It’s a great piece of kit, since you guys are doing a lot of forestry work maybe you should look at the Menzi-Muck spider excavator also, they’ve got a hydraulic flow that’s mind blowing…. Mecalac comes from Annecy in France, and Annecy lies by a lake (lac in French) thus the name Mecalac, lovely place by the way.
I think this is an excellent choice for your kind of work regardless of being relatively expensive this machine is a "one man band" and should save you a lot of trailer hauling time say where you needed an excavator and loader. My brother bought one around 1985 (in UK) and said it was the best move ever because it made marginal jobs profitable to do and that made more work available. DO NOT skimp on maintenance $300 service will save you thousands. Some of your sound tracks are an assault on my "old ears" but we are not reviewing the "music"!
Well..... Now i know .. It's always nice when nifty and hard-core come together... May you and Eric have continued success and support..Happy for u all..
219!!! I drove my 5.9 over Eisenhower Pass and was at 225 and about flipped out (pulling 15 K). Local guy in Utah said , nope, normal. At home I'm at 600 ft elevation and NEVER see 205.Drove a friend's 5.9 dragging a jeep and saw 220 up to Nevada. Freaked me again but nice to know it does that in thin air. Plus his truck!
You guys have some cool videos , but this machine with the grapple …. You have my attention now!! Was just telling my old man about this setup saying I’ve never seen anyone with this machine and grapple combo ! Well now I have . Love it!
Yeah, the I was surprised you had not gotten the mecalac way back when, i can't wait to get my own. I'm getting a tiltrotator for my kubota first and then a mecalac for my next machine.
That awesome setup you have is do to a lot of hard work. Nothing comes free .for how young you are and to have what you have means that you have an awesome work ethic. Keep it up .
I don't know why nobody else sells 2-piece boom machines here. Much larger operating envelope and the boom isn't way up in the air when you are tucked up tight. 37gpm/4000 psi and all the reach should make for a great mulching machine.
I know right!? Everyone else makes them but I don’t see any. It’s the nicest thing having that extra joint some much more flexibility. Looking forward to getting g thr mulcher on it
That 2 pc boom is really cool!! More versatile, like it was made for an operation like yours!! The low growl of the engine (my laptop is plugged into near-field monitors) just feels like a lot of power!! The rear wheel of the track (drive wheel?) is larger than the front? It just looks well/heavy built! Congrats on the new machine!! 8) --gary
Looks great guys! We run an 8MCR and 7MWR and one thing I would definitely recommend is to get your head around using the foot pedal for the intermediate boom, it will make it far better to use. We also very rarely use the skid mode for tracking around, only if we are traveling a long distance on site. Tracking on your feet keeps more of the machine functions available to you ensuring its versatility is maintained.
Congrats on the new machine. Too me it seems like a Jack of all trades machine. Any update on the personal channel? I’ve been waiting for some Charger content
Dang new trucks, trailers, skid steers,excavators and all attachments u guys have to be charging $1,000 an hour with all them payments just to make money lol
@@justinw2141 doesn’t hurt the cylinder at all. I don’t like putting a chain over the boom. Digs into the boom and makes sharp edges and boom can still side shift.
@@VBELTandSON thank you sir what about warranty did it help a lot with performance ive got a ryan grapple saw new on the 80 ive got one of those things its amazing I love your trac mecalac but I need to go a little faster from a to b thanks for your knowledge buddy I'm treeman for my entire life mecalac 11mcr gonna make life easier I need the tilt rotator and oil quik and I'm off .to work brother best regards love your dedication to your trade .
If I may ask, what do you have to have your truck registered at (weight) to be able to tow that? Is there a max weight you can register a dually pick up at? Thanks.
AND ….if you did not have a truck or hauling trailer and were just getting started in your business would you still choose an MWR wheeled model over the MCR track?
Yep if there is anybody on YT that will make proper use of a Mecalac its V-belts son
Thank you!🙌🏻
It’s a great piece of kit, since you guys are doing a lot of forestry work maybe you should look at the Menzi-Muck spider excavator also, they’ve got a hydraulic flow that’s mind blowing….
Mecalac comes from Annecy in France, and Annecy lies by a lake (lac in French) thus the name Mecalac, lovely place by the way.
the amount of weight that machine can handle vs how compact it is, thats unreal! really impressive
I think this is an excellent choice for your kind of work regardless of being relatively expensive this machine is a "one man band" and should save you a lot of trailer hauling time say where you needed an excavator and loader. My brother bought one around 1985 (in UK) and said it was the best move ever because it made marginal jobs profitable to do and that made more work available. DO NOT skimp on maintenance $300 service will save you thousands. Some of your sound tracks are an assault on my "old ears" but we are not reviewing the "music"!
