This is so much better than any of the TV rescue truck programs, all talk and little action.

@eddilovee

3 жыл бұрын

I never had a tv

@ryanjenkins01

3 жыл бұрын

The shit on T.V. is just a reality -drama- T.V. series Nowadays lol

@yasushitsutsumi6834

2 жыл бұрын

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@joeltennant1162

3 ай бұрын

Agreed as it raw and highly unedited.

Thanks for being there for me. Two years ago my wife left me with my two kids. Now one is 18 and one is 7. I had to fight hard to see them again for a year and a half til I finally got to see them. She just decided to up and leave. I found your channel, loved your KZread videos and watched them every night. Watching you with your workers,being patient and kind with them meant the world to me. Knowing you are willing to help like your cousin in his house fire. Then I know you are a person that I can have faith in watching. You feel like family to me.

@jontnoneya3404

3 жыл бұрын

I agree - Ron's amazing! If you're looking for another great guy, check out Big Rig Travels. He's a long haul trucker that streams every mile on KZread and it's really relaxing and fun to watch. The community in chat is awesome and the driver, Steve is super friendly. He even meets with a lot of viewers when he's at stops. He also has a website with the same name BigRigTravels then a dot com at the end (YT won't allow me to provide a hyperlink sorry).

@Zizie_sc

3 жыл бұрын

Buckin Billy Ray!

@abrangarcia2405

3 жыл бұрын

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"It's humid out here!" Missouri, where the humidity is always 99% or it's raining. Brings back memories.

Impressive-- The guy soon recognized your great competence and treated you as a peer. That's a great compliment and a fantastic referral source for super move assistance. Well done !

@2H80vids

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I kinda noticed that too. The driver's attitude/demeanour seemed to change a wee bit as he watched Ron work. It's usually pretty easy to decide if the guy who's just turned up knows his stuff - it certainly was in this case. Also, there was a bit of a difference in the capabilities of a heavy haulage driver/operator, compared to some of the semi drivers we've seen on the channel. Nice to watch skilled guys working together.👍👌😁

@leonardholbrook6641

3 жыл бұрын

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@cowsgohuh7328

3 жыл бұрын

@@2H80vids I would certainly hope so seeing as one is making exponentially more than the other.

@texasyankee1013

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful to know that some still have the ability to problem solve! There's no computer that will teach you or show you how to rig! What a refreshing video! Thank you!

@bertbonini4456

2 жыл бұрын

Music

What I liked about this was it wasn't a pissing contest between the two of you, you both took the lead on things that were your specialty and you relinquished when it was not your specialty and it was perfect synergy between you and the driver.

@guybroyles48

2 жыл бұрын

I caught a bit of a smart ass vibe from the one dude when the driver got there. "I'll work with you guys" "I figured you would" Yeah, I would've had to come back with a subtle smart ass reply. lol

It may seem slow to some, but the methodical process of dealing with the heavy or complex stuff in a controlled manner is one of the best things about your channel.

@williamgibb5557

3 жыл бұрын

"Haste makes waste and severe headaches" Alfred E Neumann, Madd magazine!!!!!!

@johnl.fortier4311

3 жыл бұрын

Of course . . . I don't watch that channel as a race, . . . I watch it to RELAX and wait for the outcome. LOVE this channel ! ! ! !

@petert3355

2 жыл бұрын

The true mark of success with work like this. Everyone went home at the end of the day with the same number of Fingers/Toes/Eyes/ETC that they started with. When you are talking weights that these guys are playing with, it does not take long to alter any of those counts.

@phillee2814

2 жыл бұрын

"Speed is fine, accuracy is final" - Wyatt Earp.

@lahotboy

2 жыл бұрын

My grandfather (R.I.P) would tell me when I worked in the oil field and farm it's better to be slow and sure, than fast and stupid! Because stupid get incent people hurt! - Mr. Cleve

At 30:40 Ron says to the driver, "do you have full lockers?", the driver replies "well I dug 4 holes". The funniest thing I've heard for a while. Two experienced gentlemen who know what they are talking about.

@KoolBreeze

3 жыл бұрын

Here's your sign......🤣

@willtricks9432

3 жыл бұрын

He had me chuckling.

