I'm so happy you're keeping Allen around. He probably benefits a ton from having friends like you guys around. And I believe he's a genius in is own way. Which fits in perfect with you guys.
Agreed. I’d like to see a video series of the guys helping Alan to get at least a part of his Crazy Castle finished. He’s never going to complete any of it while he’s working by himself.
@@MH-qb9ev for sure. have you seen his Castle video? He has a genius drive to do something great, but his brain probably got scrambled at a young age when he realized that he would never have to work for money. I like that he has found a new purpose at Diesel. He needs focus.
You don't need a dual voltage alternator, just run a 24v alternator and use a step down transformer to run and charge the 12v system. I have a friend with a crane service and he has numerous cranes ranging in size from 40 ton to 120 ton and I was tasked with bringing them into carb compliance and the easiest way was swapping in complete powertrains from newer trucks and we went with 600hp isx15 engines. The cranes have both 12 and 24 volt electrical systems and for simplicity I chose to run a 24v alternator on the engine and use a 24v to 12v converter.
@@mikeshultz1007 damn, available in up to a 100A model. That's definitely a lot simpler. Even if you're running 12v winches (high current demand) you'd be able to use the Eaton as a "charger" to 12v batteries, which runs the winch.
Former obedience trainer here. You do the introductions the other way around. Set the dog securely, walk up to them with the other person grab the other person's hand between your hands and offer your hands together while saying something like he is okay. I'll even rub other people's hands between mine to Cinemark them, then offer them both our hands
Have to agree it's like a Cerro Gordo project but image they spent a week or 2 up their with the crew. Have to say Heavy D and the boys would be pumped.
I think Alan should leave it at his own serenity, a place he can say he truly built himself. I think its part of the reason he has built the whole thing.
Just binge watching your episodes. Love your channel. Helps me through the tough times. Love what you do. Love Zion. 💕 I had an English Mastiff named Samson who weighed in at 172 and ruled the roost. I just had to put him down last Christmas Eve. Samson had the same personality as Zion. Super loving to me and my family. Love that you have trained him so well. I worked hard with mine also. Several 6 week session of obedience training. He was the best first dog I could have ever had. Makes me tear up seeing Zion remembering my boy.
Love Zion - he is an excellent example of the breed, and a great example of how early training makes any large dog much easier to live with. I have a young English Mastiff as my baby, who is also about 200 pounds at 2 years old. Started training at 8 weeks, he already has his Companion Dog obedience title and has been certified as a service dog.
I feel like its a plan D got with himself. Get Allan on the payroll be buddy buddys then maybe eventually Allan would give in and ask D if he wants to purchase the mountain from him. If you think about it...
Hey Heavy D, my name is Jay and my wife and I watch your channel faithfully! First I want to say keep up the great work. I love the material but more so your cause. Very few people with old school values such as yourself and it’s amazing seeing the way you and your crew pull it together and make anything possible. In this show you you asked about material best suited under your outriggers. Well as a heavy wrecker operator of over ten yrs as well as 15 additional yrs as a small to med duty wrecker and car carrier operator:…..it goes without saying that he harder the wood the better, the best I have found for use in any weather or situation as well as durability I highly recommend tiverton blocks. Not only the best bang for your buck, you won’t be disappointed with the way this material reacts in any situation. Hope that is useful for you and keep up the amazing work brother!!
From watching the last video, for the front bumper I'd suggest something where you can add weights. Like what you see on farm tractors. So that you can keep the front down and be able to steer while towing.
Lot of work with weights, possibly extra equipment. BUT... ships pump water for ballast, why couldn't a HEMTT? Tank up front, tank in the back, fill it with open cell foam so it won't slosh, size each tank for 15-20 cubic feet and you could shuttle around 900 to 1200 pounds for whatever load or condition needed. 150GPM pump would take a minute for full transfer.
Frame really isn't made for it usually, now 1200 lb is probably not an issue for it but also probably isn't enough. I know on tow trucks if you lift the front wheels off the ground then you are putting too much stress in the frame. That's kind of what happened when he broke this. 1200 lb on the front bumper would be probably an extra 4,000 lb or so of force at the front of the tow bed.
You guys are doing some serious work, love it. In college I used to deliver all the bolts for the largest large wrecker manufacturing plant in world (Miller - TN). They used SAE Grade 8 bolts/lock washers/nuts on attaching the boom to the frame. Those bolts at 22:10 don’t look like Grade 8’s. Grade 8 bolts have a higher tensile strength, have 6 lines on hex head, and a yellow zinc finish. If I remember right Miller used 3/4” or 7/8” diameter Grade 8’s. You guys probably know all this about bolt types, but to help distinguish, Grade 5 bolts are not as hard (hey o), have three lines on head, and are silvery zinc coated or plain carbon. Grade 2 bolts have no markings on top, and we sold them without coatings. There is a Grade 9 that exists, although i don’t remember us (Fastenal) supplying any of these.
@@BLOODNUT You hit that reply right on the head...As a electric overhead crane inspector I have never seen grade 8 bolts from the manufacture on general use cranes.
Watched you guys helping Adventures with a Purpose. Both do such good work all volunteer. It is so good to see good and not bad. We need more people doing good for the country.
You need to get together with Matt's Off Road Recovery and make history. Matt's building a badass tow truck right now, I think you would enjoy being a part of it. Share your people and grow. HellYeah! Lets Go!!!
We use a 3’ or so composite pad for each outrigger at work which have held up way better then I would have expected. For hairyer shit and out of grade we use swap pads made out of RR ties/bridge ties, we drill through em and hold together with cable and cable clamps. I think for what you guys do those would work really well! Outrigger cribbing isn’t supposed to have creosote In them if I remember correctly however.
Don't know what space you have there but putting pressure on you pressing point with your backhoe would give you more down pressure by curling your bucket slightly while adding more down press by pushing down at the same time...I learned from an old pro and hiz guidance for me was right on so I wan't to pass it on to you....you are so kind and helpful...wish I lived closure maybe I could pass on we earned knowledge, while learning from you all.
Alan is super interesting! Glad to see him stick around you guys gotta make more videos at his compound. All his vehicles and his compound! Especially his compound I mean he has a freakin mine under it!
You have no idea how much light y’all bring into my life with y’all’s videos. Been in a very dark and lonely place in my life and seeing y’alls videos brings me so much positivity and happiness. Please keep up the great content. God bless y’all
Yo man. Tomorrow the sun might touch your face again. Sometimes we go through times that are very hard, keep going and suddenly all will change for the better... meanwhile try to live your life with happiness, never put energy in anger, hate or stress... never give up.
Bro you’re not the only one who feels like a failure. Keep your head up and give your best in everything you do. It will eventually pay off! Remember you have yet to hit your peak in life!
I appreciate y’all’s words of encouragement. I need it more than words can ever explain. There’s so much wrong in the world that the world needs more good people like y’all to help a stranger feel better just by lending a kind word.
Hey Jay. Stop. Realize you are the only thing keeping you down. Realize what's setting you off and get rid of it. People that don't matter, things, attitude, etc. Get rid of it all. Start your day positive, stay positive. I'm naturally a person that really don't want to be here. I force bad thoughts out my head and get busy so I don't have idle time to think about stuff that really don't matter. The world's a bright and happy place if we make it that way. Fake it to make it. Fake positivity for a little bit until you feel it. I'm unmedicated now and way better off than with any doctor drugs they ever experimented with on me. I'm not happy, but I'm ok. Get mentally healthy. Get out and live life.
Ive got a recommendation for the stiff legs, Instead of pads you could weld some big claws on the stiff legs and make the claws fit a railroad tie in them, Then put a railroad tie spanning both stiff legs under, the claws will sink into the railroad tie and that will sink into the ground, it will support the legs over a larger surface area but it will also give you resistance against moving front or back, pads will not do that so much, they will make it so the wrecker wants to slide around, pads are better for cranes or rotators where they are lifting the whole truck up for a solid platform and lifting the object more so than pulling it. Also for the recoveries, like the crane when you are trying to flip something like that, don't use only the boom in the air to pull it upward, take those auxiliary winches and "spike" the vehicle by putting a snatch block low and hooking to something high on the vehicle you are flipping, that will pull downwards while the boom pulls the far side upward, allows for more pulling force, less load on the boom overall, etc.
