Buying a rock truck from an auction

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  • @andysparks8245
    @andysparks8245 Před rokem +1831

    I've said it before but I'll say it again...... this guy doesn't get enough credit for his editing, keeps the story moving, there's lots of popular youtubers that could learn from AC.

    • @ConstructionMachineryChannel
      @ConstructionMachineryChannel Před rokem +23

      Agree with you 100%. The amount of time that is put into his videos is amazing. Question: Is he really editing his videos or does he have someone that does that for him? My guess is he has someone that is doing all the editing so he can focus on video content.

    • @Lou1ouze
      @Lou1ouze Před rokem +25

      @@ConstructionMachineryChannel He said in a "recent" video that all his editing is done by himself. That because it makes more sense. Each shot was shot for a purpose, it would took him too much work to detail everything he has in mind. Could have change since but I really doubt it. He seems to have let go a huge part of his previous activity and he doesn't release that often. It kinda make sense.

    • @ConstructionMachineryChannel
      @ConstructionMachineryChannel Před rokem +8

      @@Lou1ouze Wow, that's impressive. He is doing a fine job editing these videos!

    • @noahdiroff
      @noahdiroff Před rokem +5

      @@ConstructionMachineryChannel also check out his playlist unlisted B videos. Shows his camera gear, pc editing station, editing software etc

    • @enoeht5519
      @enoeht5519 Před rokem +2

      @Benjamin Burlos :) omg You're a joker. lmfao

  • @jaredtrainer1991
    @jaredtrainer1991 Před rokem +262

    man the "im gonna have to do more than nothing with this" KILLED ME! haha story of my life

    • @TBPollock
      @TBPollock Před rokem +6

      Me too, Andrew has a unique turn of a phrase that is all his own. Yogi Berra comes to mind.

    • @mariosola1
      @mariosola1 Před rokem +4

      I laughed so hard at the one liner it scared my cat off his chair.

    • @shanecateriny4359
      @shanecateriny4359 Před rokem +1

      Love it

    • @MrLuisFilipe61
      @MrLuisFilipe61 Před rokem

      What a legend

    • @adamfpv8294
      @adamfpv8294 Před rokem +3

      A bot stole your comment. It’s near the top of the comments. Everyone please report bots when you see them.

  • @InsaneTreefrog
    @InsaneTreefrog Před rokem +46

    I love how he raced ahead of the lowboy to get the shot of him passing it, then pulled over to get a shot of it going down the road. It's the stuff like that that keeps me coming back to this channel. The production value is so, so good.

    • @deadcrow6888
      @deadcrow6888 Před rokem +5

      The best part is it's just raw footage aside from cutting some out, no real fancy editing. I'm with ya though he as always just shown him doing work and for whatever reason it works for me. No fancy stuff

    • @alexandercage2500
      @alexandercage2500 Před rokem +3

      Drones are awesome tool

  • @davechapman1371
    @davechapman1371 Před rokem +124

    This channel has been a constant source of entertainment for me for years.
    I tell people all the time about it and try to explain the content to them.
    “It’s just a guy and his dogs living in upstate New York. He buys heavy equipment, repairs it, breaks it then repairs it again.”
    A week later they can’t wait to tell me how much they love the channel.
    Keep it up man, you’re literally breaking new ground with this content and editing style.

    • @AndrewCamarata
      @AndrewCamarata  Před rokem +31

      Thanks.

    • @chukwuemerie
      @chukwuemerie Před rokem +3

      @@AndrewCamarata Love you videos but you don't mention how much your equipment cost.

    • @garlandremingtoniii1338
      @garlandremingtoniii1338 Před rokem

      @@chukwuemerie Hear! Hear!! I agree!! Nor does he hardly ever reply to anyone!! Except with his one word reply. “Thanks.” That, Is all I ever seen him say to anybody. One word reply. Wait. I take that back. “Thank You.” I have seen him say that. Those 2 words. “THANK YOU!”

    • @quacksmack7449
      @quacksmack7449 Před rokem

      @@chukwuemerie it would ruin the narrative. I wish it was more organic and not funded by youtube revenue and "subscribers" Makes it more lifelike. CZcams is a censorous cancer in many cases, hate the fact they reward some, and silence others.

    • @netts2315
      @netts2315 Před rokem +2

      @@garlandremingtoniii1338 He's a busy man, he does not always have too much time to reply, plus it's his style.

  • @mattsan70
    @mattsan70 Před rokem +270

    Issue is DRY / CRACKED solder joints in the ECU. Hence why it works sometimes. Simple reflow of the solder will get it back to full operation.

    • @nabbiify
      @nabbiify Před rokem +52

      I agree, just some broken solder joints. Seen that a hundred times before. Please like the comment above so Andrew sees it and saves a lot of money! When the transmission works again, it's well worth it.

    • @Bannimann2
      @Bannimann2 Před rokem +40

      @@nabbiify Dude, he sold it on Marketplace - didn't you watch the video!?

    • @Android-ng1wn
      @Android-ng1wn Před rokem +41

      Good luck reflowing a board potted in epoxy

    • @alcopower5710
      @alcopower5710 Před rokem +19

      @@Bannimann2 he probably commented before the end of the video. I do this sometimes give him a break.

    • @jp34604
      @jp34604 Před rokem +1

      If so what is the part number of the ECU ????

  • @johnsisk5914
    @johnsisk5914 Před rokem +118

    Hey Andrew...to buy a truck like that sight unseen, get it up to your property, haul one load, find a problem, fix it temporarily, figure it's maybe too much to take on and get rid of it while not losing your shirt over it...that's a WIN.

  • @NoNonsenseKnowHow
    @NoNonsenseKnowHow Před rokem +52

    That's a nice truck! Looked huge on the lowboy. Awesome to see the CAT 977 getting unloaded. Excited to get started on a Part 2 soon! She deserves the love for sure.

