Not sure if somebody already said it but for our 6 ton mini we trailer with the ditch bucket. Flip the 24” on its side and set one side of the ditch bucket so when you flip it up right it’s sitting in the ditch bucket 90 degrees to how it would couple. Then take your 12” and have it face the opposite way of your 24” and a little muscle work and you can interlock the 12” into the 24” since they are facing each other teeth to teeth, and you can carry all 3 buckets on the machine, back to a remote work area etc. our thumb will trap them so to be honest I don’t even tie them up on the trailer and just haul them in the ditch bucket trapped by the thumb.. That’s kinda how we found works for us.
12" buckets suck for footings ! But as long as you heed the advice of "King perfect" dirt and only fill the bucket halfway.. you're good ! Lol... seriously though excellent job ! Brandon
Brian great! Yes the machine is much quieter and the cab seems to seal up better. I can finally make videos from the cab. Lol I know I don’t even want to use it on the tracks🤣
I'm really pleased for you - this is a big cut above the old machine. I just knew you'd fall in love with that nice front angle blade - it is so useful. I could see you getting more and more comfortable over the time you took to do this job. Now, don't you DARE stick that thing into any sewers for at least a couple weeks!
You have done a great job with the First footing in the Takeuchi TB 260 I love ❤️ your video 📷 the are amazing job I can't wait for the next video 📷 #footingTakeuchi
Going to be a great machine for your business, I am a bit disappointed you didn’t get a Dynahoe though. LOL. Angle blade and the variety of quick change buckets will make a lot of jobs easy to do! Congratulations!
I have helped a man dig footings on occasion for 10-15 years now, if I may pass on a few tricks we use that you may like to try. When he lays out his lines for digging, he uses powdered lime and puts the line down with a cup; its the same deal with the paint but is way more visible on the dirt. The second one is when we have to cross the footing with the concrete trucks, we go ahead and dig them out and fill them with gravel where the truck has to cross. Now this is a bit of a pain at times for us because he does an engineered gravel footing system (we don't have solid soil always and this allows us to do so with minimal concrete); after we get the footing to height, we do the rebar and then he covers the whole thing with gravel; the pain of it is, the ditch will break a bit from the truck and you have to hand shovel all the gravel out down to the rebar saddles with dirt and all collapsing on it- but you don't have that problem, just don't put in the rebar and use the machine to take the gravel out right before you set up to pour. Some things to try if you want, and you can use the gravel you take out as base for the driveway.
Ohh Paul thanks I appreciate that. I like the powder lime idea. I just do the digging for the concrete guys but that is a good idea on digging out the ditch and filling with rock. Thanks again
Hahaha Look at Brandon playing with his new angle blade and grading bucket. Seriously, NICE! Has Mrs Elite complained yet about you sleeping out in the shop with your new TB260?
I like your new tracks‼️‼️ It always takes a little break-in time. But you have some nice new features on her‼️ Twelve inch bucket has its uses but yeah it looked like teaspoon fulls🤣‼️
Mark Mortensen thank you and yes a little break in time for sure. I’m just use to the bigger bucket just have to take more bits with the 12” still not bad though. Thanks again
Sir, this is a great video, well done job!!!! After using that blade for a while, you may say, "hmm, maybe I need a dozer".....lol. That is an awesome machine, a great addition to your business!
damn the camera shots like watching a Hollywood boom camera . so i think t is the end of june you are heading up to niagara falls the weather has been cool and rain but the heat and humidity is coming going to feel like 33c witch is almost 92f. have a graet time you will enjoy Niagara Falls and tell mrs elite no Buffalo around here
Barry McBride lol I’m upping my camera game. Yes next weekend heading that way. Of course it will be hot and humid that’s how it’s been here 🤣. Thank you I appreciate that!
Dude I have angle blade on both my kubotas and I love it ... I like the looks of that grading bucket I may have to get me one !! Awesome machine man congrats again !! Thanks for sharing
Hey Brandon! Wonderful job on the filming, camera angles, edits, and sound on this 1st outing with your "NEW" TB260.....Mint machine! I really like the angle grader blade option, and of course, the bucket pin puller that every excavator should have...lol Work safe, bet you can't get the smile off your face running that beauty! Doug@ the "ranch"
My daddy always said about new trucks, “Break ‘em in like yer gonna drive ‘em.” Glad to see you put it into some of our fine Ozark topsoil... right out of the crib! This machine opens up a lot of possibilities. I’m a betting that you will have a whole different set of job targets by this time next year. Was curious... how much more horizontal reach?