We've got a Belgian Malinios and she has a very similar temperament. The most difficult thing is dealing with strangers who think they can just run up and pet her. She's amazing with our kids even the baby.
Our Cane Corsos absolutely adore children but will rip a stranger to pieces 🤣! It never ceases to amaze how intelligent they are does it? Have a wonderful & blessed weekend!
I bought the Yanjum Rope the second I saw the video. a Brodozer Recovery Rope at 1" in diameter and 30' long with a custom carry bag and an equally rated soft shackle for $399? That's a true deal even IF you could find a Yankum rope in stock anywhere else. These kinetic ropes are worth their weight in gold. I've used kinetic ropes/straps to snatch vehicles out of situations I'd never had gotten them out of with a traditional strap.
Great vid about how you "broke" the Het lol , it did twang a bit .. (seen all 3 now this plus the 2 recovery ) just goes to show how easy it is to break something regardless how huge it is . Great content worth watching . And theres just sommat about Zion that makes me wanna give him a huge hug ..what a beaut . Thanks for some great videos guys
I love your dog :) I have a Pyrenean Mountain dog myself, he also wight about 180 lbs - 80 kilo. When I walk with him, he is not agressiv to strange people (as long as they behave normal), but he doesn't like strangers, and all the people and kids I see ask to pet him, because he looks like a polar bear, but smaller of course. I say no to most people. But as soon as I let him lose in his garden, our yard - he is a different dog, much more agressiv and protective. I hope to see much more of your dog in the future - take care and stay safe. Greetings from Norway
Just bypass the wood pads, they do work but they cup out really bad after a few heavy loads. We used the nylon pads under an rt crane and they were awesome. Little bit of flex but sprung right back, had rope carry handles on them and were half the weight of the wood ones.
Did you guys ever consider using skids on that crane out on the lake? Lift each side, insert a skid and drag it - I would hope it would be more manageable then dragging frozen tires through that muck
We have tried using skis/skids in the past on the great Salt Lake Lake lakebed and they do not work well because instead of gliding along easily like you would expect they instead create suction to the ground due to the increased surface area
@@HeavyDSparks If the flat surface had strakes(like a boat Hull )they possibly could work better ,trial and error,but you have tried which is commendable What about a roller dolly with a wide foot print ,or a trailer dolly that rolls,that would work on the Dead loads you recover ?.also for the landing legs ,a large square log that is as wide as the truck ? Love seeing the extreme conditions that you work in very testing they are
Hi I'm an ex recovery driver here in the UK. First and foremost like watching the things you received good work. But when I had a truck that had the front end ripped off I used some skids for pulling under the truck it made it made it so much easier to load .it could help pulling the dead dozes on the muddy tracks .just a thought. Keep up the good work
To me, it's just so touching that you opened today's video with a warm, "Hello, friends." And it was easy to see that you really meant it. Just want to let you know I really appreciate that!
Mastiffs are amazing! I have a 140lb 4yr old Cane Corso now and had a 160 Daniff before her. Training is key!!!! Such beautiful dogs that are very smart and very protective, all the more reason to properly integrate them with new human introductions.
We have two Cane pups!! Aren’t they the absolute best? So intelligent & pick up on every emotion plus they are beautiful. Ours are 2 1/2 yrs & they are our kids, lol. Have a great weekend!
I Have had Mastiffs all my life, I currently have a Dogue de Bordeaux. They are amazing Pets. You can see in That Heavy D loves his Dog. But the only thing that pissed me off was having his Dog in the Bed of His Truck and not Secured. When i see People that rave on about how much they love their Dog and then do this I am just Dumbfounded.
The intro with the doggo and Al went perfectly (you could kinda tell there wasn't going to be an issue as doggo was looking at Al wagging his tail, had doggo been looking at him with a straight tail or commonly known as "alert" definitely been a different story. But as you said a dog like him will go from 0 to 100 really quick. Great video and Alan is a perfect fit in your team well done guys 👍👍🤘
Being South African Boerboel sounds like 'boorbool' (boer sounds like 'moor' your boat). We had two of those dogs, fantastic breed! Great show love it!
"We're gonna need a bigger bolt." (Sorry, I had to say it!) It was great to see the actual work of repair--and Zion is both a beauty AND a beast! 😍 Keep up the terrific work and watch out for that lakebed 'cuz it's flat-out murder when it gets like this...We see more people who think they're gonna go off-roading and kill it, and it kills them instead. We can wait for the follow-up--stay safe!
Always love seeing content like this where it involves fixing the crap you inevitably break lol Bet you could produce a whole series following Hunter and them around fixing everything. People love that stuff.
Just a bit of advice. I worked on big bucket trucks for many years, doing tree work for the utility company. we had outriggers on our trucks. These trucks ranged from,35 ft squirt boom for trimming around the lower lines, 60/70 scissor lift, to 100 ft. boom. We removed and trimmed trees around the powerlines. The best outrigger pads we had; were the hard plastic pads they out lasted the wooden pads by far.
I couldn't live with out my Boerboel Odyn. You don't see too many with a full tail! He acts the same way aside from jumping in the truck on command! These are the BEST family dogs and protectors. A dog that will truly love you til death if treated right. Training is a must with a dog of this size and ability. They have become incredibly popular and for good reason but I am afraid of owners with lack of experience in giant independent breeds. These dogs will take matters in to their own paws. @heavydsparks you got an amazing man there!
Question after watching the last related video - Not familiar with these lake beds, could D use some sort of sled/skid to drag the old crane on? Must be better than the crane wheels/chassis digging into the surface making everything harder, slower and less efficient.
I build substations using 40,50+90 ton cranes. Up to 90 we use big plastic ones. Work great easily manageable. The 90 ton or bigger we use wood ones that require a skidsteer to move them around. We are always in mud etc. The yards don't get stoned until they are finished long after the cranes are done installing equipment.
Love how he's chilling (literally) in a tank top with snow everywhere 😂. I lived in Denver for a few years and remember how nice it is to have almost no humidity. Shorts and a t-shirt during winter! Not in NC unfortunately 😕
Loved Zion. I have a client who lives near Seattle who has a mastiff rescue shelter. She's an amazing lady and her dogs are incredible. Really enjoyed meeting them.
Hey d and boys, just wanted to say thank you for continuing to give me a reason to smile , your videos are dragging me through the harder times in my life.. All of your supporters on a past video showed ME so much support it is amazing and they helped me keep fighting, excited to watch and thanks again 🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️
Life's only bad if we let it be. You got to open your eyes to see the light in the dark. March onwards like a soldier of life should! Don't give up. We are all here for some reason beyond our understanding. Get to go find that meaning.
Enjoyed this episode so much I give anything to be there at least a week to operate one big rescue crane…..keep the excitement goin on !!!!! Awesome You tube channel!!!!!#1 WORLDWIDE
cranes I've worked with used both plastic pads and wood pads, I think it came down to what was available when then needed them. they all had an off center hole, and at the back there was a round bar they slid on, then a pin at the end to hold the pads on the truck. they also packed a bunch of cribbing for leveling the crane between the 5 outriggers.
Really enjoy this type of content, but honestly all your content is great! Beautiful dog as well! Can't wait to see everything done on the HETT, it's gonna be amazing.
i love seeing all of your recovery vids and i hope you do more so i can see what kind of shenanigans you guys can come up with. that being said i also want to see more restoration and modification videos because i'm very interested in the vehicles and equipment you utilise, for example i liked your collapsed mine reopening video because i could see how your Sanny Excavator worked and how you used its capabilities. another example is your Kenworth Semi and how versatile it is, you could attach a lowboy trailer and get the Sanny and two Polaris ATVs on there comfortably and still have room for some tools, or you could strap a regular old semi-trailer/flatbed to it to move tools and parts and all those kinds of things. sorry i'm rambling, anyway, i personally want to see how you choose your vehicles for each job and how you modify them to suit your needs. sorry for the word wall ~FSM
I used to drill water wells, did one in Midvale, sandy, Ogden. We use what they call " maining boards" timbers cut the length of the drill rig cause we have the out riggers all around the rig to keep it 90° to the ground. Maining boards would give your out riggers the advantage of keeping your tow bed attached to the frame. Just sayin. Big fan, keep up the awesome work.
mastiff's are the most lovable dogs i have a 9.5 year old female that weighs about 140 pounds . As happy as these guys are to meet new people these pups are just gentle giants. but can be great security dogs . Mine wouldn't hurt a fly but she will certainly protect who she has too . keep up the good work guys cant wait to see more content and hopefully more of your pupper
@Michiel OSH most shock collars do more than just shock, I have to use one for my St bermastiff as well, it beeps and does a vibrate as well, most the time u just have to do the beep, or the vibrate for our boy is actually more effective than the shock... its a lot better than not being able to control in a time where u absolutely have to get him to stop doing what he is without someone getting hurt
@@thefightingplumber All these comments about how shock collars are bad and you don't know how to train your dog know absolutely nothing about raising an aggressive bread. Just wannabe know it alls on the internet thinking they know what they're talking about. first off they don't hurt the dog like they do humans. that shock collar is necessary in it's training. or would you rather it freak out bite someone and be put to sleep for attacking a human? You think you train every breed of dog the same you can train a golden retriever??? Lmfao get real. There's a reason expert dog trainers still use them and there's a reason they're not outlawed and still sold. Because they're necessary in some situations. That is of course unless you want an aggressive dog that get's no love and just attacks everyone until it's eventually put to sleep.
