Giant thank you to Volvo for making this happen. Think everyone enjoying it immensley❤❤❤
@bigtarheelfan
Жыл бұрын
With that 550E, your temporarily letsdigBIG18.
@jeremiahroy6823
Жыл бұрын
Lol that funny, but true. Largest excavator I’ve ran is the el380. Can’t imagine a 550.
@metlheaddrumr
Жыл бұрын
He needs the biggest Volvo the 950.. tony beets is the only miner that owns one now I'm surprised Parker didn't buy a big hoe too
@dans_Learning_Curve
Жыл бұрын
Is it on loan? Rented? EDIT.... read and found out it's a loaner.
@chrissmith513
Жыл бұрын
That's funny 😇😇😇
@bigtarheelfan
Жыл бұрын
@@dans_Learning_Curve Yeah as I understand it's a demo machine, which is why used the term temporary in my comment.
@michaelmullins1290
Жыл бұрын
This is great. Chris moving big yards of dirt, with a large machine. And it's a demo. When Chris said 200k tons moved, that brought it together.
@alanedwards6491
Жыл бұрын
Well done to volvo, for showing what "the beast" can do.....with a skilled operator. Maybe get a shot of you standing next to the bucket?
@bigkeef-778
Жыл бұрын
I was gonna ask the same thing , about standing beside the bucket!
@dirtfarmer7472
Жыл бұрын
2-3 videos back when they were unloading everything & putting everything together It’s BIG
@petenolte4192
Жыл бұрын
I saw a 480 on a trailer and thought that was huge can't imagine how big this 550 is
@grilnam9945
Жыл бұрын
Surely standing in the bucket is a possibility
@patriciabockenstette6550
Жыл бұрын
I just love watching the precision you have in maneuvering that big girl. She just takes of business. Thanks for sharing and be safe.
@judethwright182
Жыл бұрын
Excellent photography. I think it's the result of good camera placement and the early morning light. That is a deep hole, but too much sunlight makes it harder to see and appreciate.
@BigP85
Жыл бұрын
Dang looking better and better daily. Y’all are doing another amazing job!!!
@grumpyg9350
Жыл бұрын
Simply amazing. After you finish a segment, I say to myself, that’s exactly how I’d have done it. Lol.👍👍👏🏻👏🏻
@berndtlindstrom830
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris for your Volvo commercial. Greetings Sweden.
@pinwizz69
Жыл бұрын
Well, I was hoping for a big pond build series from Chris and this certainly qaulifies as that. Absolutely a blast watching him dig 2 and a half scoops to fill the field truck in that monster bucket. It's definitely going to be deep enough for basic diver training.
@arosenberger87
Жыл бұрын
Could you imagine how much faster digging the Bealy good pond would have been?
@Ferrosteph
Жыл бұрын
but the cost of that ?? Will it be better ?
@RickyCervo
Жыл бұрын
It's not convenient at all for this smaller jobs (smaller compared to the size of the machine)
@Utah_Mike
Жыл бұрын
Just like he is doing now, would be waiting on trucking
@johntmcguirejr8526
Жыл бұрын
Your took the words right out of my mouth, lol. I have to agree with you. That would be a interesting. Thing to see how long it would take to dig the Bealy pond with the 550.
@charlessmyth
Жыл бұрын
The trucking, the dozing and the compacting of the lifts would have been a serious bottleneck :-)
@donnaflanagan6612
Жыл бұрын
Very impressive progress Chris. Take care & cheers🐨🦘🥰
@chriscorrigan7420
Жыл бұрын
G'day Chris. I watched in awe the arrival and unloading of the little beast. Comparing the movements to the first time you were on the controls to now is like a whole world of difference. This has almost become an extension of your arms just like your other machines. Your fine gentle movements, not jerking and bumping. It's a pleasure to watch an operator who cares about the machine as if it was his own. Volvo certainly picked the right bloke to lend there precious machine too. Good on ya mate.
@rondastump8930
Жыл бұрын
Enjoying watching 550 comparing with 220. Thank u for narrating soil, height of dam, etc. Really enjoying these videos. God's blessings and be safe!
@dennis2376
Жыл бұрын
Some really cool camera shots. Thank you and have a good day.
@AndrewFroude
Жыл бұрын
Great progress. Can't wait to see the finished result.
@sandspar
Жыл бұрын
You're tickled, I'm tickled, we're all tickled! Watching this big bucket work has been a blast so far, thanks!
@dwaynekoblitz6032
Жыл бұрын
Dude we need a walk around the 550 please! Damn. What a beast! The bucket with a full scoop is as big as the dozer! Man extremely cool, Chris. Damn cool!
