Didn't get an idea of how big the machine was at the dealers, but seeing it arrive on that transporter really brought it home. Can't wait to see the projects that are lined up for it. 👍

Welcome to the Hyundai family. I've had mine about 3 years with NO issues, and am pleasantly surprised every single time I run it. Seems Mike is pretty happy with his too. Congrats on a great decision.

@MrSwampdawg47

11 ай бұрын

Same here!

@ranger2316

11 ай бұрын

Hey... I love my new Hyundai Palisade (Limited)! 😉😉

@lilfrutibear422

11 ай бұрын

I mean if they are low on stock of the machine he wanted and he needed the machine fast it’s not like Volvo can build a machine on a few days!!

@jamesbailey586

11 ай бұрын

Nice machine you got there

@chrisgalliher497

11 ай бұрын

That’s a beast! Awesome choice Chris! I think you’ll be very happy with this machine.

Congrats Chris, Been watching about 2 years now. I live out west, my brother and his son are in the general engineering contracting business, and have been for 30 years...I know your family has a history in this work. Guys who can run the machines with an economy of motion and take such pride in their work...in every detail...are few and far between. You are one of them. Happy for you.

@unclespongehead

10 ай бұрын

That's as heartfelt as I've seen in Chris' comments. ♥

The moment has arrived. Beautiful machine. Doing a little dance on the dam. Drives good not tearing up the road. They sent it empty? but services everything now that was a plus. Thanks for the aerial views really shows how big this machine is and the Semi that delivered. See you tomorrow. Congratulations Chris. Well deserved.

@dennis2376

11 ай бұрын

If it had fuel, it would have been heavier, and that would be a problem.

@pat36a

11 ай бұрын

​@dennis2376 plus Saftey, 150 gallons of fuel would make a big mess is things went sideways on the delivery.

I'm so happy for your purchase. It's going to be fun watching you put this beast through her paces. Thanks for sharing your fun, your joy, and your future with us all, Chris.

Congratulations Chris! It’s awesome to see your business and your equipment fleet grow!

@randywilson6869

11 ай бұрын

Me too but it seems like he need help running some of it

I’m happy for yah Chris,it’s been fun watching you expand your fleet!

Taking bets on how long it is before Chris actually decides he wants a thumb on the new machine. DP would be proud! Awesome purchase Chris, enjoying the videos!!

@billvandorn5332

11 ай бұрын

This is my first time here but I'm betting it will not take too long for him to put a thumb on. They are literally worth their weight in gold!

@user-yp9jm3pr1c

9 ай бұрын

​@@billvandorn5332😅😅

Congrats, Chris! Love watching your fleet grow!!!!

It’s genuinely astonishing that Volvo dropped the ball so badly on this one.

@johnrobichaud130

11 ай бұрын

Chris was in the used machine best bang for buck market and the Hyundai was the best buy so how did Volvo do a dropped thing LOL

@1982jeepcj8

11 ай бұрын

@@johnrobichaud130 He went to Volvo first and they had nearly nothing available and would not move on what was with in the hours and budget. It was answered on a earlier video

@mattmanyam

11 ай бұрын

What's really astonishing is how quickly everyone is willing to throw shade at Volvo... do people actually believe that Chris or volvo wouldn't have made it work, if it was at all feasible?? He needed an inexpensive, low cost machine, that he would use a fraction of the year, and that's exactly what he got. When the time comes that a machine that size is a more profit making necessity, I'm sure he will upgrade to what is the most sensible unit. Do people think that volvo should have supplied a new machine at the price of the Hyundai?? Remind me not to invest in your Shark Tank offering.

@crypticchris8812

11 ай бұрын

⁠@@mattmanyam I don’t think necessarily a new machine, but they could’ve given him a very good deal on a similar size sized Machine I would bet that there is a lot of operators that watch these videos and are influenced by Chris which is made Volvo probably a good amount of money. And plus that’s kind of how sponsors work that company is big enough to the point where they can give him a good deal

@crypticchris8812

11 ай бұрын

That’s just my opinion, though you don’t have to agree

Hi Chris & Geoff, Key moments in this video, 1-Geoff ducking under the counterweight 6:14, I swear I heard several OSHA Inspectors FALL OVER... 2- 7:09 "Volvo dropped the ball"! 16:44, you named it Brutus, PERFECT! 32:11 "Take notes Mikey"... DP does run a dirty machine! Overall, nice addition to the fleet! Good Luck with it!