    • @AndrewCamarata
      @AndrewCamarata  Před rokem +10

      Yes

    • @73superglide62
      @73superglide62 Před rokem +1

      @@AndrewCamarata Andrew have told your girl name ?

    • @Kenneth_James
      @Kenneth_James Před rokem +4

      @@AndrewCamarata Caterpillar also offers automatic retarding control standard on the 725, 740 Ejector and 740 GC. It is moving toward automatic retarding control as standard on all of its ADTs, which means taking the lever out of the truck. The ADT understands if it is on a grade and how much payload is onboard. Based on these inputs, it selects the most appropriate gear and uses the most appropriate level of retardation. “The operator only has to take the foot off the accelerator; that will engage the automatic retarding control and standard automatic downhill-descent control provides security on grade and eliminates the guesswork in shifting and applying service brakes while descending. The operator matches the gear to the grade, backs off the throttle and lets the transmission retarder manage the descent safely, while helping reduce service brake wear, operator fatigue and maintenance costs. In tough traction conditions, the interaxle differential lock transmits 50% of available torque to the forward axle and 50% to the two rear axles, simplifying operation. In addition, it can be engaged on-the-fly while slipping for smoother navigation of tough job sites.

    • @StrangeTimesNear
      @StrangeTimesNear Před rokem +4

      @@AndrewCamarata I think you shoulda just fixed it. Would out last and out work anything . And it would take all the abuse you throw at it.

    • @jameschupp2230
      @jameschupp2230 Před rokem +3

      @@AndrewCamarata You got to choose your battles... You gave it good try... You did some great investigating anyway!

  • @Shawn_Richards
    @Shawn_Richards Před rokem +235

    I'm sure the CAT mechanic mentioned it but a faulty bed switch could have been a possibility. They will not upshift with the bed up.

    • @jackrab41
      @jackrab41 Před rokem +21

      It’s because the bed lever needs to be pushed one click forward but yo start it up need the lever in the second position

    • @gorak9000
      @gorak9000 Před rokem +6

      I'm sure if it's a driver for the transmission solenoid, you could send the computer to someone to repair. I mean I'm sure I could repair it if he's sure it's the driver for the #4 solenoid and what pin it connects to.

    • @bettingru
      @bettingru Před rokem +48

      Safety switches and Camarata are miles apart.

    • @PvtPapa
      @PvtPapa Před rokem +18

      But the truck is trying to shift into 2nd and fails. If it was a safety switch the truck would not try to up shift. The ECU thinks everything is fine but somewhere the signal is just not being sent to the solenoid.

    • @jeffreykreft5442
      @jeffreykreft5442 Před rokem +22

      @@PvtPapa exactly, the output is lost on the ECU. I’m sure there is someplace that could fix that, but 4k for the module and I’m pretty sure that is just the price for the controller, that is not including the cost of having a CAT tech reprogram it to the truck. This is the exact reason why I hate computers, they are nothing but a shitshow! If he could take the controller out and get it apart, I would guess he could find a burned up solid state relay on the board.

  • @eligreen9969
    @eligreen9969 Před rokem +505

    At this point andrew is the only CZcamsr I actually like no drama no clickbait just equpiment and good doggos

    • @pilotazo8618
      @pilotazo8618 Před rokem +8

      Check out Matt’s off road recovery! Awesome people too

    • @dmarting6014
      @dmarting6014 Před rokem +13

      @@pilotazo8618 Matt's recovery is good but they definitely have some clickbait haha. A lot of words in all caps in their titles. "I do cars" is a good one or "south main auto" are another few NE USA channels about cars/ machines.

    • @sacongo1624
      @sacongo1624 Před rokem +1

      👍

    • @Canadian_Living_in_Mexico
      @Canadian_Living_in_Mexico Před rokem +4

      He never says "Like" or "Hit that Subscribe button" (I have never heard it)

    • @stephendoing2253
      @stephendoing2253 Před rokem

      AC is a straight shooter!

  • @CopperCreekCuts
    @CopperCreekCuts Před rokem +446

    1:18 Is the point I give up at most of my projects. I watch Andrew to see how it would have turned out otherwise! :D

    • @OOpSjm
      @OOpSjm Před rokem +5

      yup...

    • @arisaka9963
      @arisaka9963 Před rokem +7

      Just slap on a new Chinese carb off Amazon. They are cheaper than a rebuild kit

    • @pear7777
      @pear7777 Před rokem +4

      Cody told him: not gonna work!

    • @madpete6438
      @madpete6438 Před rokem +2

      @@arisaka9963 On a diesel ? Really ?

    • @damonfarrelly2431
      @damonfarrelly2431 Před rokem +7

      @@madpete6438 the generator is gas powered

  • @HANKTHEDANKEST
    @HANKTHEDANKEST Před rokem +41

    Andrew, really appreciate the diverse assemblage of vehicles, and the fact that you really do use them all. Cheers dude.

  • @glynnpaschall7975
    @glynnpaschall7975 Před rokem +2

    Like all your hard work and mechanical skills..extra great to see the LADY driving the big machine.

  • @premnas651
    @premnas651 Před rokem +141

    Cody is one helluva fit dog! He's been wide ass open, rain or shine or snow, right beside you on every off-road excursion, in every vehicle, in every video, since Levi showed him the ropes as a pup. So cool to now see him leading the younger generation, lol. Heavy equipment, the outdoors, and dogs... Love your content, Andrew.

    • @ninemilliondollars
      @ninemilliondollars Před rokem +2

      In the olden days - pre-20th Century - when they said "We'll set the dogs loose on you if you try to run away," they weren't kidd'n. Can't outrun them.

  • @nickmaclachlan5178
    @nickmaclachlan5178 Před rokem +128

    Finally. This thing's been lurking in the background for months...... worth the wait for nearly an hour of content though.
    Kids in bed, phone on silent, beer in hand........... bring it on Mr C.

