Keep up with the KZ crew!
But if I get a 470P, then I’m going to want a 670P. Do you see the problem here? Just something about those catwalks though๐
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I’ll have to say, @chimneytopexcavation really knocked it out of the park on a wedding gift. Elephant lowers with the KZ logo inlay, I’m a fancy dirt man now ๐
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Boxing out an excavation for a sewer pump station wet well and the power and balance of the 210 really shines. Pulling heavy clay from a pit has its challenges but the precision these machines have make it a little easier. We love our reduced tail swing machines but it certainly helps to have some counterweight hanging out in certain situations.
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Got to spend a little time with the screening bucket from @adequipment and this thing has a lot of potential! Runs through sticky topsoil with no problem. This was set up on our John Deere 75P with Engcon tiltrotator but I’d really like to see what their biggest unit could do on the 245.
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A 460P pulling a 3812 scraper which is getting pushed by a 1050P dozer, those are the kind of numbers a dirt nerd likes.
38 cubic yards picked up in 50 seconds, that will do something for your daily yardage totals. Our ground doesn’t allow for scrapers very often but man do I love them.
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I got to spend a little time in Sacaton in the new John Deere 850X-Tier EDrive and this thing is a beast.
It uses a diesel engine to power an inverter to drive electric motors like a locomotive. So basically instant torque on demand and full power to both tracks during turns. I buried the 3 shank ripper to the hub and it barely grunted. I need @mccoyconstructionforestry to get one in the rental fleet.
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When adding another machine to the fleet, the versatility to do multiple jobs is of utmost importance, especially to smaller operations like ours. Our @johndeere 210 ticks this box and pairs well with our reduced tail swing models.
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My annual reminder that counterweights ARE NOT FOR GRADING. Don’t be lazy and pay attention to your surroundings. That is all.
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The Sasquatch was so excited to be on camera.
In reality he’s making fun of me for “making tik toks”…ok papaw ๐
Gotta have fun at work when you can though right?
“Remember, nobody ever said you couldn’t have fun while working hard, as long as you’re successful” - my father ๐๐
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This P-series combination packs a punch across the board. The power and efficiency of these machines makes me happy as a business owner and the updated cabs and ergonomics keep my operators happy and comfortable throughout a long day. Pair these machines up and they tackle any project we throw at ‘em.
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The one machine that probably doesn’t get the love it deserves, the compact track loader. It does so many different jobs for us. It’s one of the first machines to get to a site and one of the last to leave. Pair it with whatever attachment you need, although my personal favorite is the brush cutter for saturdays mowing levees at duck camp.
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Scheduled maintenance time for the 210. It’s so nice to just call the service manager and know that everything will be taken care of. New fluids and filters and she’s ready for another 500 hours.
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The work doesn’t stop when the conditions turn less than favorable. Snow flurries and wet red clay make the cab of a machine the best place to be! With a larger cab, heated seat on high, and the bluetooth cranked up to eleventeen, it makes those cold days a little more bearable. The 0% for 48 months financing deal has me wondering if we need another one?
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Snow showers and semi frozen ground isn’t slowing down the pipe crew on the first phase of a new development we started recently. Winter can be a challenging time to start a project but we take what Mother Nature gives us.
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Pushing through some muddy job sites to end 2024 on a strong note. I’m thankful for a good team who brings a good attitude regardless of the conditions.
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Optimizing our machines to perform their tasks as efficiently and safely as possible is something we carefully consider when choosing models and attachments. The tiltrotator on the excavator and integrated 2D slope control on the dozer are awesome but the suite of attachments available for skid steers turns it in to anything you need. From a grapple bucket to a mini scraper to an asphalt milling machine, collecting all the attachments is half the fun.
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My intrusive thoughts were telling me to touch the ripper tooth ๐. It generates a little heat pulling through that shale
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Raise your hand if you’ve been personally victimized by beating pins out of a bucket to change them. There’s no going back from quick couplers especially with running compaction wheels. Plus throw in the EC Oil from our Swedish friends and it’s extra nice.
