Thanks Ollie, glad you liked it! I really enjoyed making this vid as it's a nice change to the timelapse ones. There's loads going on in those videos but I don't always get a chance to explain things. Hopefully more to come like this! :)
They're a great bit of kit, my ticket has just run out, work won't renew it as they never bought any of them in the end. Best visibility I've ever had, being able to see all 4 wheels from the seat. Really stable off road aswell, I've dug excavations with only 3 wheels on the ground (no stabiliser legs fitted) and the machine was so stable. The reverse steering function is a brilliant idea aswell
Great video Ben, really interesting, I'm heading up there next week to do a quick assessment on the Hydradig to see how much training I need for my CPCS ticket. Glad I watched this now, I cant wait! Keep the great content coming.
Hi Ben. Can you do a video where you show more of the controls on the bucket release. We have one for work but we’re having trouble disconnecting. If you could do a step by step showing the buttons that would be awesome. Thanks
Only two minutes in and I'm loving this. Well done. I've always had so many questions about the Hydradig but I'm just never around them. Thanks for the info.
What is the machine seriously like off road. I am considering the hydradig for mainly clearance, farmland, woodlands using tree shears, grapple etc. And how far would you travel to a job site before using transport? Great informative video by the way.
Hey Andy thanks for the comment. I've taken the hydradig in some very boggy and wet situations and haven't gotten stuck once. Ground clearance admittedly is not quite as good as a conventional wheeled machine because the engine on hydradigs is under the cab as seen in the video however this does have it's benefits too. In terms of roading i guess it depends on your area. The engine is basically a loadall engine I believe so it'll be decent on fuel. Have you considered talking to your local dealer for a demo? They really are unique to any other duck on the market so I think that would be your best bet to get a feel for the machine. Hope that helps :)
@@bentheop I hadn’t thought of the clearance to the ground, good point. Yes I’ll be speaking to a dealer. What’s the furthest you’d drive the machine to the job site? Thanks
Hi Ben, have you had a. Han e to drive the new doosan DX85R? Also I seen one of these machines leaving barrow in Furness last week looked a very nice well bit of kit. I think it was a pot hole repair setup 😊
Great overview, I've been running my Hydradig for a little over a year now. Do you know of any on line chat groups that specifically cover the Hydradig?
Shame these only came out after I had stop operating plant, I always thought these looked a decent bit of kit. Used to drive ducks a lot and loved them. Although a 3cx would take some beating I think.
Hi William, yeah these are fantastic pieces of kit. And you’re very right, backhoes are hard to beat. I think it comes down to these machines having jobs which suit them best. It’s really hard to compare them. Although they aren’t massively far off price wise, the jobs they can do vary a lot. The hydradig really excels in certain areas which is why adaptations like the Pothole Pro have come in. But then the backhoe is perfect for individual operators, which is why you see so many owned by small companies or even just individuals.
Hi Henry, Yes i work around with a few companies. In this video I'm at Operator Training on their machine doing a review on it. Not mine unfortunately!
@@henrypearce5478 Yeah I’m fully qualified on the machines I operate. In the UK at least, you can get those at a young age, it’s just not everyone will be trusted until they are older on bigger sites for example.
Das ist was für die Staße, zu wenig Bodenfreiheit und duch den Motor zwischen den Achsen kann man nicht ins Wasser. Spielzeug für Gemeinden und Städte.
Some jcbs are a lot better than others, I've found that tracked ones under 13t are useless, 13t are ok. 3cxs are a good bit of kit in the right situation and hands, but only if they are spec'd right
Under 13 ton scrap. 13ton up to 30ton ok . Not great . Not bad. 3cx good solid machine Wheel loaders very good Telehandlers extremely good if not the best Skidsteers absolute scrap
Nice vid Ben, having never been on a hydradig, it was cool to see the features and how they work. Very comprehensive video 👍
Thanks Ollie, glad you liked it! I really enjoyed making this vid as it's a nice change to the timelapse ones. There's loads going on in those videos but I don't always get a chance to explain things. Hopefully more to come like this! :)
They're a great bit of kit, my ticket has just run out, work won't renew it as they never bought any of them in the end. Best visibility I've ever had, being able to see all 4 wheels from the seat. Really stable off road aswell, I've dug excavations with only 3 wheels on the ground (no stabiliser legs fitted) and the machine was so stable. The reverse steering function is a brilliant idea aswell
Agreed! They're very well thought out machines!
Great video Ben, really interesting, I'm heading up there next week to do a quick assessment on the Hydradig to see how much training I need for my CPCS ticket. Glad I watched this now, I cant wait! Keep the great content coming.