@heatherlane9270
Жыл бұрын
Huge amount of dirt moved - it really is difficult to imagine how 'big' things are, just know it's big. Dark 30 - that was for sure. Great video.
@tjjewell4115
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic Video Chris and I know from watching you for years that you are enjoying yourself on the 550 Volvo, good job.
@jjMcCartan9686
Жыл бұрын
Chris you're basically the best ambassador for volvo in the USA 🇺🇸 I still have a sneaky suspicion that a 550 could make its way into your ever growing fleet for the big pond jobs.Imagine having the 550 on the bealy good pond .If you're gonna do more big pond jobs eventually the benefits of less man hours will outweigh the cost of transporting this beast .If nothing else it would open up new & bigger projects for Chris's expansion & expertise.
@adavazquez6912
Жыл бұрын
I think so too for long time, because Chris love those yellow babies
@tomwolf9420
Жыл бұрын
But the moving costs must be prohibitive
@sonicbluecoupe
Жыл бұрын
The 550 is useless without multiple trucks…huge bottleneck
@JohnShalamskas
Жыл бұрын
@@sonicbluecoupe and that means more drivers too.
@earthlifeus1656
Жыл бұрын
Still loving your videos! Love the new tool! Your machines are quite compared to others.
@raygrundhauser9910
Жыл бұрын
Love the sounds that the machine makes. Another awesome vid.
@HammerPowered
Жыл бұрын
23:52 puts it all into perspective. That machine moves a LOT of dirt in a hurry. Certainly making that pond dam construction go a lot faster on this site.
@ronpeacock9939
Жыл бұрын
Watching this video I had 2 thoughts. 1. I remember back a year or so when you were playing with the 950 and it took 3 scoops for a A60 haul-truck. Maybe you should have tried for a bigger truck too ( 😄) and 2. I can just see Chris off camera. Getting that Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor attitude of MORE POWER... I want one!!! But I bet as much fun something like the 550 is, you probably wouldn't have enough work for one that big... but I bet its fun.😂😂
@jmit5650
Жыл бұрын
Chris you’ll need some very large matts to hold that beast up. That would make a great pond clean out video. Or a great recovery video. Just a thought. Keep up the great work.
@steveperry2314
Жыл бұрын
I have been waiting all day for this video! Thanks Chris!
@Todd.Roberts
Жыл бұрын
That 550 is a beast at moving dirt .I’m sure when you was loading the truck they didn’t even set the park break
@markehooker
Жыл бұрын
That is going to be a deep pond, Thumbs up from Youngsville!
@karenheartoriginal3783
Жыл бұрын
Chris, your pond is going to be an absolute showcase!!
@markyax1467
Жыл бұрын
Just bought a 4 ton mini and it is such a blast to run . I can’t even imagine what it feels like to be behind all that power your machine has.
@tuju-
Жыл бұрын
I got 5,8 ton volvo, it’s fun too. Very useful for a lot of stuff.
@Vickie-Bligh
Жыл бұрын
Wow you DID move dirt. Wonderful to see, and I love how much fineness you can do with any sized excavator, from a tiny mini to that behemoth. Thanks for sharing this, Chris. These are going to be fun pond builds to watch.
@donaldalexanderrichards4422
Жыл бұрын
Hi Could you emagin how much dirt Chris would move if he had a bigger bucket on his new machine
@Vickie-Bligh
Жыл бұрын
@@donaldalexanderrichards4422 Sorry, no. Not an excavator expert. I'm just admiring one. All I know is that the bucket on the 550 can hold 6 cubic yards of dirt. The 48" bucket on his 220 can hold 2.5 cu yd (I think he can get it to move 3 but I'm not sure).
@ronaldbechler1162
Жыл бұрын
That new machine sure moves the Dirt Chris. Keep up the good filming. I don't miss a one. Ron B Michigan
@michaelschuenemann3505
Жыл бұрын
Hauling more Dirt and Pond Dam Building ! Great Progress already ! Wow - Great Shot of the Bucket Digging from Ground Level - very Impressive indeed ! You got soooooo much more Work done with the Bigger Bucket ! The hight of the Dam Wall will be Huge ! Nice Dozer Work Trimming ! We enjoyed the Video and many Cheers from us in Australia !!!!
@lennewallace2596
Жыл бұрын
Love that 550E . Iam amazed of how much the machines bucket can move !
@Kevlarel84
Жыл бұрын
This looks like it might be a good sized pond. I can't wait to see the progress and find out how many acres it will be when finished. I love watching these pond projects!