Hard work pays off ol' son! Good to see you and your family doing well.
Congrats. I have an MCR 8. Mecalacs are great machines.
Aahhhhh this is our dream machine. Congratulations! We will be watching closely for your experience with it
Well..... Now i know ..
It's always nice when nifty and hard-core come together...
May you and Eric have continued success and support..Happy for u all..
Wild machine id love to see more people running them. 👍
She’s a beast!’ Happy you found a dam good rig for the Buisness my man!
Glad to see this. I tested one recently with my boss and we were hesitant. But i sent him your vids and were purchasing one next month!
Thing is a beast, love seeing all the machines and rigs you got here local! See them all over town!
Cool machine. Was just looking at them at the volvo dealer the other day. Glad you're pleased with it
219!!! I drove my 5.9 over Eisenhower Pass and was at 225 and about flipped out (pulling 15 K). Local guy in Utah said , nope, normal. At home I'm at 600 ft elevation and NEVER see 205.Drove a friend's 5.9 dragging a jeep and saw 220 up to Nevada. Freaked me again but nice to know it does that in thin air. Plus his truck!
You guys have some cool videos , but this machine with the grapple …. You have my attention now!!
Was just telling my old man about this setup saying I’ve never seen anyone with this machine and grapple combo ! Well now I have . Love it!
That’s a badass machine. The rotating head is killer.
Yeah, the I was surprised you had not gotten the mecalac way back when, i can't wait to get my own. I'm getting a tiltrotator for my kubota first and then a mecalac for my next machine.
Awesome setup.
That awesome setup you have is do to a lot of hard work. Nothing comes free .for how young you are and to have what you have means that you have an awesome work ethic. Keep it up .
Thank you i appreciate that
It’s fun when the hard work starts paying off and results show. Not an easy road
You have that Wright. It is never an easy road. Take care and be safe Denis.
I’m looking forward to the heavy use and feedback on this thing. Good company and channel to put these through the paces.
A little pump a little oil and HOLY MOLY tons of force. Nice machine and glad you got one that was repaired so that all the ponies can run.
I was just looking at that video the other day. I love the design of these machines. Hope she's problem free. Keep us updated how she runs long term.
I don't know why nobody else sells 2-piece boom machines here. Much larger operating envelope and the boom isn't way up in the air when you are tucked up tight. 37gpm/4000 psi and all the reach should make for a great mulching machine.
I know right!? Everyone else makes them but I don’t see any. It’s the nicest thing having that extra joint some much more flexibility. Looking forward to getting g thr mulcher on it
Looks nice, but the hose management isn’t too impressive. Could definitely be cleaned up a bit. Looks easy to rip those hoses off in the bush.
Nice video Sam ! Here are a lot of Mecalac’s almost every company has one. It’s a very universal machine 👍🏻
🙏❤️ love from Scotland ❤️🙏
That 2 pc boom is really cool!! More versatile, like it was made for an operation like yours!! The low growl of the engine (my laptop is plugged into near-field monitors) just feels like a lot of power!! The rear wheel of the track (drive wheel?) is larger than the front? It just looks well/heavy built! Congrats on the new machine!! 8) --gary
That’s awesome. The reach alone looks good.
Looks great guys! We run an 8MCR and 7MWR and one thing I would definitely recommend is to get your head around using the foot pedal for the intermediate boom, it will make it far better to use.
We also very rarely use the skid mode for tracking around, only if we are traveling a long distance on site. Tracking on your feet keeps more of the machine functions available to you ensuring its versatility is maintained.
Big thumbs up onthe new equipment
Looks like a awesome machine.
Looks like a very versatile machine, but damn that's alot of hoses on that boom!
Nice to see you went with a rotobec rpa grapple
best in the business! The Swiss army knife of civil construction.
That is one cool machine!
That is sick my dude. What a weapon! That is my dream setup right there! Keep it up man, your my inspiration for sure. Thanks for the videos!
I saw it in the background and new exactly what it was great machine we have 6 of them
I just bought an 8. Which models do you have and what is the difference between them?
@@kevinthomes1046 we have 3 mcr 10s 2 mwr 11s and 1 mwr 15
Love them all they all are useful tools in road construction and site development
@@markdibiasio2679 Nice fleet.
"this one comes from Canada, apparently them boys like HP just as much as they like maple syrup" lol .... hell yaaaa
Wow, sweet machine
Looks like an awesome machine! Congrats man!
