As a owner of one of these machines I can agree with with most of your points one minor issue I had is the stereo needs to be louder but absolutely worth the $170k for the machine u get is gonna be hard to beat.

@steamindemon3389

9 ай бұрын

it has Tunes ?? DP didn’t mention a radio. I couldn’t stand to work in a machine all day without a radio. in the country it might not receive very many channels but then I would try to figure out how to wire in SiriusXM. I put SirusXM in my semi.

@mikel9567

9 ай бұрын

@@steamindemon3389 We have radios in all our equipment but I never use them. I have a Spotify subscription which lets me down load music and podcasts. I download my podcasts and then I have a pair of Isotunes bluetooth ear muffs and I play my podcasts through them. So much better than listening to a crappy am/fm radio that probably won't work right half the time anyway. Plus you don't have to listen to the same 5 songs over and over.

Definitely a big thanks to Case for the opportunity. Channels like this are about the best review they could ask for. Like you said DP, a 10 min demo at a trade show just does not do this machine justice. It's so versatile you really do need to see it in action for a few weeks to see what it's capable of.

Agree with DPs assessment and that it doesn't quite fit their needs. They rarely use the Takeuchi, after all. The price of around 200K is what I have also seen, which is not terrible at all for what you get. But you can also get a good used dozer and a great Takeuchi CTL for that price. And at least I remembered this was a factory prototype DL550 and there was never any chance DP would get to own it. Case was always going to want it back. And now that have a field-proven example to tear down and examine and learn from. Hugely valuable to their engineers. This machine did real, hard work, repeatedly. No babying. Case is to commended for letting this machine prove itself on camera in front of everyone. CNH has been kicked around a lot lately but they clearly have good things going on.

"My biggest complaint externally..." as he points the camera at MBTS roflmao 😂

Definitely a good machine for the right applications, can really see it benefiting someone who currently has a scidsteer but has to hire in the occasional dozer or dozer with operator. It's been really interesting to get you take on it, Aaron probably likes it because it's just the right size for HM. 🤣👍

Versatile Case DL550 proved its worth and suitable for some 'pole barn' businesses. Pity to see it go however it has been great to see it in action. Fifty year old heavy equipment operator was very impressed with it. Thanks for show casing this Dirt Perfect and MBTS.

@dustup2249

7 ай бұрын

Idiot comment "well worth..." How would you know? Without knowing the price o this unit, you're comment is meaningless.

I could see this machine being a perfect match for a landscape architect. Rip up existing planting/trees, push a bunch of dirt, compact it then move heavy pallets of pavers with ease. What about a pool installation business? The power it has along with the versatility with attachments and being able to load high sided dump trucks

I think that Case should send Eric a nice Goosedown jacket to advertise Case this winter for them. He more than deserves it.

I've always liked Case machines; in nearly 52 years of operating (50 of that in my own business), you can imagine, like Jerry, I've kinda been there, done that with nearly everything commonly out there. It's a fantastic idea, and appears to be a very versatile machine. That said, I looked up the numbers on it not long after you got it on demo and, frankly, was surprised at the price. As nice as it is, and like everyone else, I like shiny new toys, For less than $200k, I can buy a good skid steer, and small dozer used, and still not spend that much and, frankly, they wouldn't have all of that pollution crap on them that nearly everyone has issues with. I really appreciate the opportunities you get to shake out new machines, and really enjoyed watching everything you did with this. Thanks.

@russellsmith3825

9 ай бұрын

Does make you wonder if you could find an older track loader in the 450-550 size, and retrofit it for a skid steer quick attach at least for the ability to swap forks and grapples in addition to the bucket. The guy that I helped redo my grandparents terraces actually used a wheel loader to do most of the pushing while I was using their 8u D6 tractor.

@charlesbelser7249

5 ай бұрын

Too expensive like most things these days.

Awesome machine for sure and so amazing for its versatility! Love the coupling / decoupling speed.

