The Beast Is Here! The Volvo 550E Excavator

Автокөліктер мен көлік құралдары

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  • @markmaul4525
    @markmaul4525 Жыл бұрын

    Chris I’ve been watching your KZread channel for years now. I’ve seen other channels receive Demos from all sorts of equipment companies in their videos. It is fantastic that a company like Volvo to demo you such a great piece of equipment so that your viewers are able to see the capabilities of such a large piece of equipment like the Volvo 550E excavator. Your channel does a great service to Volvo by showcasing their equipment in your videos. Thank You Chris for all of the fantastic videos that you record for your viewers viewing enjoyment. Also Thank You Volvo corporation for giving Chris an opportunity to show his viewers just what your 550E excavator is capable of doing.

  • @johnstone1086

    @johnstone1086

    Жыл бұрын

    Couldn’t had said it any better myself ❤

  • @gerardocabrera3787

    @gerardocabrera3787

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome day...all the power to you chirs...Go team Letsdig18...

  • @ScottyStock

    @ScottyStock

    Жыл бұрын

    When did he say it was a demo unit?

  • @JohnShalamskas

    @JohnShalamskas

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ScottyStock Read the text in the last few seconds of the video. *Sponsored by Volvo*

  • @davemi00

    @davemi00

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ScottyStock Thanks for asking that question !

  • @hawleygriffin1800
    @hawleygriffin1800 Жыл бұрын

    Look at Chris' following. The way he runs his machines and the efficient way he gets his jobs done, he's clearly the best advertising Volvo could ever want.

  • @mizzo_beeto

    @mizzo_beeto

    Жыл бұрын

    Idk have you seen gold rush 😂😂😂

  • @kylancook3477

    @kylancook3477

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mizzo_beeto Chris is a wet dream of an employee for those shows

  • @tomrogers9467

    @tomrogers9467

    Жыл бұрын

    @@mizzo_beeto Yeah, I quit watching. Machinery abuse interspersed with childish tantrums!

  • @nathanscott7910

    @nathanscott7910

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tomrogers9467 exactly. I used to watch it but they throw fits like a four year old.

  • @richardphelan8414

    @richardphelan8414

    Жыл бұрын

    @@nathanscott7910 Yea it's the shows producer trying to add drama to a boring show

  • @jlbush8249
    @jlbush8249 Жыл бұрын

    Chris, you have the patience of a saint. Four different dudes on the ground all trying to give commands to the operator while having the arms and hands in all the wrong places.

  • @StoicThrower

    @StoicThrower

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I was really thinking tag lines the whole time they were dinkin around,

  • @bossmonkey1126

    @bossmonkey1126

    Жыл бұрын

    No doubt, the fact no one lost a body part during unloading was a small miracle

  • @anthropicandroid4494

    @anthropicandroid4494

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bossmonkey1126 Serious pucker factor at several moments

  • @jamesfranks545

    @jamesfranks545

    Жыл бұрын

    And they needed some tag lines on that load as well, so they aren't standing so close in case it drops. Would make it easier for them also one on one corner and another on the opposite corner. And one person flagging to the operator.

  • @williamschmidt395
    @williamschmidt395 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see an operator actually helping get the driver stacked up to go to the next job. Been in heavy haul for 20 years and have had many customers get their machine and just leave me sitting there waiting for a tow truck to stack up.

  • @charleslloyd4253
    @charleslloyd4253 Жыл бұрын

    Someone needs to teach those guys about tag lines. So they do not have to get under the load. And stick their hands into places where they can lose them.

  • @fredygump5578

    @fredygump5578

    Жыл бұрын

    The one guy had the crank handle! That's gotta be close to a tag line, right?

  • @TheHOOfan1

    @TheHOOfan1

    Жыл бұрын

    No only that but sticking their hand into places as stuff moves BEFORE asking Chris to hold on.

  • @kimberly1567

    @kimberly1567

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheHOOfan1 I couldnt agree more. I saw much potential of danger and not even a hardhat

  • @grumpyscout4745

    @grumpyscout4745

    Жыл бұрын

    @New Name For KZread a hard hat really. What the hell is a hard hat going to do. Hard hats are a bs osha requirement.

  • @davidstufflebean3285

    @davidstufflebean3285

    Жыл бұрын

    No kidding I was literally twitching watching them reach for stuff while the machine was still moving things around.

