michaelmorley2014 3 роки тому +36

    Those trucks rolling across the sand bar looked like a scene out of Mad Max.

    • @RMonkey
      @RMonkey 3 роки тому

      I left the same type comment, and then I saw yours. Great minds think alike.

    • @maryhumphrey5987
      @maryhumphrey5987 2 роки тому

      Are you married

  • @loralee1484
    @loralee1484 2 роки тому +14

    I learned about you through AWP. I now binge watching your videos! It’s great to see people work together and how much you love what you do.

  • @mahlonwallace4506
    @mahlonwallace4506 Рік тому

    I love this episode! Been around heavy equipment for many years. I also did recovery in the Marine Corps. I appreciate the advice and tips I learn for your team 💪🏼😎

  • @michaelrocher5649
    @michaelrocher5649 Рік тому +2

    I owned a wrecker business and done some pretty crazy's. I feel your excitement great team work, KEEP ON KEEP-EN ON .

  • @rowanellis3224
    @rowanellis3224 3 роки тому +345

    Diesel Dave just set a Guinness World record, for the fastest Excavator in the world.

    • @TheAwmartin
      @TheAwmartin 3 роки тому +34

      The longest excavator jump in the world

    • @garbinator09
      @garbinator09 3 роки тому +2

      Excellent call! 🤒

    • @mosezook3126
      @mosezook3126 3 роки тому +1

      I saw this comment and was instantly like I gotta watch the whole video now

    • @dakotajordan167
      @dakotajordan167 3 роки тому

      Who is diesel dave?

    • @joebennett2248
      @joebennett2248 3 роки тому +1

      And thee farthest jump.

  • @rickjuran749
    @rickjuran749 3 роки тому +14

    i can barely watch a 20 min episode of anything on netflix but i watched this all the way through without pausing or skipping. love it

  • @alltaira5922
    @alltaira5922 Рік тому +2

    I am grateful that everything went so smoothly for this recovery and also grateful to see nature being cleaned up. I know nothing about towing really except what I have seen here on UA-cam. While it was obviously not needed, I am surprised you didn't rig up a vehicle behind the towed excavator to use as brakes. Then again, if that happened no one would have seen an excavator jump! lol...

  • @Hockeycoho
    @Hockeycoho Рік тому +4

    Awesome work you guys. Its incredible how you guys take a day of work and turn it into good times that are rewarding with friends. THATS a good lived life !

    • @Mat_Mac
      @Mat_Mac Рік тому

      Where will you go when you take your last breath? Please take the time to call on our Lord and Savior and ask to receive Jesus Christ!

  • @joelmadrid7962
    @joelmadrid7962 3 роки тому +62

    These guys literally became the best rescue team 😂

    • @DMSparky
      @DMSparky 3 роки тому +2

      Lol they had like 15 guys and seemly unlimited resources to move one medium size scrap excavator. They did a good job though.

    • @duncanmclay8480
      @duncanmclay8480 3 роки тому

      Most people dont plan on scrapping their excavator when they get it unstuck tho lol. Brilliant job tho and fun to watch

    • @ianadcock2064
      @ianadcock2064 3 роки тому

      @Will Prince I see 2 camera guys, 2 mechanics/drivers and the owners coming. It was probably a “different “ kind of recovery because of the “danger “ of getting there .

  • @philipfry9042
    @philipfry9042 3 роки тому +25

    U can see that officer looking exactly at that spilled oil on the ground

  • @davidmorseth7053
    @davidmorseth7053 5 місяців тому

    You fellers are definately good people,caring,compassionate and loving,God bless you and your family and crew!

  • @dizzypsyclops
    @dizzypsyclops Рік тому +1

    I have a lot of respect for men who, when met with dissapointment, calmly say "ok well we just have to maker another trip" etc. Arcing out over something being forgotten is such a commen event in a lot of workplaces. Good job my guy!

  • @silverNSG
    @silverNSG 3 роки тому +136

    I love how politely the conservation guy said " get your shit off the island"

    • @NicholasLittlejohn
      @NicholasLittlejohn 3 роки тому +12

      They were trespassing and dumping and a lawsuit was next.

    • @scottl8137
      @scottl8137 3 роки тому +16

      "Partnering " do what the state says or get fines out the ass everyday its there

    • @mattdunham506
      @mattdunham506 3 роки тому +18

      @@NicholasLittlejohn I think he owned the island at one point in time.