William Harris that’s right lol! It looks to be a few feet higher I could be wrong but it seems to much taller. I feel I will look at jobs differently too where I may have used the loader before I will now use the excavator. Time will tell. Thanks again
That machine is stunning. the new buckets are going to make work so much easier for you and the Blade is awesome I haven't seen any of them in the UK yet. You done a awesome job
@@eliteearthworksllcproduction will be up for sure . We very rare we see tilt buckets or engcon system costs extra to hire them so we just get a hammer and 3 or 4 buckets
Hey, I like the new camera angles! The one on the bucket out front was excellent! Glad the new coochie is working so well! That dirt though... that looked like crap dirt for working in. Looking forward to more awesome projects with the new coochie! Thanks for the video!
Nice new machine! No wobbles. Everybody likes a tight coochie. I may have to upgrade myself to something with an angle blade. Congratulations again sir!
Build a 'pallet system' for hauling your buckets and have it fixed where it can be maneuvered with any bucket the machine may have attached at the moment. And design it so the 'system' can be picked up from any side without getting off the machine to do the hookup/attaching, maybe using stiff cables.....just a thought.
Awesome , awesome ! Very nice Brandon i'm happy for you. Why would they decide to put a slab on that lot that seems crazy to me ! They are going to have way more invested in retaining wall and hauling off the excess than just pouring a basement. Redi-rock would work great on those walls though. Also I'm with you on the 12" bucket they are a pain to dig footings with no room for error and its like a baby spoon full every time. I've always thought the angle blade would just be added expense but it appears it's worth the cost, looked like it worked pretty slick. Sorry i rambled on and on. Thanks for the update.
Top Notch Excavating LLC thank you! It is really a joy to run. Me and the concrete guy were discussing that the whole day. They will have more money in those walls and hauling off the 130 loads of dirt than they would in a basement. Not to mention they are not going to have a useable yard. The 12” bucket is going to drive me nuts I can tell. The angle is definitely handy and I think it ended up being about $1800 they originally told me $4500. You are more than welcome to come down anytime and try it out. Thanks again
I didn't know 12"ers were even meant to scoop? You have way more patience then me! I just drag material towards me with em and then push it to the side with the blade. Looks like a good job to break her in easy. Does she have a name yet? Thanks for video...
Wayne Tharp lol maybe their not! It took forever I know that. I’ve done that before then people complain they have to walk through it 🤷🏼♂️. No name yet, William had a great idea on the viewers coming up with a name. May give that a try.
Hi Brandon!!😀😀 I'll bet it's nice having a nice tight machine. To bad it only has a 4 way blade and not a 6 way on it. It sure is a sweet little machine. Take care my friend!!😀😀
Brandon knew how much the old one could take. The new one has a learning curve. I bet he spends twice as long warming it up before he even starts working it.
So in a nutshell tiny buckets equal tiny load but big buckets produce sizable loads. Question: do you feel like you have more control over the new coochie? Loved the bucket view of the blade in action.
Well Brandon... Maybe Mayor Mike needs to come by and show you how to operate with a loose / custom made tilt bucket ! Lol...heck... he'll even bring breakfast like in his latest video ! 😄😄😄🥪🥞🍔🌭
One day a car will crash up into the air and land in a bedroom, How could any build that close to the highway! Just the noise and pollution alone, Total madness.
Yeah yeah just had to show off the tilt blade too lol that’s awesome buddy glad u like it
James Hampton of course 🤣 thanks man I love it!
Great show, a new machine & a great new camera angle.. Mounting it on the boom while pushing dirt let us see the new machine at work.
Chuck Coleman thank you! Thought it would make a fun view.
Not sure if somebody already said it but for our 6 ton mini we trailer with the ditch bucket. Flip the 24” on its side and set one side of the ditch bucket so when you flip it up right it’s sitting in the ditch bucket 90 degrees to how it would couple. Then take your 12” and have it face the opposite way of your 24” and a little muscle work and you can interlock the 12” into the 24” since they are facing each other teeth to teeth, and you can carry all 3 buckets on the machine, back to a remote work area etc. our thumb will trap them so to be honest I don’t even tie them up on the trailer and just haul them in the ditch bucket trapped by the thumb.. That’s kinda how we found works for us.