  • @mattcartwright8272
    @mattcartwright8272 Жыл бұрын

    I bet your neighbour's kids think you're the coolest guy on the street!

  • @letsdig18

    @letsdig18

    Жыл бұрын

    im pretty sure Im the talk of the community unloading that in the road lol

  • @mattcartwright8272

    @mattcartwright8272

    Жыл бұрын

    @@letsdig18 Lets both assume they're talking about you in a good way - not "That Goddam digger man stopped me from getting to Church this morning.." 🙃

  • @grumpyg9350

    @grumpyg9350

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m sure every red blooded male in that neighborhood is jealous

  • @thatdave86

    @thatdave86

    Жыл бұрын

    @@letsdig18 Letsdig18 is now Bigdig18plus loland there you are doing hang ten moves with a full bucket , you'll be doing all sorts of tricks with it soon ,just don't find any soft or muddy holes , otherwise you'll become Letsdig forever . You'll need more than Charlie and cement stabilizer if she get stuck ,but I'm sure you are going to move some big dirt numbers on cheers

  • @adavazquez6912

    @adavazquez6912

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I think so too

  • @aikiemarais6676
    @aikiemarais6676 Жыл бұрын

    She is truly a beast! I only realized it when you offloaded it's real bucket with that itty-bitty-lil bucket and the difference is awesome. Taking down the tree and digging a few five-scoops-with-one-bite. She is a real EARTHBITER! Congratulations and I hope you enjoy every minute on her.

  • @StoicThrower

    @StoicThrower

    Жыл бұрын

    The real mind blower is realizing the small bucket is pushing a yard of dirt at a time. That monster is gonna fill Barney in 2 scoops.

  • @aikiemarais6676

    @aikiemarais6676

    Жыл бұрын

    @@StoicThrower It did. It did, i've seen it!

  • @StoicThrower

    @StoicThrower

    Жыл бұрын

    @@aikiemarais6676 Time to get a bigger dump truck 🤣🤣🤣

  • @The-Deadbolt-Deputy
    @The-Deadbolt-Deputy Жыл бұрын

    I’ve seen these trailer hauling before but never seen how you disassemble em and stack em like this. I’m glad you filmed this process. Quite the operation.

  • @jmwarden1

    @jmwarden1

    Жыл бұрын

    Check out JPAYDIRT's web sight, every time he has to move his D9 Cat dozer, or his Cat Scrapers he uses a similar rig with the jeeps

  • @Kriss_L

    @Kriss_L

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jmwarden1 I like how the scraper becomes the frame of the trailer.

  • @brandonman2020

    @brandonman2020

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Kriss_L If they move them with a cradle setup yeah

  • @sanddan525
    @sanddan525 Жыл бұрын

    That was stressful to watch, glad no one got hurt. The crew did not seem to understand safety rigging and lifting. Lots of hands and bodies in the wrong places. Congratulations on the new machine, going to be fun to watch it work.

  • @python3574

    @python3574

    Жыл бұрын

    Really liked the truck driver with his arm under load motioning for Chris to lower it. There always has to be at least 1 cowboy.

  • @larryblair2355

    @larryblair2355

    Жыл бұрын

    @@python3574 I bet OSHA would like to have a talk with that cowboy

  • @Anonymous-vr9hp

    @Anonymous-vr9hp

    Жыл бұрын

    Tag lines make it safer

  • @tomrogers9467

    @tomrogers9467

    Жыл бұрын

    Folding that pin extension back with four arms under the “guillotine” had me picturing a quadruple amputation!😂

  • @dangerrangerlstc

    @dangerrangerlstc

    Жыл бұрын

    Would have made a much easier lift if they'd have routed the chains through that shackle the right way. The way they rigged it of course it was going to spin 90 degrees.

  • @adrianorourke2893
    @adrianorourke2893 Жыл бұрын

    Chris, It's good of Volvo to give you their demo unit for this job. Maybe at extra counterweight would be handy for loading dump trucks. It won't take long to load Barney with a bucket that size. Enjoy the experience.

  • @albertbusscher4270
    @albertbusscher4270 Жыл бұрын

    Chris , the way you got into this monster and straightaway in charge of it as if you had used it before, just magnificent and I take my hat off for you. This pond will be done in no time. Greetings from Australia

  • @BeytekinConstructionMachinery
    @BeytekinConstructionMachinery Жыл бұрын

    And, how it was? A tingling in the stomach? Wet hands? The Desire for Greater? It was definitely a nice and clever action by Volvo! Maybe we'll soon see you starting and finishing a pond project in one day with a 950F.