    • @wileycsg
      @wileycsg Před rokem +2

      Beer in hand...me too!!!

    • @abikerinpa
      @abikerinpa Před rokem +3

      Pass me over a beer 😎

    • @timhilton5096
      @timhilton5096 Před rokem +1

      You boys think A.C. lifts beers? Never see him drinking in the videos. What say you Andrew? Can I buy you a beer?🤠

    • @christopherberry9496
      @christopherberry9496 Před rokem +1

      Ha. Same on all counts. I guess its the demographic.

  • @MrTheBigNoze
    @MrTheBigNoze Před rokem +13

    Glad you’ve found a lady who works as hard as you do Andrew

  • @FamilyFriendlyDIY
    @FamilyFriendlyDIY Před rokem +11

    That transmission "fix" was so cool! ... even if it was temporary. Always learning something here.

  • @ackinito
    @ackinito Před rokem +121

    Now needs a bigger bulldozers to level even more ground to buy more machines and we love it. Thank you Drew.

    • @1nvisible1
      @1nvisible1 Před rokem +3

      *Oh man, that thing was so cool. There goes first place at the 4th of July county tractor pulling contest, lol*

    • @scrapbmxrider16
      @scrapbmxrider16 Před rokem +1

      D11r

  • @ninjabob8170
    @ninjabob8170 Před rokem +43

    The way the transport guy was swinging off the stack at the end had me in tears, you know he was questioning his life choices for a few minutes there..😂😂

  • @OuradventuresGU
    @OuradventuresGU Před rokem +22

    This was one of the best videos in a long time! large equipment, trucks and moving them around and then taking a huge six wheel dump truck up a mountain to move logs... epic, shame you couldn't sort the gearbox but cant wait to see the login machine in action, from the quick glimpse it looks super clean and tidy so lets hope it gets the job done! Mountains looking beautiful with the colour in the trees and the work on the drive clearly is helping ease the access. Great video as always and cant wait for the next update!

  • @MacBailey
    @MacBailey Před rokem +12

    Andrew CAN fix just about anything, I think. The question is always SHOULD you fix it. You were able to break even, and you have lots of irons in the fire so sending it to its new home is the way to go. The one truly valuable thing you really do have a limit on is your own time.

  • @wind_breaker
    @wind_breaker Před rokem +215

    Those doggies are having the time of their lives! Great stuff as always Andrew

    • @paulprigge1209
      @paulprigge1209 Před rokem +8

      Young pup was really getting into until he started That generator. Lol

    • @hazelumbrella9890
      @hazelumbrella9890 Před rokem +1

      wish i was one of them lol

    • @POPAJGTA
      @POPAJGTA Před rokem +3

      what kind of doggy is the grey one its looking very cute :) if anybody can help

    • @IggnantOG
      @IggnantOG Před rokem +1

      Made me laugh.

    • @wind_breaker
      @wind_breaker Před rokem +2

      @@POPAJGTA it's a labrador

  • @AWDJRforYouTube
    @AWDJRforYouTube Před rokem +121

    Andrew, If that truck has an interlocking differential lock in the tandem drive axles and it is stuck on, it will not allow the transmission to upshift into the higher ranges....just a thought...👍👍

    • @grahamhayden9770
      @grahamhayden9770 Před rokem +20

      Yep......I was yelling at the screen,but he couldn't hear me!
      It was as
      simple a that !
      Lo Lo lock out!!

    • @billvandorn5332
      @billvandorn5332 Před rokem +7

      On point! I was thinking about a sensor malfunction too.
      I honestly think he could fix it!

    • @gtluke4939
      @gtluke4939 Před rokem +14

      I would think that if it were interlocked, it would be in the computer. But the computer does think it's trying to put it into 2nd gear. It lights up the 2 on the dash and then fails. So I think the computer is working and is not interlocked. The shift solenoid likely has it's own relay, maybe on the computer board, or outside the computer that could be causing issues.

    • @W4BIN
      @W4BIN Před rokem +1

      I think that thing has front wheel drive. Ron W4BIN

    • @techtastisch7569
      @techtastisch7569 Před rokem +2

      @@gtluke4939 I'm mostly leaning on a failure in the solenoid, I would have checkt their resistance. If its bad, they are a 15$ fix

  • @mikehoving6361
    @mikehoving6361 Před rokem +26

    Honestly Andrew, I see you as living proof your as successful as you want to be. Your doing great. Love watching your vids when I get a chance.

    • @Paultimate7
      @Paultimate7 Před rokem +1

      Yes because he would have had the same opportunities if he was born in middle Africa. get a clue.

  • @FaithHopeLove77
    @FaithHopeLove77 Před rokem +3

    Thanks Andrew for sharing. Learn so much from this channel and is inspirational to get moving doing stuff! Love the dog shots and so does Buddy my Golden.

  • @trosper4676
    @trosper4676 Před rokem +192

    i dont thank anyone takes the time to appreciate all the hard work you must put in Andrew just to be able to get us these diffrent camera angels of every diffrent scene and every little detail😎 you sir are the man because not just anyone average person is this damn savey and committed to branging us these cool video's and i for one apprecitae them bub so keep up the good work i love what you do..........

    • @AW-Services
      @AW-Services Před rokem +12

      Well said mate. He's honest humble and a credit to youtuber creators at their best

    • @LarryDutton
      @LarryDutton Před rokem +11

      And never once do we get a "you know what will fix this? A quick session on Rage Shadow Legends!" - love the authenticity

    • @michelchartrand7257
      @michelchartrand7257 Před rokem +7

      We do bud,you're not the only one that admires the genius of this guy,that is why he is so popular.