Geoff Dodge ok cool thank you! I will give that a shot. It does sound like a great way to transport them
12" buckets suck for footings ! But as long as you heed the advice of "King perfect" dirt and only fill the bucket halfway.. you're good ! Lol... seriously though excellent job ! Brandon
Tom Del Casale yes they do! Lol I could talk to him. Thanks again
It's a gorgeous machine ! Best of luck with everything
Tom Del Casale thank you!
The audio is really good in your new office. 👍 Don’t scratch that new shovel. Lol
Brian great! Yes the machine is much quieter and the cab seems to seal up better. I can finally make videos from the cab. Lol I know I don’t even want to use it on the tracks🤣
Congratulations Brandon, on your new 260, Here comes the big work!
Thank you! I hope so!
Really glad things are working with the new machine. seems like you made a great purchase. keep up the great work.
S.O.T. Metalworks thank you! I love it!
Glad to hear that you love the new machine, you sound really excited about it
Kevin Lewis I am I was hoping I didn’t sound too nerdy about it but I’m very happy lol
Angle blade and backfilling bucket haha. Like a kid at Christmas! Congratulations again man!
Tyler Pittmon lol that’s exactly what I am 🤣. Thank you!
that camera angle looking back at the blade was pretty cool.i want an angle blade now
casy casy thanks thought it would be neat to see it from that angle lol
Nice job with new machine
thederrick1966 thanks buddy!
Congratulations on the 260, about time you treated yourself to a new toy. Great video.
Dermot Byrne thank you! I love it! So quick and smooth
I'm really pleased for you - this is a big cut above the old machine. I just knew you'd fall in love with that nice front angle blade - it is so useful. I could see you getting more and more comfortable over the time you took to do this job. Now, don't you DARE stick that thing into any sewers for at least a couple weeks!
Dale Premo thank you! Yes it’s night and day difference! The angle blade is so handy. I’m trying to hold off on the sewers as long as I can
Humm I see which buckets your favorite! Lol mine too.
Stay safe
Dwayne
Louisiana Dirt 218 lol yes this bucket is great! Thanks again
You have done a great job with the First footing in the Takeuchi TB 260 I love ❤️ your video 📷 the are amazing job I can't wait for the next video 📷 #footingTakeuchi
me In leather jacket and pants good thank you! Appreciate the comment
Did you see Jason's new video ? Hotshot trucker
Going to be a great machine for your business, I am a bit disappointed you didn’t get a Dynahoe though. LOL. Angle blade and the variety of quick change buckets will make a lot of jobs easy to do! Congratulations!
Digginok thanks Frank! Maybe next year I’ll get that dynahoe lol! Yes the buckets and blade should make things nice!
I have helped a man dig footings on occasion for 10-15 years now, if I may pass on a few tricks we use that you may like to try. When he lays out his lines for digging, he uses powdered lime and puts the line down with a cup; its the same deal with the paint but is way more visible on the dirt. The second one is when we have to cross the footing with the concrete trucks, we go ahead and dig them out and fill them with gravel where the truck has to cross. Now this is a bit of a pain at times for us because he does an engineered gravel footing system (we don't have solid soil always and this allows us to do so with minimal concrete); after we get the footing to height, we do the rebar and then he covers the whole thing with gravel; the pain of it is, the ditch will break a bit from the truck and you have to hand shovel all the gravel out down to the rebar saddles with dirt and all collapsing on it- but you don't have that problem, just don't put in the rebar and use the machine to take the gravel out right before you set up to pour. Some things to try if you want, and you can use the gravel you take out as base for the driveway.
Ohh Paul thanks I appreciate that. I like the powder lime idea. I just do the digging for the concrete guys but that is a good idea on digging out the ditch and filling with rock. Thanks again
Hahaha Look at Brandon playing with his new angle blade and grading bucket. Seriously, NICE! Has Mrs Elite complained yet about you sleeping out in the shop with your new TB260?