@Fix_It_Again_Tony
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, this bad boy is going to be deep!
@kippblauer5551
Жыл бұрын
Next time when you climb to the top of the dam, have the camera view outside to watch that massive beast conquer that slope. Love it!!
@donnamullins2089
Жыл бұрын
Some impressive work accomplished in half a day. Will the pond shape be a tear drop? I'm still looking for the flags. ha ha Take care Chris another round of winter storms on the way. Good video. Love the birds eye view of that giant bucket getting another mouthful of clay.
@joshhoehne8281
Жыл бұрын
I can just imagine how much you would love to own one of those now, transportation logistics and expenses notwithstanding.
@youbuyweplant
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video Chris! I especially enjoyed when you set the camera low in the pond damn to capture both the 550E, the dozer and the height of the damn! Impressive! Hopefully more of these camera placements are planned down the road.
@timn1118
Жыл бұрын
After digging with the 550 going back to the 220 will be like digging with a teaspoon that machine is a beast
@charlesdowdie121
Жыл бұрын
been waiting to see the BEAST 550 do some more work.
@patrickcolahan7499
Жыл бұрын
Really looking good. Looks like you are settling into the 550 just fine. She does make short work of digging. Your truck and dozer seem a little out matched. Thanks for sharing.
@charlesswhitlock
Жыл бұрын
I love this video,30 minutes of just digging dirt :) I will end up watching it at least a few times
@Pegasus209
Жыл бұрын
Big progress! It's going to be tough going back to the tiny 220. Hopefully you'll pick up a few 5 to 10 acre pond jobs before the demo clock runs out. The 550 is a bit of overkill for a lot of the jobs you do, and moving it can be a PITA, but it sure is nice when you want to move a lot of material in a short amount of time, isn't it? I'm wondering when they're going to install hydraulics to extend and retract the tracks on those beasts...
@mrsock3380
Жыл бұрын
This machine, because it's a demo machine would be one of the very few machines that gets the tracks moved more that once or twice a year, many of them would be done once when the machine is moved to site, then once again when they sell it when there's too many hours on it.
@timziegler9358
Жыл бұрын
What an awesome machine and an awesome project to use it on! Best wishes.
@abrahamtov364
Жыл бұрын
Amazing how fast it is going Chris compared with the other ponds I watched you build.
@metalartcustomsLLC
Жыл бұрын
Getting the hang of that monster . A lot smoother now. You’ll be adding it to the fleet soon😂
@CK-yi6pc
Жыл бұрын
That machine is a total beast,,,, the only drawback I see is moving it job to job, looked time consuming and expensive!
@n7565j
Жыл бұрын
Is that bank as steep as it looks??? It looks like the banks at Bristol Speedway in Tenn!!! You made me pucker at the end sir ;-) Is there a bank steep enough that you'd say NO to??? You're the man with balls of steel Mr LD18!!!
@offgrid8979
Жыл бұрын
Bealy Good is watching you with that 550E, Chris.
@pauldillinger2286
Жыл бұрын
I love the Beast. So if im thinking right you can load the truck wirh 2 and a half bucket verses 8 or 9 with the 220. What im seeing is you can load or move 2 times as much material with the 550 than both 220"s. Im sure the 550 is alot more headache to transport than a 220 but you can keep a man busy moving material on the dozer with the 550 . So impressive. Thanks for showing us the Beast. Love it Love it Love it.
@bobjoncas2814
Жыл бұрын
lookin' good, sure movin, a lot of dirt, keep safe...
@bryanlloyd1099
Жыл бұрын
That 550E sure is doing the job!
@keithdunlap2701
Жыл бұрын
Man, wouldn't that be nice to have in your line up Chris !! lololol... May be one day you'll have one like it too add to your fleet !! That thing will flat out hog some dirt out in a hurry now !! lolol... I bet it's fun operating that Big Boy there, and can't imagine the power behind it !! lolol... Got it moving right on a long Chris, hopefully the weather won't get you guys to bad , and your able to get some head way on this one.... Great as always , Have a Great Evening, And, On too the Next !!
@michaelmcclure8673
Жыл бұрын
Chris this looks to be a deep pond. 😳 Nice work as normal. 👌🏻👍👍
@thomasbrown9047
Жыл бұрын
that machine is surely a beast! Love the videos and as always keep up the great work!
@rogerdalebone
Жыл бұрын
Eight tons per scoop. Four loads equil about one hundred tons. Wow! That's moving some material Chris.