@cypriannjoro3535

3 жыл бұрын

Why did have to lift the haul up and down

@jadedonyx3893

3 жыл бұрын

@@cypriannjoro3535 Pretty sure its to get the weight off the rear and on the blocks so your not rocking the whole thing while swiveling straight

@daveyburgess

3 жыл бұрын

@@cypriannjoro3535 Each time Ron moved the front of the bogey a few inches, it also moved the pylon that supports the main trailer. It was necessary to lift the pylon each time to align the load with the new bogey position. If they had simply moved the bogey over the full 3-4 feet that it needed, as soon as the weight of the main trailer was applied, by lifting the pylon, it would have torn the tires off the rims of the bogey with the lateral force. Slow and easy wins the race in this case!

It's good to see a group of professionals working together to solve a problem.

That "Oversized Load" sign on the back end ot the trailer is a bit of an understatement.

That fella standing in the bite of the line, has apparently never seen a cable break. Good job of keeping an eye out and catching his mistake.

@corythomas4427

3 жыл бұрын

He might have only seen it once had it happened there. I don't know that a 50lb sand bag on both sides of a break would have kept the angry snake from biting anyone close enough.

@ralphcraig5816

3 жыл бұрын

@@corythomas4427 I've seen it once, spoke at his funeral...

@deenunya7735

3 жыл бұрын

He didnt have much meat on him , he wouldt have felt a thing

@marchanneman6580

3 жыл бұрын

Cut hin right in half if that cable snapped and they do snap unfortunately

@RedneckCowboyFeller

3 жыл бұрын

Poor kid still has some learning to do. I'm a bit surprised nobody said anything when he jumped inside the frame between the axles to pull that air lever. He probably SHOULD have come over deck and back and pulled it from outside the frame rails. Very dangerous place to put yourself, and if something gave or moved unexpectedly, he'd not have had any way to duck, dodge, or roll. You can't eliminate all the danger from such an inherently dangerous operation, but you absolutely minimize or mitigate it any time and any way you reasonably can. This was exactly such a situation. Ran heavy haul myself for some years, and I would have had a gentle but stern "come to Jesus" talk with any crewman who did that. For their own safety, and everyone else's. "Shaking Hands With Danger"...Anyone else remember that old Cat training film? That move could have easily been one of gruesome warning skits on the film.

Ron Pratt I'm a retired diesel mechanic I've seen a few toes I seen different James but I honestly have to say brother you are the best I've ever seen I haven't yet to see you get stumped and not be able to get something pulled out and in a timely fashion again I just I'm really impressed with you my fiance and I have been watching your videos somewhere around 12 years and I still don't understand why you're not on did History Channel or something you're that good in my eyes anyway Ron thank you for all the good videos you put out we enjoyed watching the great work that you perform stay safe out there will continue to enjoy your work thank you sir and have a blessed day

I like that you keep your truck well maintained, not used as a tool, but more like a partner.

@paulprobst7728

2 жыл бұрын

Well said!

Old Serpentine belts as handles on the wood blocks... GENIUS!

This is interesting because it's a childhood type question being answered. We see these giant super loads and wonder what happens if it get's stuck.

Crazy how much the steel on his trailer flexed before the load came up when he raised the rear end.

@bgd73

3 жыл бұрын

yes.. pounds per square inch. I grew up with trucking.. leaf springs and bethelehem steel early-mid 80s... life long lessons. Steel has many illusions...never a fake one.

@allanwinwood2658

3 жыл бұрын

Noticed that too, but also wondered if some of the movement was "loading up" the pinch point above the vertical hinge to the main bed?

@marvinjgerald6007

2 жыл бұрын

All by design of course.

@backho12

2 жыл бұрын

T1 steel flexing

That may be one of the most expensive loads we've ever seen on this channel.

@chevy4life425

3 жыл бұрын

I think it will be the most expensive

@ginger_nosoul

3 жыл бұрын

Iv watched a bunch of those super heavy loads but never seen on get stuck. This was interesting to say the least!