Congrats Chris! Nice machine! Can’t wait to see all the content with it!

I was about to leave a comment about Volvo but Bealy nailed the comment, for Chris to move over to a Hyundai? That took some motivation.

Congratulations on the purchase Chris. Considering the size of your audience and channel, Hyundai should add something like an extended warranty and support.

What is interesting is that the Volvo and Hyundai hydraulic sytems hardly ever sound like they are straining when heavy digging.

@jameshancock18

11 ай бұрын

I’m guessing that’s down to Chris being such a good operator

@jondoh5961

11 ай бұрын

pretty sure they use the same kawasaki hydraulic pumps..

@crandonborth

11 ай бұрын

Aren't they both built in the same South Korean Factory?? Im pretty sure they are.

@jondoh5961

11 ай бұрын

@@crandonborth not sure... wouldnt surprise me if they were..

Congratulations Chris! I look forward seeing many new videos with this machine. I wish you many good jobs and have much fun with. Tom from Northern Germany

Nice!!!! Stepping it up! Volvo definitely missed the opportunity here.

Already 10K views in less than 1 hour. That’s already 5000 hours of people watching a Hyundai dig a massive hole for Volvo to drop a ball into 😂 congrats on the new machine, well deserved!

@rustysteel8714

11 ай бұрын

That's a good one, TC. 👏

@wayupnort6271

11 ай бұрын

Exactly the point a lot of people don’t seem to get. That’s why people like Chris are called “influencers”. Content creator first but certainly transitioned to influencer and deservedly so. KZread is a career, and a tool to gain exposure for your content.The bigger and more popular you are, the more attention you draw from perspective companies looking to draw attention to their product through advertising. People bitch about content creators “schilling” for companies for free or discounted product and the fact is they are. It’s business/capitalism. I don’t know if Let’s Dig 18 plays a factor in ANY decision making at Volvo marketing in terms of influencers and his affect on their bottom line. I do know that when one company doesn’t feel like the juice is worth the squeeze there’s another one right behind it willing to take that opportunity. It matters and it makes a difference. Marketing is king and it can make you or break you. Ask Bud light…

@moki123g

11 ай бұрын

40k, three hours...

@scotabot7826

11 ай бұрын

That's funny!!!!

@crandonborth

11 ай бұрын

75,000k Now... Ouch Volvo this one is gonna sting a bit.

Whooo hoooo Chris, huge congrats on the 330 joining the Letsdig18 stable🎉🍾 Looking forward to watching you put it through its paces. Take care & cheers 😊

Congrats Chris..nice looking machine...another hard working piece for the fleet..all the work you've done so far at Bealy Good farm looks awsome...keep up the great work

Agree, Jeff, BIG miss by Volvo! 😨😜Congrats, Chris, on the addition to your growing fleet! 👍👏✨🎊🎉❤❤❤

The fleet grows! It arrived from Pennsylvania without the first bug on the counterweight and looking brand new! I hope it came with a key, as your Volvo key might cause an issue. The truck driver didn't run over Jeff's Bougainvillea either! If the name is "Brutus," I'm going to have to grin and bear it: Michigan Alum here. GO BLUE!

WOW!!! I think I got the same goosebumps as you when I saw the rig pulling in! CONGRATULATIONS Chris. Couldn’t wait to see which machine you bought but my money was on the Hyundai! Just started the video. Will be back at the end.

Congratulations on this acquisition. Your fleet is growing. Wishing you and your new equipment a long and prosperous journey together. Peace brother

Chris, if you are going to get any larger equipment Jeff is going to need to widen that gate.