I do love Zion..he's the most gorgeous boy. We did 'meet' him at the house once - but I'd be rapt if we could see more of him. A bear of a dog for a bear of a man : ) I have a large breed, and I agree - training is essential, and "No, please don't pat my dog!" If he decides he doesn't like your scent it will hurt - and I'm not putting my dog down because of you!
Dogs also decide if someone is trustworthy (when they are with their owner), if their owner greets someone in a "happy" way or in a guarded way, this why when they are alone they tend to greet strangers warily and also become very protective towards their family (pack) if an unannounced stranger comes too close. Off course there are dogs that swing either way, Golden Labradors are always happy to see a new person and German Shepherds, never. This is basically down to breeding through. Dogs also understand words, they understand the meaning (positive or negative, friendly or threatening). My last dog understood two languages, Italian and English and responded in a like manner by doing what she was asked to told to do in either language.
For the outriggers on our fire service aerials, we used a 2'x2' aluminum plate with a hand-hold notched out of the one bent up edge and these just slide into a angle iron slot under the deck.
I heard you mention the name whelen for lighting have you ever consider trying another brand by the name of sound off signal? The shop I manage installs thousands of sound off lights a year (we build alot of police and first responder vehicles) and there output is incredible. They feature a silicone lense so there 100% chip and crack resistant no matter the temperature outside they remain pliable.
I can't believe you put that dog in the bed, what if you get in a crash?? Guess he doesn't love that dog as he makes us believe. My dogs are always in the back seat of our truck.
I have a 185 lb French/English Mastiff. He rides in the back weather permitting. It is far safer for him and my children. Imagine him flying around the cab in an accident 😳. And before you tell me to harness him in seat restraints I invite you to come show me how its done!
Love the channel D . When the bolts broke , the wrecker body twisted . With the extreme pressure to push the body down to make the bolt holes align , you need to strain relieve the body frame on the other side . This will help the body sit square and not pull on the bolts and weld . Plus reduce fatigue on the attachment . Also think about turning one or both of the fender winches 90°to pull from the side..... convenience options for different situations . Just a thought . My thought was wood cribbing for the outriggers.....4' x 4' square either assembled or loose . Keep safe my friend .
I used to work in the oil field and was the operator of the world's largest knuckle boom. We used a combination of 2in thick 18x18 square rubber mats and the large wooden pads that are 3 - 4in thick and about 2.5ft diameter on soft ground and asphalt. The truck had 4 out rigers, 1 at each corner of the rear deck, that went out 16ft on each side which really helped to distribute the weight. The truck was 70k pounds empty and had a 40ft rear deck.
They could have done this recovery with snatch blocks and proper use of the winches without breaking the truck. A bigger tool isn't the answer if you don't know how to use it properly in the first place. There's no disrespect to Dave or the crew here, you don't know what you don't know, now if it keeps happening then it's a training issue they choose not to address.
Been a fan for years! Everything you do kicks MAJOR ASS! Going to retire soon. Age 52 now. Would die to die/retire doing something with you guys. Anything anytime. You are the best! Thanks! Love!
Have you ever thought of using synthetic rope instead of cables?? It’s stronger and a lot safer , I know a lot of the tug boats down here started using the synthetic rope because it just out performs cables
Beautiful dog! Just a heads up if he is a registered dog with the AKC you could get busted for him being lose in the back of a open truck. My wife tells me this quite often. We have show collies. Really enjoy your videos.
@@mahbriggs maybe it's cause we like yourself give a shit about our animals and that's why people comment .It's amazing how people put up comments vids then get annoyed when someone says something contradictory, 🙄 can't handle the comments ? Then don't make any .simples.
@@batmscot6149 Which doesn't change the fact that if dogs didn't like to ride in the back of pickups or hang their heads out of car windows, they wouldn't do it! Nor does it change the fact that a lot of people seem to criticize other people just to piss people off! Such as criticizing people for letting dogs ride in the back of pickups! Heck! When I was a kid, me and my brother used to ride in the back of Dad's pickup when ever he would let us, it was fun!
Having a dog restrained in some way while travelling in the back of a pickup/ute/truck is important for safety - both for the dogs and the humans around them. In Australia they've made it a law because there were people & dogs being injured or killed when dogs became unwitting projectiles & hazards in road accidents... it also stops them from falling out the back if you slam on the brakes, or jumping out into traffic when you pull up at the lights. And in the country, it stops them jumping out to chase every sheep or cow they can see!
Your dog is gorgeous! Always been into the bully breeds, I've got two olde English bulldog/Staffordshire mixes. Nicest, most kind dogs around children, but if you decide to break into the house, its over lol!!! And props to you for taking him to work and doing stuff with him. Most people with these types of dogs never take them anywhere.
Boerboel always has his care taker in mind. They really like to use their weight as well, can easily make a grown man feel completely inferior. Great too see people be mindful of what they are capable of as they come forward very friendly until they are not.
My uncle is an older version on Hunter. My sister was having her car fixed and it was gonna cost an astronomical amount to fix it. The shop called and said he had an expert welder friend that might be able to fix it. The expert ended up being my uncle!
Man I was looking forward to part two of this!! That is such a badass wrecker and I look forward to you making it better every opportunity you get. Thanks for bringing us on the journey 👌🏼
I've had two Boarboel Mastiffs and were my last dogs before my current one.. Great dog but short lifespans. The male lasted 1.5 years due to genetic issues and bit 5 people (nothing "serious".) The other one a female got joint pain around 2 years old. Eventually got so bad the dog couldn't stand up without yelping. She also bit a kid in the face. Dogs were socialized but the breed is very territorial. Not a dog for meeting people with that's for sure. Hopefully your luck with large dog breeds is better than mine. I made the decison not certain breeds like that anymore because of health and short lifespans. It's my experience that any dog bred for size will almost certainly be unhealthy. My dog now is a Belgian Malinois.
Bigger they are the shorter they live . better getting a load of small little jack Russell's do the job and many eyes make for many mouths, and they hurt just as much..I love my jack pack.
Sadly yes, the big dogs do get joint issues. I'd say dont leg the dog jump in and out of thd bed of a truck too - major load on his joints. Pure breeds tend to get health issues to. A mixed breed medium dog should last and have good health.
Unfortunately most large dogs are bred for their aesthetics or a singular personality trait rather than their suitability for a job these days, which has a huge impact on their genetic susceptibility to health problems. Any dog can develop health issues during their life, but we need to stop accepting that a shortened lifespan and high-probability genetic & behavioural issues are prices our furry companions should pay for _our_ convenience & vanity.
I suggest you create some skids to use when towing things like this crane or the bulldozers with locked tracks like you have in the past would tow a lot easier
The Boerboel, or South African Mastiff, is one of several mastiff breeds that has a powerful jaw and the bite force to match, with 450 PSI of pressure. It compares to that of other large breeds but is still some way short of the Kangal breed's massive 743 PSI bite force pressure figure.