  • @jaycevessier7554
    @jaycevessier7554 Жыл бұрын

    Man, I’ve been following you for years now, you’ve grown so much it’s crazy. But I love how humble you always are. Keep up the great work, love watching the channel and bussiness grow

  • @garyaroth

    @garyaroth

    Жыл бұрын

    He grows because he just documents. It's the Gary Vee strategy. I do it on my own channel!

  • @charlesswhitlock
    @charlesswhitlock Жыл бұрын

    You know it's a good one when the trailer has 10 axles under it lol

  • @jarridcockey3810

    @jarridcockey3810

    Жыл бұрын

    I counted at least 12 the truck is 4 axles jeep is a 3 axle so that's 7 then the beam trailer is a 3 plus 2

  • @ramboman9214

    @ramboman9214

    Жыл бұрын

    This is the step before the stick comes off lol

  • @pbear6251

    @pbear6251

    Жыл бұрын

    Did you guys see what they had to do to move the Volvo 990E? They needed almost twice as many axles to move that from the show where they introduced it a few years ago.

  • @keithcoomer3789

    @keithcoomer3789

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jarridcockey3810 he said trailer not whole rig.

  • @tod1840
    @tod1840 Жыл бұрын

    I'd of lost that bet... I thought the "something special" was a D10 for this project. It's a beast for sure. Congrats Chris! Too bad our crappy old bridges here in NC make it too expensive to move and keep for the long term.

  • @queenofspadz

    @queenofspadz

    Жыл бұрын

    Bigger hoes need bigger dozers to push with. I won't be surprise if he ends up adding a D8 to the fleet by year's end.

  • @Stratos53100

    @Stratos53100

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, to the other person in last video that said a 3 series would show, Even better w this 550 a beast for sure, the size of that bucket alone is nuts

  • @gcflower99

    @gcflower99

    11 ай бұрын

    And the "1 1/2 lane" NC roads with a paint stripe down the middle (maybe), with muddy grass and a ditch on both sides.

  • @donniebrassco2070
    @donniebrassco2070 Жыл бұрын

    Iv'e been watching your channel since the old Link Belt (SP?) I got my dad watching them and we spent hours enjoying your projects. He would always say you were the best heavy equipment operator he ever saw. Most of all he enjoyed the fact that you knew your machines limits and took care of your equipment, My Dad passed a few weeks ago. I miss him and seeing your videos bring back a smile because he couldn't wait to see your next big machine. Volvo should pay you to operate and endorse their equipment. Good luck!

  • @bc6193
    @bc6193 Жыл бұрын

    Timber! Man that machine pushed over that tree like it was nothing… that is one big machine and fascinating to see its power. Love your pond building videos the most❤

  • @CLEARVIEW666
    @CLEARVIEW666 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so excited and i don't even own it. Congrats on all the hard work over the years that got you to this point.

  • @petermccuskey1832
    @petermccuskey1832 Жыл бұрын

    Volvo is a beautiful piece of equipment to operate. The operator comforts are fantastic and the machine is poetry in motion. I am semi retired now but I got excited watching this. I last worked doing mine reclamation in WV operating Volvo equipment among others. Enjoy the ride.

  • @bobinator17
    @bobinator174 ай бұрын

    Damn... that Bucket looks Enormous, even when its fitted to the 550!

  • @SingleStacked
    @SingleStacked Жыл бұрын

    You know it's big when the bucket has its own trailer.

  • @brolohalflemming7042

    @brolohalflemming7042

    Жыл бұрын

    Not being in construction, but being strangely fascinated by watching this channel.. Something that struck me is the logistics involved. Sure, I'd love to have the biggest, baddest machines. But this shows some of the challenges and costs involved for the industry and I guess potential clients like me. Moving that beast between jobs can't exactly be cheap, and I guess for contracting, there's a sweet spot between the size of machinery and the costs of transporting it between job sites.

  • @hamishcampbell4578

    @hamishcampbell4578

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brolohalflemming7042 a lot of machines that size will only be moved a few times in there life. It spend a good few years at each site at least.