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A couple of months in and the 331P is pulling its weight as the multi tool of the job site.
The bigger cab and increased foot space are my favorite features. It make long bush hogging jobs much more comfortable. Although with the mornings getting cooler, the heated seat is making a run for best feature!
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Three quick steps to build a house.
1. Dig Hole
2. Build House
3. Final Grade
It’s really that easy!
I’m looking forward to watching @trulycustomhomes take this one vertical.
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Blue skies and a good looking old Ford tandem backing under the 245 to kick the day off. Sometimes you just have to appreciate the little things.
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I’ve never seen anything quite like this.
Our rivers set multiple record crests and the devastation it wreaked is widespread across East TN and Western NC. Many people lost everything. A lot of infrastructure was damaged or swept away completely including water, power, bridges, and wastewater treatment plants. It will be a Herculean task to rebuild and years in the making so for now, any support that can be given to the victims is appreciated.
I’ve attached a link below if you feel like helping. Myself and my guys were fortunate but many were not and this foundation will help get it to the people who need it most.
https://easttennesseefoundation.org/east-tennessee-foundation/east-tennessee-hurricane-helene-flood-relief/
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Loading the spoon and backfilling a ditch that we can’t square up on. Backfilling with a normal bucket would have caused spillage on the shoulders. Not a huge deal but anything to work cleaner and more efficiently is always the goal.
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I was concerned with how the hydraulics on the 331P would run the cutter head versus the old 333G but it had no problems at all and ran for hours with zero oil temp issues.
Now we just need the rear bumper to come in so we can hang the 6 suitcase weights off the back and it won’t feel like you’re riding a mechanical bull.
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The boys getting surgical with the gravel spoon already! Dropping in some 57s in the corner of a manhole excavation.
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Maybe the first gravel spoon in Tennessee? I don’t know any different so I’m claiming it! Excited to get this in the rotation and see how it improves our aggregate backfill accuracy.
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Gravel Spoon Inbound! Special thanks to the great folks up north at EFI Attachments for getting this sweet gravel spoon built for the 524P. This thing will help our wheel loader place stone backfill with greater reach and precision.
Next we need to talk about some of those awesome shoring products from @groundworks_safety_systems
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DC Dane laying down the butter with the big 872. I had a great time at @johndeere Creator Days ‘24. They’ve definitely got some exciting things in the pipeline! It’s always cool to be involved with the manufacturer of our iron and I greatly appreciate them flying me in for this event.
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Got to spend some time in this self positioning grain cart here at John Deere Creator Day. Haul the mail up to the @johndeere X9 and hit the auto button and the tractor matches speed and position of the combine for offload. You can also control the grain cart tractor from the cab of the combine while you’re operating.
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It’s Deere season in Tennessee. Temperature is up, soil moisture is down, and we’re making the most of this beautiful East TN weather.
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Dig it out and squash it back in. Utilizing the Felco compaction wheel and the NPK plate compactor to keep our ditches from settling.
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Dropping in an interceptor manhole to alleviate some sewer flow issues this development was having. A tough job made easier with the right tools.
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The boys are getting after it on this one. I think everyone is glad to be heading back towards good weather.
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This Dunkin Donuts is finally getting close to subgrade. Once the grading contractor finishes up, we’ll sling some pipe in the ground, and they’ll be churning out pumpkin lattes by fall.
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The additional counterweight is installed and the @johndeere 75P is fully outfitted and ready to roll.
A couple hundred hours in and we’re super pleased with this machine. Everyone loves the extra cab room over our 85G.