Dp I'm glad Case has given you this machine to run and review and I agree with what you are saying about the DL550 and hopefully down the road you have the chance to own one when the time is right

Thanks Case Equipment for allowing us to see this machine in action on an awesome channel

Hate to see it leave. I understand why but it's nice to see it in action. Like moving the clay pipe and retaining blocks. Thank you both for the opinions on it.

What an opportunity from Case to DP. 700 hours of demonstration time on a new machine! Thank you Case.

Great machine for the right application. Thank you for sharing! 😊

I have a much more thoughtful approach to CASE after watching your work with the 550! Was not on my radar before and I'll now be watching for CASE equipment and innovations! Thanks for your no-nonsense review. I think CASE hit a homerun with this machine! Be well, be safe!

@DirtPerfect

9 ай бұрын

Thanks

Thank you and have a great week.

Definitely has it's place. That was a great opportunity to showcase it in your type of work. Bring on the next ctl. Stay safe

Good honest review. Thanks guys.

As an owner, I love mine with some caveats as you have. Tracks are the same as d3c. I broke the tracks off and part numbers matched with Cat. Triple grouser steel definitely good all around, even on some asphalt. Fan is extremely loud, but it runs my mulcher with no heat issues whatsoever. As a big guy, the cab is quite roomy. My seatbelt has been hooked behind me since the day I bought it.

Appreciate your transparency about pros and cons. It seems as if this was a tough choice for you to let it go. I watched all of your videos(normally watch everything) and really thought you were going to keep it. I agree about the triple grousers. Keep up the good work and the videos.

Thanks guys! It sure is one hell of a peice for sure! I could see it as an attach type 1 fire cat! With it's blade and how it can push ;and it's size could get in between trees and save them , but make a descent fire break with!

Another great video Mike and Arron

I cannot remember the job but I do remember you saying having the versatility and quick change without trucking two machines for a short one day job was fantastic. You don't do a lot of one day, or two day jobs on video but that compact package for transport for those seems to be a big plus. Just not your companies need. Your dump truck, trailer, and that machine could do a lot of small jobs in a hurry. Add a set of forks and just think of all the jobs it could do.

Thank you Case for having the courage to put this out in the resl world for everyone to see. The data you will get from the machine itself plus the feedback from real world operators will be invaluble. Not to mention everyone getting to see this beast work. DP, thanks for showing it off for us. I kinda knew you wouldn't be buying it. Two big dozers, and the D4 seem to work very well in your buisiness model.

Here's something to think about on the door issue ; most of the companies that make CTL machines with swing out doors also make mini excavators with swing up front windows . It's not like they don't have the knowledge to put a swing up door on their CTLs .

Great analysis!!! It sure has looked good in your projects!

This is a real nice multi task equipment and a very good assessment of all of its characteristics.

Sounds like for the most part you are very happy with the 550. A great overall evaluation of the new Case Mike & Aaron.

Don't forget about the big clay pipe also!!! Definitely a very versatile machine!Thanks guys for your review...I've watched everyone and it's a BEAST 👏👏👏🏁

@DirtPerfect

9 ай бұрын

True

Good morning sunshine! Great video! Much love from Henderson Ga

I 100% agree with you on the swinging door, I like the Case CTLs other than the door, the roll up doors are my choice too. Another application I think the DL550 would work great for is wild land firefighting, with the dozer blade and build a fire plow that attaches to the ripper I think it would be great. Plus you wouldn't need a lowboy trailer to move it from fire to fire. We use 350 and 450 John Deere dozers now and they work good, but this would be easier to get around through the timber and brush since it's smaller.

I am waiting for the day you say “I wish I had kept the DL550”

@DirtPerfect

9 ай бұрын

Lol

Good review. I admit I will miss seeing you guys work it, but you always said it was a demo machine. Case did a good job of letting you really put it through its paces.

Aaron seems like he would be a great communicator if you would ever let him talk😂

Been waiting for this video!!!

Its been fun watching you guys use it. Next demo piece of equipment please.