  • @johndiclaudio9998

    @johndiclaudio9998

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brolohalflemming7042 most companies with big machinery like this usually hire their own lowboy driver, put him in a truck, and pay him hourly. It's not very practical to own a machine this big if you'll have to contract another company to move it

  • @als8518

    @als8518

    Жыл бұрын

    Hell the shot of the bucket compare to the device truck was impressive too

  • @shanerussell8894

    @shanerussell8894

    Жыл бұрын

    @@johndiclaudio9998 i move 60 metric ton machine 20000 for 75 mile

  • @Vickie-Bligh
    @Vickie-Bligh Жыл бұрын

    Oh wow. That IS a beast. Heck, this will fill Barney up in 3 scoops. Congrats on the newest member of CG excavation! This was a wonderful surprise and delight for those of us watching you grow your own company. I am very happy for you.

  • @Vickie-Bligh

    @Vickie-Bligh

    Жыл бұрын

    I can't believe that video was 34 min long. It felt like 5-10 max!🤣And it was nice that Robert was at the unveiling of both of your new machines.

  • @farmerbill6855

    @farmerbill6855

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a rental.

  • @Vickie-Bligh

    @Vickie-Bligh

    Жыл бұрын

    @@farmerbill6855 I wondered, I still admire how he's grown his own company.

  • @Blazer02LS

    @Blazer02LS

    Жыл бұрын

    @@farmerbill6855 Demo machine. Volvo finally stepped up.

  • @farmerbill6855

    @farmerbill6855

    Жыл бұрын

    Text said Volvo paid for transport and the dealer paid for set up. Didn't say anything it being a demo. Why would they? He'll never need a 550, the chances of him doing another set of twin deep ponds is slim.

  • @sabgab
    @sabgab Жыл бұрын

    Show up, dig half a dozen scoops out, ponds done LOL!!

  • @edboggs4066
    @edboggs4066 Жыл бұрын

    Chris, your skill is amazing with these machines. It's like watching a pitcher pitch a no hitter. I'm a big fan, that is a true beast.

  • @em7ee230
    @em7ee230 Жыл бұрын

    That looked painful dealing with that delivery crew. I’d have been calling them over early on and telling them to decide amongst themselves and get back to me which 1 of you is to direct me. All those hands in the air waving about it’s luck none of them got pinned at some point amount of times they put squishy bits In compromising places

  • @phatboizbackyardkustomz9006

    @phatboizbackyardkustomz9006

    Жыл бұрын

    When i hauled that stuff and bigger on a trailer like that it was just my rigger and I, no outside operator involved with loading and unloading. No disrespect for another operator. we just knew our equipment and knew what we were doing and what we needed.

  • @joegrabowski6011
    @joegrabowski6011 Жыл бұрын

    Now Barney has someone the same size to play with !! The great respect you show for your equipment and the trade makes you deserving of this fine machine! Good hard work and honesty pay double dividend .good luck in all you !!

  • @esparka

    @esparka

    Жыл бұрын

    *do

  • @kevinkinney5445
    @kevinkinney5445 Жыл бұрын

    That thing is HUGE! Wow. Glad to see Volvo recognizes Where to butter Their bread. Congratulations.

  • @jt9498
    @jt9498 Жыл бұрын

    That was fun to watch. Brings me back to when I was running a CAT 225, digging for sewer lines.

  • @TheHillbillyEngineer
    @TheHillbillyEngineer Жыл бұрын

    Very Nice! Volvo sponsoring this video with a 550 :)

  • @Losttoanyreason
    @Losttoanyreason Жыл бұрын

    That thing is ginormous!! Bet it take two days to fill the fuel tank, LOL. Must have been awsome to see it in person. I assume this is a loaner so Volvo can get some great Letsdig18 advertizing.

  • @shawnorr309
    @shawnorr309 Жыл бұрын

    My company had a Cat 374 delivered recently had custom built undercarraige extanded 2ft on each side it ran down the road 16' wide on the trailer. Spread out to like 20' 6" or so. We had 2 wheel loaders help spread the tracks out. Pretty big ordeal to do that, bolt counter weight, and pin the 30ft stick on.

  • @kurtyoung6769
    @kurtyoung6769 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! That 550 is going to make quick work of your pond!

  • @RGB06084
    @RGB06084 Жыл бұрын

    Somehow I knew Chris that you'd bring in a 550, because I saw you playing with one at the dealer!

  • @jmwarden1

    @jmwarden1

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought it was going to be a scraper when he said he would bring in a new big piece of equipment to do the ponds, guess I was wrong this 550 will definitely move some dirt.

