Using The Big Volvo 350 Excavator To Take Down The Massive Pines

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  • @letsdig18
    @letsdig18  6 місяців тому +39

    Use code LETSDIG50 to get 50% OFF your first Factor box plus 20% off your next month at
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    • @joshlane37
      @joshlane37 6 місяців тому +4

      👀

    • @meyer629
      @meyer629 6 місяців тому +4

      Can we use the code to get 70% off this Volvo 350??😅😂😝😆🤪

    • @bryanlloyd1099
      @bryanlloyd1099 6 місяців тому +2

      ​@@meyer629😂

    • @erikknudson1987
      @erikknudson1987 6 місяців тому

      Hey if you looking for a saw man I’m ur guy I been climbing trees for 12 years on my own just get with me if u need me thanks I can send u my email or phone number

    • @74_Green
      @74_Green 6 місяців тому +4

      AMI make a very nice --- Stump Harvester. SS6080 or the bigger SS80100 Either would be perfect for many of the jobs that you do.

  • @bobferranti5222
    @bobferranti5222 6 місяців тому +78

    Chris is working with POWAH ! The 350 is awesome, you've come a long way since your Linkbelt days. I and everyone else have thoroughly enjoyed each and every video. Here's to your continued success and future business.

    • @ryanhoward1013
      @ryanhoward1013 6 місяців тому +5

      Yes, those were the days when we watched him with the old machines. Working to where he is today. The wait was worth it, and he deserves everything he gets he is just simply the best at what he does.

    • @020Dutchy
      @020Dutchy 6 місяців тому +2

      Most tree stumps you could see the imprint of the rocks they were growing on (between), impressive😮

  • @Theyadayada
    @Theyadayada 6 місяців тому +28

    I'm a diesel mechanic here in Australia and I swear by Volvo and Scania. Great trucks, great diggers, great buses. Great choice mate love seeing that big digger run.

  • @scottfortune9016
    @scottfortune9016 6 місяців тому +18

    Chris, it looks like you're growing your business exponentially, and I'm really happy for you brother!! Your hard work is paying off in spades. Keep the videos coming too!! We'll be here to watch them.

  • @trigonx1
    @trigonx1 6 місяців тому +21

    Glad the little Oak made it! Now it can get all the sunshine it deserves.

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 6 місяців тому +4

      And someday it’ll be big enough to cause problems, that’ll be a long time to go.

  • @Todd.Roberts
    @Todd.Roberts 6 місяців тому +29

    Always like like watching new equipment being unveiled and used on the projects

    • @ryanhoward1013
      @ryanhoward1013 6 місяців тому +2

      Hi Todd, I love seeing Chris get new equipment. He gets all excited and wants to just jump in and start doing something
      I hope you are doing well and enjoying the summer weather it was beautiful here today up here in Maine. I love N.C. weather I used to vacation down in the Raleigh / Cary area for 3-4 weeks. I wish I knew of Chris then.

    • @Todd.Roberts
      @Todd.Roberts 6 місяців тому

      @@ryanhoward1013 how are you doing ? He he loves some new equipment don’t blame him at all. Well it’s actually been raining all day here in NC . Maybe if enough people would let Chris know y’all want me back . Maybe it will happen.

  • @craigwavra3495
    @craigwavra3495 6 місяців тому +9

    Can’t wait to see what project you have in mind for the 350!! Gotta be another big pond dig with a lot of material to move!!

  • @heatherlane9270
    @heatherlane9270 6 місяців тому +6

    Gosh the 350E is so nice - it's so easy to see the difference between it and the 220 when trees are being taken down - it's safer too I believe. Cabin is looking lonely but it's natural beauty is evident now.

  • @briand.3552
    @briand.3552 6 місяців тому +7

    It is nice to see the cabin exposed! Those were some big trees.

  • @davidcokley1929
    @davidcokley1929 6 місяців тому +6

    Hey Chris, Ole Brutus is a freakin Beast! It may have worked all day, but I don't think it even broke a sweat. It handled those massive trees with ease.💪💪

  • @pauldillinger2286
    @pauldillinger2286 6 місяців тому +1

    Chris i just got out of the hospital. Been there since Saturday. Almost died they say. Love the big Volvo 350. Man take care of yourself and enjoy life buddy. Proud of you man.

  • @gerrycarter4929
    @gerrycarter4929 6 місяців тому +17

    Chris, watching you use your new Volvo is like watching a kid after Christmas with a new toy!

  • @cathiwim
    @cathiwim 6 місяців тому

    No loss with that Bradford Pear! They are the scourge of my existence!such a poetry of motion, as Chris takes these trees down. love it!

