Im trying to picture a 10 year old on a landscape site running a piece of equipment. Thats either pretty freaking awesome or pretty freaking scary! I can't decide. Probably both.
I grew up around equipment. I ran a full rock pit crusher washplant and batchplant when I was 13. Low man power in the company little kids get awsome opportunities.
Big headaches with contracts, and looks like you do very well in summer months. So ya I agree with you. And for those asking that has to be $100,000 account with saltings
Just curious what time do you have to start work for an evening overnight storm and how much sleep do you get for a prolonged storm which dumps 6 inches or more
So basically you rent the machine with operator . That is a good way to do it. They tell you when and you do it. I don't know if you have this where you are but I am 3 hours from Phoenix Az and there they have 950 and 966 loaders that come operated. Where if somone needs a bigger size loader for a job and it comes with an operator.
I like the camera angle. Have you had any issues with the emmisions equipment on the cat mostly running it in the real cold weather. Does it regen ok? And do you do anything when it's really cold and not being used to keep def from freezing or is it not a problem.
Really enjoy your vids. I like this new camera angle as well. The only thing that could be improved is a lav mic for your gopro setup. It would make your overall video experience so much better. Thanks for sharing these vids and your knowledge. There is a cable you can use with gopro to use either a wired or wireless lav mic.
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion. I will look into that. I didnt know that existed. It wont work for all the videos but for ones like these I agree, it would make it much better.
1st camera mounting spot is good 2nd would you consider getting a compact wheel loader with a second pusher like the snow wolf one they had at the gie expo ?
Random question.. how does the gas work? Do you have to pay for that out of pocket? Or does the company pay for that? I am assuming that your tractor goes thru plenty of gas.
Yea its deceiving. Its not much at all. It looks like a lot because of how well the rest of the plow scrapes. This was a powder storm so that spills through more than a wet snow
Dirt Ninja yeah I bet, I wanted a 930m for use on our dairy, but it was out of our budget for a brand new one. And Volvo gave us a good deal on an l70g which turned out to be a pos.
I plow my own contracts. 12 businesses and about 40 other properties with another guy. If you like your arrangement stay with it. Having your own contracts can give you an ulcer. It is hard to make people happy and people always want to yank you around and cater to their every need. Then getting paid is a hassle. Companies like net 30 or net 45 so like for me this winter i am 7k in the hole on my businesses on fuel and salt waiting to be paid for the first month of plowing. It is good money but it is stress, stress, stress if you are trying to make real money. I would try to charge $500 an hr with your machine. It looks like it would replace at least 5 trucks.
Dirt Ninja I use to do big lots with a truck but there isn't as much money in them. The going price for a Walgreens is $250 and dollar general is $200 for full service. Dollar generals take 40 min and Walgreens take 1.5 hrs. I use to make $60 an hr plowing shops (that was 5 years ago though). I did have a amc theater contract I had to pass on that would be great for your setup. That would of paid over $500 an hr including salt for your setup. That kind of stuff is out there but it almost has to be a franchise or a massive company or it gets too competitive with other contractors. A lot of my stuff also makes me log into some sort of computer system while I am on site and a lot of guys don't want to do that.
I am 17 yo I worked at a golf club doing maintenance so I am pretty good with machinery and there residential snow removals company with tractor thats hiring do you think that they will give me a chance next winter and I am going to heavy machinery school in Canada next year
Really like this camera angle. And that Metalpless is awesome. I went to their website and read the company story. Really interesting company.
Thanks for watching! They are a good company!
You are indeed a fine operator sir! I’m quite impressed with your skill.
Awesome videos. All the camera angles are fun to watch. The windshield mount is probably my fave, but it's nice to switch it up.
Im trying to picture a 10 year old on a landscape site running a piece of equipment. Thats either pretty freaking awesome or pretty freaking scary! I can't decide. Probably both.
haha, I though it was awesome! But im sure I gave a few homeowners a heart attack!
@@DirtNinja I started on the farm at 8. Grandson was working a mini excavator at 6. Pretty good with a skid steer now (he's 11)
Loving this camera angle!
I will do more of it!
I grew up around equipment. I ran a full rock pit crusher washplant and batchplant when I was 13. Low man power in the company little kids get awsome opportunities.
Big headaches with contracts, and looks like you do very well in summer months. So ya I agree with you. And for those asking that has to be $100,000 account with saltings
Just curious what time do you have to start work for an evening overnight storm and how much sleep do you get for a prolonged storm which dumps 6 inches or more
So basically you rent the machine with operator . That is a good way to do it. They tell you when and you do it. I don't know if you have this where you are but I am 3 hours from Phoenix Az and there they have 950 and 966 loaders that come operated. Where if somone needs a bigger size loader for a job and it comes with an operator.