Never knew about them. Looks pretty good 👍. Cheers 🍻
Sweet machine
Boom definitely looks different
Happy Canada Day Sam.
I want one! I’ll get the maple syrup boys to tune it!
Congrats on the new machine. Too me it seems like a Jack of all trades machine. Any update on the personal channel? I’ve been waiting for some Charger content
Thank you and I’m getting back on that channel later today with a new video. 69 charger barn find and 67 fast back
@@VBELTandSON Good man😎
Awesome machine 👍
very nice.
We need to talk my MCR 10 is tuned down I want to turn it back up.
So the 080 kabota is staying around for backup/extra duty seema like a good unit yet
Dang new trucks, trailers, skid steers,excavators and all attachments u guys have to be charging $1,000 an hour with all them payments just to make money lol
Worst thing is fuel prices hah
@@VBELTandSON yes ur correct on that
They make a 15 more looks really good
Awesome. Now you can throw real bobcat in tank. 😂
Why is trailer name covered?
There a great machine the boom is like a human arm im shocked theres not more in america
Looks like a robots arm it is awesome
Looks like a 4 stage boom
Would you ever go for the bigger 15 model?
What type of gooseneck trailer do you recommend?
8:08 why are you strapping the boom down around the hydraulic ram like that?
To be legal when hauling the machine.
@@VBELTandSON strap over the boom not around the ram. Could damage the ram.
@@VBELTandSON otherwise great video!
@@justinw2141 doesn’t hurt the cylinder at all. I don’t like putting a chain over the boom. Digs into the boom and makes sharp edges and boom can still side shift.
I thought you brought a 2150? Sad the 290 didn't work out but hey if this is better and makes you more $$$ then why not
Been wanting to demo one but no mecalac dealer any where near the mid west
what would be the purchase price in Australia for such machine?
Explain how the operator controls work with the 2 piece boom please. Thanks
Future video I will👍🏻
I've been wanting one was that the 19 they had for sell
💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽🇺🇸🇺🇸 what a machine 👍🏽👍🏽
Should of bought the Timbco probably about the same amount. 🤣
That’s next yeah haha
I'm getting the wheeled 11mcr how in the world did ya get a 100hp one sir
Aftermarket tunes
@@VBELTandSON thank you sir what about warranty did it help a lot with performance ive got a ryan grapple saw new on the 80 ive got one of those things its amazing I love your trac mecalac but I need to go a little faster from a to b thanks for your knowledge buddy I'm treeman for my entire life mecalac 11mcr gonna make life easier I need the tilt rotator and oil quik and I'm off .to work brother best regards love your dedication to your trade .
Any idea what they did to your engine to get it to 115hp..I have a 6MCR and would to know!…thx
Eco tune is what it is called not sure what company makes it.
If I may ask, what do you have to have your truck registered at (weight) to be able to tow that? Is there a max weight you can register a dually pick up at? Thanks.
54k.
Can you make a video showing the process and requirements, and rough cost to get the weight sticker on a truck.
2k for reg with that sticker just go to dmv and buy it. Need 3500 or bigger for that sticker
Why did you decide on a mecalac track excavator over a mwr wheeled model?
AND ….if you did not have a truck or hauling trailer and were just getting started in your business would you still choose an MWR wheeled model over the MCR track?
Mcr because I go on steep ground. I need tracks
@@VBELTandSON what would you say is the percentage of work you do on steep slope where a MWR wheeled excavator could not go? 20%?
@@ralphmorrison1845 idk if I’d take one that steep. Just no traction and unstable
I’m not sure why this is being advertised as 100hp?
Did you not watch the video?
Yeah, I’m like ohh sweet Mecalac started making the 10’s with 100hp!? 5 minutes in “damnit it’s tuned from Canada”
@@garrettmcdaniel1207 hahah yup
A 15 tone mcr
Yellow is the colour
Can we get a status update on the 4500?
Hasn’t moved lol
@@VBELTandSON damn, well you guys do have 94 trucks between the 2 of you lol
@@VTOutdoorServices been waiting on the dump unit so we can start the bed. It finally showed up but we are slammed busy
@@VBELTandSON good deal man. If you get bored, sub to our channel for riveting excavation videos combined with fat guys and dry humor
Good luck getting parts
Dealer has been on top of it
@@VBELTandSON it's made in France?
@@jimsmith1946 They have a warehouse in the US.
👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I would get trade 080 instead of the 290
Traded the lesser performance
So your not keeping the 290
She gone
I will miss the 290 but can’t wait to see the new machine in action.
Ok
Rly.....