    • @darylzero3139
      @darylzero3139 Před rokem +8

      Exactly, like when he drives ahead of the transport to get the shot from the side of the road

    • @Trumptrain2024FJB
      @Trumptrain2024FJB Před rokem +6

      Sure we do! When I started watching Andrew he had 450 k subscribers! Now he has over 1million baby! God bless Trump 2024 Thank you Justice Clarence Thomas

  • @MrTIMETODIE1
    @MrTIMETODIE1 Před rokem +59

    The cinematic production of these videos always looks fantastic

  • @MusicalMemeology
    @MusicalMemeology Před 3 měsíci +1

    6:30 “maybe supposed to be a pin there” 😂 thanks for the LOL Andrew.

  • @dustyp99
    @dustyp99 Před rokem +5

    Andrew I just wanted you to know you are truly an inspiration to a lot of people. Keep up the great work. I watch every video you make. They are great. Thank you.

  • @mariosola1
    @mariosola1 Před rokem +40

    I feel like a man for changing my pickups alternator, AC is out here hotwiring a rock truck transmission. Dude is in a class of his own. Thanks for the upload, great video, as always you crushed it.

  • @AW-Services
    @AW-Services Před rokem +99

    Another great video and amazing drone views Andrew.
    I've heard of the American right to repair bill over here in the UK.
    It sounds like CAT deliberately make their ECU'S in a way that you need their service engineers to visit at ridiculous prices when a modular replacement DIY ECU swap would be the better option.
    I'm very surprised you've not got your own semi and lowboy like Jesse has. I'm sure it would make a quick return and pay for itself in no time.
    The young lady adds great camera work and knowledge to the channel so credit to her 👏
    Why do we all get older but you appear to always look younger?
    Keep up the great work and thanks for sharing your life, adventures and expertise with us the viewers
    Big love from the UK 🇬🇧 subscribers

    • @cliveramsbotty6077
      @cliveramsbotty6077 Před rokem +2

      the second hand market in america is bananas, anything with an engine you can get for almost nothing

    • @silasmarner7586
      @silasmarner7586 Před rokem +8

      It's a whol e movement, extending to apple tablets, John Deeres, and so on. Louis Rossman has worked hard at this. CHeck out his youtube channel.

    • @artemartem1134
      @artemartem1134 Před rokem +9

      The more likely case is the ECU is shared between several different configurations of truck, and you need it programmed to work correctly with that specific engine/transmission/sensor set. After all, an ECU from a Ford F150 isn't the same across all models even of the same manufacturing year. The price however is a little bit of BS - charging for mileage to the customer site, but they all do it that way.

    • @FLYWHEELPRIME
      @FLYWHEELPRIME Před rokem +11

      CAT is one of the few companies that freely offers their engine management software for purchase (around $2k). It is worth every penny.

    • @russellv6234
      @russellv6234 Před rokem +2

      @@artemartem1134 No reason it couldn't be programmed offsite and shipped then.

  • @edmo43
    @edmo43 Před rokem +1

    Thank you friend Andrew for sharing another of the odysseys that you have accustomed us to. You don't always win, there are times when things don't go well, but that's what it's all about. we have to keep going. Good luck in the next one.👍👍

  • @haydenludy7467
    @haydenludy7467 Před rokem +3

    I’ve been watching for 6 years and you still don’t disappoint. Thank you for the awesome video! You are very inspiring:)

  • @bulletsponge1656
    @bulletsponge1656 Před rokem +75

    I Had to comment on this because i drive those and the cat 770 haul trucks at the steel mill i work at now in texas. They are very reliable when working correctly i weigh in on the scales with 100000+ pounds with full load of slag. we extended the the beds up 4 feet so u can haul more material. Also on 2nd note they are a death trap with no working ac the air flow is trash in them with limited window movement. Maybe u can find another one in the future like i said they are a beast for their size!

  • @daviT_con_T
    @daviT_con_T Před rokem +51

    Andy I cant thank you enough for all the time you put in these videos, I really live my life trough you. thinking I could live like you, the reality is far from it for multiple reasons. So every time I see a notification, I get happy. Thank you man.

  • @KidBiff
    @KidBiff Před rokem +1

    That was awesome to see Mrs. Camarata driving that big ass truck! I don’t think my wife would have been so inclined.

  • @flailios
    @flailios Před rokem +23

    Ive recently rebuilt an auto & it certainly wasn't a transmission fault or clutch packs. When those go it will still shift but you'll rev like you're in neutral. Id service a valve-body before i pulled a transmission out. Id clean and air-check solenoids before a valve-body, but in that truck's case id look at some of the programable features. I know its possible to set a CAT so it stays in first for site safety. Also, the little flash into 2 but doesnt shift is exactly what happens when this mode has been set.

  • @atubebuff
    @atubebuff Před rokem +102

    It's seems crazy to me that you can't access the "codes" from the ECM to see what's preventing the shift into 2nd like you can with a 3rd party car scanner (likely a sensor is telling the ECM that something is wrong inside the transmission). Right-to-Repair on farm and construction equipment is a real problem. I just hope the previous owner didn't snip the "Check Engine Light" to hide the problem....

    • @benjaminolsen6520
      @benjaminolsen6520 Před rokem +22

      Unfortunately the way the heavy equipment and farming world have become compliant is by offering to sell their special cables that hook up to machines and offering their software at a monthly premium. 😢 makes it hard for independent guys but hey we still do it. Find a good independent guy. Or maybe pay me to come from az

    • @BlackHawkBallistic
      @BlackHawkBallistic Před rokem +4

      Unless I'm misjudging how old this machine is it might not have a very advanced diagnostic system in it, machines were behind the curve with things like lots of sensors to tell you every problem especially before they needed a lot more electronics to meet emissions.

    • @jasonstinson1767
      @jasonstinson1767 Před rokem +1

      Cat ET

    • @327JohnnySS
      @327JohnnySS Před rokem

      The right to repair bill has passed in some states I believe. John Deere is also pulling this stunt on Not letting owners repair their own equipment. Corporate greed with a dash of "How dare youism" involved.