Yea most places around here will only rent machines with operators except for rental companys
That's a really cool concept.
Camera angle is quite nice! Smooth operating rig.
I like the camera angle. Have you had any issues with the emmisions equipment on the cat mostly running it in the real cold weather. Does it regen ok? And do you do anything when it's really cold and not being used to keep def from freezing or is it not a problem.
I honestly have not had one issue. All I do is treat the fuel and thats it.
Dirt Ninja that's awesome. I'm convinced you have the ultimate commercial plowing setup!
Really enjoy your vids. I like this new camera angle as well. The only thing that could be improved is a lav mic for your gopro setup. It would make your overall video experience so much better. Thanks for sharing these vids and your knowledge. There is a cable you can use with gopro to use either a wired or wireless lav mic.
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion. I will look into that. I didnt know that existed. It wont work for all the videos but for ones like these I agree, it would make it much better.
1st camera mounting spot is good 2nd would you consider getting a compact wheel loader with a second pusher like the snow wolf one they had at the gie expo ?
honesty I would only buy another metalpless. I am very happy with it. Ans no I dont really have a use for a compact wheel loader at this point
what was your worst experience operating a machine? love the vids. 4k summer vids r going to be sick
That is a great question and I will answer it in a video.
I like that camera angle bud keep them coming
Thanks for watching!
The new view is great.
I dont know if i missed this if so sorry but what loader is that
Random question.. how does the gas work? Do you have to pay for that out of pocket? Or does the company pay for that? I am assuming that your tractor goes thru plenty of gas.
They pay for the fuel
Love this camera angle!! So you work for parents plus your own company?
Yes I work mon-thurs for my parents and fri-sat for my self. My partner works the excavation business full time.
Looks like you got allot of spill off between the middle blade and wings or is that just due to not enough snow, but awesome setup.
Yea its deceiving. Its not much at all. It looks like a lot because of how well the rest of the plow scrapes. This was a powder storm so that spills through more than a wet snow
What backup camera did you go with. How much do you rely on it? Ty
It came in the machine and The only time I use it is when Im backing up close to something
I’m sure you could get a joystick with multiple function buttons on it if you really wanted to
Any issues with the metal pless?
Whats the weight of the blade?
No issues yet. And this model weighs about 5000lbs. Its heavy!!
Can the 926m hold its own? Or do you wish you got a 930m over it?
It holds its own pretty well. Im happy with it. I wanted a 938M but it was out of our budget. Maybe one day!
Dirt Ninja yeah I bet, I wanted a 930m for use on our dairy, but it was out of our budget for a brand new one. And Volvo gave us a good deal on an l70g which turned out to be a pos.
I plow my own contracts. 12 businesses and about 40 other properties with another guy. If you like your arrangement stay with it. Having your own contracts can give you an ulcer. It is hard to make people happy and people always want to yank you around and cater to their every need. Then getting paid is a hassle. Companies like net 30 or net 45 so like for me this winter i am 7k in the hole on my businesses on fuel and salt waiting to be paid for the first month of plowing. It is good money but it is stress, stress, stress if you are trying to make real money. I would try to charge $500 an hr with your machine. It looks like it would replace at least 5 trucks.
500/hr would be great! haha. Yea, the less stress the better for me. Its a good setup that works for both companys.
Dirt Ninja I use to do big lots with a truck but there isn't as much money in them. The going price for a Walgreens is $250 and dollar general is $200 for full service. Dollar generals take 40 min and Walgreens take 1.5 hrs. I use to make $60 an hr plowing shops (that was 5 years ago though). I did have a amc theater contract I had to pass on that would be great for your setup. That would of paid over $500 an hr including salt for your setup. That kind of stuff is out there but it almost has to be a franchise or a massive company or it gets too competitive with other contractors. A lot of my stuff also makes me log into some sort of computer system while I am on site and a lot of guys don't want to do that.
Talkin’ malarkey with Tom Gardocki
I'm 30 too
I am 17 yo I worked at a golf club doing maintenance so I am pretty good with machinery and there residential snow removals company with tractor thats hiring do you think that they will give me a chance next winter and I am going to heavy machinery school in Canada next year
They might! Go give it a try! You dont know unless you try
Dirt Ninja
Would you give me a try if you were the boss
Burlington Ontario Canada got 10 to 15 cm Jan 29 and i am on walks so its gonna be a long night
I’m own a company in the area contact me if your looking for work this winter
Sorry, I love the video, but can't understand most of the audio...
Like the new View
good to know! Thanks for watching!
when was the first time you danced with a girl?
before I knew how to walk :)
Bullshit, pure bullshit!
Willie, you behave now.
I just bought a trackless MT5 with blower.
Looking to do sidewalks and blower work.
Message me if you have something like that!
I’m in NH