    • @alexriddett2464
      @alexriddett2464 3 роки тому +1

      @@scottl8137 yeah partnering bs

    • @hendrikwilfriedlaporte5755
      @hendrikwilfriedlaporte5755 3 роки тому +4

      @@mattdunham506 yes, he did and now he was cleaning it up for the next owner including a pickup that the owners before him left there...

  • @iankemp2627
    @iankemp2627 3 роки тому +87

    I hope you didn't send that old excavator to the scrapyard. She's pulled off enough miracles to deserve a rebuild and new lease on life.

    • @joeyperaza7061
      @joeyperaza7061 3 роки тому +2

      They're not dumb homie. If you haven't noticed how humble that man is your out of your mind to even think he would trash good parts.

    • @julietfolsom6743
      @julietfolsom6743 3 роки тому

      Hello how you doing

    • @tommydude3824
      @tommydude3824 3 роки тому +4

      Dude, wouldve been a lot easier to scrap it on the spot and do trips. WHole reason was to get her back as a whole.
      Could have just cut the boom, tracks and mount and be done with it.
      Replying to "hope you didnt"

  • @stevechrisnicm162
    @stevechrisnicm162 Рік тому

    Amazing! Nice smooth organized recovery! Very helpful for anyone working with big machines to get some viewing experience of how you do it guys! Greetings from Greece

  • @hardrockminerpapa7058
    @hardrockminerpapa7058 Рік тому +1

    That was awesome. My 82 year old father drove the M48 Tank in the Army and we own and mine in New Mexico on our Mining claims that date back to 1865 when our family homesteaded in 1865. I love your video's. Diesel Power 12 Valve Cummins for ever.

  • @nancymccready9563
    @nancymccready9563 2 роки тому +10

    As a “gofer” to my “weekend mechanic” husband, it was very exciting to watch you get the excavator started. I also enjoyed watching with “almost reckless abandon” as you pulled the excavator out of the hole. A job well done to the whole team. :-)

  • @braidenpaproski849
    @braidenpaproski849 3 роки тому +174

    Was I the only one that thought of transformers when they were just cruising on the sand bar😂

    • @gavinwurm3097
      @gavinwurm3097 3 роки тому +5

      Nope

    • @GTAMini1
      @GTAMini1 3 роки тому +9

      Almost a bit Mad Max too

    • @owl1873
      @owl1873 3 роки тому +2

      Don't the fed's have access to a chinook helicopter to carry that thing out of their.

    • @jeffreypoff6705
      @jeffreypoff6705 3 роки тому +2

      i was like autobots roll out 😂

    • @robkeene420rhec4
      @robkeene420rhec4 3 роки тому

      Great job men!

  • @alanmanduca563
    @alanmanduca563 10 місяців тому +3

    Wow D that was the hardest recovery I've ever seen you and the guys do. Unbelieveable!!

  • @thomaszellner88
    @thomaszellner88 Рік тому +3

    Congratulations guys. The team really came together on this one.

  • @johncunningham4820
    @johncunningham4820 2 роки тому +155

    Because it went so smoothly , people don't quite get just what an awkward recovery that actually was . Well Done Gentlemen .

    • @RamminRanch
      @RamminRanch Рік тому +5

      Why was it awkward? Because he left an old machine on the island? And just forgot about it

    • @kiiiisu
      @kiiiisu Рік тому +1

      @@RamminRanch thats why ure armchair expert

    • @Mat_Mac
      @Mat_Mac Рік тому

      Where will you go when you take your last breath? Please take the time to call on our Lord and Savior and ask to receive Jesus Christ!

    • @dsfkmgl6507
      @dsfkmgl6507 8 місяців тому

      @@Mat_Mac no

    • @Mat_Mac
      @Mat_Mac 8 місяців тому

      @@dsfkmgl6507 Jesus loves you!

  • @mikeharrington4100
    @mikeharrington4100 3 роки тому +15

    Appreciate what you guys are doing. Having the means and ability to do that type of work is great!. Knowing the landscape and the machinery is a bonus!!

  • @keithseadler3683
    @keithseadler3683 Місяць тому +1

    I have to admit. That this is one of the best shows on UA-cam. TV is never this good

  • @dorothyd6522
    @dorothyd6522 Рік тому +1

    I can appreciate hard work I live in Alaska and it’s been hard all these years

  • @0nd1ke
    @0nd1ke 2 роки тому +20

    Love watching you guys and all your hard work and imagination in getting the job done. Love even more sitting here watching my screen, warm dry, and not having to work anymore.