    • @uploadJ
      @uploadJ Před rokem +2

      This is where "Right to Repair" comes intro play. Louis Rossmann.

  • @jeffburke463
    @jeffburke463 Před rokem +58

    Hey just want to give a "heads up" for watching Andy's channel: If you're like me, I skip all over the dang place on watching videos. Being a former coal/surface miner (ret) I like to watch a lot of dirt moving and mechanic work. So I usually look at the titles and skip to the most entertaining, for me. DON'T! You can't do that on his channel. He does so much more in these videos than the title contains. When I say that Andrew has more content than any other show, I mean it. I watch them all! Diesel Creek, Letsdig and his good friend Jesse Mueller (he's really good too!) He's prolly the best so far, in my opinion anyway. His subscribers attest to that. 1.14 M! He's a mud slinging, dirty handed, videographer who has really captured the masterful art of keeping his content entertaining at all points. One minute he's going break neck down a dirt road and the next he's figuring out which diode is bad on a plug. WTH! If this were a chick flick, you'd be crying one min and laughing the other. Bahaaaaa! He's a GoPro Pimp!
    Anyhoo........ I found the best process is just go to his channel and binge watch in sequence till you need a switch in subjects Lol That's my two cents!
    I promise, I do not know this guy. Just like his videos!

    • @mariosola1
      @mariosola1 Před rokem +9

      If you jump around on ACs channel he will have bought a new property, terraformed it and the seasons will have changed in like 3 min. Dude puts so much footage and progress into these uploads, he is truly one of a kind.

    • @timhilton5096
      @timhilton5096 Před rokem +4

      Jeff can you share some of your other favorites from CZcams for like minded guys? Thx

    • @wynottgivemore9274
      @wynottgivemore9274 Před rokem +4

      Your comment deserves more likes...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🇨🇦🇺🇸🇬🇧👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

    • @jeffburke463
      @jeffburke463 Před rokem +3

      @@timhilton5096 Dirt Perfect, B is for Build, Outdoors with the Morgan's, (really good!) Country View Acres, Life Uncontained (shipping container homes), My Self Reliance (cabin building/life with hand tools), TriStar Digging (Great!) and Welker Farms. For great podcasts, Shawn Ryan, Mike Ritland and Froglogic with Dave Rutherford.

    • @jacksonbennett6151
      @jacksonbennett6151 Před rokem +2

      Also a PSA, check out the playlist of “B videos” on his channel. You won’t get notifications when he posts there but there’s over 50 videos that didn’t make the A list but are great nonetheless.

  • @robertjennings5357
    @robertjennings5357 Před rokem +5

    Andrew you never cease to amaze me! Love how you film, edit, and post your videos! You have such a skill at all of this stuff. You inspire me too. Can only imagine what this world would look like if we were all half as busy as you are. Puppies are great, bring such a warm side to the videos!! I keep wondering when I’m going to see you on a late night show lol. You’re so cool headed and laid back!

  • @briangorton5790
    @briangorton5790 Před rokem +19

    I have been watching Andrew since before building the Tower, this video truly sums up some of his capabilities. Totally absorbing. Keep em coming 🤩🇬🇧

  • @sveneandersson7888
    @sveneandersson7888 Před rokem +19

    Hi Andrew. I'm sitting I Sweden having a beautiful summer evening and I admire your persistence and determination in whatever you do. Keep going!

  • @robman2100
    @robman2100 Před rokem +21

    Favorite Quote from andrew " Im gonna have to do more than nothing" Inspired!!!

  • @gekizai
    @gekizai Před rokem +43

    It always does my heart good to see that Andrew is still chugging along. The country as a whole might be circling the turlet with inflation through the roof but this guy is still out there taking jobs, getting work done and buying crazy-big earth-moving equipment. It’s kinda like that saying from ‘The Big Lebowski’: “The Dude abides.”
    Honestly, I hope Andrew never quits. At least not for a very long time.

    • @jacknasty6940
      @jacknasty6940 Před rokem +5

      The country is circling the toilet?
      Seems ok from my vantage point

    • @Pedroisanickname
      @Pedroisanickname Před rokem +2

      I agree with Jack, its ur view of the country that's circling the toilet pal.

    • @jessiepooch
      @jessiepooch Před rokem +3

      And at least 36 other people.

    • @jeffhall768
      @jeffhall768 Před rokem +1

      @@jacknasty6940 ignorance is bliss

    • @FlourescentPotato
      @FlourescentPotato Před rokem

      @@jeffhall768 economy on the up and up

  • @claeyscorinne6989
    @claeyscorinne6989 Před rokem

    Hello we are French and we are watching every of yours videos you got golden hands, everything you repair is giving those vehicles a new life. Waiting for the new video you are an angel

  • @JustAnAverageBrad
    @JustAnAverageBrad Před rokem +24

    invest in some 5 to 10 watt solar panels and youll be amazed how good they are at maintaining batteries while the equipment is sitting unused

    • @kameljoe21
      @kameljoe21 Před rokem

      I have told this to dozens of people. One of my neighbor drop 1000 dollars on new batteries for equipment when I clearly told him to just buy some small solar panels and install them. For years he would jump start a lot of that stuff yet he never did install solar panels. Another neighbor has installed solar panels on anything that might sit for a day or 2 outside and has had great luck along with being able to start everything pretty darn easy.

    • @LesNewell
      @LesNewell Před rokem

      Solar panels work great. Apart from the convenience of always having charged batteries, they pay for themselves by making the batteries last a lot longer. Just be aware that some cheap panels can discharge the battery in dark conditions. Make sure the panel has a blocking diode to prevent this.

