Installing a rock crusher belt and crushing rock

In the mid 90's I started developing medical problems. By the late 90's I could no longer work and was placed on full disability. I think this is why I get so much enjoyment from your videos. Just a simple man doing doing honest work. No embellishment, no big text popping out at you on screen like the old batman TV show I watched when I was kid.. No stupid exaggerated incidents. Honest man, honest work. Thank you for sharing.

Watching you moving that dirt and rock by hand sure gives you an appreciation for hydraulics!

I’d love to see a map of the roads you’re building and the purpose of all of the roads! It’s so hard to wrap your head around what you’re watching sometimes. Keep up the awesome footage. Love watching your channel!

The really good thing about winter is all the new video’s . My grandson and I watch every video together. Time together with him talking about the equipment and machines . Thank you

Looking great there Andrew, I worked at a limestone mine for 25 yrs. Replaced many of those belt's. Always have someone check under the belt regularly since it has low clearance. When it starts building up with spillage you may have to move crusher a bit to clean underneath it. Then move back.

Kudos much to the two belt guys, in those freezing conditions, with the work that took a lot of manual dexterity.

Love it Andrew! Been on your channel for 10 years now, I’m 25 and have 6 pieces of equipment and running a property maintenance/ excavation business thanks to your inspiration. Lately have been in a new subdivision installing sewage pumps and lines from houses to the mains at the street and water line installs. Thanks from East TN!!! Always love your content.

That was really funny the crusher repair dudes couldn't make it up hill. Your disappointment was hilarious "just follow me, do what I do". Great video as usual Andrew!

And, don't throw away the old belt, It's super useful for tons of other uses.

"Guy won't let me tow him up" - well in his defense, he probably saw that roller video lol

An hour goes by so fast watching this. It's facinating and very satisfying and I don't even know why. Please keep posting, this is better than anything Hollywood produces.

Something strangely satisfying about watching rock being crushed. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing...

Never seen that belt job done before …..thanks for sharing Andrew 👏🏻👏🏻

Some appreciation needs to be given that this man regularly is uploading movies, not videos . Amazing content keep it up Andrew !

waiting 2 hours for this :first the baker for bread , then making coffe and eggs , sitting down comfortable and then press play on your video and my day is having a perfect start , love your videos , perfect balance , talking , fixing , working thanks Andrew 😁Peder , Svendborg , Denmark

I used to run a full crushing setup with a primary jaw crusher just about identical to this one. A few tips that might help ya, 1. Run the jaw on a pad with a trench underneath the center, that way your fines have someplace to dump. instead of rubbing the belt and filling the tail pulley. When the pit loads up you can pull the machine ahead and make a quick swipe, g2g again. 2. Make sure your wipers and side flashing are in good shape so as to mitigate spillage, belt wear, etc. 3. Always keep an eye that your belt is tracking straight, and that rollers, head and tail pulley are relatively clean. 1 sharp rock that lodges in your tail pulley can tear a belt and ruin your day quick lol. And that v shaped piece of metal you took out is what helps to keep rocks out of your tail pulley. But I digress, and honestly for being new to the crushing game with no experience I'd say ur doing pretty damn good brother.

Your dogs have so much fun together and I thoroughly enjoy watching you work and them playing thanks again Andrew 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Andrew, you might consider getting a stacker conveyor for the crusher to dump into. You can build a much higher pile and move the conveyor in an arc to make a massive pile. I might also adjust the tracks on the 973 before you end up walking out of one (like you almost did with the crusher at 30:00). Now here is a little tip if you don't already know it. Keep the drives to the rear when turning on uneven ground. If you have to travel with the drives forward, stop and back up to cut. That keeps the bottom of the track tight so you stay in the rollers. When you walk with the drives forward, you are pushing all the slack under the rails which allows the crawler to sag into the low areas and walk out of the track as you cut. One more, A rubber tired loader is more suited for tramming around all that stone. You're just wearing out the undercarrage on the 973 and you know how expensive that can be. Crawlers are for traction and power not distance.

The fact that you started out with a lawn mower and advanced to this is impressive. Enjoy your life doing what you like. You have earned it. Very impressive.

And here I was thinking you would wait until the spring to fix the belt on the crusher. Andrew, you sure know what your audience wants. I say you make a move to features. Great video and thank you as always for sharing.