Nice coverage! 👍

Thanks for the update and the good and the bad. It’s is a nice machine

Awesome little machine I need one for a few hours lol thanks for sharing

Excellent review. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Great machine - sad to see it won't be joining the fleet. Comprehensive & fair review. 👍

A little surprised you didn't mention (unless I missed it) how well it did with heavy loads, especially the concrete blocks and clay tiles. It blew away the Taco and Kubota....didn't even seem close. That said, overall I think you made the right call about sending it down the road. For the work you do it's overkill as a CTL and more than adequate as a dozer, BUT..... there's no way to have it at (2) jobsites at the same time when one requires the CTL and the other requires a small dozer, which you seem to often have the need for. Very cool machine, though.

@DirtPerfect

9 ай бұрын

Awesome

Great review and I do like the machine, But I will NEVER buy another one without a roll up door. Safety is the biggest reason, but I am finding a lot of other small reasons that are accumulating as a negative. Thanks for all your work and info.

Great tutorial on pro and cons of the machine.impressive video.sorry to see it go.just carry on and on to the next.good video.kudos 👍👍👍😎😎😎

Very honest review and I think anyone who knows this channel a very thorough review give the time (and experience) you spent on this machine.

@DirtPerfect

9 ай бұрын

Thanks

Nice review Mike and Aaron.

sad to see it go , but thanks for the honest and thorugh review . thank you case

Great machine it would have been nice to see you keep great video thanks Mike and Aron

Duty service is the key to any equipment. If you are going to pay that kind of money for a piece of equipment, you have have the jobs that keeps them busy. Great machine for the right application or for the small company that can't afford a lot of different pieces of equipment. Thanks for sharing.

Nice machine. Keep up the great videos

Awesome piece of machine. MBTS did put a lot of hours in it and got very good at it. I understand your decision because it doesn’t fit in you scope of work but you still have the 1650. DP I can’t wait for the playlist.

Great video y'all have a great week and stay safe 👍

I was impressed with its capability when you were hauling the concrete stacking blocks back to the landslide prevention job. Over and over again you mentioned how the TL 240 would have been at its limit, but the DL 550 breezed through the task.

Good review guys and yes thanks must go to Case for letting you play with it bro. Safe travels. Ken.

Damn, i was sooooo hoping you would keep it, I love watching it on your videos

this was an awesome machine to watch! I can totally see the benefit for the right person

Very neat machine. I was kind of shocked at how big it really is. On the farm it would be nice to have the versatility. But transporting it would be an issue in my area and with my equipment where we need to be able to road it at times. Great to see it in action though.

I was impressed with the machine cutting the long grass and brush on the very steep hills.

@DirtPerfect

9 ай бұрын

Me to

Thanks guys!

I can't imagine buying any dozer with rubber tracks. Seems like you would lose so much push power right off the bat. Really like that machine.

@lukeeash832

9 ай бұрын

The only place I really see my losing a bunch of track power is in wet conditions if it is dry I’d definitely say it will keep up if not outrun the D4 while being on rubber tracks

@CrimeVid

9 ай бұрын

Sorry Mike, but that ripper is seriously in the way when dropped. You would get fed to the back teeth with the thing if you had to get at the engine for more than ten minutes.

Thanks DP I'm glad Case trust you to do a demo. Looks to be a great tool for a great price point. I do feel sorry for ADP /MBS, Loosing the fits right machine. LOL Great video see you on the next one 🤠

It was fun to watch the DL550 working. Great concept, Case is trying to be an innovative company so 👍 to Case. To me the door is an issue I can't see myself trying to crawl out that back window. Great job.

Awesome Video!!

Loved seeing this beast on the channel. Def going to miss it.

DP I agree with you on the DL 550

Seems case nailed it with the performance. Most of the dislikes were ergonomic type inside. Which can be tweaked with some engineering on future production models and upgrades. Well done case!

Like you said, it is a great machine for the application. Sad to see it go but, glad to see you put the DL550 through it's paces. When I get something, I try to get something with many uses. Thank you for showing us what the DL550 is all about. Great job MBTS. Oh and you DP lol.