  • @tomrogers9467

    @tomrogers9467

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jmwarden1 Yeah, so did I. Lost my ten buck bet to someone in here.🎲🎲

  • @erikcourtney1834
    @erikcourtney1834 Жыл бұрын

    Holy shit I can’t believe they sent you that monster. I was hoping for the 750 or 950 but that’s a much different transport and then assembly. This is why we don’t use these size machines for anything other than massive excavation projects lol. Still badass that you got this opportunity.

  • @Red1Wollip
    @Red1Wollip Жыл бұрын

    Dang Chris, A beast of an excavator for a beast of an operator. What a process to get unloaded.

  • @derrickpettit86
    @derrickpettit86 Жыл бұрын

    Finally Chris has been giving a real demo, this is like the holy grail of demo, an only you Chris could pull this off, you've showed Volvo equipment in your videos for years now, what took them so long, gonna be some sweet in cab coming can't wait, thanks for sharing Chris, your channel has been the best for years 👌🇺🇲💪🤙✊

  • @simon2428
    @simon2428 Жыл бұрын

    At this rate I can see one of those fancy fuel trailers coming very soon 😎

  • @chrisnelly2518

    @chrisnelly2518

    Жыл бұрын

    Charlie lol

  • @dirtfarmer7472

    @dirtfarmer7472

    Жыл бұрын

    Maybe tomorrow that thing will use a lot of fuel in a day

  • @miker1448

    @miker1448

    Жыл бұрын

    180 gallon diesel tank

  • @mikes7639

    @mikes7639

    Жыл бұрын

    Hes going to need a tanker to fuel that beast. Its like a tank

  • @Starsnu1
    @Starsnu1 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on this BIG machine, Chris! I'm so happy for you and it is such a pleasure to watch your business grow---BIG. Many blessings to you!

  • @lois5221
    @lois5221 Жыл бұрын

    That is one behemoth of a machine!! Between the size of that bucket and your skill, I expect this job is going to be done quite speedily!! Thank you Volvo!

  • @EDLaw-wo5it
    @EDLaw-wo5it Жыл бұрын

    Hell of a machine for hell of an operator. Havagudun Chris

  • @shitloveaduck
    @shitloveaduck Жыл бұрын

    Pretty cool toy Chris! You showed a whole hell of a lot of patience while working with the fellas here. It is quite a process breaking down the trailer.

  • @gslenaway
    @gslenaway Жыл бұрын

    Volvo absolutely loves LetsDig18. That machine is what probably 2mil? and a 100K to move it. This going to be epic

  • @jpa1282

    @jpa1282

    Жыл бұрын

    The prices aren't that crazy. At most it would be half that price for the machine and less than half that to move it

  • @stromxtc2033

    @stromxtc2033

    Жыл бұрын

    😲

  • @warrenmichael918

    @warrenmichael918

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jpa1282 moving isnt cheap but its nowhere near 100K LOL More like $10 to $12 a mile with a little setup and breakdown fee.

  • @inkman996

    @inkman996

    Жыл бұрын

    @@warrenmichael918 I agree $10 to $12 is probably right then add in the permits and escort. It was not cheap and cost prohibitive for the job he is doing but Volvo is footing the bill and probably didn't factor to much into their desire for advertising.

  • @Glengoyne01
    @Glengoyne01 Жыл бұрын

    Since I'm from Gothenburg Sweden, this makes me proud!

  • @bigal5773
    @bigal5773 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on new machine . Excavator that size needs to be moving mass material with trucks to match . Love all your videos

  • @xray606
    @xray606 Жыл бұрын

    Those transpo guys were making me nervous. They were putting out that... 'We don't quite know what we're doing'... vibe. Looks good though! Who knows, you might have a whole line of scrapers some day.

  • @Blazer02LS

    @Blazer02LS

    Жыл бұрын

    Thought the same thing. With the way they were doing things they have been VERY lucky so far.

  • @tomrogers9467

    @tomrogers9467

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Blazer02LS That whole operation had me waiting for a disaster! 🚑🚑🚑🚑

  • @gardnermiller6820
    @gardnermiller6820 Жыл бұрын

    The size comparison between the two buckets is IMPRESSIVE!

  • @drandisol
    @drandisol Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Volvo for this opportunity for Chris. You couldn't have picked a better operator!

  • @terryrogers1025
    @terryrogers1025 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful machine, no doubt about it. The 550 hardly grunts when you dig, must beg fun to operate it. Thanks for the ride along sir, be looking for this series using the 550.