  • @proven6270
    @proven6270 Před rokem +12

    This is what "HARD WORK" & Camarata style skills get you 😁 From chainsawing dashboards to make room for radio's---- to a FLEET of trucks/equipment/castles !!! Wish I was 20-25 years younger with the internet again !!!! Excellent work AC/Levi !!!!!! 😊😁

    • @marcryvon
      @marcryvon Před rokem +1

      I had forgotten the chain saw trick. Epic ! Who else could do that ?? 🤣🤣

  • @marvincultee6740
    @marvincultee6740 Před 8 měsíci

    Love the way your dog goes off barking at a small moter starting up.expecilly since you are a mechanic and he grew up with them.

  • @user-pm7fb3pu7d
    @user-pm7fb3pu7d Před rokem

    You are a true artist!!!!
    Excellent job and video production. Lots and lots of work

  • @timhelton5615
    @timhelton5615 Před rokem +20

    Thanks for showing us the wins and loses! Excellent content as always.

  • @jordanrelkey
    @jordanrelkey Před rokem +63

    I love your significant other. That she has such capability and consistently works well with you is very impressive. She's a keeper.

    • @notmeatall70s
      @notmeatall70s Před rokem +7

      I've decided that I like it when she talks too. I heard about 20 seconds of her and now I want more.

    • @SG-uh6sw
      @SG-uh6sw Před rokem +3

      If you love her and Andrew does to who's gonna love you ? Jk I love you

    • @Rockwell19701
      @Rockwell19701 Před rokem +2

      Lots of other channels are incorporating their better half and even selling merch

    • @turbocat1984
      @turbocat1984 Před rokem +3

      He looks a lot better too, bags under his eyes are gone. She probably feeding him better and certainly keeping him in bed for longer. Good to see. I'm jealous as hell haha.

    • @Nebbia_affaraccimiei
      @Nebbia_affaraccimiei Před rokem +4

      I thought it was just his employee

  • @raygumm
    @raygumm Před rokem +2

    23:14 is the only time I've ever heard Andrew even come close to cursing and OF COURSE it was coz he was worried he'd lost his dog. Gotta love it.

  • @dannmohr5721
    @dannmohr5721 Před rokem +1

    Another amazing adventure with Andrew and his one of many awesome machines…..job well done and interesting video…..you never disappoint……. Nice new lil dog…….👍👍👍😁😁😁😉😉😉

  • @malcelwell7209
    @malcelwell7209 Před rokem +15

    Absolutely love your videos
    Could watch them all day From UK 🇬🇧

  • @cynthiawallen4946
    @cynthiawallen4946 Před rokem +11

    My husband and I love watching you 👍love Cody such a cutie and blue is so adorable ☺️ keep doing what you do and we will keep watching you miss Levi 😢

  • @tankhunter0141
    @tankhunter0141 Před rokem +1

    Hey Andrew I just wanted to say thank you for all the inspiration you have given me. I've been watching you video for a long time now and always looking forward to your next ones you will make. :D I've even started to start on one of my own project (electric golf cart from the 80s) only bc of the good deal I got on it and the inspiration you had on me . But I fully support you and wanted to say thank you for making videos that a lot of people out here can relate to. :D

  • @NA-sy2fm
    @NA-sy2fm Před rokem +3

    Smart lady. "We should take this down now!" 😊

  • @big14tx
    @big14tx Před rokem +20

    One thing I always liked (and still do like) about Andrews videos is that he always does good at filming things, especially when he’s fixing something he will show you what needs to be fixed and show most of the process in doing so.

  • @fslevinonpc4648
    @fslevinonpc4648 Před rokem +75

    Andrew, your channel is what really deserves the viewers it has. Still making good content while other youtubers took quality to a very low level.
    Thank you for the awesome videos!

  • @cdnmach-e
    @cdnmach-e Před rokem +1

    Crazy pups thank goodness for the tracker setup.

  • @darthjoe229
    @darthjoe229 Před rokem +2

    "Maybe there's supposed to be a pin there" is one of my favorite things you've ever said! Great truck!

    • @rhadiem
      @rhadiem Před rokem +1

      Takes them out later. :) I wonder if they were only to be locked when transported.

  • @paulshields6863
    @paulshields6863 Před rokem +5

    Just watched your video. I build these trucks at Caterpillar Peterlee England. Was nice to see one of our older trucks still doing it's stuff. Cheers!

  • @detroitbob58
    @detroitbob58 Před rokem +54

    The best part IMO, was his lady friend driving the stinkin' truck like she does that every day!! AND she actually talked ON CAMERA to us! Maybe Andrew will let her name slip out one day? Love your videos as always! Thank you.

    • @JustAnAverageBrad
      @JustAnAverageBrad Před rokem +4

      her name is Lucy McLuckenstein

    • @tamaslapsanszki8744
      @tamaslapsanszki8744 Před rokem +1

      @@JustAnAverageBrad isn't she his niece?

    • @JustAnAverageBrad
      @JustAnAverageBrad Před rokem +1

      I have no idea but either way she is still lucky to know him 👍

    • @Watchyn_Yarwood
      @Watchyn_Yarwood Před rokem +2

      Sure brought a smile to my face when she picked up that battery cover and put it in place without hesitation. She's a keeper!

    • @detroitbob58
      @detroitbob58 Před rokem +1

      Her name is Samantha Weber. She even has started a Utube channel about repairing things. Quite talented!

  • @proonguice8386
    @proonguice8386 Před rokem +2

    I remember the first episode I ever watched and I remember thinking this guy was a hack for the first few mins. I was so wrong, Andrew is a LEGEND. Love the videos Dude!