@@speedyway18c Dogo Argentino This dog breed can have a bite force of 500 PSI, so the strength of the jaw is quite significant. One thing that has to be considered is that these dogs are hunters and like games
As a diesel mechanic who works on wreckers I recommend wood or metal plate because we have a few rotators with the plastic ones and in offered conditions they fold, flex, and will not hold up a whole lot of weight
@@Don_Rodrigo44 ok. Work dumber not harder okay got it. Hours of digging? No…… 5 minutes of prep work instead of acting like a goon would’ve saved him thousands. O well as long as people like yourself keep supporting and giving these guys money I’m sure they’ll keep doing dumb things
Dave… I got to admit… I haven't been following you for very long or seen any of your shows… YET!!!… I live in the UK, so I am not familiar with your full works or what platform to watch it on. But… I have to say this HEF Wrecker in my opinion is your best looking and most badass beefy mother of all Wreckers. I love the colour scheme it has because that green to me is just balls deep b"""hing!!! I love the Black / Lime combos on most vehicles when done right, and it just makes the lines of the truck just stand out in a real good form. The Dual Stacks… DO IT!… They will look killer and monster! My suggestions would be to LED Bar the entire back from the top and the sides of the Cab, so you can see absolutely everything from what's in front of you to miles away. The Bumper will look sick with a heavy-duty plate design like a Mack Truck Bumper but made out of really thick industrial steel and supporting the biggest winch you can find. Combine that with Tow Eyelets and some LED Spot Lamps, I think it will just finish the truck off nicely on the front. The trimming around the platform will look insanely good, and I cannot wait to see how that turns out, along with the two mini booms on either side to the rear. Anyway… I hope you don't mine me putting these ideas across, and I will not be offended at all if you find these to be poor, but I cannot wait to see this beauty finished. To you and all the team… Stay Safe!… Stay Well!… Stay Positive! You are all absolutely incredibly talented and beyond humble with your work. It is an absolute honour to be here and watching the incredible force you have just doing what you do best. Stewart.
I recall watching an English documentary years ago about how an ultra heavy haulage company moved a massive bit of industrial machinery using what were basically gigantic hovercraft pads. From memory they were kept inflated by a whopping great compressor mounted on a truck. Since that old crane is a lot smaller and lighter than what was moved in the documentary, I wonder how a similar system might work for situations like moving stuff over the lake surface and how much it might cost?
While your idea is creative it does have it's problems. I work in Maintenance at a Private School in Melbourne, Australia and we have a hovercraft style lifting system for moving seating cassettes of pull out decking and seating. This system requires a very large three phase screw compressor with an air refrigeration and drying system. It feeds a 11/4 inch rated air hose that splits into two to supply each of the lifting units. These units can easily lift up the seating cassettes but there are several things to watch out for; if you open up the valves on the lift units too quickly you can develop an oscillation and the seating units sound like they are going to break apart. The next wrinkle comes when you cross from the polished timber floor onto the polished timber floor of the forestage lift. As soon as one of the lift units gets over the joint the air escapes and the unit drops with a big crash. We end up having to put duct tape over the joint and both lift units will travel onto the forestage lift. I won't bore you with the rest of the process but I hope that this little tale has given you some idea of the problems associated with air cushion lifting devices. They require vast amounts of compressed air, a smooth surface with no potholes or cracks. In the case of this recovery you have the wrecker cutting up the salt lake and no way to power or carry a large enough compressor to supply enough air. Yes you could try using a trailer compressor like for jack hammers but those trailers are very heavy and would sink into the salt bed, and then you have to get your air hose from the trailer to the lifting devices and distribute the air in a controlled manner.
I have a bunch of boerbulls They are very loveable dogs they'll protect you're children and home till death But they hate strangers Make sure to keep feeding them proteins that helps with bone support Unfortunately when they get older her back and hips wil give in It's a boerbull thing I gave my dog some bone vitamins to Strengthen them when he got older He lived until he was 18 Stil miss my zeus Love the videos bro all the way from 🇿🇦 south africa
Should make the dog Zion a regular not just in the videos but in everything you do, he could litrally become the mascot for the brand and boy what an awesome beautiful beast!! How he was doing his thing parading around whilst you were getting the truck up and running on the lakebed with his tail up in the air, shoulders back, chest out giving it the "Wha going on here then?!"
I can see that you love your doggo a lot. Why in the hell would you put him in the bed?! If you got into a wreck that beautiful pup is done for and you would be out a family member. Absolutely awful. I do love your channel and what you're doing to find Susan
Make hooks for the outriggers. Then you put a log under them. Check out Ron Pratt at Midwest Truck. He just did a video with his wrecker. Doing just that thing. God bless
I'm so happy you're keeping Allen around. He probably benefits a ton from having friends like you guys around. And I believe he's a genius in is own way. Which fits in perfect with you guys.
Allen seems like the type that's to smart for society. I'd bet his IQ is almost as high as Willie Nelson.
Agreed. I’d like to see a video series of the guys helping Alan to get at least a part of his Crazy Castle finished. He’s never going to complete any of it while he’s working by himself.
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@@MH-qb9ev for sure. have you seen his Castle video? He has a genius drive to do something great, but his brain probably got scrambled at a young age when he realized that he would never have to work for money. I like that he has found a new purpose at Diesel. He needs focus.
@@pauljoseph8338 - or if he works for Sparks "full time" (though he could pay contractors).
You don't need a dual voltage alternator, just run a 24v alternator and use a step down transformer to run and charge the 12v system. I have a friend with a crane service and he has numerous cranes ranging in size from 40 ton to 120 ton and I was tasked with bringing them into carb compliance and the easiest way was swapping in complete powertrains from newer trucks and we went with 600hp isx15 engines. The cranes have both 12 and 24 volt electrical systems and for simplicity I chose to run a 24v alternator on the engine and use a 24v to 12v converter.
Curious about the transformer you used for this? What was the output on it?
@@goride450 The converter that I used is the Eaton series 21000.
Those Cummins isx engines are work horses and have so much torque it's nuts.
@@mikeshultz1007 damn, available in up to a 100A model. That's definitely a lot simpler. Even if you're running 12v winches (high current demand) you'd be able to use the Eaton as a "charger" to 12v batteries, which runs the winch.
Former obedience trainer here. You do the introductions the other way around. Set the dog securely, walk up to them with the other person grab the other person's hand between your hands and offer your hands together while saying something like he is okay. I'll even rub other people's hands between mine to Cinemark them, then offer them both our hands
I would love to see an "all hands on deck" helping Alan build his mountain top compound. I'd love to see that engineering marvel completed
Don't think it's a project that will ever be "completed" which is the best part haha
Have to agree it's like a Cerro Gordo project but image they spent a week or 2 up their with the crew. Have to say Heavy D and the boys would be pumped.
I think Alan should leave it at his own serenity, a place he can say he truly built himself. I think its part of the reason he has built the whole thing.
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That would be a long not very entertaining series or video
I’d love to see the wrenching from hunter and Alan getting this thing back up and running. I enjoy seeing the mechanic work.
Hunter has a channel dude
@@Darwindiggler what is it?
Hunter Goodrich
@@Darwindiggler thanks!!
Fabing and welding, wrenching, nice living for a young man. I don't remember it being this Glam though 🧐
Just binge watching your episodes. Love your channel. Helps me through the tough times. Love what you do. Love Zion. 💕 I had an English Mastiff named Samson who weighed in at 172 and ruled the roost. I just had to put him down last Christmas Eve. Samson had the same personality as Zion. Super loving to me and my family. Love that you have trained him so well. I worked hard with mine also. Several 6 week session of obedience training. He was the best first dog I could have ever had. Makes me tear up seeing Zion remembering my boy.
Love Zion - he is an excellent example of the breed, and a great example of how early training makes any large dog much easier to live with. I have a young English Mastiff as my baby, who is also about 200 pounds at 2 years old. Started training at 8 weeks, he already has his Companion Dog obedience title and has been certified as a service dog.
So glad to see Alan on your team and getting more time on camera.
I feel like its a plan D got with himself. Get Allan on the payroll be buddy buddys then maybe eventually Allan would give in and ask D if he wants to purchase the mountain from him. If you think about it...
Hey Heavy D, my name is Jay and my wife and I watch your channel faithfully! First I want to say keep up the great work. I love the material but more so your cause. Very few people with old school values such as yourself and it’s amazing seeing the way you and your crew pull it together and make anything possible.
In this show you you asked about material best suited under your outriggers. Well as a heavy wrecker operator of over ten yrs as well as 15 additional yrs as a small to med duty wrecker and car carrier operator:…..it goes without saying that he harder the wood the better, the best I have found for use in any weather or situation as well as durability I highly recommend tiverton blocks. Not only the best bang for your buck, you won’t be disappointed with the way this material reacts in any situation.