  • @brycejeannotte7699
    @brycejeannotte7699 Жыл бұрын

    It was amazing to see how easily a bucket of dirt could tip the excavator sideways. That is a very big machine. Looking forward to watching you put it through its paces.

  • @Spotteroo
    @Spotteroo Жыл бұрын

    Now you would think there would be a couple of small rams to push the frames out. Maybe not through the rotary coupling, but just on some QC hoses.

  • @bfcmik

    @bfcmik

    Жыл бұрын

    As you could tell from the torque on those holding bolts there must be too much stress on the undercarriage for it to be readily moveable.

  • @williamdavidson2233

    @williamdavidson2233

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s how our crawler lattice boom cranes are. They expand the tracks hydraulically. That Volvo seems 30 years behind on that feature.

  • @lmsendit9531

    @lmsendit9531

    Жыл бұрын

    @@williamdavidson2233 yeah I thought they was years behind on that cuz that definitely should have had some type of hydraulic to slide it in and out itself without needing a second machine

  • @Spotteroo

    @Spotteroo

    Жыл бұрын

    @@bfcmik Holding it with bolts is fine, but automate the movement.

  • @ericpaul4575

    @ericpaul4575

    Жыл бұрын

    How often do these bigger machines move. Does it make sense to add the equipment if it is only used infrequently.

  • @JimBloggins1
    @JimBloggins1 Жыл бұрын

    We have a couple 950Es that we love. Fast and fairly strong while also offering some finite movement when doing finish work.

  • @snip3r416
    @snip3r416 Жыл бұрын

    I just wanted to say 😊thank you for showing us what it takes to load back up a trailer I always wanted to because on tv shows I watch there like they unload and bam there ready to move on.

  • @scottvaughan473
    @scottvaughan473 Жыл бұрын

    This reminds me why I love my 7 axle rig so much. I’m home every night can run when I want. When I ran 13 axles over the road. It paid well but had to be permitted everywhere I went to. Even empty. My empty weight was over 80 thousand

  • @jonnooney7102
    @jonnooney7102 Жыл бұрын

    Wouldn't it be fun if time travel was real and you could invite some of the old timers from the day of the first excavators back to run that thing. It would be a hoot the hear what they had to say about how far things have come !

  • @erik....

    @erik....

    Жыл бұрын

    It's likely they would claim he's a witch of some kind and kill him.

  • @LilPaulTheDrummerBoy

    @LilPaulTheDrummerBoy

    Жыл бұрын

    Take them back to the early 2000’s before all the computers and DEF systems!

  • @leetlebob8203

    @leetlebob8203

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LilPaulTheDrummerBoy yeah, on second though let’s go back in time and steal them ones while they’re new

  • @jakeschisler7525
    @jakeschisler7525 Жыл бұрын

    I've done that several times in my working career before I retired and also used an overhead crane making it simpler. Always following the driver's suggestions on how they wanted it done.

  • @mattdias3412
    @mattdias3412 Жыл бұрын

    The 550 is a beast of its own. Its insane volvo build all the way up to a 950.

  • @Mike7478F
    @Mike7478F Жыл бұрын

    In America 🇺🇸 they do it big. This is a beast! Boy we in for a treat!!

  • @jenniferbutcher8393
    @jenniferbutcher8393 Жыл бұрын

    Beast mode activated!! That's a heck of a hy-ex!!! Congrats on the new addition to the fleet!!

  • @shortnbald1.1
    @shortnbald1.1 Жыл бұрын

    The pond owner has a nice new shiny Volvo too. :) Maybe they could drop off an A40 to haul the dirt around. I enjoy your videos Chris!

  • @leroyaultmon
    @leroyaultmon Жыл бұрын

    I just love how you walk right up to that tree and just put it right over no struggle

  • @bongobill2000
    @bongobill2000 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t wait to see how many scoops it takes to load the off-road !!

  • @ArthurDentZaphodBeeb

    @ArthurDentZaphodBeeb

    Жыл бұрын

    Likely a 6 cy bucket. Compacted in-situ clay is about 109 lbs/cf = 2,943 lbs/cy x 6 cy = ~8.8 tons per scoop = ~3 scoops for a 30T truck. Unless Chris brings on more trucks, that 550 will idle most of the day.