@wbball15

3 жыл бұрын

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

@brikkijim

3 жыл бұрын

Easiest 5K he made for the day

@mikewhipkey6863

3 жыл бұрын

I used to build Transformers like this but not quite this large our heavest being around 50 Ton so I would guess this unit cost around $1Million +

Those Diamond heavy haul guys are really something. The original owner designed a lot of the trailers himself. Really impressive machinery.

@partimermn

3 жыл бұрын

Actually that's TJ Potter out of Becker, MN. I noticed the guys jacket and recognized the colors of the tractor. They must have bought an old Diamond trailer.

@dennismerchant7412

3 жыл бұрын

Diamond is the steerable trailer mfg. “ Edwards Moving and Rigging” is the rigging company.

@TheTruex56

3 жыл бұрын

Nevermind Tj potter is a Sister company to Perkins Heavy haul out of Northfield MN

@larryfye7213

3 жыл бұрын

@@dennismerchant7412 Edwards was called in to unload. The hauling company couldn’t make the turn. (TJ Potter)

@StubProductions

3 жыл бұрын

@@partimermn Yeah I’m talking about the people that made the trailer. They also do heavy haul themselves.

Ron, much respect to you for how you take extra care on every job to not damage the customer's equipment/vehicles.

You heavy wreacker guys always amaze me. Great job. Thanks for the video.

Good morning from Washington state. Sending prayers for that youngster who was finding himself in unnecessarily dangerous positions. Safety is no accident!

@cclngthr

3 жыл бұрын

WA state here too.

@TProphet

3 жыл бұрын

@@cclngthr Me three!

@CarolReidCA

3 жыл бұрын

I like that! "Safety is no accident!" I may have to use that!

I am seriously impressed he got it in that far by himself. God bless

I am continually amazed at the loads that wood cribbing is able to hold.

@paullanyi516

3 жыл бұрын

I was told one time those blocks are from the hardest/densest wood that comes out of Africa. The ones used to support the trailer at least.

@christophersmith9611

3 жыл бұрын

Its definitely something man fo sho.

@TheHairyGhost

3 жыл бұрын

Seen it first hand on a small scale hauling the materials for grain bins on goosenecks. Several thousand pounds of steel on little wooden kickers.

@littlejackalo5326

2 жыл бұрын

@@paullanyi516 no, it's not that dense.

Your calm voice alone probably helps a lot of drivers cope better who need you!

Ron, you are one of many doing this kind of work...but you are the most sophisticated - not seen anybody else taking so much care of people's stuff (and staff). Greetings from Germany - and God bless!

Very long video.... but it was worth it. And yes that was one heavy piece of machinery!!!!

I was feeling the struggle as you were trying to place the blocks between the frame and chain.

@littlejackalo5326

2 жыл бұрын

I had to fast forward on the second time he did it.

VERY PROUD to see the mutual respect by three PROFESSIONAL GENTLEMEN!!

hello from PA. What an amazing piece of work. Shows what experience does and team work. I do not think people understand the danger and work that goes into moving heavy loads, and then what happens when they get stuck. Tator met the challenge!

Taking care of another man's stuff is priceless. Great job by all.

Great skills from all concerned,Ron, and thats coming from a retired heavy haulage driver here in UK,I had 46 years of moving plant and machinery up to 150 tonnes so know a professional job when i see one.Interesting to see You use the same lifting hand signals in the states as we use here,I guess it must be universal.Enjoy watching your posts,good luck and stay safe.Paul

@AnttiHara

3 жыл бұрын

International ISO standard..

@jennifercunha2539

3 жыл бұрын

Those hand signals where developed buy Corp of engineers/Seabee during WWII they have become standard in the western world

@CarolReidCA

3 жыл бұрын

That's a helpful thing to know! 👍

Good Morning from the Bluegrass State! Today is Kentucky Oaks Day (Phillies run for the Lillies) in honor of all Breast Cancer Survivors and other cancers. God Bless ALL cancer survivors and Prayers for those still fighting the good fight! Great job as always Ron! Stay safe out there and God Bless you and your crew.

Awesome job sir ... as always top job . I’ve started calling people sir or mam . You have no idea how you touch and improve people’s lives on a daily basis ... 🤜🤛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧

Good morning from New Hampshire

@judil3294

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, me too.