  • @matthewsolari802
    @matthewsolari802 Před rokem +2

    Love your content man👌 I get there isn't enough hours in a day but love watching all your stuff cuz it's just honest use of stuff you buy like the log grapple video. That was awesome! Appreciate ya and can't wait to see some footage of that forwarder 💪👍 much love from VT

  • @robertsimkin2796
    @robertsimkin2796 Před rokem +3

    Andrew you’re such a blessing to our family we watch you all the time on CZcams we appreciate all the hard work that you do to make those videos may you always be blessed

  • @sarl2121
    @sarl2121 Před rokem +9

    Remember when Andrew said Cody was a good dog because he didn't disappear like Levi often did!

  • @flatbrookwildlifesolutions2033

    The Whole video I was saying you need a forwarder, and at the end you say “so I bought this forwarder”…lol 👍🏼 good choice! Also want to say that I love seeing you work with your girl friend. Reminds me of my wife and I. Love it!

  • @kennethsonier1766
    @kennethsonier1766 Před rokem +1

    New truck, make one load, Sell truck I really enjoy any content that you produce Andrew. You do a fine job in whatever you tackle. May you have a great Independence Day 👍☮️🇺🇲

  • @douglasmorton6121
    @douglasmorton6121 Před rokem +6

    I always learn something in his videos. I’ll never have a need for a dump truck like that, but I got all giddy when I saw the video was posted. Thanks Andrew!

  • @daemoncan2364
    @daemoncan2364 Před rokem +19

    You know the vehicle is badass when the hood is hydraulically operated. Shame it didn't work out

    • @CerebralAilment
      @CerebralAilment Před rokem +2

      Glad he showed that thought that was pretty cool too!

    • @lv7603
      @lv7603 Před rokem

      Out of all the things that also called my attention.

  • @bellofbelmont
    @bellofbelmont Před rokem +7

    Thanks for some very entertaining content. Someone who moves a LOT of rocks or dirt will find a use and won't mind spending the money. Seems the newer, the harder to fix. Jim Bell (Australia)

  • @jdryan100
    @jdryan100 Před rokem

    The new puppy is so adorable and glad cody now has a little friend he can go adventure around with.

  • @MrPhotodoc
    @MrPhotodoc Před rokem +6

    The best part about AC videos besides everything is we get to see equipment up close that I never even knew existed.

  • @danasixty5402
    @danasixty5402 Před rokem +5

    I love the passion you show when you're confronted with a problem , so it didn't work out this time , but you know what, I have faith in you , I know that you'll come , on top next time .

  • @jayantpatel6324
    @jayantpatel6324 Před rokem

    Wonderful to see you again and your video is wonderful amazing stuff to watch

  • @andrewcooper8980
    @andrewcooper8980 Před 8 měsíci

    The really great thing about your shop Chad is that you made it deep. I’ve seen a lot of guys that build their shops and just as deep as a garage. I helped build a shop for my best mate and we designed it so that we can put in a lift and on the second bay we set it up so we can install a mezzanine. Now he’s on a budget just like you so a little bit at a time. But it’s soooo going to be worth it. Keep up with the videos. Your channel is tied with Diesel Creek. I’ve told all my mates about your channel and they think it’s awesome 😁

  • @sjv6598
    @sjv6598 Před rokem +33

    Fab! Who else is here early? 🙂 5 weeks time I will be on holiday for three weeks in upstate New York close to where Andrew is 😌

  • @damonwaite3475
    @damonwaite3475 Před rokem +23

    What a coincidence I somehow find my self running a rock truck everyday at work. I prefer the older Volvos to CATS. Way too many computers in the CAT

  • @Larry-4-707
    @Larry-4-707 Před rokem +3

    Great looking forward to seeing the Bell truck video looks like this rock is a keeper, and BTW STOP jumping off your equipment, I drove trailers for 35 years always jumping off the tractor back of trailers and loading docks until I had knee surgery on both knees, find a way to climb off don't end up like me.

  • @JeremyCroteau96
    @JeremyCroteau96 Před rokem

    These trucks have a shift unit that tells the computer what gear its in with a few solenoids on the side of the transmission where a seal goes and it fills up with fluid and fry's it out, could be worth checking out!! Love the videos!

  • @Losttoanyreason
    @Losttoanyreason Před rokem +13

    Video wise at least, first Letsdig18, then Dirt Perfect, and now Andrew Cararata, my 3 fav channels have themselves these fancy articulated dumptrucks. Life is good. 😁 Your Lady is not only pretty, mechanically capable, a skillful driver but is also a master truck whisperer, LOL. I was saying to myself as she got into the cab, watch this thing go with her at the controls.😆🤣

    • @ProctoLogic
      @ProctoLogic Před rokem +1

      Dont forget Diesel Creek

    • @Porty1119
      @Porty1119 Před rokem

      Speaking from experience, the best kind of woman is one who will get on a rock truck without complaint.

  • @blackened144
    @blackened144 Před rokem +26

    For a dozer purchased at scrap prices, that thing started up and seemed to run pretty damn nice.

    • @AndrewCamarata
      @AndrewCamarata  Před rokem +22

      He did a video getting that to start. It wasn’t easy. No nonsense how to.

    • @SalandFindles
      @SalandFindles Před rokem +1

      @@AndrewCamarata Whose video was that? Jesse?

    • @gageroman9346
      @gageroman9346 Před rokem +1

      ​@@AndrewCamarata I just saw the rock truck today while on the highway. It looked exactly like the semi that hauled it too.

    • @AndrewBrowner
      @AndrewBrowner Před rokem +3

      @@SalandFindles noknownsenseknowhow is the name of the channel, great content... guy makes me envious sometimes though he knows how to enjoy life.. got me wanting to move to philly hahaha

  • @thegreenguy8837
    @thegreenguy8837 Před rokem

    Thank ou very much for the new video. Lots of cool things to learn here.

  • @AdelinoGambiarras
    @AdelinoGambiarras Před rokem

    Wow that dump truck is awesome I love Industrial machines.
    You got another awesome machine 👏 💪 😎 🙌.