Hope that is useful for you and keep up the amazing work brother!!
From watching the last video, for the front bumper I'd suggest something where you can add weights. Like what you see on farm tractors. So that you can keep the front down and be able to steer while towing.
Lot of work with weights, possibly extra equipment. BUT... ships pump water for ballast, why couldn't a HEMTT? Tank up front, tank in the back, fill it with open cell foam so it won't slosh, size each tank for 15-20 cubic feet and you could shuttle around 900 to 1200 pounds for whatever load or condition needed. 150GPM pump would take a minute for full transfer.
@@michaelbren3635 throw a 1000 liter diesel tank on the front. probably need it anyway.
YeahCranes have that the big boy Cranes
Frame really isn't made for it usually, now 1200 lb is probably not an issue for it but also probably isn't enough. I know on tow trucks if you lift the front wheels off the ground then you are putting too much stress in the frame. That's kind of what happened when he broke this. 1200 lb on the front bumper would be probably an extra 4,000 lb or so of force at the front of the tow bed.
@@blakel4595 the frame is the same all the way front to back. This thing a isn’t a Honda Civic
I love Alan being part of the team such a genuine nice guy and ready for anything to help
You guys are doing some serious work, love it. In college I used to deliver all the bolts for the largest large wrecker manufacturing plant in world (Miller - TN). They used SAE Grade 8 bolts/lock washers/nuts on attaching the boom to the frame. Those bolts at 22:10 don’t look like Grade 8’s. Grade 8 bolts have a higher tensile strength, have 6 lines on hex head, and a yellow zinc finish. If I remember right Miller used 3/4” or 7/8” diameter Grade 8’s. You guys probably know all this about bolt types, but to help distinguish, Grade 5 bolts are not as hard (hey o), have three lines on head, and are silvery zinc coated or plain carbon. Grade 2 bolts have no markings on top, and we sold them without coatings. There is a Grade 9 that exists, although i don’t remember us (Fastenal) supplying any of these.
These bolts were sheared so idk what bolt is the most proper. Most of the time The tensile and shear strength are not directly correlated.
grade 8's have more strength vertically but 5 and 6,s have more shear strength horizontally
@@BLOODNUT You hit that reply right on the head...As a electric overhead crane inspector I have never seen grade 8 bolts from the manufacture on general use cranes.
Watched you guys helping Adventures with a Purpose. Both do such good work all volunteer. It is so good to see good and not bad. We need more people doing good for the country.
What about a video series of you guys helping Alan to get some parts of his Castle finished??!! Would be amazing content.
You need to get together with Matt's Off Road Recovery and make history. Matt's building a badass tow truck right now, I think you would enjoy being a part of it. Share your people and grow. HellYeah! Lets Go!!!
Allen is such a good addition to the crew, seems like such a genuine guy with an awesome attitude👌👌
We use a 3’ or so composite pad for each outrigger at work which have held up way better then I would have expected. For hairyer shit and out of grade we use swap pads made out of RR ties/bridge ties, we drill through em and hold together with cable and cable clamps. I think for what you guys do those would work really well! Outrigger cribbing isn’t supposed to have creosote In them if I remember correctly however.
Don't know what space you have there but putting pressure on you pressing point with your backhoe would give you more down pressure by curling your bucket slightly while adding more down press by pushing down at the same time...I learned from an old pro and hiz guidance for me was right on so I wan't to pass it on to you....you are so kind and helpful...wish I lived closure maybe I could pass on we earned knowledge, while learning from you all.
Alan is super interesting! Glad to see him stick around you guys gotta make more videos at his compound. All his vehicles and his compound! Especially his compound I mean he has a freakin mine under it!
You have no idea how much light y’all bring into my life with y’all’s videos. Been in a very dark and lonely place in my life and seeing y’alls videos brings me so much positivity and happiness. Please keep up the great content. God bless y’all
Yo man. Tomorrow the sun might touch your face again. Sometimes we go through times that are very hard, keep going and suddenly all will change for the better... meanwhile try to live your life with happiness, never put energy in anger, hate or stress... never give up.
Bro you’re not the only one who feels like a failure. Keep your head up and give your best in everything you do. It will eventually pay off! Remember you have yet to hit your peak in life!
I appreciate y’all’s words of encouragement. I need it more than words can ever explain. There’s so much wrong in the world that the world needs more good people like y’all to help a stranger feel better just by lending a kind word.
Hey Jay. Stop. Realize you are the only thing keeping you down. Realize what's setting you off and get rid of it. People that don't matter, things, attitude, etc. Get rid of it all. Start your day positive, stay positive. I'm naturally a person that really don't want to be here. I force bad thoughts out my head and get busy so I don't have idle time to think about stuff that really don't matter.
The world's a bright and happy place if we make it that way. Fake it to make it. Fake positivity for a little bit until you feel it. I'm unmedicated now and way better off than with any doctor drugs they ever experimented with on me. I'm not happy, but I'm ok. Get mentally healthy. Get out and live life.
@@jcobcruz the sun comes out tomorrow. Make it through the dark. Life's not all fun and games. But it's definitely worth experiencing.
What a gorgeous puppy! Seeing Zion's big face peering through the tiny rear window of the truck as you talked about him was priceless! 🤣🤍
Ive got a recommendation for the stiff legs, Instead of pads you could weld some big claws on the stiff legs and make the claws fit a railroad tie in them, Then put a railroad tie spanning both stiff legs under, the claws will sink into the railroad tie and that will sink into the ground, it will support the legs over a larger surface area but it will also give you resistance against moving front or back, pads will not do that so much, they will make it so the wrecker wants to slide around, pads are better for cranes or rotators where they are lifting the whole truck up for a solid platform and lifting the object more so than pulling it.
Also for the recoveries, like the crane when you are trying to flip something like that, don't use only the boom in the air to pull it upward, take those auxiliary winches and "spike" the vehicle by putting a snatch block low and hooking to something high on the vehicle you are flipping, that will pull downwards while the boom pulls the far side upward, allows for more pulling force, less load on the boom overall, etc.
Al's truck on Highway thru Hell has those hooks on his stabilizers.
@@danschwinge Yeah it might, Comes factory on some wreckers
Between you and the Grind Hard Plumbing boys, my Friday is always stellar!!
Had to laugh. Just got done with the Barbie camper and now watching this 🤣😂
Check out vice grip garage.
Same lol
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dude thats awesome, just watched them this morning😂
As a rigger and crane operator (55t to 250t) here in Australia, I can’t stress how important Timbers or bog pads are 😂
right on. timbers are organic. abandonable. just like my girlfriends.
Would a remote strain guage, have helped to warn about overloading it in the first place?
We've got a Belgian Malinios and she has a very similar temperament. The most difficult thing is dealing with strangers who think they can just run up and pet her. She's amazing with our kids even the baby.
Our Cane Corsos absolutely adore children but will rip a stranger to pieces 🤣! It never ceases to amaze how intelligent they are does it? Have a wonderful & blessed weekend!
Having guys like Hunter must be nice. He's an endangered species of human being💪
We need more of all these guys in the world
He technically is. The red head gene is recessive.
I bought the Yanjum Rope the second I saw the video. a Brodozer Recovery Rope at 1" in diameter and 30' long with a custom carry bag and an equally rated soft shackle for $399? That's a true deal even IF you could find a Yankum rope in stock anywhere else. These kinetic ropes are worth their weight in gold. I've used kinetic ropes/straps to snatch vehicles out of situations I'd never had gotten them out of with a traditional strap.
Allen is the type of man you can rely on when you need it most. Perfect addition to the crew 👍🏻
I love that he's now a member of the crew. I hope they get a chance to go help him with his compound though.
Great vid about how you "broke" the Het lol , it did twang a bit .. (seen all 3 now this plus the 2 recovery ) just goes to show how easy it is to break something regardless how huge it is . Great content worth watching .
And theres just sommat about Zion that makes me wanna give him a huge hug ..what a beaut . Thanks for some great videos guys
I love your dog :) I have a Pyrenean Mountain dog myself, he also wight about 180 lbs - 80 kilo. When I walk with him, he is not agressiv to strange people (as long as they behave normal), but he doesn't like strangers, and all the people and kids I see ask to pet him, because he looks like a polar bear, but smaller of course. I say no to most people. But as soon as I let him lose in his garden, our yard - he is a different dog, much more agressiv and protective. I hope to see much more of your dog in the future - take care and stay safe. Greetings from Norway
Just bypass the wood pads, they do work but they cup out really bad after a few heavy loads. We used the nylon pads under an rt crane and they were awesome. Little bit of flex but sprung right back, had rope carry handles on them and were half the weight of the wood ones.