Congratulations on your new machine Chris!, looking forward to seeing it in action on your jobs! 👍🏻

Congrats chris. Looking forward to seeing what attachments your gonna get for it

Congratulations on your new purchase, I think it’s going to be a game changer. I’ve been patiently waiting for your new excavator to show up and see how much dirt you can move with it. It may use more fuel but it makes up for it in the amount of dirt moved and time saved. It would’ve taken you a lot longer to dig that pit with your 220. This new excavator could probably keep two haul trucks busy. I think Volvo made a mistake by not making you a good deal on one of their excavators. I hope to see this 330 on a clearing job soon. I bet it could just push over most trees without digging around them.

I can finally get a full night's sleep tonight - the suspense was killing me!!! 😊 Congrats on the new purchase and thank you for explaining the decision making process. From your initial video, I was betting on the Kobelco machine as your choice. Then after many days passed I began to think maybe Volvo came to the party with a machine that fit your needs and budget. I even sent a note to Clint at C&C about your shopping needs, he said you guys had talked but he wasn't able to help you at this time. Best of luck with the Hyundai - looking forward to many more videos on this one on the job!!

Congratulations Chris 🎉 plus the video is excellent viewing. Thank you for bring us along. 😊

Right into it with the new machine. Looks good Chris. As far as people saying Volvo dropped the ball, I don't recall you saying you were looking for a new machine, as in brand new. You had also mentioned that there wasn't any used Volvo stock in the price range you were going for. That's not anyone dropping a ball, that's simple lack of supply, probably because people who buy Volvo tend to keep their Volvo machines. Therefore little to no units available. This Hyundai looks good, sounds good, and looks to have the digging power you need. Congratulations.

@JohnLee-db9zt

10 ай бұрын

Hyundai makes far more than Volvo, which probably is more expensive.

Nice, my assumption was that you would chose the Hyundai. Congrats Chris. Will definitely fill in on those larger projects that you seem to be taking more these days. I feel for you on the fuel. Just put 280 gallons of diesel in my boat. Boat holds 500 gallons. Luckily this is only a yearly think instead of daily like your equipment. Thanks for sharing.

Definitely had me thinking you had the Kobelco! Someone reported it was gone from the website of the place you bought it from. Between that and no DEF, and seeming to be more stable. Not disappointed though, I hope you're happy with this rig and it doesn't let you down.

@scrappy7571

11 ай бұрын

I was thinking Kobelco also. Guess DP had some influence here too.

Yay! The suspense was killing me! Haha. Congrats Chris…well deserved!

Congratulations! Very impressive! Dug that hole with little to no effort. I am looking forward to seeing more videos of the 330 in action!

Congratulations Chris on your new machine. I am digging it. 😊👍

Congratulations on the purchase Chris very nice to see your business growing like your videos keep up the good work.

Several days I go because I knew which excavator Chris bought and its list price I looked up every 2019 Hyundai HX 330L there was for sale in NA and found Chris got the best price in the country given the hours and options. Some machines with more than twice the hours were listed at 220K, but Chris paid many tens of thousands less than that. The only machine cheaper and with similar hours is one in St Louis, but it doesn't have a bucket and was used as a fleet rental.

Congrats on the new machine. Nice choice and it sure is a clean well kept machine. Also kudos on a great dealer. The service and filters add up to many hundreds and it was great they did it. Look forward to seeing all the equipment in action.

😁That full axel going across the pond dam was Chris' equivalent of doing a cartwheel. You can spot excitement a mile away.

Yes, we've been waiting ALL week!, can't wait to see how many buckets of dirt to fill the dump truck, Chris would generally put 8 minimum with the 225

That spin around was awesome. 💖

Congratulations LetsDig18 - Brutus is a biggie. The excitement is palpable. Does the work required and that's its purpose. 'Take note Mikey' LOL So happy for you.

Congratulations Chris. Beautiful machine. Welcome to the Hyundai family. Happy excavating.

Sweet! Congratulations Chris!

Had us all fooled with that insta story you posted lol. Very nice man congratulations on your growing fleet. You’ll be doing jobs like Charlie before to long at this pace.

Congrats Chris!👍

Congratulations Chris! Beautiful machine representing continued growth and success - outstanding!