  • @dburto13
    @dburto13 6 місяців тому

    Awesome work Chris! That 350 is a beast! You said to wait and see when I said Volvo dropped the ball when you got the Hyundai…you weren’t kidding! Nice machine!

  • @joebacarella2829
    @joebacarella2829 6 місяців тому

    Love the videos, that 350 is a beast, from my laptop, that claw looks the size of my fingernail and that`s a 6 foot claw, the size and power of that machine is incredible, knocking those monster trees down with little effort, it barely broke a sweat, well done sir.

  • @MarkBaehne
    @MarkBaehne 6 місяців тому +5

    Yay for the Death of the Bradford Pears ,grafted on thorn tree root stock a lot of the time if broken off low to ground a thorn tree will grow a lot of the time I’ve had six and all of them did that , also horrible for the allergies. Love the new 350E your having a lot fun with it.

  • @AquaPeet
    @AquaPeet 6 місяців тому +8

    Unbelievable how much forces are applied to the turntable (or what's it called) of the machine and it doesn't snap off. Must've been a pretty heck of an engineering job!

  • @GlobalistJuice
    @GlobalistJuice 6 місяців тому +6

    That three-fiddy manhandles and muscles down those big trees like a champ! Very nice machine! 👍

  • @dankenney7827
    @dankenney7827 6 місяців тому +1

    The 350 is a lot louder machine. You've got a nice yellow door on the left side for your logo and just about anywhere on the right side. Good seeing you enjoying your new "toy"!

  • @hydraulic-hum
    @hydraulic-hum 6 місяців тому

    clearing the big trees quickly with the 350, area is going to look lovely once cleaned up..

  • @erikcourtney1834
    @erikcourtney1834 6 місяців тому +1

    I love hearing the 350 Is here… trees be gone. I love the originally 220 the most since I seen the day it was unloaded. But the 350 is a beast. Can’t wait for the new attachment to show up!

  • @debcamp2359
    @debcamp2359 6 місяців тому +3

    Nice clearing job. Lots of sunlight.❤

  • @jerrypage4327
    @jerrypage4327 6 місяців тому

    That has to be one of the best ads EVER....And FACTOR could not have chosen a better rep for their brand, Thanks Chris for taking us to your job sites.

  • @dennismalcolm6620
    @dennismalcolm6620 6 місяців тому +20

    YOU KNOW CHRIS IS HAVING FUN WHEN HE USES THE EXCAVATOR TO PREPARE HIS LUNCH!!!..YOUR HARD WORK EQUALS SUCCESS 🙌 😉..AND THATS WHY YOU CAN AFFORD THIS GREAT PIECE OF EQUIPMENT!!!!...🎉🎉😊..

  • @jeffwisemiller3590
    @jeffwisemiller3590 6 місяців тому +6

    You keep accumulating equipment & pretty soon Geoff will have to come up with a permanent storage yard. Equipment scattered from 1 end of the state to the other. Just don't forget where you left them at. Maybe another Barney or 2 to have at various sites. Nice to see you keep Donnie busy.

  • @dougpatch5134
    @dougpatch5134 6 місяців тому +79

    Sounds like you have already named the 350... Brutus, quite appropriate.

    • @markpashia7067
      @markpashia7067 6 місяців тому +4

      So now what will he buy to be Popeye and Oliveoil?

    • @cathiwim
      @cathiwim 6 місяців тому

      @@markpashia7067a Skidsteer and a concrete crusher?(Popeye)

    • @kenore4003
      @kenore4003 6 місяців тому

      Just for fun, what is Olive Oyls brothers name??? No Googleing.

    • @JohnShalamskas
      @JohnShalamskas 6 місяців тому

      @@markpashia7067 You are thinking of Bluto. "Ain't I a beauty!"

    • @dukejohn2898
      @dukejohn2898 6 місяців тому

      @@kenore4003 Castor.

  • @stevebury6560
    @stevebury6560 6 місяців тому

    I'm impressed with your gathering of heavy equipment, the 350 , 330 [(2) 250 ] D6, D7, Komatsu , Barney and the drag line , the big dump truck!!!

  • @greggardner2823
    @greggardner2823 5 місяців тому

    Nice promotion! 350 sure is handy.