Marvin Carvin lol I was totally working 🙄🤣 just getting my self familiar with it lol. She hasn’t complained yet, maybe she doesn’t miss me 🤔🤣
Marvin Carvin complained? I’ve been enjoying the extra space for me and the cats 😂 Just kidding Mr. Elite 😘
Looks like a good replacement for nights you might have to spend in the dog house or sleeping on the couch. Plenty of leg room!
harthek2000 and it’s climate controlled!
harthek2000 lol that is true!
Congrats!
FORESTER Croatia thank you!
I like your new tracks‼️‼️ It always takes a little break-in time. But you have some nice new features on her‼️ Twelve inch bucket has its uses but yeah it looked like teaspoon fulls🤣‼️
Mark Mortensen thank you and yes a little break in time for sure. I’m just use to the bigger bucket just have to take more bits with the 12” still not bad though. Thanks again
Sir, this is a great video, well done job!!!!
After using that blade for a while, you may say, "hmm, maybe I need a dozer".....lol. That is an awesome machine, a great addition to your business!
arkansas13 thank you! I really appreciate that! And I like the way you think I’ve always wanted a dozer! Lol
For some weird reason, I believe that I need one of these machines. !!!% Great W0rk
fast last lol everyone needs a machine like this!
damn the camera shots like watching a Hollywood boom camera .
so i think t is the end of june you are heading up to niagara falls the weather has been cool and rain but the heat and humidity is coming going to feel like 33c witch is almost 92f.
have a graet time you will enjoy Niagara Falls and tell mrs elite no Buffalo around here
Barry McBride lol I’m upping my camera game. Yes next weekend heading that way. Of course it will be hot and humid that’s how it’s been here 🤣. Thank you I appreciate that!
Dude I have angle blade on both my kubotas and I love it ... I like the looks of that grading bucket I may have to get me one !! Awesome machine man congrats again !! Thanks for sharing
Allen Breedlove this angle is sweet! It’s a 42” grading bucket and it’s one I’m probably going to use all the time . Thanks again man
Hey Brandon!
Wonderful job on the filming, camera angles, edits, and sound on this 1st outing with your "NEW" TB260.....Mint machine!
I really like the angle grader blade option, and of course, the bucket pin puller that every excavator should have...lol
Work safe, bet you can't get the smile off your face running that beauty!
Doug@ the "ranch"
Thanks man! Yeah this machine has some really cool features, really look forward to using it. Thanks again
Congrats on new machine nice work
Thank you!
good job....the angle blade looks to be very useful...
Thank you! Yeah I think it’s really going to be nice for backfilling and such
My daddy always said about new trucks, “Break ‘em in like yer gonna drive ‘em.” Glad to see you put it into some of our fine Ozark topsoil... right out of the crib!
This machine opens up a lot of possibilities. I’m a betting that you will have a whole different set of job targets by this time next year.
Was curious... how much more horizontal reach?
BTW... rather respectable first trench. Especially, in our soil.
William Harris that’s right lol! It looks to be a few feet higher I could be wrong but it seems to much taller. I feel I will look at jobs differently too where I may have used the loader before I will now use the excavator. Time will tell. Thanks again
William Harris thanks it came out fairly straight
You’ll wonder how you backfilled and cleaned up spoils in a grassy area without a grading bucket before. They are so nice
Joe Zitzler yes they are, I cleaned up junk yesterday on grass with it and it was so nice!
That machine is stunning. the new buckets are going to make work so much easier for you and the Blade is awesome I haven't seen any of them in the UK yet. You done a awesome job
Thank you! It’s going to make things nice for sure. I’m surprised you haven’t seen more over there
@@eliteearthworksllcproduction will be up for sure . We very rare we see tilt buckets or engcon system costs extra to hire them so we just get a hammer and 3 or 4 buckets
Rory Jones yeah I’m still not sure about the engcons they’re neat but I don’t think it’s for me.
Hey, I like the new camera angles! The one on the bucket out front was excellent! Glad the new coochie is working so well! That dirt though... that looked like crap dirt for working in. Looking forward to more awesome projects with the new coochie! Thanks for the video!
Thank you! I was playing around with more angles lol. Yeah more good rocky clay 😒 I definitely enjoy running this machine.
Awesome, it's a lovely machine. Hope we'll get to see you work on a TB 3150 in about 10 years ^^
Construction Channel Luxembourg tb2150*
Construction Channel Luxembourg thank you! Oh I hope so that is the goal!