Many congrats, Chris! A big machine, the right size and price. We'll just enjoy watching and learning from your professional approach and abilities. Be well and be safe!

When you were looking at the machines, I had the distinct feeling it'd be the Hyundai based on how much time you spent showing off all the features you really liked (like the separate coolers). Great addition!

@gregbuck1328

11 ай бұрын

Thumb ???

@robertjwilliams3532

11 ай бұрын

When Chris was comparing the thing that stood out to me was his mention a time or two about the other big boy's price and his budget. Chris liked the other machine a lot but showed good financial discipline. Says a lot for his business sense.

A happy boy and his new Toy!! 🎉🎉🎉😅 Congratulations Chris... For some reason I just knew this was the one you really wanted after watching you try both of the units. Very happy for you Chris.. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Loved the pictures of the new addition proudly driving by the pond. So graceful for so big a machine. So happy for you. Really enjoyed watching him/her do their thing. A name yet?

Congratulations!!🎉 your fleet is steadily increasing in size year to year, month to month.

Congrats on the new tool--that's a big freaking machine. Gonna be a bit strange not seeing you in a Volvo all the time--but if I remember correctly, some of your much older vids had a Hyundai too, so maybe just a return to your roots.

Congrats on the new machine Chris. Now all you need is a bigger haul truck. lol

So happy for you Chris, congratulations 🧡

Excited for you Chris. Beautiful looking machine.

Congrats Chris, you’ve come a long way in the years (easily a decade) that I’ve watched your videos. I have to say though that early video telling stories with Charlie cracks me up still, especially the clip board lady one 😂

@hydraulic-hum

11 ай бұрын

I just watched the one where they were at the auctions 13 years ago and Charlie broke the excavator and they were hanging out in the vehicle in the rain.. so funny!

@jeffwisemiller3590

11 ай бұрын

Every time I watch him mashing trees into a pile I'm reminded of when he dug up a phone line (unwittingly) & the ensuing chaos.

@williamuskoski1385

11 ай бұрын

The cone one was the best

congrats on the new to you machine !! looking forward to videos of it working .

Congratulations! Always nice to get new equipment, very happy for you!

Congrats and outstanding video as always . And thanks for telling us how much it would cost to " upgrade " the system . I really had no idea how much the accessories would cost and was blown away at the cost .

Great videography and sound track when it arrived 😁

Congratulations Chris happy digging keep up the good work love your videos.❤️

All you need now is a long-reach to go with that dragline & your fleet will be complete. You are one lucky lad congrats.

Any brand in the hands of THIS operator would be a resounding recommendation. Chris can make these hydraulic wonders sit up and bark! And yes, can’t wait to enjoy the new vids!

Enjoyed watching the video Chris 😊

Congratulations Chris on your addition to the line of machines you have.

Chris looks like an awesome machine! Thanks for sharing! Kevin

So proud of you Chris love it an you work so hard for what you have got always follow your dreams an never give up be safe in it an you look so tiny in that big thing just some happy digging enjoy your new toy love it

Congrats Chris on your bigger machine!! May it give you the service satisfaction you expect from it! Hope you are giving her a name as well I am a pensioner from South Africa and I watch your videos every night before I go to sleep Keep up the good work Good Luck!!

Congratulations on your latest machine. A great looking addition to your fleet. 👍

Chris it always makes me happy seeing a fella that’s a hard worker getting him some new equipment. Anytime I’ve gotten new equipment I couldn’t sleep a few days before and few day afterwards. It’s a sure nuff Beast.

Hat's off to Jeff for not spilling the beans.., huge congrats Chris on another addition to the fleet.

@formhubfar

11 ай бұрын

If memory serves me right you started out with a Hyundai Link Belt???, I have brain damage if I am wrong 😛

@formhubfar

11 ай бұрын

Google says I am wrong.., what was your first machine Chris?

@dennis2376

11 ай бұрын

@@formhubfar a cat backhoe. :)

@formhubfar

11 ай бұрын

@@dennis2376 No mate Chris's first excavator.., was a Link-Belt.