Awesome! Thanks for the support and hope it all goes well. Your in great hands at Operator Training!
Great video Ben, nice to see they’ve made the reverse steer as standard as it was an optional extra on the Mk1. Great machine that keeps on improving👌
It’s such a great feature. And yes, very excited to see the future of this machine 👍
Hi Ben. Can you do a video where you show more of the controls on the bucket release. We have one for work but we’re having trouble disconnecting. If you could do a step by step showing the buttons that would be awesome. Thanks
I was very curious about European equipment. Thank you for your detailed explanation. Thank you for the video.
Fantastic place to learn you plant tickets top quality staff
Indeed! They’re brilliant
Great stuff, thanks.
Only two minutes in and I'm loving this. Well done. I've always had so many questions about the Hydradig but I'm just never around them. Thanks for the info.
Thank you! Really appreciate the feedback. Yes they’re interesting machines with lots to learn about!
What is the machine seriously like off road. I am considering the hydradig for mainly clearance, farmland, woodlands using tree shears, grapple etc. And how far would you travel to a job site before using transport? Great informative video by the way.
Hey Andy thanks for the comment. I've taken the hydradig in some very boggy and wet situations and haven't gotten stuck once. Ground clearance admittedly is not quite as good as a conventional wheeled machine because the engine on hydradigs is under the cab as seen in the video however this does have it's benefits too. In terms of roading i guess it depends on your area. The engine is basically a loadall engine I believe so it'll be decent on fuel. Have you considered talking to your local dealer for a demo? They really are unique to any other duck on the market so I think that would be your best bet to get a feel for the machine. Hope that helps :)
@@bentheop I hadn’t thought of the clearance to the ground, good point. Yes I’ll be speaking to a dealer. What’s the furthest you’d drive the machine to the job site? Thanks
Hi Ben, have you had a. Han e to drive the new doosan DX85R?
Also I seen one of these machines leaving barrow in Furness last week looked a very nice well bit of kit. I think it was a pot hole repair setup 😊
Hi There, no I've never actually driven a Doosan machine! They aren't very common where I am based, couldn't actually say the last time I saw one.
Great overview, I've been running my Hydradig for a little over a year now. Do you know of any on line chat groups that specifically cover the Hydradig?
Thanks :) I think I've seen one of facebook a couple times before
I passed my duck on that very machine! It was spanking new, In for my dumper next week. Good guys !
Excellent video very interesting and informative 👍
Thanks!! Appreciate the support :)
No Brasil tem esse modelo,já procurei nos pátio da revededora e não encontrei
Shame these only came out after I had stop operating plant, I always thought these looked a decent bit of kit. Used to drive ducks a lot and loved them. Although a 3cx would take some beating I think.
Hi William, yeah these are fantastic pieces of kit. And you’re very right, backhoes are hard to beat. I think it comes down to these machines having jobs which suit them best. It’s really hard to compare them. Although they aren’t massively far off price wise, the jobs they can do vary a lot. The hydradig really excels in certain areas which is why adaptations like the Pothole Pro have come in. But then the backhoe is perfect for individual operators, which is why you see so many owned by small companies or even just individuals.
G'day from nsw Australia just found your channel and subbed mate 👍
Awesome!! Appreciate the support mate 😀
전 한국사람입니다.
이기계가 마음에들어서 가격이 궁금하네요 ❤
You need a job at JCB Sales!
😆😆 haha thank you! Really enjoyed making this video so hopefully more to come!
Are you working for someone being able to run this kit?
Hi Henry, Yes i work around with a few companies. In this video I'm at Operator Training on their machine doing a review on it. Not mine unfortunately!
@@bentheop ohh ok, how come they let you run it at that age, do you have to prove that you have passed some sort of training?
@@henrypearce5478 Yeah I’m fully qualified on the machines I operate. In the UK at least, you can get those at a young age, it’s just not everyone will be trusted until they are older on bigger sites for example.
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Un caricaletame
Das ist was für die Staße, zu wenig Bodenfreiheit und duch den Motor zwischen den Achsen kann man nicht ins Wasser. Spielzeug für Gemeinden und Städte.
Scrap
Ever operated one? What makes you say that.
@@bentheop been a machine driver for 20 years jcb are shite
Good luck anyway
Some jcbs are a lot better than others, I've found that tracked ones under 13t are useless, 13t are ok. 3cxs are a good bit of kit in the right situation and hands, but only if they are spec'd right
Under 13 ton scrap.
13ton up to 30ton ok . Not great . Not bad.
3cx good solid machine
Wheel loaders very good
Telehandlers extremely good if not the best
Skidsteers absolute scrap
jcb ... serieusement ? au secours !