  • @desolatemetro
    @desolatemetro 6 місяців тому

    Picking up the food with the grapple makes for a great ad. :D

  • @Scot_WestTexas
    @Scot_WestTexas 6 місяців тому +26

    Bro! I’ve known your equipment were just extensions of your appendages, like hands and arms, but the lunch episode went way above artistry! Totally cracked me up. You rule 🤣🤣🤣

    • @robertmccullough4822
      @robertmccullough4822 6 місяців тому +4

      In one of the "Expo" videos I seem to remember him pulling the cork out of a bottle and picking the bottle up. Somethin crazy like that. His "Touch" with an excavator is so gentle and smooth.. Many years on the sticks.!

  • @kathyhelton2606
    @kathyhelton2606 6 місяців тому +6

    The 350 has no problem with those trees! Great video Chris

  • @ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441
    @ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441 6 місяців тому

    That big machine sure makes it easy. That place is looking good. Opening it all up. Getting rid of all those trees. It'll be nice place when it's done. A lot of sun. Good job. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦

    • @sharonmiller6436
      @sharonmiller6436 6 місяців тому

      The house initially did look like a small cabin given the scale of the trees. Now it looks like a pretty nice house!
      Somebody planted those pines as little trees to give some privacy - they should've checked on how tall they would grow! Any one of them could've flattened the house.

  • @davidaylsworth8964
    @davidaylsworth8964 6 місяців тому

    Love the FACTOR segment. Excellent use of the grapple. 😃 And then the dish. Always something fun going on. Don’t even notice there’s no balloon.

  • @RobsWorldWV
    @RobsWorldWV 6 місяців тому

    You're having way too much fun with that big beautiful machine.

  • @hi-techredneck7069
    @hi-techredneck7069 6 місяців тому +16

    That 350 is something else! Tree Shaker! 🇺🇸❤

  • @scottburk4083
    @scottburk4083 6 місяців тому

    That 350 is one beast of a machine! Take care Chris,God Bless ya Brother!!!❤😊

  • @george8873
    @george8873 6 місяців тому +34

    Chris was just showing off when he picked up the Factor Meal with the excavator without smashing it all over the place, lol. He sure makes those paid promotions entertaining.

  • @dennismcclintock3154
    @dennismcclintock3154 6 місяців тому

    Way to go Chris the new Toy is a BEAST . Must have BEAST MODE ON THE PUTER LOOK LIKE FUN NO ALL YA NEED IS A FORESTRY LOG SKIDDER

  • @markmaul4525
    @markmaul4525 6 місяців тому +2

    Chris after two days of watching you with your new Volvo 350E. All that I can say is that is one powerful excavator. Well it doesn’t hurt that you see a very skilled owner operator and I enjoy your videos that you take us along with you on your daily work schedules.

  • @arkansas1336
    @arkansas1336 6 місяців тому +4

    Fun watching the action of the 350!

  • @andrewr2650
    @andrewr2650 6 місяців тому

    350 is impressive! I do think its a little apples to oranges comparing how well it stumps against the other machines because you were digging mostly Gum trees with the 330. In my experience, for similar size trees, pine stumps come out about the easiest.

  • @doorjumper2549
    @doorjumper2549 6 місяців тому +8

    Who knew that Factor made excavator friendly packaging.

  • @teebugg66
    @teebugg66 6 місяців тому +1

    I wish our pines had root balls that shallow, were in sand and they go straight down. The tap root on those big pines here would be about 18-20’ deep here in Florida

    • @leonardcrum6896
      @leonardcrum6896 6 місяців тому

      And sometimes be as big as the tree. Many times with my old D7-3T have had to build a dirt ramp to get them to break loose.

  • @NeilMaclachlan
    @NeilMaclachlan 6 місяців тому +2

    That machine has a bit of grunt about it lol....Getting the trees down no probs...Stay safe Chris and see you on the next one

  • @HenriVermeulen
    @HenriVermeulen 6 місяців тому

    What an awesome masjien the 350 is, enjoying your video's

  • @46rambo49
    @46rambo49 6 місяців тому

    we get a new machine we put floor mats and seat covers in them, and tint the windows!!! Factor 75 is GREAT,

  • @berettamrc
    @berettamrc 6 місяців тому

    That new digger is wonderful!

  • @bosshogg3548
    @bosshogg3548 6 місяців тому

    Great video 👍🏻 5:06 love how you said wham blam 😂

  • @donnal.oglesby4806
    @donnal.oglesby4806 6 місяців тому

    TIMBER!!! Happy that the new owner at least saved SOME trees.

  • @grondwerker3178
    @grondwerker3178 6 місяців тому

    i love the power of our volvo 355 zero tail ,which has the same power as the volvo 300, this 350 of you even has more power. Volvo makes great machines

  • @huggy1712
    @huggy1712 6 місяців тому +1

    Hi Chris .Wife and I think the new 350 is a beast taking trees down likes it’s nothing ,it is an amazing machine .