@chrismanning1746

3 жыл бұрын

Hi from Connecticut

@bradnelson6237

3 жыл бұрын

Good morning from Vermont

Nice Job Ron! As a former heavy haul operator and heavy tow operator this was a fun recovery to watch!

Just as i was thinking, "why does he need the boards in there?" It pops up and answers my question! 😁 Thank you for sharing.

@jimfulton6769

3 жыл бұрын

Oozing you j no no

@ronaldgillman9603

3 жыл бұрын

Why don’t they extend the pad?

@lydiavite6592

2 жыл бұрын

Ron is the expert...no question about that, he perfectly knew what he's doing... Kudos to u .Ron! watching from California

saw you hit the PTO switch, but did not hit the confirm, or second key press when you first got out of the cab. I noticed, and wondered if you missed it. So, I was right. I'm learning!

Good work as always. I love the small details on this big truck, such as the carousel for the hanging chains and their labelling, the compartment lighting and the safety flashing lights and arrows on the inside of the compartment doors and the colour coding, plus the sheer amount of various gear that you carry. So much thought, through much operator feedback has made this much safer to use and easier on the operator to avoid mistakes and injury. What you show here is daylight in benign weather. The test, I’m sure is in poor weather, in the dark and when the rescue is complicated and the ground difficult. Fascinating to see this hazardous work where you are helping others out of their difficulties.

I thought you missed the confirmation when turning the PTO when you first got out :)

Well Ron, this has been one of the most interesting videos yet on your channel! Thanks for giving us this insight into a different kind of job!

You said it would be boring but I found it to be very interesting. I enjoyed seeing how you figured out how to assist them in getting out of the ruts and move into the substation. Thanks for the enjoyably post.

@CarolReidCA

3 жыл бұрын

I didn't find it boring either.

Tator didn’t even break a sweat!! Great job!

Brain farts just prove that you are human. But you never lose sight of the safety of your crew, customers, or yourself. I'm impressed with how well y'all can work together. That's always a good thing. These guys doing superload are usually very professional.

@nathanharrison2

3 жыл бұрын

he remembered to reach up to the button at least, just forgot to accept the action

This vid was really different and very interesting! Once again, Ron and his tator saved the day. There was everything, mud, power lines everywhere a massive load and not a lot of space to work. No idea what the load and truck was worth, but your customer obviously has total confidence in you, Ron

Advertisement idea: Make bumper stickers that go on upside down that say "If you can read this, call Midwest Truck"

@joeltennant1162

3 ай бұрын

Lol top idea this one.

At 36:00 it's funny that he mentions Highway through hell, and Rescue 401, because watching Jamie Davis and his crew is how I found this channel. Also, Jamie Davis just bought a rotator, to use on the mountain.

@lastpreatorian418

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve watched those other shows and all it makes me think is how much better and WAY more professional Ron is from everyone else.

@romelec

3 жыл бұрын

@@lastpreatorian418Everything is exaggerated on TV shows, it's the same thing for the ice road truckers.

@HeavyHaulKen

3 жыл бұрын

Those shows have too much hollywood theatrics. I understand that yhey have to make it exciting to watch, but stretching 10 minutes of footage into an hour show... Ron Pratt is 100% real life. Way better than TV. I haul 254K in 13 axles 190' long every week. Yes, sometimes like this load turns get tight.

@Blazer02LS

3 жыл бұрын

@@romelec I know a few of the drivers fro IRT, we would talk about the behind the scenes stuff where they would pull through a particular spot with no problem, then the production crew would complain that there was no drama so they would start setting up "failures" or other drama. Two of them walked away because of it. Another stayed for a while but finally got fed up with a normal 2 day run turning into 5 days of BS.

WHOOP WHOOP !!!! Ron and Tator to the rescue. Great job.

As a pilot car driver...I can tell you that this type of stuff isn't as unusual as you might think. These guys did a great job and got it done. It takes a lot to move these huge packages around! There are some damned good drivers out there that get these types of combinations and loads to places that I never thought they would! I enjoyed the video Ron! Thanks for making it!

Love how that truck(and Ron) can just deal with those big loads and not break a sweat.