Did you guys ever consider using skids on that crane out on the lake? Lift each side, insert a skid and drag it - I would hope it would be more manageable then dragging frozen tires through that muck
Yes bit like what the small wreckers do with an old car bonnet .
A aluminum sled would be ideal
Good point you suggested there
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We have tried using skis/skids in the past on the great Salt Lake Lake lakebed and they do not work well because instead of gliding along easily like you would expect they instead create suction to the ground due to the increased surface area
@@HeavyDSparks If the flat surface had strakes(like a boat Hull )they possibly could work better ,trial and error,but you have tried which is commendable
What about a roller dolly with a wide foot print ,or a trailer dolly that rolls,that would work on the Dead loads you recover ?.also for the landing legs ,a large square log that is as wide as the truck ?
Love seeing the extreme conditions that you work in very testing they are
@@HeavyDSparks Could you build a trailer with flotation tires for the lake bed work?
Hi I'm an ex recovery driver here in the UK. First and foremost like watching the things you received good work. But when I had a truck that had the front end ripped off I used some skids for pulling under the truck it made it made it so much easier to load .it could help pulling the dead dozes on the muddy tracks .just a thought. Keep up the good work
To me, it's just so touching that you opened today's video with a warm, "Hello, friends." And it was easy to see that you really meant it. Just want to let you know I really appreciate that!
Mastiffs are amazing! I have a 140lb 4yr old Cane Corso now and had a 160 Daniff before her. Training is key!!!! Such beautiful dogs that are very smart and very protective, all the more reason to properly integrate them with new human introductions.
We have two Cane pups!! Aren’t they the absolute best? So intelligent & pick up on every emotion plus they are beautiful. Ours are 2 1/2 yrs & they are our kids, lol. Have a great weekend!
I Have had Mastiffs all my life, I currently have a Dogue de Bordeaux. They are amazing Pets. You can see in That Heavy D loves his Dog. But the only thing that pissed me off was having his Dog in the Bed of His Truck and not Secured. When i see People that rave on about how much they love their Dog and then do this I am just Dumbfounded.
2:31 HE IS SO CUTE
Allen looks like he is fitting right in with the family. Happy to see him still around
The intro with the doggo and Al went perfectly (you could kinda tell there wasn't going to be an issue as doggo was looking at Al wagging his tail, had doggo been looking at him with a straight tail or commonly known as "alert" definitely been a different story. But as you said a dog like him will go from 0 to 100 really quick. Great video and Alan is a perfect fit in your team well done guys 👍👍🤘
Being South African Boerboel sounds like 'boorbool' (boer sounds like 'moor' your boat). We had two of those dogs, fantastic breed! Great show love it!
"We're gonna need a bigger bolt." (Sorry, I had to say it!) It was great to see the actual work of repair--and Zion is both a beauty AND a beast! 😍 Keep up the terrific work and watch out for that lakebed 'cuz it's flat-out murder when it gets like this...We see more people who think they're gonna go off-roading and kill it, and it kills them instead. We can wait for the follow-up--stay safe!
@ADMIN+❶ ❼❷❹❷❼❸⓿❻❸❷ Great--how do I get hold of you, or should we just talk here?
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@@cheddyspaghetti5812 Thanks--I'm so glad I asked!!
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Always love seeing content like this where it involves fixing the crap you inevitably break lol Bet you could produce a whole series following Hunter and them around fixing everything. People love that stuff.
Just a bit of advice. I worked on big bucket trucks for many years, doing tree work for the utility company. we had outriggers on our trucks. These trucks ranged from,35 ft squirt boom for trimming around the lower lines, 60/70 scissor lift, to 100 ft. boom. We removed and trimmed trees around the powerlines. The best outrigger pads we had; were the hard plastic pads they out lasted the wooden pads by far.
I couldn't live with out my Boerboel Odyn. You don't see too many with a full tail! He acts the same way aside from jumping in the truck on command! These are the BEST family dogs and protectors. A dog that will truly love you til death if treated right. Training is a must with a dog of this size and ability. They have become incredibly popular and for good reason but I am afraid of owners with lack of experience in giant independent breeds. These dogs will take matters in to their own paws. @heavydsparks you got an amazing man there!
Question after watching the last related video - Not familiar with these lake beds, could D use some sort of sled/skid to drag the old crane on? Must be better than the crane wheels/chassis digging into the surface making everything harder, slower and less efficient.
I build substations using 40,50+90 ton cranes. Up to 90 we use big plastic ones. Work great easily manageable. The 90 ton or bigger we use wood ones that require a skidsteer to move them around. We are always in mud etc. The yards don't get stoned until they are finished long after the cranes are done installing equipment.
Love how he's chilling (literally) in a tank top with snow everywhere 😂. I lived in Denver for a few years and remember how nice it is to have almost no humidity. Shorts and a t-shirt during winter! Not in NC unfortunately 😕
Glad Alan has buddy’s like you guys 💪🏼 Right on!! Also I would love to see another “revealing a side of us you’ve never seen” video with Dave
Loved Zion. I have a client who lives near Seattle who has a mastiff rescue shelter. She's an amazing lady and her dogs are incredible. Really enjoyed meeting them.
Hey d and boys, just wanted to say thank you for continuing to give me a reason to smile , your videos are dragging me through the harder times in my life.. All of your supporters on a past video showed ME so much support it is amazing and they helped me keep fighting, excited to watch and thanks again 🙏🏼🙏🏼♥️
Tomorrow is always a chance to find some light in this crazy world! I hope you have a wonderful & blessed weekend 🤗🙏🏻!
You got this Jordan. Hang in there and know you have a place here for help. Hugs!
Life's only bad if we let it be. You got to open your eyes to see the light in the dark. March onwards like a soldier of life should! Don't give up. We are all here for some reason beyond our understanding. Get to go find that meaning.
Enjoyed this episode so much I give anything to be there at least a week to operate one big rescue crane…..keep the excitement goin on !!!!! Awesome You tube channel!!!!!#1 WORLDWIDE
cranes I've worked with used both plastic pads and wood pads, I think it came down to what was available when then needed them. they all had an off center hole, and at the back there was a round bar they slid on, then a pin at the end to hold the pads on the truck. they also packed a bunch of cribbing for leveling the crane between the 5 outriggers.
Really enjoy this type of content, but honestly all your content is great! Beautiful dog as well! Can't wait to see everything done on the HETT, it's gonna be amazing.
i love seeing all of your recovery vids and i hope you do more so i can see what kind of shenanigans you guys can come up with. that being said i also want to see more restoration and modification videos because i'm very interested in the vehicles and equipment you utilise, for example i liked your collapsed mine reopening video because i could see how your Sanny Excavator worked and how you used its capabilities. another example is your Kenworth Semi and how versatile it is, you could attach a lowboy trailer and get the Sanny and two Polaris ATVs on there comfortably and still have room for some tools, or you could strap a regular old semi-trailer/flatbed to it to move tools and parts and all those kinds of things. sorry i'm rambling, anyway, i personally want to see how you choose your vehicles for each job and how you modify them to suit your needs.
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I used to drill water wells, did one in Midvale, sandy, Ogden. We use what they call " maining boards" timbers cut the length of the drill rig cause we have the out riggers all around the rig to keep it 90° to the ground. Maining boards would give your out riggers the advantage of keeping your tow bed attached to the frame. Just sayin. Big fan, keep up the awesome work.
mastiff's are the most lovable dogs i have a 9.5 year old female that weighs about 140 pounds . As happy as these guys are to meet new people these pups are just gentle giants. but can be great security dogs . Mine wouldn't hurt a fly but she will certainly protect who she has too . keep up the good work guys cant wait to see more content and hopefully more of your pupper
As a mobile heavy equipment and hydraulic mechanic. I am loving this content. They all seem so cool and fun to work with. Thanks guys.
Beautiful dog a friend of mine had one , what a big teddy bear to the right people.
He loved me !
I love seeing the respect and discipline you show your dog. You give him 100 percent and he gives you 110. It's awesome!!