@formhubfar

11 ай бұрын

@@dennis2376 Orange and white and looked like he found it in a barn 😛

I bet the people of Hyundai of the Americas are THRILLED👍👍

Congratulations Chris 🎉

Congratulations!! Chris. Nice looking machine. Gonna need a bigger haul truck now! 😂

Knew you’d get the Hyundai. Enjoy it sir 😊

Congratulations on your new toy. Hopefully, there will be many hours of trouble free operation.

Nice Donnie have to get him another set of axles love the. Giver bucket have to tint the windows like the other ones

Don't forget to put your counter weight paint in the 330.. D.P. said you keep about 4 cans in your machine!! Nice improvement to the fleet!!

@thatdave86

11 ай бұрын

Ha ha ,at least Chris actually does it , different thinking aye . Scratched up and worn machines give the impression that they are not cared for ,that tells much about who owns them ,that's a thing that covers many industries and businesses and life in general ,we don't need to be Perfect ,just wise .

That is nice drive on and off.

The video we all have been waiting for. Hyundai is looking very capable. Feels kinda weird seeing Chris operating a machine without a thumb though, lol. Also, thought it was funny to see Chris already had an LD18 decal on the window when the machine arrived. Looking forward to see how well the Hyundai demolishes trees with the stumper attachment when you get it.

Congrats Chris!!!

Nice machine! Can't wait to see the Letsdig Stump Ripper!

At 7: 10.....Mr Bealy NAILS IT❗️ Happy for you, Chris. 👍 RIGHTEOUS of Pennsylvania dealer comping FLUID and FILTERS for ya. Kudos.

Really going to have to watch out for power lines now.😅 Thats a big rig.

I tell ya chris mike seems dang happy with his hyundai and it seems to be holding up good for him. Im thrilled for you

That is a nice bit of kit. Looking forward to seeing it move lots of dirt!

No doubt you tried your best to go VOLVO. Still a great addition to a growing fleet !! 👍 Thanks for sharing your expertise and professionalism..

He got the Hyundai !!! Looks really good!! Let’s get it dirty!!

Congrats on the addition of Big Brutus to the fleet. He looks like a keeper. 👍

Chris, Congrats... You have come a long way since just the Hitachi and a backhoe..., Well Done.

@dennis2376

11 ай бұрын

Thankfully no snake. :)

So Chris by my count that makes # 14 to your fleet......Looking forward to watching you in action.

Congrats Chris very nice machine. You had me on the edge of my seat all week, but I pick the right one

@nickchannel5364

11 ай бұрын

Good job, I was sure it would be the Kobelco.

Congratulation Chris!🎉🎉

Exciting for you Chris😃looks a great machine and there’s no squeaky tracks !!! Hope every thing goes alright for you mate ☺️👌👍🍺🍺

Congratulations!! You deserve it.

Man Chris your getting close to Andrew Camarata's fleet size now lol But I'm happy for you man you work very hard you work long hours, weekends your always doing something if not out making money your working on your farm. So no one can say you don't deserve what you've got I admire you for your drive n your professionalism it's easy to see you take a lot of pride in your work I look forward to your videos I've learned a lot watching you n enjoy your channel thanks for sharing your days with us and I hope the new machine works well for you

@kaboom4679

11 ай бұрын

Camarata's fleet is made of the things Chris talks about at auctions , lol . Good thing Andrew can fix stuff . He spends 1/3 of the time fixing his equipment , 1/3 of the time breaking his equipment , and , 1/3 of the time tracking down Blue .

@sitrucpmek1

11 ай бұрын

Amen

@warrenmichael918

11 ай бұрын

@@kaboom4679My boy Blue sure does like to take a field trip to the neighbors quite often!! LOL

@AcesDman7

11 ай бұрын

​​​​@@kaboom4679Andrew got a dump truck out of commission that needs fixing. Probably cost $35 K and needs $10-15K to fix. Poor Sam bout got whacked having to jump off the roller when brakes went out. He must have extra $ cause he bought a better dump truck ...I bet $80K. Damn dangerous running broken equipment that weighs 20-30 tons. He's had Several close calls🤔🤔

Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. 🎉congratulations on the new equipment.

Congratulations Chris.