  • @josephperry6822
    @josephperry6822 2 роки тому +31

    Guys love these recoveries!
    Your tenacity and passion for what you do are seriously not only commendable but are very entertaining as well! Get her done you monster man!

  • @joelphillips6697
    @joelphillips6697 Рік тому +2

    Awesome work guys. Unreal fixes to problems, unreal results! Enjoyed every second.

    • @Mat_Mac
      @Mat_Mac Рік тому

      Where will you go when you take your last breath? Please take the time to call on our Lord and Savior and ask to receive Jesus Christ!

  • @karenholland4732
    @karenholland4732 Рік тому +1

    HELL OF AN AMAZING DIFFICULT JOB MADE TO LOOK EASY. YOU WERE RIGHT THE STARS HAD TO BE ALIGNED WITH ALL OF YOU. CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @krisfischer6062
    @krisfischer6062 3 роки тому +59

    Ahhh could have totally added the “Autobots.. let’s roll out” somewhere in there lol

  • @JG-ch7ez
    @JG-ch7ez 3 роки тому +85

    It’s not a miracle it was the island giving you a farewell for treating her properly and cleaning her up for the next people.

  • @ErnestStJean
    @ErnestStJean 7 місяців тому +1

    That was satisfying to watch. The team works well together. Great job.

  • @shawnbennett3912
    @shawnbennett3912 Рік тому

    Thank you for all you guys do! I am new to your channel after watching you guys help the guy stuck at lake mead.

  • @javierpreciadojr413
    @javierpreciadojr413 3 роки тому +114

    Heavy d needs his own oil rig to fuel them toys.

    • @johnspenst1826
      @johnspenst1826 3 роки тому +3

      If he do i what a job on it.

    • @flyingjlotlizard5620
      @flyingjlotlizard5620 3 роки тому +7

      Thanks to biden oil and gasoline will be a thing of the past soon

    • @johnspenst1826
      @johnspenst1826 3 роки тому +1

      @@flyingjlotlizard5620 Most things made in the world today have to have the oil and gas

    • @hendrikwilfriedlaporte5755
      @hendrikwilfriedlaporte5755 3 роки тому

      @@johnspenst1826 in which country ***hole do you live? Most of the gasguslers in the world are being replaced by electric and alternative energy driven as we speak, only in the USA you can still freely drive them anywhere!

    • @johnspenst1826
      @johnspenst1826 3 роки тому +2

      @@hendrikwilfriedlaporte5755 You do know that crude oil is used in more than just gasoline. Let’s see here it’s in ink plastic asphalt. Ammonia and even in computers. And this is a very short list. Do do some research before you start complaining about something.

  • @KompleteKustoms
    @KompleteKustoms 3 роки тому +46

    Its crazy how much fun you can have with a few friends and a bunch of retired military equipment

    • @bradbuckner9496
      @bradbuckner9496 3 роки тому

      And a whole lot of MONEY. MONEY from , someone.

    • @KompleteKustoms
      @KompleteKustoms 3 роки тому +1

      @@bradbuckner9496 well yea anything in life requires money however i see where you coming from. Although there is a shit ton of money to be made in the diesel industry.

  • @jill6735
    @jill6735 Рік тому +1

    That was so awesome 👌 I really can't believe it worked out that good

  • @irisfulkerson6968
    @irisfulkerson6968 Рік тому +1

    Amazing recovery. And the force was with you

  • @stevesmith8107
    @stevesmith8107 3 роки тому +30

    Definitely also need the offroad low boy that goes with the Oshkosh

  • @sandmantk4901
    @sandmantk4901 2 роки тому +18

    Congratulations!! Well done everyone. Hat's off to our Parks and Forestry Dept.

  • @cadguy48
    @cadguy48 Рік тому +1

    You guys are the greatest, I enjoy every one you put out. At 74 years young I am still surprised, thank you for the great show!