  • @ronthacker211
    @ronthacker211 6 місяців тому

    350, 330 & 220. Big Fred, Wilma & Bamm Bamm.

  • @charlesswhitlock
    @charlesswhitlock 6 місяців тому +1

    It wasn't too long ago that the Volvo 290s that both Chris and John owned were considered huge, We have definitely gone up a few sizes now lol

  • @jasonfarrell3567
    @jasonfarrell3567 6 місяців тому

    Can't wait to see the new attachment for your new 350 👍

  • @jd8690
    @jd8690 6 місяців тому +1

    That 350 is an awesome machine! Lots of power!

  • @exotictones1054
    @exotictones1054 6 місяців тому

    Bradford pear tree makes beautiful bowls for wood turnering.

  • @APNFORD
    @APNFORD 6 місяців тому

    Man Chris, that new excavator is so BADASS, I'm freaking jealous dude.

  • @tomsoil9909
    @tomsoil9909 6 місяців тому

    What a beast!! Call it the BEAST!! Volvo finally came through for you!! You scared them when you bought the last machine!! Way to go Chris!!

  • @zifnabalias5062
    @zifnabalias5062 6 місяців тому

    look at those clean windows - appreciate them - never again will they be this clean

  • @drmautz
    @drmautz 6 місяців тому

    I like our new addition to the family

  • @spencer6764
    @spencer6764 6 місяців тому

    Awesome Job Magic Man. 👍👍

  • @andrewbladenode3197
    @andrewbladenode3197 6 місяців тому +4

    I remember when your uncles 250 was a big deal. Is the 350 size wise larger than the 250. Would like to see a side by side size comparison. Have a blessed day.

  • @mohawk1778
    @mohawk1778 6 місяців тому

    Sure glad your still doing the factor commercials. I bet it’s gotta help with the purchase of the new equipment and the cool new attachments we are getting to see 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @ronaldclark1178
    @ronaldclark1178 6 місяців тому +2

    I think you have been hanging with Charlie!!! You have got to Spend money to Make money. Glad you have another great machine for the fleet!!!!!!!

  • @MCSoapthgr8
    @MCSoapthgr8 6 місяців тому

    1:17 Excellent decision on that Bradford Pear

  • @TheRealMrDiGG
    @TheRealMrDiGG 6 місяців тому

    that 350 is purdy!

  • @Southalabamaoutdoors
    @Southalabamaoutdoors 6 місяців тому +3

    Chris enjoy the new equipment, but how bout an update on the dogs! Winston and the group please..

  • @robmatthews7972
    @robmatthews7972 6 місяців тому

    Good work Chris. The new 350 paired with the stumper is doing what you wanted. If you keep creating widow maker limbs, Brutus needs a hard hat. That old homestead is looking good getting opened up and sunlight shining. You don`t miss a gas station hotdog now and then? Those big pines are saw timber but no one wants to saw or sell SYP.

  • @christopherleblanc9599
    @christopherleblanc9599 6 місяців тому +1

    great meal , for contractors and truckers a like , glad your enjoying the new toy ,

  • @popko12345
    @popko12345 6 місяців тому +2

    its timber day chris very nice

  • @leolarocque-h4e
    @leolarocque-h4e 6 місяців тому +2

    Love the video on the big Volvo 350 exc,

  • @michaelslinn7472
    @michaelslinn7472 6 місяців тому

    Love the new volvo Chris makes your work a whole lot better,

  • @dirtfarmer7472
    @dirtfarmer7472 6 місяців тому

    You don’t work around houses very often, just a different challenge, got to watch more & worry more. When you get a straight clearing job will be more fun.
    Thank you Sir, nice video

  • @user990077
    @user990077 6 місяців тому

    Somebody is having a fun time in their new giant excavator!

  • @kevinkenyon7045
    @kevinkenyon7045 6 місяців тому +1

    Chris great video! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

  • @SteveN3695J
    @SteveN3695J 6 місяців тому

    A few episodes ago I commented sharpening the dig edges of the root buster. If you read my comment, you likely chuckled as your new "350" had or was just about to show up at the job...! You're mov'n now, Congrats...:)

  • @billwilliams9527
    @billwilliams9527 6 місяців тому +5

    Chris, running a chain saw is below your pay grade. I know ya do what ya gotta do. Man what a tree beast you have there. Now that is one fancy commercial.

  • @lynnsteadmon9496
    @lynnsteadmon9496 6 місяців тому

    Love the new machine, you are a Volvo man.