A SHOCK COLLAR? RESPECT?
@Michiel OSH most shock collars do more than just shock, I have to use one for my St bermastiff as well, it beeps and does a vibrate as well, most the time u just have to do the beep, or the vibrate for our boy is actually more effective than the shock... its a lot better than not being able to control in a time where u absolutely have to get him to stop doing what he is without someone getting hurt
@@thefightingplumber I knew there’d be one of you 🤡 somewhere in the comments
@@thefightingplumber All these comments about how shock collars are bad and you don't know how to train your dog know absolutely nothing about raising an aggressive bread. Just wannabe know it alls on the internet thinking they know what they're talking about. first off they don't hurt the dog like they do humans. that shock collar is necessary in it's training. or would you rather it freak out bite someone and be put to sleep for attacking a human? You think you train every breed of dog the same you can train a golden retriever??? Lmfao get real. There's a reason expert dog trainers still use them and there's a reason they're not outlawed and still sold. Because they're necessary in some situations. That is of course unless you want an aggressive dog that get's no love and just attacks everyone until it's eventually put to sleep.
This doggie needs to be respected enough to ride in the cab for his safety and comfort.
I do love Zion..he's the most gorgeous boy. We did 'meet' him at the house once - but I'd be rapt if we could see more of him. A bear of a dog for a bear of a man : ) I have a large breed, and I agree - training is essential, and "No, please don't pat my dog!" If he decides he doesn't like your scent it will hurt - and I'm not putting my dog down because of you!
Dogs also decide if someone is trustworthy (when they are with their owner), if their owner greets someone in a "happy" way or in a guarded way, this why when they are alone they tend to greet strangers warily and also become very protective towards their family (pack) if an unannounced stranger comes too close. Off course there are dogs that swing either way, Golden Labradors are always happy to see a new person and German Shepherds, never. This is basically down to breeding through. Dogs also understand words, they understand the meaning (positive or negative, friendly or threatening). My last dog understood two languages, Italian and English and responded in a like manner by doing what she was asked to told to do in either language.
Boerboels are great dogs. But the do have a reputation down here in South Africa.
Next time try a Rhodesian Ridgeback also bred in Africa for Africa
For the outriggers on our fire service aerials, we used a 2'x2' aluminum plate with a hand-hold notched out of the one bent up edge and these just slide into a angle iron slot under the deck.
I heard you mention the name whelen for lighting have you ever consider trying another brand by the name of sound off signal? The shop I manage installs thousands of sound off lights a year (we build alot of police and first responder vehicles) and there output is incredible. They feature a silicone lense so there 100% chip and crack resistant no matter the temperature outside they remain pliable.
Tomar is way better.
Beautiful pup, would love to see him strapped in a Gunner Kennel in the back. It’s fine until it isn’t.
I can't believe you put that dog in the bed, what if you get in a crash?? Guess he doesn't love that dog as he makes us believe. My dogs are always in the back seat of our truck.
@@bertveldhuizen8699 Hard for you to picture this but your dog is literally no safer in an accident in the car vs outside the car.
With the expressed aggressiveness potential of the dog I am surprised he is left unrestrained in the open bed of a pickup while driving around.
I have a 185 lb French/English Mastiff. He rides in the back weather permitting. It is far safer for him and my children. Imagine him flying around the cab in an accident 😳. And before you tell me to harness him in seat restraints I invite you to come show me how its done!
@Cory Lovely they make harnesses for this very thing. Or at the very least a crate strapped in to the box.
we used the rubberish plastic pads for our concrete pump truck and they worked great
I’m honestly impressed how strong that rope was! And honestly the damage it did to the wrecker! Keep up the great work I love the videos!!
Honestly?
The rope didn't break the truck the angle of the pull broke the truck to much leaverage
@@masterbates7016 well technically it broke something on the truck it may not of been the full damage but it had a part of why it broke
They inadvertently made that crane even *more* of an attraction now that it's out of the ground right side up. 😆
And the epic video of course.
As a South African so good to see a puppy from home! I have 2 females best doggos ever!! Boerboel's are awesome units
Just like a man. "We got about 4 inches of snow." Stating that while wearing a tank top. 😂
Love the channel D . When the bolts broke , the wrecker body twisted . With the extreme pressure to push the body down to make the bolt holes align , you need to strain relieve the body frame on the other side . This will help the body sit square and not pull on the bolts and weld . Plus reduce fatigue on the attachment . Also think about turning one or both of the fender winches 90°to pull from the side..... convenience options for different situations . Just a thought . My thought was wood cribbing for the outriggers.....4' x 4' square either assembled or loose . Keep safe my friend .
I used to work in the oil field and was the operator of the world's largest knuckle boom. We used a combination of 2in thick 18x18 square rubber mats and the large wooden pads that are 3 - 4in thick and about 2.5ft diameter on soft ground and asphalt. The truck had 4 out rigers, 1 at each corner of the rear deck, that went out 16ft on each side which really helped to distribute the weight. The truck was 70k pounds empty and had a 40ft rear deck.
Yeah Baby South Africa !!!! Btw you almost pronounced the breed correctly. Those are huge amazing dogs.
He did pronounce it correctly, the English pronunciation of boer is boar.
@@spotty4710 thats what I was going to say. It is as close as we in the states will get it considering we pronounce things a bit different
@@Edna2u it goes the same for brittish English.
@@spotty4710 Non of you are from South Africa. Just saying...
@@ahmedmakada2724 why do you say soo, youre one of those people who go omg africa ooga booga people omg no technology omg omg, piss off.
When you all figure out how to run that truck properly, it's going to be incredible.
Also you need some boxed claws for those stiff legs, check out the stuff IrishIronWrecker is building for an example.
You don’t even know dude sit down fool
Mastercreamer there ammatures lol
@@mastercreamer1398 nah he’s right. They don’t have a fuckin clue how to run that unit. That truck broke from stupidity and operator error.
They could have done this recovery with snatch blocks and proper use of the winches without breaking the truck. A bigger tool isn't the answer if you don't know how to use it properly in the first place. There's no disrespect to Dave or the crew here, you don't know what you don't know, now if it keeps happening then it's a training issue they choose not to address.
Been a fan for years! Everything you do kicks MAJOR ASS! Going to retire soon. Age 52 now. Would die to die/retire doing something with you guys. Anything anytime. You are the best! Thanks! Love!
Have you ever thought of using synthetic rope instead of cables?? It’s stronger and a lot safer , I know a lot of the tug boats down here started using the synthetic rope because it just out performs cables
Usually on cranes you can't just switch to synthetic rope. The cable is part of the counterweight and is built into the load chart.
Beautiful dog! Just a heads up if he is a registered dog with the AKC you could get busted for him being lose in the back of a open truck. My wife tells me this quite often. We have show collies. Really enjoy your videos.
It's not good for dogs ears Being blasted by wind especially when they have their heads hanging out of vehicle windows.
I really wish people would mind their own business!
I live in the country, every one drives around with dogs in the back I f their pickups!
@@mahbriggs maybe it's cause we like yourself give a shit about our animals and that's why people comment .It's amazing how people put up comments vids then get annoyed when someone says something contradictory, 🙄 can't handle the comments ? Then don't make any .simples.
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Which doesn't change the fact that if dogs didn't like to ride in the back of pickups or hang their heads out of car windows, they wouldn't do it!
Nor does it change the fact that a lot of people seem to criticize other people just to piss people off!
Such as criticizing people for letting dogs ride in the back of pickups!
Heck! When I was a kid, me and my brother used to ride in the back of Dad's pickup when ever he would let us, it was fun!
Having a dog restrained in some way while travelling in the back of a pickup/ute/truck is important for safety - both for the dogs and the humans around them. In Australia they've made it a law because there were people & dogs being injured or killed when dogs became unwitting projectiles & hazards in road accidents... it also stops them from falling out the back if you slam on the brakes, or jumping out into traffic when you pull up at the lights. And in the country, it stops them jumping out to chase every sheep or cow they can see!
Your dog is gorgeous! Always been into the bully breeds, I've got two olde English bulldog/Staffordshire mixes. Nicest, most kind dogs around children, but if you decide to break into the house, its over lol!!!
And props to you for taking him to work and doing stuff with him. Most people with these types of dogs never take them anywhere.
My best dog was a Chow-Shepard-StBernard female. We were telepathic. She would detect with her senses, then look at me for direction. Great with kids.