  • @nicksnull6889
    @nicksnull6889 Рік тому

    That was awesome! Good job. If I may suggest, for instancewhen you got the excevator in neutral gears and was pulling it it went all over the place, you could use a backline like they do when a boat gets tugged to keep it straight, a shorter line also on the back to keep constant tension. I am impressed by how you guys handle situations with a light attitude

  • @sacaircooled
    @sacaircooled 2 роки тому +5

    Great job guys. I owned a towing company for nine years, Worked for other tow companies 10 years prior. Always-love doing off-road recoveries.

  • @josephham2036
    @josephham2036 3 роки тому +37

    That excavator’s dreams of being a race car came true.

    • @CJLane-62
      @CJLane-62 3 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @CaptainScarlet1961
      @CaptainScarlet1961 3 роки тому +1

      Seeing one go that fast was a weird experience lol :-)

  • @martycraft74
    @martycraft74 Рік тому +2

    Hey. Great content. Just started watching a few weeks ago. Basically binge watching when time permits. Love the fact you're using some military equipment with extractions. Keep up the amazing work you're whole team is doing. Bravo Zulu.

  • @ccut1955
    @ccut1955 Рік тому +1

    First of all CONGRATULATION! to you and your team for wanting to improve the world one piece at a time. Your knowledge of the equipment is awesome. To be able to thing on the fly to get motors running and making the things move easier is amazing. Again Thank You for your efforts to help your state improving for the people. God Bless you guys.

  • @markaphillips14
    @markaphillips14 3 роки тому +238

    The cost of fuel for this trip alone would cripple most people!!

    • @dominicsummonte1838
      @dominicsummonte1838 3 роки тому +4

      Facts over 2200

    • @bustersgarage
      @bustersgarage 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah, I drove my friends deuce and a half 65 miles each way to a car show and we used around 90 gallons of fuel (~1.5 tanks). That thing was thirsty with or without a bed load of gravel. BUT did ride smooth when you had 2+ tons of gravel in the back! And apologies to the driver of the nre Prius that pooped their beige pants at the mall, when they stopped late and we came very close to his door! HAHA.

    • @alouisschafer7212
      @alouisschafer7212 3 роки тому +7

      @@bustersgarage the engines in these things are as inefficient as it gets. Not even an old NA IDI diesel that rolls coal and gets 9mpg or worse no matter how you drive is this bad.

    • @CrusaderSports250
      @CrusaderSports250 2 роки тому +1

      @@alouisschafer7212 but just how bad is bad?, do love the look of the five tons though.

    • @lukeneill1568
      @lukeneill1568 2 роки тому +1

      @@CrusaderSports250 bad enough that one truck would have done the job

  • @nicksothep8472
    @nicksothep8472 2 роки тому +13

    That Oshkosh truck/tractor is one of the coolest things I've ever seen. The footage of it driving on the dry lake bed could have fooled most people thinking it was from a Mad Max special or something. As bad ass as it can possibly be 🤟🏻💣🏴‍☠️

  • @gabriellesmith1210
    @gabriellesmith1210 Рік тому +1


    Just love, watching all your recoveries and all the fun you still have Patricia Island

  • @eileenaragon6332
    @eileenaragon6332 Рік тому +3

    Loved watching you problem solve and cut up with each other. Congratulations on a job well done!

    • @Mat_Mac
      @Mat_Mac Рік тому

      Where will you go when you take your last breath? Please take the time to call on our Lord and Savior and ask to receive Jesus Christ!

  • @kennethnitz4174
    @kennethnitz4174 3 роки тому +29

    We need more guys like this friend group and a boss as good as heavyD

  • @imivanm
    @imivanm 3 роки тому +162

    Ah yesss, new video! Can’t think of a better way to close out the weekend!

    • @StateOfMinds
      @StateOfMinds 3 роки тому +1

      It's Monday. LoL

    • @nothin_but_the_truth8966
      @nothin_but_the_truth8966 3 роки тому +5

      @@StateOfMinds Where do you live? Lol ! Because it’s Sunday around here

    • @imivanm
      @imivanm 3 роки тому

      @@StateOfMinds still Sunday for me

    • @JeeperJimbo
      @JeeperJimbo 3 роки тому

      That's what I said !

    • @Mr.Unbreakable83
      @Mr.Unbreakable83 3 роки тому

      I feel the same as you cuz I always watch his videos when he releases them and this one is ending my day and I'm in Texas and it's 11:03 p.m.

  • @wendyfowler5541
    @wendyfowler5541 Рік тому +1

    That was amazing. I would have thought something would go wrong and it did not! Amazing!