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Rock box, bedding box, stone boat, dump box. Just like everything else in the trades, it goes by many names but these @felco.ind boxes sure are handy
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Dropped the 75P off at @mccoyconstructionforestry for some work and found a twin. Good looking machine @chimney_top_excavation Welcome to the Engcon family. Yes I twisted the bucket to match ๐
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Not sure what the max lift on the 524P is but I think we’re pretty close here. 7 CY Felco bedding box half full of stone makes for a stout load. #KZConstruction #engcon #deere #neveridle #deeresighting #heavyequipment #heavyequipmentnation #heavyequipmentoperator #heavyequipmentlife #dirtgang #dirtgearco #bluecollarcollective #sitework #topcon
The Sasquatch keeping his ducks in a row. While it may look chaotic at times, there’s a method to the madness.
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A slope failure required a wall be built to retain the slope and after fighting through some wet conditions, we’re finally getting to stack out using these monster 16’ long block. These large block and concrete footer allow us to stack the 1300 SF wall in two days. These compact radius Deeres sure make life easier when it gets tight like this too.
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Ain’t no feeling like Petermobiling. Nick doesn’t do social media but he drags my iron all over East TN with some fine looking Pete’s and KWs.
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Clear skies to kick off the week is a nice change after the weather we’ve been having. Taking a little break from utilities to knock out a slope stabilization with a large block retaining wall.
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@felco.ind listened when we said our sticky clay might be an issue and developed the Aggressive Scraper System (kind of wondering if they named the ASS after me ๐) for their compaction wheels. Here you can see how well it strips the clay off the wheel so the feet continue to compact. Thanks Felco folks for always striving to improve and Never Settle.
“I can do the same thing with my bucket/thumb and a tree trunk”
You can but then you don’t get to make cool instagram reels.
All jokes aside, knocking down a spoil pile with the grade beam is easy. Plus all the buttons and roller wheels are like a fidget spinner for adults.
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The 75P pulling a monster out of the ground. We’ve been super impressed with this machine so far. It’s definitely a sign of good things to come as Deere rolls out their next generation of excavators. Specifically the 145P if anyone up in Moline is listening ๐. #KZConstruction #engcon #deere #neveridle #deeresighting #heavyequipment #heavyequipmentnation #heavyequipmentoperator #heavyequipmentlife #dirtgang #dirtgearco #bluecollarcollective #sitework #topcon
The excadozer pulling clean up duty as we push to wrap up this development before the end of year. Knowing exactly where you are and what grade is supposed to be is kinda handy don’t ya think?
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Dropped the 75P for a conduit repair project. It’s been a strong addition to the team so far. Ready to really pack some hours on it if this winter will allow it. #KZConstruction #engcon #deere #neveridle #deeresighting #heavyequipment #heavyequipmentnation #heavyequipmentoperator #heavyequipmentlife #dirtgang #dirtgearco #bluecollarcollective #sitework #topcon
Got a project with an access problem? Not a problem for us! 75P with a tiltrotator, Felco mini bedding box, and the triple tres making short work of this sewer rehab project. #KZConstruction #engcon #deere #neveridle #deeresighting #heavyequipment #heavyequipmentnation #heavyequipmentoperator #heavyequipmentlife #dirtgang #dirtgearco #bluecollarcollective #sitework #topcon
Åke and JP adding the final piece to the puzzle: make it tilt and rotate. This 75P is actually sharing the tiltrotator that we bought in 2020 for the 85G. It will get a thorough inspection and any preventive maintenance it needs and back in the field for years to come. #KZConstruction #engcon #deere #neveridle #deeresighting #heavyequipment #heavyequipmentnation #heavyequipmentoperator #heavyequipmentlife #dirtgang #dirtgearco #bluecollarcollective #sitework #topcon
Some of the rougher ground we’ve been in for a while. Nothing to do but grit your teeth and keep pushing through it. #KZConstruction #engcon #deere #neveridle #deeresighting #heavyequipment #heavyequipmentnation #heavyequipmentoperator #heavyequipmentlife #dirtgang #dirtgearco #bluecollarcollective #sitework #topcon