  • @Mapantz1
    @Mapantz1 Жыл бұрын

    I got goosebumps when I saw that arrive! The specs on that machine blow my mind.. 58 tonne machine with a 27 tonne breakout force. Looking forward to the next videos with this beast. :)

  • @Stratos53100

    @Stratos53100

    Жыл бұрын

    True, the service side is what gets me, w the extra gallons of fluids etc etc

  • @jcwest5964
    @jcwest5964 Жыл бұрын

    Wow Chris that was quite a process. It’s going to be exciting to watch! 🇺🇸🇺🇸😁😁

  • @Dinglebells123
    @Dinglebells123 Жыл бұрын

    We used to have to unload and hook up the log trailers in the Bush here in BC for every load. And that was with a Wheel loader, on a small landing. Some guys were good enough to set down a trailer in a minute or less.

  • @rickharper1497
    @rickharper1497 Жыл бұрын

    This just shows there are companies out there that still take pride in their products! They definitely picked the right person to showcase this

  • @billrichardson7099
    @billrichardson7099 Жыл бұрын

    For those of you that are saying that this machine needs a bigger counterweight haven't payed attention. Anytime Chris has demoed an excavator with the bucket loaded and extended the boom perpendicular to the tracks the machine starts to tip over.

  • @michaelfrancis7072
    @michaelfrancis7072 Жыл бұрын

    That's one hell of a machine. I can't help thinking, with the logistics involved moving it about, whether it would only be useful on larger jobs where it was likely to be staying for a while.

  • @P-J-W-777
    @P-J-W-777 Жыл бұрын

    Looks like a tractor you need in your inventory!😊 Betting you can get that 550 running as smooth as the 220 once you get it settings all configured to the way you like them.

  • @rons4778
    @rons4778 Жыл бұрын

    Chris was this revenge for that tree that gave the 220 a hard time

  • @Jay-fy4zy
    @Jay-fy4zy Жыл бұрын

    12:36 Left guy was like 👇 Right guy was like 👆 Chris was like 😎

  • @stevengullison410
    @stevengullison410 Жыл бұрын

    Good morning,Chris very happy for you didn’t expect that. Steve from nb

  • @HughzieTube
    @HughzieTube Жыл бұрын

    Mr Donnie could haul that, just needs a scout vehicle to run ahead and spot for DOT!

  • @larryskeeper1197

    @larryskeeper1197

    Жыл бұрын

    He might need more than two chains to hold this one on!

  • @theshadow4292
    @theshadow4292 Жыл бұрын

    Well, if I ever was surprised at something you did, this was it. It makes me really happy for you and your new company, as with this exceptionally large and valuable machine, I hope that this excavator helps to make your business grow and prosper. As is often said in all blue color jobs, if you buy good tools, it will be money well invested. That is, because you will never be disappointed in the performance of the tool and its ability to get the job at hand finished with both time saved and less money spent doing the job. Congratulations Chris, Congratulations !!!

  • @axe835
    @axe835 Жыл бұрын

    WOW beast is right!!! Man that's a big excavator. You could use another haul truck now with that bucket. I do believe Chris is about to have some fun with a 550!

  • @timhilton5096
    @timhilton5096 Жыл бұрын

    Respect on the operating skills with a new piece of machinery just of the trailer 💪

  • @Monkeysic
    @Monkeysic Жыл бұрын

    We use to keep the conveyor belts off the rock crushers when we would change them out and they make great mats for loading and unloading on blacktop and concrete. Although you need a skidoader to move them around. That machine should fill the hial truck in 3 or 4 scoops!

  • @RumMonkeyable
    @RumMonkeyable Жыл бұрын

    Holy Moly, bigger IS better! Volvo chose wisely by picking Chris! ❤✨👏👍😍 We all love Chris and admire his skills!

  • @randywilson6869

    @randywilson6869

    Жыл бұрын

    How long does he have with it

  • @RumMonkeyable

    @RumMonkeyable

    Жыл бұрын

    @@randywilson6869 Not sure. Let's hope Chris or Robert, perhaps, will let us know.

  • @colsonmyers9338
    @colsonmyers9338 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations on the new 550. looks like a great machine! Cool they let you demo this machine.