@mudslanger6577

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure the nerves and adrenaline are high. It takes a true professional to handle high stress situations like this.

It sure helps knowing the tricks of the trade like the wood blocks. You two really worked good together. Awesome job.

Another one saved by Th Man Himself, pulling out all the tools need and fortunate for everyone you had the tools and knew what to do at this point in time. 5 Stars all the way Fo Big Ron to the Rescue.

Good demonstration of the wood blocks - I can see a number of situations where that could be helpful.

@kevingray7917

3 жыл бұрын

That's about as frustrated as I've seen him get and I've been a subscriber since around his 40k mark.

Time to widen the access road and entrance so this doesn't happen again. Great job as always!

@csxns

3 жыл бұрын

Better to put in a Rail siding.

@ahines8032

3 жыл бұрын

Next year's tax budget

@paulprobst7728

2 жыл бұрын

@@ahines8032 ... or higher cost of electricity. 🤔

It's a pleasure to see this professional teamwork. Great job, wonderful communication and respect for the huge weight. Thanks and greetings from germany!

So good to see a group of professionals all pulling together.

It's amazing what I learn from your channel. Much respect to you and the driver for the way you both got the job done in a SAFE and timely manner. God Bless!

The physics involved with what you do is amazing and quite impressive!!

God Bless you Ron for showing your viewers what you have to go through in this business. Your expertise and discipline is a guide to those who wants to take up this job as a profession.

I love the carousel idea for the chains in the locker. I love the versatility of this truck.

Edwards Rigging they know what they are doing.. great to see the team work in getting this trailer back on course..

One of the best brand of trailers ever built right there no doubt

I am so happy you were able to video this. I have never seen something like this in action. Thank you and thanks to the electric company for a interesting and educational video.

People like you are a God send Don't laugh now I was 14 years old I could back 4 wheel trailer. Wow was i proud .. .Age 90 now.. Love the video thanks...

@waynethompson2189

3 жыл бұрын

Mule drawn trailer ?

Oh my goodness, that trailer is HUGE! When you were setting the wood blocks for the forward pull, I kept saying, out loud, "Watch your finger! Watch your fingers!" because those chain links were so big and heavy and so close to your fingers! Great job.

I love his greeting, can always say it with him. Nice.

greetings from the Netherlands :)

Love your videos Ron!! You've actually taught me how to do this job to some degree!! You would be a great trainer for this type of work. You are very methodical and detailed. God bless brother stay safe!!!

Everybody helping everybody that's a good thing to see

I just started watching your videos. Absolutely awesome. I'm a retired US Navy submarine electrician nuke and I just love the technical aspects of your lifts. Best wishes and bless you for sharing your profession!!

This would make for a great drone video Edit: I meant the subject not so much the location.

@wim0104

3 жыл бұрын

is the substation powered down?

@joeltyler3427

3 жыл бұрын

There is a lot of transmission lines in that area! And they can vary deadly.

@markverloop2315

3 жыл бұрын

@manus kenny A drone over head shot? WITH ALL THOSE POWER LINES! Wake up man, think

@gordonrichardson2972

3 жыл бұрын

Not with all those high voltage wires overhead!

@firehydrant315

3 жыл бұрын

With that many wires in the area a drone would be a bad idea. Even if you could safely launch (launch from a distance and fly above the wires) The owners of the substations do not want pictures of their lay out publicized.

Didn’t know what wood blocks would do, now I do. Thanks That dude by the cable, WTF!!! Damn that’s a tidy truck.

@CarolReidCA

3 жыл бұрын

I wondered about the strength of the wood. I wonder what kind of wood the blocks are? I would think something as soft as pine would simply crush. Some hard wood I suspect?

❤ what I really appreciate Ron how your always concerned how the driver is when your called with a bad accident been driving 47 yrs myself , love watching your videos keep up the great job

When everyone on the job knows exactly what to do.

@almarkowbender

3 жыл бұрын

A rare sight

@CarolReidCA

3 жыл бұрын

If TV was like this, more of us might watch it!

@hinsdalehighschools2896

3 жыл бұрын

Somebody missed the bus by getting that rear end mired in mud. Edwards Rigging responsibility?