@@korbihoffmann8371 They'll update it before the 10 years are over, they just revealed the new TB370.
Oh yes sorry . The new tb370 is also a great machine
You could have a lockable rack made on the trailer so you have all the buckets with for every job. Nice machine.
That’s a good idea! Thanks
Nice working 👍
Iwan Deegenaars thank you!
Nice new machine! No wobbles. Everybody likes a tight coochie. I may have to upgrade myself to something with an angle blade. Congratulations again sir!
Blackdog Tractor/Excavator thank you! You got that right. The angle blade is very handy! Thanks again
Nice job/machine..crazy elivations.. would have been a nice walkout basement 🏠 lot.
Tri-County Masonry & Excavating 'Dirt Boss' thank you! Yes it’s crazy they didn’t put a basement there 🤷🏼♂️
Great job👍
The 12”’ bucket will give some grief in sticky stuff getting it out of the bucket
Thank you! Yeah I can see getting mud and junk stuck in there
Love it that thing is sick you will get the hang of it in no time I'm sure
Thank you! It’s definitely a joy to run
Those 12 inch buckets are frustrating at best, especially in the rock. Nice work Brandon.
Dirt E Diggin yeah it’s annoying cause they don’t hold hardly anything. Thanks again
There’s nothing like your first time 😉
🍒🍒🍒🍒🍒
First time on that new girl sure is some tight !
Mrs. Elite Earthworks lol you got that right 😎🤣
Mrs. Elite Earthworks 😂😂, I can go many different ways with that 😊😉
Mrs. S.O.T. Metalworks yup!!! 😉😉
Nice video 👍
Iwan Deegenaars thank you!
You definitely broke her in right my friend, good ole red clay..😢 GOOD JOB!!! 👍👍
Silver Grizzly lol yeah no kidding! Thanks again man
@@eliteearthworksllc yeah buddy, I thoroughly enjoyed your vids!!!
Silver Grizzly thanks man! Appreciate hearing that! 👍🏻
Build a 'pallet system' for hauling your buckets and have it fixed where it can be maneuvered with any bucket the machine may have attached at the moment. And design it so the 'system' can be picked up from any side without getting off the machine to do the hookup/attaching, maybe using stiff cables.....just a thought.
arkansas13 that’s a great idea! Thanks I need to do something cause it’s nice to have several buckets with you
Hello there Mr Elite earthworks and Mrs Elite earthworks. When's it going to be my turn... Your hogging all the fun. 😂 😂
Joseph Boley lol come on down buddy!
@@eliteearthworksllc 😂 😂 I wish I could. It would be awesome to meet you and the wife.
Awesome , awesome ! Very nice Brandon i'm happy for you. Why would they decide to put a slab on that lot that seems crazy to me ! They are going to have way more invested in retaining wall and hauling off the excess than just pouring a basement. Redi-rock would work great on those walls though. Also I'm with you on the 12" bucket they are a pain to dig footings with no room for error and its like a baby spoon full every time. I've always thought the angle blade would just be added expense but it appears it's worth the cost, looked like it worked pretty slick. Sorry i rambled on and on. Thanks for the update.
Top Notch Excavating LLC thank you! It is really a joy to run. Me and the concrete guy were discussing that the whole day. They will have more money in those walls and hauling off the 130 loads of dirt than they would in a basement. Not to mention they are not going to have a useable yard. The 12” bucket is going to drive me nuts I can tell. The angle is definitely handy and I think it ended up being about $1800 they originally told me $4500. You are more than welcome to come down anytime and try it out. Thanks again
Reckon you were speeding on the way there ;)
Oliver lol you know it!
Great video man 👌👌
contry swag guy thanks buddy
@@eliteearthworksllc no problem
Looks like you're having fun with it. Next thing you know you'll want to upgrade to a 6 way push blade! ;-)
Lol I was! And you are probably right!
I didn't know 12"ers were even meant to scoop? You have way more patience then me! I just drag material towards me with em and then push it to the side with the blade. Looks like a good job to break her in easy. Does she have a name yet? Thanks for video...
Wayne Tharp lol maybe their not! It took forever I know that. I’ve done that before then people complain they have to walk through it 🤷🏼♂️. No name yet, William had a great idea on the viewers coming up with a name. May give that a try.