  • @reuben9213
    @reuben9213 23 дні тому

    As a team , you guys are the best ! When you have a group who work so well together it doesn't get any better . Thanks guys

  • @ihaters11
    @ihaters11 3 роки тому +59

    Imagine having this many toys and tools at your disposal. still impressive

    • @Chris-gw4zp
      @Chris-gw4zp 3 роки тому +5

      Well he works his ass off so I mean

    • @Nuthouse660
      @Nuthouse660 3 роки тому

      All that and he stays getting stuck lol

  • @tankerboysabot
    @tankerboysabot 3 роки тому +37

    Yall needed a military style towbar that we used for pulling our tanks with.

  • @306Nation
    @306Nation Рік тому +3

    You guys did a great job, it’s all about being prepared for anything. That looks like the best day at work EVER. Nice work Heavy D

    • @Mat_Mac
      @Mat_Mac Рік тому

      Where will you go when you take your last breath? Please take the time to call on our Lord and Savior and ask to receive Jesus Christ!

  • @mikerodgers2195
    @mikerodgers2195 Рік тому

    I think you all did a excellent job. I really enjoy seeing the recovers you guys do. Wish I lived closer so I could work for you

  • @stevesmith8107
    @stevesmith8107 3 роки тому +122

    Faster than those tracks were ever meant to go.

    • @rich5708
      @rich5708 3 роки тому +2

      My thoughts exactly

    • @paulnance4759
      @paulnance4759 3 роки тому +9

      I think they know that. They just don’t care as I believe they plan to scrap it.

    • @jstbig1
      @jstbig1 3 роки тому +3

      I was waiting for a track pin to shear...

    • @mobilemechanic7700
      @mobilemechanic7700 3 роки тому +1

      When he pulled the planetaries, I knew it was fixing to be a “high speed” recovery.

    • @gallimead
      @gallimead 2 роки тому

      Well.. all that grease got the full warm up. Scrap value might recover some costs

  • @zackerylalor5071
    @zackerylalor5071 2 роки тому +10

    I love how at 31:26 there was a can of WD-40 on the track and it got absolutely flattened.

  • @rayscrafield2106
    @rayscrafield2106 10 місяців тому

    Your success was all in having the right crew and the right equipment. Congrats on a great video and the completion of a tough task.

  • @benjaminfreeman6950
    @benjaminfreeman6950 Рік тому +1

    Awesome job guys, love watching your videos and recoveries

  • @SGTJDerek
    @SGTJDerek 2 роки тому +4

    I finally came back and finished the Vid. This was the first one I saw from you guys. As a H8 Operator I know the planning and backbreaking work that goes into a recovery. You are definitely correct about working with others. I can't tell you how many times we had to recover vehicles from other Units that had burned in. You're dealing with the Post Command, the Unit that owned the equipment, the EPA and your own Chain of Command. 10 times out of 10 I was the lowest Ranking of the bunch and everybody wanted it done yesterday. Eventually I got a good 1SG, Battalion Commander and Division Commander who backed me up. To do it right takes time. They understood that.

  • @robertneece9835
    @robertneece9835 2 роки тому +25

    I love these videos-good sense of humor and teamwork. Your show makes the difficulty look so easy. Keep making them

  • @user-xg3bg2ih8s
    @user-xg3bg2ih8s 7 місяців тому

    I am 83years young and have been blessed with a life in the big construction,mining and trucking industries.Fifty years ago we would complimented each other hands and gloves (love your show)

  • @matthewneumann1548
    @matthewneumann1548 Рік тому +2

    Great job guys. Awesome recovery.

  • @carrollrickard9684
    @carrollrickard9684 2 роки тому +4

    Great Job, half the job is having the tools to work with and then the Team that knows how. You have both, making this potentially difficult recovery look so easy. You Men Rock !!!

  • @mannihh5274
    @mannihh5274 2 роки тому +5

    You are really lucky the sand held up that well today, made the recovery easy on you.
    IMHO towing heavy equipment with no brakes requires (two) tow bars rather than chains and straps, they don't get under the tracks and you aren't chased by it downhill. Much more control and safer. Keep up your great work.

  • @kuehlshop5185
    @kuehlshop5185 Рік тому +7

    you did great definitely made a difficult job look easy

  • @ihchevy
    @ihchevy Рік тому

    Making memories and enjoying yourself. That's what life is about.