@marvinjgerald6007

2 жыл бұрын

@@hinsdalehighschools2896 nah, nobody missed the bus on this one. It’s simply the nature of the turn combined with the gumbo mud, thus the driver said he dug four holes.

Not very exciting?! Holy cow, with all of the dangerous variables involved, it doesn't get more exciting than this! :D Super neat to watch everybody working so well together, using their collective experience and mechanical "short-hand" communication! The young fella was raring to be part of the solution, and did a great job :)

I love your professionalism in your videos there is alot us younger tow operators can learn from a guy like yourself Mr Pratt keep up the good work

Amazed they got as far as they did. Smart work by everyone made it look easy.

@Blazer02LS

3 жыл бұрын

If it hadn't been gravel in the yard he likely would have pulled it in without an issue.

Good evening from the beautiful Philippines!

Amazing the size of all that equipment! Great team work. As always professional. The knowledge you need for this work always impresses me. Stay safe, and thank you for what you do!

As always Rotator to the Rescue. Keep on trucking May God bless you Ron Pratt.

Good communication and you guys worked together very well. The young, skinny lad had me a bit nervous at times but, as was mentioned, he'll learn.

You can really see that neck of the trailer bending as he picked it up and put it back down on the blocks

I am a new viewer and so far I am LOVING all of these videos. I have been waiting for the newest one to come out all week. Loved the "brain fart" moment as it proves that you are human after all!!! Has Tator met its match? HECK NO!!! Tator can handle ANYTHING!!!

This was one of the most enjoyable video's to watch, I love all your video's but it's great to see something that someone hasnt had an accident with. Great work and keep them coming!

This is one of my favorite channels on youtube! Love all the rigging, keep the great vids coming!

Amazing what gets moved around in such tight places on our planet.

Great video and job from you. I could watch all day, because of the angles and the weight . 💯👍

I wish there was a way I knew if Mike was in the video in the beginning, I'd watch those all first! Mike is a guy that seems to love what he does and jumps right in! He also stands and listen to what Ron is teaching him and not walk off while Ron is in the midst of explaining why they were using a certain rigging etc. Stay eager and excited about what you do Mike , you are definitely good at what you do, keep listening to Ron as he explains, you will only get better and wiser!

Great, another episode to enjoy at lunch break.

I love the level of communication and understanding between all you guys! Wisdom and skill mean everything in this environment and business! I watch your channel everyday on my lunch break. I miss driving recover because of the challenge. I don't miss seeing the fatalities or starching my head wondering how the hell did this happen, smh By the way I appreciate your tips as with the wood blocks to disturbed the pull to all links in the chain .

HELLO TO ALL AND GOD BLESS...THANKS RON, I LOOK FORWARD TO FRIDAYS ...AND SOMETIME TO THE SURPRISE DURING THE MIDDLE OF THE WEEKS.. WHAT A TREAT TO US ALL... STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS.

@AnttiHara

3 жыл бұрын

But why are you shouting?

This is kind of cool, as a journeyman coil winder 40+ years ago I have wound the legs that go inside of these transformers, moved the sheet steel they are made from and the completed transformers with a 100 ton overhead crane. Brings back memories. Learned a lot doing that job. Thanks for a trip down memory lane.

Our favorite Beast just doin' what she does best! Tator looks small by that load but she got the the job done! Another great job well done! Take care Ron. God Bless!

Arc nemesis headquarters. Lol. ☇☇

Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

Back in the day when we moved heavy stuff that truck of yours would have been a blessing, just as it's a blessing for you...great job, fast safe, and made to look easy. AMEN.

RON, RON, RON, that was incredible! It was like watching a monster movie. Both monsters good. Both incredibly strong. WOWIE, WOW, WOW!

As an experienced truck driver, all I can say is IMPRESSIVE.

great job Ron, would be a great training video .

The right tools for the job. Amazing what one man and his truck can do.

WOW!! Mr. Pratt .. I'm very impressed !! I have a friend of mine that is a truck driver that I shared this with . I also told my friend that the saying goes .. "Only Real Men are Truck Drivers " 😎

Thanks