@clifforddgreen1296
Жыл бұрын
I must say Chris when you said that you had a BIG surprise for this job you were not getting one bit you're able to get a half of a pain done in only two days that's really doing something great job and thanks to Volvo or letting you use the 550 still a lot of work ahead but you'll get her done soon thank you for the video I'm able to keep up with you now LOL
@jason27swg
Жыл бұрын
Man oh man if you had a 4 man crew on this job with that big machine you could move the world
@gsxrdoug7521
Жыл бұрын
I always worry about the tip angle on the dozer, seems like it would tip at any moment on the side of the dam.
@snakerancher
Жыл бұрын
I can never get over how "small" the bucket looks on camera. Same with the 250, then you went and stood by it one time and I was like, "damn, it is big." This one, same thing, then you hang the bucket over the truck in like, "Daaaaaaamn,, it's only going to take a couple scoops to fill that truck"
@derrickpettit86
Жыл бұрын
Man Chris that pond is gonna turn out amazing, gonna be pretty that's for sure, that 550 is making quick work of it, that awesome, thanks for sharing an I look forward to seeing the next video 🇺🇲💪🤙✊👌👍
@johnroberts8475
Жыл бұрын
Wow that machine can really move the dirt and now that you leveled off the dam it looks like it will be deep on the down side.
@donaldtrabeaux5235
Жыл бұрын
Looking awesome Chris.
@davidkeeling4074
Жыл бұрын
Sound like you're enjoying this machine I know I sure would I'm glad you got it time is money and that's a time-saver for sure
@terryrogers1025
Жыл бұрын
Sure don’t take long to make a big ole hole in the ground with the 550, but guess that’s the idea of that machine. I like it when we get to some slickenem up at the end of the vid, it’s the LD 18 way. Thanks for the ride along sir.
@2xKTfc
Жыл бұрын
Hey Volvo, Chris needs a couple 80 ton trucks to fully utilize the 550. :)
@donaldalexanderrichards4422
Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris You should've invited Mike from dirt perfect to help you with the pond digging Dirt perfect would've loved to see your new machine and bucket
@ipaddlemyowncanoe.7441
Жыл бұрын
That 550 it sure can move dirt won't take you long to do this pond. That's for sure. Looking forward to the rest. 👍👍🙂🇨🇦
@gardeningfishingjimw9364
Жыл бұрын
Nice work with the Big Girl. I saw where you could fit the thumb holder so it's really starting to make sense. You would have cut the time in half with the Bealy dam wall using the 550.
@davidepool5884
Жыл бұрын
That excavator moves a lot of dirt quickly. You should be able to complete this pond build in 1/3rd of the time it would take if you were doing all the digging with your excavator. The pond is going to be a deep one.
@haroldhawkins9370
Жыл бұрын
The pond is starting to take shape now.
@kevinmurray7135
Жыл бұрын
That’s one nice machine you already pretty smooth with it waiting to see the dam as you go i do believe it going to look awesome and huge 5:52pm NY 😎🇺🇸
@garymessina1609
Жыл бұрын
Great video fantastic how much dirt can be moved with the 550 great video thanks Chris and Robert
@ericm8811
Жыл бұрын
Hey letsdig18! Please show us the mini parked in big girls bucket! Greetings from Vancouver British Columbia Canada! Ride ride ride!
@harrykeel8557
Жыл бұрын
That 550 is indeed a Beast. I bet it would only a couple of scoops to fill up the triaxle you use.
@pjfleury4
Жыл бұрын
I’m in college in my senior year. I just recently made the switch the construction management/CE. I’ve always been interested in the industry, and gratefully finally learning a lot about a topic I’ve always had interested in. It’s really awesome to be able to watch a process like this and learn a lot from an on the ground perspective.
@Fix_It_Again_Tony
Жыл бұрын
What's always impressed me is the precision that dirt can be shaped with at such a large scale. It think it's the contrast with how "natural" topographies look that is the impressive thing. When one of these ponds is built and the final water level is three or so feet from the rim of the dam along a distance of hundreds of yards that is just so cool.
@bishopcorva
Жыл бұрын
The difference between the 550 and 220 is something to really take notice of, or as the old saying goes. No replacement for displacement.
@andytaylor3098
Жыл бұрын
hi Chris can i ask whats the fuel consumption on the 550 per day compared to your 220 and how much more yardage can you move super video thanks for sharing
@dans_Learning_Curve
Жыл бұрын
Interesting question...