Boerboel always has his care taker in mind. They really like to use their weight as well, can easily make a grown man feel completely inferior. Great too see people be mindful of what they are capable of as they come forward very friendly until they are not.
You're going to use U bolts along with the side bolts on the tow truck right.
I love this guy! You're an inspiration to so many my friend! Keep this good stuff coming to us, it's such great content!
Dave, Keep posting the mechanical repairs/upgrades! It's part of the process and good to watch.
My uncle is an older version on Hunter. My sister was having her car fixed and it was gonna cost an astronomical amount to fix it. The shop called and said he had an expert welder friend that might be able to fix it. The expert ended up being my uncle!
Man I was looking forward to part two of this!! That is such a badass wrecker and I look forward to you making it better every opportunity you get. Thanks for bringing us on the journey 👌🏼
As a South African watching all the videos i loved meeting Zion excellent breed for the family.
Having guys like Hunter must be nice. He's an endangered species of human being
I've had two Boarboel Mastiffs and were my last dogs before my current one..
Great dog but short lifespans. The male lasted 1.5 years due to genetic issues and bit 5 people (nothing "serious".) The other one a female got joint pain around 2 years old. Eventually got so bad the dog couldn't stand up without yelping. She also bit a kid in the face. Dogs were socialized but the breed is very territorial. Not a dog for meeting people with that's for sure.
Hopefully your luck with large dog breeds is better than mine. I made the decison not certain breeds like that anymore because of health and short lifespans. It's my experience that any dog bred for size will almost certainly be unhealthy. My dog now is a Belgian Malinois.
Bigger they are the shorter they live . better getting a load of small little jack Russell's do the job and many eyes make for many mouths, and they hurt just as much..I love my jack pack.
Sadly yes, the big dogs do get joint issues. I'd say dont leg the dog jump in and out of thd bed of a truck too - major load on his joints.
Pure breeds tend to get health issues to. A mixed breed medium dog should last and have good health.
You just explained precisely why breeds like this shouldn't exist. It's our fault for making such an awful breed.
Unfortunately most large dogs are bred for their aesthetics or a singular personality trait rather than their suitability for a job these days, which has a huge impact on their genetic susceptibility to health problems. Any dog can develop health issues during their life, but we need to stop accepting that a shortened lifespan and high-probability genetic & behavioural issues are prices our furry companions should pay for _our_ convenience & vanity.
I suggest you create some skids to use when towing things like this crane or the bulldozers with locked tracks like you have in the past would tow a lot easier
❤️Alan ❤️ glad he's part of the team, he's a great guy and valuable asset to the team. He knows his stuff. Another great video. Thanks guys.
The Boerboel, or South African Mastiff, is one of several mastiff breeds that has a powerful jaw and the bite force to match, with 450 PSI of pressure. It compares to that of other large breeds but is still some way short of the Kangal breed's massive 743 PSI bite force pressure figure.
I was under the impression the Argintino Doggo was waaay up that list too
@@speedyway18c Dogo Argentino
This dog breed can have a bite force of 500 PSI, so the strength of the jaw is quite significant. One thing that has to be considered is that these dogs are hunters and like games
As a diesel mechanic who works on wreckers I recommend wood or metal plate because we have a few rotators with the plastic ones and in offered conditions they fold, flex, and will not hold up a whole lot of weight
Really amazing as smart as you guys are no one thought. Let’s dig this thing out a little before yanking on it. What gives ????
The old crane was hydraulically bound into the sand.
because thats not fun he got a new truck and wanted to see what it could do plus if it managed to work you save hours of labor digging
@@Don_Rodrigo44 ok. Work dumber not harder okay got it. Hours of digging? No…… 5 minutes of prep work instead of acting like a goon would’ve saved him thousands. O well as long as people like yourself keep supporting and giving these guys money I’m sure they’ll keep doing dumb things
I just found your channel and going back to watch every episode so far totally awesome heep it up I will watch every episode
Dave… I got to admit… I haven't been following you for very long or seen any of your shows… YET!!!… I live in the UK, so I am not familiar with your full works or what platform to watch it on.
But…
I have to say this HEF Wrecker in my opinion is your best looking and most badass beefy mother of all Wreckers. I love the colour scheme it has because that green to me is just balls deep b"""hing!!!
I love the Black / Lime combos on most vehicles when done right, and it just makes the lines of the truck just stand out in a real good form.
The Dual Stacks… DO IT!… They will look killer and monster!
My suggestions would be to LED Bar the entire back from the top and the sides of the Cab, so you can see absolutely everything from what's in front of you to miles away. The Bumper will look sick with a heavy-duty plate design like a Mack Truck Bumper but made out of really thick industrial steel and supporting the biggest winch you can find. Combine that with Tow Eyelets and some LED Spot Lamps, I think it will just finish the truck off nicely on the front. The trimming around the platform will look insanely good, and I cannot wait to see how that turns out, along with the two mini booms on either side to the rear.
Anyway…
I hope you don't mine me putting these ideas across, and I will not be offended at all if you find these to be poor, but I cannot wait to see this beauty finished.
To you and all the team…
Stay Safe!… Stay Well!… Stay Positive!
You are all absolutely incredibly talented and beyond humble with your work.
It is an absolute honour to be here and watching the incredible force you have just doing what you do best.
Stewart.
I recall watching an English documentary years ago about how an ultra heavy haulage company moved a massive bit of industrial machinery using what were basically gigantic hovercraft pads.
From memory they were kept inflated by a whopping great compressor mounted on a truck.
Since that old crane is a lot smaller and lighter than what was moved in the documentary, I wonder how a similar system might work for situations like moving stuff over the lake surface and how much it might cost?
While your idea is creative it does have it's problems. I work in Maintenance at a Private School in Melbourne, Australia and we have a hovercraft style lifting system for moving seating cassettes of pull out decking and seating. This system requires a very large three phase screw compressor with an air refrigeration and drying system. It feeds a 11/4 inch rated air hose that splits into two to supply each of the lifting units. These units can easily lift up the seating cassettes but there are several things to watch out for; if you open up the valves on the lift units too quickly you can develop an oscillation and the seating units sound like they are going to break apart. The next wrinkle comes when you cross from the polished timber floor onto the polished timber floor of the forestage lift. As soon as one of the lift units gets over the joint the air escapes and the unit drops with a big crash. We end up having to put duct tape over the joint and both lift units will travel onto the forestage lift. I won't bore you with the rest of the process but I hope that this little tale has given you some idea of the problems associated with air cushion lifting devices. They require vast amounts of compressed air, a smooth surface with no potholes or cracks. In the case of this recovery you have the wrecker cutting up the salt lake and no way to power or carry a large enough compressor to supply enough air. Yes you could try using a trailer compressor like for jack hammers but those trailers are very heavy and would sink into the salt bed, and then you have to get your air hose from the trailer to the lifting devices and distribute the air in a controlled manner.
Hey Mikey! I can't believe I read the whole thing!
Can’t wait to see the what you’re gonna do with the het in the long run
I have a bunch of boerbulls
They are very loveable dogs they'll protect you're children and home till death
But they hate strangers
Make sure to keep feeding them proteins that helps with bone support
Unfortunately when they get older her back and hips wil give in
It's a boerbull thing
I gave my dog some bone vitamins to Strengthen them when he got older
He lived until he was 18
Stil miss my zeus
Love the videos bro all the way from 🇿🇦 south africa
Should make the dog Zion a regular not just in the videos but in everything you do, he could litrally become the mascot for the brand and boy what an awesome beautiful beast!! How he was doing his thing parading around whilst you were getting the truck up and running on the lakebed with his tail up in the air, shoulders back, chest out giving it the "Wha going on here then?!"
nice puppy :-)
Great to see the mechanical details behind fixing the HET. Love Zion! He fits with all your big size rolling stock.
I can see that you love your doggo a lot. Why in the hell would you put him in the bed?! If you got into a wreck that beautiful pup is done for and you would be out a family member. Absolutely awful. I do love your channel and what you're doing to find Susan
Yea love these videos where you show how things are built or fabricated to get back together. Thanks fellas.
Whoever edits your footage does an excellent job. Very entertaining, and keeps one from getting bored and clicking away. Great work!
Make hooks for the outriggers. Then you put a log under them. Check out Ron Pratt at Midwest Truck. He just did a video with his wrecker. Doing just that thing. God bless