  • @davidbillings615
    @davidbillings615 Жыл бұрын

    That looked like a very dangerous job putting that trailer back together. 👍👍👍great job

  • @davecrable1356
    @davecrable1356 Жыл бұрын

    Nice machine! Can't wait to watch you using it on the job. Also looking forward to seeing you run the 950 in the future on a jobsite...😁

  • @tigerspook1
    @tigerspook1 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! That is a beast alright, holy smokes, would love to play that beautiful machine for an hour or two,.... Congratulations Chris..xx

  • @deerdragger1
    @deerdragger1 Жыл бұрын

    Yes Sir, Chris!! Go “BIG” or go home!! 👍🏼 Soo looking forward to the upcoming pond builds and seeing that BIG GIRL in action👌🏼👍🏼

  • @foxstrangler
    @foxstrangler Жыл бұрын

    Can't beat a good Volvo. Been driving their cars for almost 40 years.

  • @alanrichman1867
    @alanrichman1867 Жыл бұрын

    nice looking excavator, love watching your channel and the sites you work on its great. Thanks for alot of years watching you.

  • @radioace318la
    @radioace318la Жыл бұрын

    Good Lord what a monster! Congrats man. What an awesome piece of equipment. I can see your hand on the joystick now pressing the thumb that isn't there. yet. Looks like the stick is a little shorter than I'm used to seeing you operate. Enjoy the hard-earned fruits of your labor, man. Cheers from Louisiana.

  • @photocontrol
    @photocontrol Жыл бұрын

    Congrats on the use of the 550E! The beast will have the pond dug out in no time!

  • @robertbarnum7541
    @robertbarnum7541 Жыл бұрын

    This will be the best pond build ever. That's saying something.

  • @navcenter77
    @navcenter77 Жыл бұрын

    Why is it I get excited whenever Chris gets a new piece of equipment

  • @ShalomBrother
    @ShalomBrother Жыл бұрын

    I repaired an 11,000v cable that had been ripped in half by an EC480 and the thing was huge! You’ll be filling dump trucks so fast you’ll need another couple to keep up with the machine

  • @richardphelan8414
    @richardphelan8414 Жыл бұрын

    The machine is a Beast ,On gold Rush they have a 750 That thing is a animal. Chris you should make short work of that pond with the beast from Volvo

  • @bobcarry4820
    @bobcarry4820 Жыл бұрын

    Congratulations, you didn't kill or maim the workers putting arms, legs and bodies in the wrong places while any number of their buddies were giving directions. Great job. I kept thinking this machine wouldn't be much use when you have to use the special equipment for each move. Then I read the other posts. I did watch later videos when you loaded the off road dump in three bucket loads. Impressive.

  • @KipdoesStuff
    @KipdoesStuff Жыл бұрын

    A couple of those helpers had me stressing. Too many people.

  • @dennis2376

    @dennis2376

    Жыл бұрын

    And giving contradictory singles, glad no one got hurt.

  • @matteogomez3678
    @matteogomez3678 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Excavation on a whole new level 😮

  • @Comiefornia
    @Comiefornia Жыл бұрын

    That’s a gnarly piece of equipment…

  • @marcusa3911
    @marcusa3911 Жыл бұрын

    WHOAH!!!! You running that 550E will make you feel like your 220 is a "mini"......... :) :) :)

  • @RKHarm24
    @RKHarm24 Жыл бұрын

    Mr Jimmie won't be moving this one will he?? Awesome video moving the BEAST onto the site and set up. WHen you took aim at the tree I knew there was NO DIGGING REQUIRED! Like your said, Why take 1 scoop when you can now do 5 with 1.

  • @donnaflanagan6612
    @donnaflanagan6612 Жыл бұрын

    Well holy guacamole Chris, I know Volvo has even bigger excavators, but this is still impressive. “Who’s Ya Daddy” is on site & ready to go🦾😬 Great video watching the unloading, packing up the trailers & extending the tracks out, quite the operation. Volvo know when they’re onto a good thing with sponsorship. Take care & cheers🐨🦘🥰

  • @desolatemetro
    @desolatemetro Жыл бұрын

    Dude. Duuuuuuuude! That's a monster! So awesome. I see from other comments this is a demo from Volvo. I'm not in this industry but I assure you that if I ever change careers I will head straight for the Volvo dealership! Chris runs an awesome channel, does such great work, and works so hard...really really cool of you guys to support him! 👍👍

  • @gethinjones1348
    @gethinjones1348 Жыл бұрын

    That thing will shift some mega amounts of dirt for sure! Enjoy! 💪🏻👍🏻

  • @terencewelch9800
    @terencewelch9800 Жыл бұрын

    I've driven a digger that size and holy shit it's amazing also scary sometimes lol...

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