@crandonborth
Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure on this machine but I know that the 550 is 456Hp and I run a Case Quadtrac tractors that around 620 Hp which burns around 25 Gal/hr or around 400 Gals a day so I imagine it’s a little less maybe 250 to 300 gallons on a full day.
@bigkeef-778
Жыл бұрын
I asked about the yardage the other day , Chris said the 220 was 1.5 yard and the 550 was 5.5 yard bucket
@njonebale7889
Жыл бұрын
Twice as much!
@jasonrussell6534
Жыл бұрын
This was about a day and a half of work so far in the series and toward the end of this video he said he's used a half tank. 180gal tank, so 90gal. That's a whole lot of dirt moved for 90 gal of fuel.
@RM.....
Жыл бұрын
That 550 is a beast. That would be fun to run everyday.
@reedburke7762
Жыл бұрын
I wish Chris would obtain one of those life-sized metal silhouettes to place in the dig so we can have a better sense of scale. One of those "waving cowboys" or something similar perhaps? Possibly attach a hook so he could easily move it around?
@thomasyerbey337
Жыл бұрын
Looks great Chris 🇺🇸
@leol1682
Жыл бұрын
Love this video , man you can move lot of dirt with it .
@blakewhite9640
Жыл бұрын
This combined with the D6 would be dirt moving heaven.
@smileywilson9972
Жыл бұрын
❤loving watching the big boy I’ve always loved Volvo a little l 50 at a lumber yard tough as nails and easy to run
@jamesallen712
Жыл бұрын
'The Beast' would certainly make short work of ponds if you could stop it from sinking to the cab in mud. What a machine. I am amazed as to how much that bucket can move in one scoop and the machine seems to handle it like its nothing. When you buying one?
@DigginLife21
Жыл бұрын
🔥🔥🔥 LET’S SEE A PICTURE OF CHRIS STANDING IN THE BUCKET OF THAT JOKER!!!
@DavidD-qr2vn
Жыл бұрын
He does read the comments after all :). Thanks for giving the weight Chris. That is a "lotta" dirt moving machine. You all have moved a crap load of dirt in just a day and a half. Would have taken you at least 3 days on the 220.
@mattwisniewski4896
Жыл бұрын
Nice you have the big machine to dig the dirt out of the pond make it easy
@jamesbreault5762
Жыл бұрын
Looking good Chris👍👍👍👍👍👍
@chasebodiford4363
Жыл бұрын
great job buddy and great video as always buddy 😎👊🏻👍🏻
@stevekissel605
Жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 👍
@akt2603
Жыл бұрын
That’s too much bucket. Holy moly. Wondering what the damage was on having the 550 delivered. Been driving 30yrs and don’t think I’ve ever seen a load that wide trying to make it on the backroads and byways.
@dirkkelly9596
Жыл бұрын
Wow things are happening fast,guess that’s what big iron can do 👍👍
@1954jeremiah
Жыл бұрын
Well,you've got the beast loading the truck with 2 1/2 scoops of dirt,incredibly fast turn around times,,now if you could get your hands on a dozer with similar operating performance and size,like say a D 155AX,you could build those ponds in a few days,instead of a week or more!!😎😎😎
@seanpierce7673
Жыл бұрын
That 550 is one impressive machine! And that's one hell if a dam chris! And what a sweet spot for a pond! Oh how much faster do you think you would of gotten the bexley good pond done with this machine ?
@TheMrJackpinesavage
Жыл бұрын
Chris, you need a view from the dozer while you are feeding him. That would give a good view of size
@katschs3965
Жыл бұрын
Okay, the 550 has a huge boom, a huge bucket, huge tracks, and a huge cab. How in the world does all that balance on one little center pin/swing drive? Amazing engineering to see such power and size rotating on a comparatively small unit. Glad Volvo loaned you this one to play with.
@redwarf8118
Жыл бұрын
imagine over 100000 dirt moving enthusiasts seing this. free big marketing for volvo.
@toast47624
Жыл бұрын
@@redwarf8118 Its fair to say I brought the Volvo 220 after watching his video's. I figured I'd give Volvo a go. I certainly don't regret it. It's an awesome machine and 2500hrs of absolutely trouble free running now. Done nothing but oil changes. Shit I even ended up buying the TL12 as well although that was more about it being the best machine for my application. That said Chris is an operator as am I and guys who operate the equipment themselves like to have good gear.
@garymurt9112
Жыл бұрын
It's got a huge center pin and huge swing drive.
@richardschipper5989
Жыл бұрын
@@garymurt9112 no, the center 'pin' is where oil slip ring is, all the weight is carried on the outer edge of the ring by roller bearings
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