  • @kirk467
    @kirk467 6 місяців тому +1

    Yeah, now the owner can put in a swimming pool, Chris! No more pine needles in the pool, if he ever wants to put a pool in! 👌🏻👍🏻

  • @richardschlichtman1147
    @richardschlichtman1147 6 місяців тому

    Very impressed with the power that 350 has‼️‼️

  • @keithdunlap2701
    @keithdunlap2701 6 місяців тому +1

    Man, I love it !! The New 350 is a Beast now !! lolol... You can tell it digs good as hell !! I know your lovin' it Chris !! Opening on up threw there now, looking better all the time !! Great as always !! Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next !! Need to pack ya some salt n pepper to work with ya Chris, for ya Lunch meals !! lolol...

  • @karenfaber7049
    @karenfaber7049 6 місяців тому

    That is such a gorgeous property that you are working on. I hope someone enjoys living there.

  • @apdhoudini
    @apdhoudini 6 місяців тому +2

    If you haven't got the window tint done yet, you should look into Ceramic coating. Like tint only better.

  • @pinwizz69
    @pinwizz69 6 місяців тому +2

    Seems like Chris is in stump pulling heaven now.
    His new Vovlo 350 yanks trees outta the ground like they're toothpicks.

    • @pinwizz69
      @pinwizz69 6 місяців тому

      Lets see Mike Dirt Perfect pick his lunch up with his biggest excavator and plop it safely on his microwave.
      A new competition at the next UA-cam excavator industry get together.

  • @Metalheavenjockeolsson3653
    @Metalheavenjockeolsson3653 6 місяців тому

    Great machine😁

  • @danielsirman8865
    @danielsirman8865 6 місяців тому

    that is a nice machine. bet you are proud to get that one. for a minute, i thought you were going to put your lunch inside the micro wave with that grapple. i almost believe you could do it.

  • @mischef18
    @mischef18 6 місяців тому

    Another all round great video bro that 350 is proving itself worthy of being part of your toys bro. Safe travels. Ken.

  • @gussaba9004
    @gussaba9004 6 місяців тому +1

    Great job dropping it no problem
    Good choice

  • @SpeedSmith
    @SpeedSmith 6 місяців тому +1

    Job is coming along very nice.

  • @woodcrestwoodworkingnc
    @woodcrestwoodworkingnc 6 місяців тому

    There's a construction project going on near me. Today I passed a JD 350 working right next to a 210. Assuming JD and Volvo excavators are roughly the same size, I can better appreciate the size of the 350 and how much larger it is relative to the 220.

  • @Vickie-Bligh
    @Vickie-Bligh 6 місяців тому +2

    I love your Factor Ads. They're funny & fun. Working that 350 looked like fun. Does have the power. Are you keeping the 330 or sending it on to a new home? Thanks for sharing, Chris.

  • @thomasbrown9047
    @thomasbrown9047 6 місяців тому +3

    Love the videos and as always keep up the great work!

  • @Tuurs
    @Tuurs 6 місяців тому

    what a machine chris really nice to work with im sure

  • @74_Green
    @74_Green 6 місяців тому +4

    AMI make a very nice --- Stump Harvester. SS6080 or the bigger SS80100 Either would be perfect for many of the jobs that you do.

    • @tylergodfrey2800
      @tylergodfrey2800 6 місяців тому

      I agree. Maybe a LetsDig18 branded, special edition like the thumbs that AMI put Chris’ branding on.

    • @brian7327
      @brian7327 6 місяців тому

      I'd bet money he's gonna get a stump harvester

  • @davidgrant7851
    @davidgrant7851 6 місяців тому

    Right at home in the new baby. Congratulations 🎉

  • @troytempest4918
    @troytempest4918 6 місяців тому

    Absolutely enjoy your videos! Kind of an "off-the-wall" question for you. When you're out in the field working, do you get into other nasties like hornets, wasps, etc? Carry any Zep, Hot Shot, or anything else with you? Keep these great videos coming!

  • @BuckMasterNorm
    @BuckMasterNorm 6 місяців тому +1

    That 350 looks great

  • @heidibal255
    @heidibal255 6 місяців тому

    Thank you 👍

  • @johnhorwath5629
    @johnhorwath5629 6 місяців тому +1

    What an amazing machine!

  • @bobbijoalfieri8151
    @bobbijoalfieri8151 6 місяців тому +1

    i am always amazed at how skilled you are as an excavator operator, but this time you might just be showing off. reminds me of when you and Mike from dirt perfect get together