That is going to be a big house by the look of that hole.
barry hansen I think it’s around 1700 sq ft if I remember right.
@@eliteearthworksllc if that's right then 2 times the size of my house + some.
barry hansen wow that’s crazy
Hi Brandon!!😀😀
I'll bet it's nice having a nice tight machine. To bad it only has a 4 way blade and not a 6 way on it.
It sure is a sweet little machine.
Take care my friend!!😀😀
Al Dredske hey man yes I love it! Such a difference over the other machine
You have just shown a rare thing, a Coochie walking a straight line! 😂😂😂😂 Great job! I see a lot of water problems with that property in the future!
Kirk Overly lol yes lots of water issues for sure!
I see them putting tilt cyliners on those next in the future.
Only if you had a laser reciever for the stick. Just teasin
Brian Gardiner no kidding, I don’t want to scratch the boom now with magnet for the laser 🤣
Can't wait for the tent on the windows
Bradley Parker me neither it’s going to look sweet!
just wanted to point out the concrete guy dug his ditch 5x faster than you
letsdig18 yeah yeah I get paid by the hour 🤣
Dang, lol
Louisiana Dirt 218 lol
We all know that Chris can dig that faster with a " teaspoon" !!
Damn! lol
What size is the grading bucket? How is the quick attach remote location working out?
It’s a 42” bucket and the location is perfect for me. Nice and out of the way
Wow, is that a ancient river bed, mean soil?
Gary Maris it’s our clay and rock we have here, they dug it down probably 20’
Typical Joplin Mo.
Somebody drank to much coffee in the morning(lol):)
Bold Guy you better be careful with that 🤣 oh you meant me? Lol
Wow no loosy goosy bushings in this vid. If you have the clearance i would weld on another 3 or 4 inches to the top of the blade.
Cuttingtorch lol yep it’s nice and tight. I love it! That’s true on the blade.
Hello, our country specializes in komatsu
It couldn't have been that great for her. Only 5minutes of stroken 15minutes of clean up. Lol👍
Brian Webber 🤣🤣 5 mins that’s like a marathon!
Is it me or dose it seam to have slower movements ten your old machine?
Robert Neff it’s much quicker I was just running it slow, I can’t dig a straight line I have to go slow 🤣
Brandon knew how much the old one could take. The new one has a learning curve. I bet he spends twice as long warming it up before he even starts working it.
Dall Tex 😉🤣
Mrs Elite Earthworks that new machine is missing one thing
Jeff Johnson a leopard print Mrs. Elite sticker?
@@mrs.eliteearthworks lol sure but I was thinking a nice Hog sticker
Jeff Johnson lol I was going to say tint but yes a hog sticker too!
Elite Earthworks LLC AND a Mrs. Elite sticker?? 😘
@@eliteearthworksllc yes u can't go wrong with tint either
does blade also have tilt?
No it’s just a 4 way blade
Nice when they dont wobble all over. Aint it.
Todd Reynolds yes it’s soool nice! Lol
Where are you all located
Didnt think they made slab homes anymore
Oh yeah we lots of them here. Appreciate you watching
So in a nutshell tiny buckets equal tiny load but big buckets produce sizable loads. Question: do you feel like you have more control over the new coochie? Loved the bucket view of the blade in action.
Dall Tex 🤣 that’s right! Yes I do, much easier to make the slightest movements now. I thought that would make for a cool shot. Thanks again
Well Brandon... Maybe Mayor Mike needs to come by and show you how to operate with a loose / custom made tilt bucket ! Lol...heck... he'll even bring breakfast like in his latest video ! 😄😄😄🥪🥞🍔🌭
I hid my 12inch bucket, hate it.
Alan Pearce 🤣 I may have to do the same that thing is annoying
That ground you work in is terrible well ok
Larry Ross lol yes lots of rocks and this one wasn’t bad 🤣
Not sure if/how to post a pic, but if you can direct message me I’ll send you a pic how we do ours if you want.
Thats an expensive selfie stick
gavin hirt 🤣 you are correct
One day a car will crash up into the air and land in a bedroom, How could any build that close to the highway! Just the noise and pollution alone, Total madness.
That1ufo yeah I agree would not want to live that close to the highway
I think you would be happier on a cat 140 h
Eeeehhh I’m not much of a grader man lol