Great review Mike. Sad to see it go, I seriously thought you were going to buy it since it was working out so good for you. Thanks Case

Speaking from a forestry aspect the steel tracks are a game changer !

Great vid very well explained!!

@DirtPerfect

9 ай бұрын

Thanks

There is a lot of bad things with machines but it’s a pretty cool machine but great review👍

Sorry to see this machine go and I know Aaron feels the same!! Stay safe out there!!

Mike and Aaron honest video, thanks for sharing! Kevin

Sad to see the thing go. But at that cost plus the cost of attachments that would fit your operation the money has to make sense. But thanks for demonstrating the machine and what it can do and thanks to Case for allowing their new products to be showcased in real world environments like this.

Great revue!

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, ideas and videos. No surprise as to your decision. The cost is a little expensive if you don’t have the need for a dual purpose machine. If the price was a bunch lower it would likely be a very popular machine but they would likely be giving too much away. One can only hope that they take your suggestions and do well enough from your demonstration to the public that they might misplace a unit with your specs and improvements in Derby and forget where it went. That or make you an offer you can’t refuse. 😂 Wishing you and your family the best.

@DirtPerfect

9 ай бұрын

Thanks

Smaller operations this thing would be amazing. Versatile, Less mobilization cost also.

I know Aaron is very disappointed in you giving it back to Case. Look at the retaining wall y'all built for the house about to slide. He maneuvered to the top and did some moving that wasn't videoed: I wondered how he was going to get down and he turned around up on that last step. Of course, I really didn't see it fitting in with Mikes work jobs. Thank you, Case, for allowing DP and Aaron do some magic with your 550 Minotaur.👍

Morning DP and Aaron

Great review! Aarons toy goes bye-bye! Thumbs up! Stay safe. Jim

Good review, I'm sure case appreciates the feedback.

The machine is a beast, no doubt. But I appreciate the honest review. No need in buying something that doesn't fit your needs. I know MBTS is going to miss it. Thanks for another great video!

I’m having separation anxiety but I’ll get over it. 😉 Another great review and see you on the next one 😎

Man we are all going to miss the DL550 as capable as it is, I understand your reasoning for passing on it, it is pricey but so capable.

Greta vid as always Mike!

Very good explanation and agreed it does have to fit in to the line of application of your type of business but 29:35 nicely said about the DL 550 and sad it’s going back an Aaron(MBTS) i feel loss 👍😎🇺🇸NY

Good review

Mowing the hill side at the fair grounds knocked my socks off.

Great videos as always.texas watcher.

@DirtPerfect

4 ай бұрын

Thanks

going to miss seeing this machine on the jobsites

It would excellent for farm applications too

@DirtPerfect

9 ай бұрын

Yes

An Excellent account on what you & Aaron have uncounted while in your possession, Case should be pleased with that.

I can definitely see that this machine wasn’t quite the right fit for the work you do. However, the new Case dozer “demo”…certainly fits the job description! 👍🏻 Thanks for the honest review DP!

This is a hard one, MBTS said he is not an operator, yet you said he loves it and is a good operator in this machine, who do have to believe ? Additional MBTS looks like he has been working out and is flashing his new GUNS and wearing a FLASH HOT NEW T-SHIRT. You are correct it does not fit your application but is a Damn Good Machine that takes a good while to MASTER. Keep up the EXCELENT CONTENT DP !

It's a nice machine. I enjoyed the videos. 👍

Good morning happy Labor Day🇺🇸NC

Mike, from what I have seen on your channel you may want to spec a 550 the way you want it to replace the old Taco. The Taco really don't like moving blocks all that well, or 36" clay pipe for that matter. This particular machine has done well, as you say. However set up slightly differently it should work a treat. Case may even make the changes you mention in the next one they build.

Interesting machine, probably will survive in the market!

Great review Mike as always from the videos that u have with it sure is impressive sad to see it leave the channel To bad MBTS 👍👋🇨🇦