  • @Daniel-vc1ce
    @Daniel-vc1ce Před rokem +5

    6:30 "Maybe there should be a pin there" got me good

  • @itburnswhenip
    @itburnswhenip Před rokem +11

    its like He's getting ready to be on that show Gold Rush, going in hard and making 500oz of gold in his first season!

  • @bertadelaudebri7179
    @bertadelaudebri7179 Před rokem

    Your ingenuity is outstanding...

  • @grvues8494
    @grvues8494 Před rokem +1

    Seeing how happy Cody was at seeing you, he was probably quite lost and ‘frightened’.🤣

  • @Andreas_D-Greek
    @Andreas_D-Greek Před rokem +51

    I love how there was no hesitation from both of them when Andrew said she should take the broken rock truck back down the mountain.

    • @Canadian_Living_in_Mexico
      @Canadian_Living_in_Mexico Před rokem +15

      whoever she is, she is fearless.

    • @raybame5816
      @raybame5816 Před rokem +6

      Well he did tell her to wear the seat belt! She was gutsy to do that, wonder how the brakes were.

    • @rhadiem
      @rhadiem Před rokem +5

      @@Canadian_Living_in_Mexico Good match.

    • @arthurr8670
      @arthurr8670 Před rokem +3

      It's what I would have done. Get it done before you get stuck. I would just put the selector into first gear, go slow and enjoy the ride. For some reason I deal with too many machines without brakes.

    • @davidp8157
      @davidp8157 Před rokem +1

      @@arthurr8670 non road legal vehicles don't need brakes...

  • @thekingtroll2
    @thekingtroll2 Před rokem +16

    This was a very nice surprise to see today. I wasn't feeling well and this cheered me up. I'm sorry that didn't work out for you. Reminded me of hauling dirt and rocks when I was four years old and was all tuckered out by the end of the day!
    Wow that was nice to see that dog collar tracker in use. Who knew they would travel that far away from you. You went after them and Blue looked like he was ready to jump for joy to see you. As he says "Cody made me follow him". haha. I'm glad they were both safe. It just goes to show that when people let their animals out at night, they have no idea how far they go until they are at the back door wanting in again. Blue is getting bigger!

  • @oklahomamechaniclife3343

    love your videos bud. those old cat trucks are some of the most reliable artic trucks I've ever worked on. keep an eye out on the trans fluid on them they are notorious of the hydraulic pumps blowing the front seal and filling the trans with hydro oil.

  • @jlucasound
    @jlucasound Před rokem

    That thing is incredible! I Love it!!

  • @CharlesLScofieldJr
    @CharlesLScofieldJr Před rokem +5

    Andrew... I love how when you ask the dogs if they want to go for a ride as soon as the door is open they just jump in. The one dog we had for years she loved riding in my truck sadly she passed away about three years ago, but the other dog we have he whines and cries if we have to take him anywhere. The last time we went on vacation he was stress3ed out for almost 150 miles of a 1000+ trip. I don't know if the drive train makes a noise he doesn't like that we don hear or what.

  • @johnhasuga1671
    @johnhasuga1671 Před rokem +8

    HEY ANDREW
    I have enjoyed your videos for a long time.
    after watching for quite a while I believe i can help you with one of your on going situations with your equipment. ( JUMP STARTING )
    My shop foreman was always having to jump long parked equpment,trucks etc and was getting frustrated in what it took sometimes to gain access the batteries,so he decided to mount plugs ( the heavy duty industrial equipment battery pack recharging plugs ) on each vehicle externally easy access but out of the way and through the grill of the service vehicle. So from that time forward when ever something needed a jump he pulled up to the vehicle pulled out his 15 foot long jumper wire ( made from the heavy duty charger wire and a plug on each end) put one plug into the service vehicle plug and the other in the equipments plug and charged/jumped the battery/batteries and never having to raise a hood or unbolt and open battery panels
    WELL WORTH THE TIME AND EXPENSE OF PLUG INSTALLS
    something to think about
    but the biggest thing my foreman thought was " Why the hell didn't I do this sooner?! "

    • @BrorAppelsin
      @BrorAppelsin Před rokem

      You can see from the video that it has a plug, I think that he just doesn't have 24V charger to connect to it.

    • @AW-Services
      @AW-Services Před rokem +1

      Anderson power pole connectors do make life easier

    • @johnhasuga1671
      @johnhasuga1671 Před rokem

      @@AW-Services that's exactly what we used i just never knew where we got them from. but I did know for us having a bunch of equipment nothing made my mechanics happier then if they need to jump off the equipment or charge it took 15 seconds to hook everything and no more unbolting panels etc to gain access except changing out the batteries. said it earlier and will always say it WELL WORTH THE EXPENSE AND TIME INSTALLING

  • @ladydi4runner
    @ladydi4runner Před rokem

    Not far from you, I was Andrew. Thought of you! A beautiful Hudson Valley long summer weekend, circa Kingston, just south of Saugerties. Did the Solaris boat ride out to the Rondout Lighthouse Tour, right there on the Hudson river. Needed that NY UPstate of mind as a mental break! Former NY’r here spent that weekend w her HighSchool Besties! Glorious it was. TY Lord. 👍😁🙏🏻

  • @mattmiller8386
    @mattmiller8386 Před rokem

    awesome problem solving dude. your an inspiration

  • @Jack-Wall
    @Jack-Wall Před rokem +7

    Ya got to appreciate a professional trucker skills .... Beautiful Western Star.

  • @michellelema1680
    @michellelema1680 Před rokem +4

    You never disappoint Andrew! Love your videos ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @dickystipper4887
    @dickystipper4887 Před rokem

    Ya just gotta love these videos....great editing, and interesting content. The best videography on youtube!!

  • @chadmccolm6544
    @chadmccolm6544 Před rokem

    Wow what a drive up that mountain. Awesome video