Big Excavator Rolls Over in Beverly Hills
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Published 2024-02-17
We took Hulk, my 50 ton rotator, and Big Flipper, the huge 75 ton rotator, to get the job done based on the initial pictures received. Once we got there, I knew it would be impossible to use two trucks. The incline was much too steep to back up on and two trucks side by side at the bottom was not possible either. We decided to just use Big Flipper solo and got to work immediately.
Step one was to bring the unit close to us so it would be within our boom area. This was done with a 5/8" chain and a Bailey's grommet sling. Once it was within our working area we re-rigged using a Bailey's recovery strap and a different chain for the catch. Quite a few issues came up but nothing compared to my recent crane video. This machine was actually able to be started to retract everything and made the job nice and smooth.
Big Flipper is our strongest rotator and this job really showed the strength and power of what a 75ton rotator can do. Of course the key board warriors will say they could've done this in a flatbed. Makes you wonder why no videos of these 1ton and flatbed warriors doing these type of jobs exist anywhere on the internet though, right? :)
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All Comments (21)
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As an equipment operator and equipment owner with a construction company with a few rescues under his belt, in Texas. There are few things I would have done differently in this situation. But I don't think this would have been legal in California. The fact you guys did this without cracking the hydraulic pressure on the cylinders and getting this thing up right is super impressive. Respect where it's due. You guys did a great job.
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On the face of it to us laymen this looked an easy peasy job. And when I started watching I thought this isn’t worthy of a YouTube video given your usual standards. But wow ! How wrong was I !! What a recovery. Not as simple as it looked. Great work and great team work. Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧
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What a workout!!!! Alex and Josh, the way you work together is an excellent example of how to get the job done......you guys are simply amazing👏👏👏👏
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3:00 - Damn, some people are just so careless/reckless/clueless! There literally is a giant rig with it's hazard lights on, parked on a hairpin curve on a steep grade, and a dude with a high-viz vest blocking the open lane... And here comes Speed Racer at full throttle like he's the Mayor of Beverly Hills. Stay safe, Josh and team!
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What a job with that steep grade. As usual, a job well done by Josh and Alex. Kinda funny when Alex had to get the dirt out of his shoe😂
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It is great to see you two guys working. Bouncing ideas off each other, no egos, just professionals getting the job done.
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The only way that bucket will curl in is if someone moves the control lever as if they are operating and curling the bucket, unless you break open the hydraulic lines.
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That engine can be hydrolocked, so you have to pull the injectors to be on the save side. That smoke showed that oil went into the combustionchambers, hopefully it went good.
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Fantastic job, Josh and Alex. You guys got a plan for everything!!
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Crazy how those roads are..great job guys..
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Well that was different. Really made Alex and you think about how to do it. Great job guys. I actually don't care about all that rich people things. I could pass by all those famous people and never know who they are or care. My normal day to day is enough for me. Thanks for sharing. Much love. Stay safe and healthy
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Another incredible recovery, you guys are so spot on with the rigging at impossible angles. Very impressive company. 👍👍
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That was one heck of a job on a super steep hill. Josh and Alex did a fantastic job getting it up and set where they can now work on it! Great job Pepes Towing!
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Josh and Alex, you two are a fantastic team, and Josh you must have straight A's in trigonometry. Your ability to figure angles and hook ups and where this huge thing was going, just wow. Great video, loved the camaraderie too.
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So many skills, and floating ideas, changes, rerigging Content is head and shoulders above some others who also have channels. Safe and sure - Josh and Alex its a pleasure.
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Great job. You kept working at it with what you brought and you accomplished the task at hand. High marks!
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That was recovery ballet! Your skill and experience was on display for everyone to enjoy. Amazing job!
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Amazing! You guys really understand the scale of the risks involved, know what you're doing, take your time, and use your equipment masterfully. And Flipper makes the excavator look like a toy. Thanks for going to the extra effort to record and share this. Cheers!
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The angle of the dangle was just right. 👍 😀😀😀
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I really like watching you, Pratt, & Plaza. It seems you all gat in to different situations that have to be figured out.
