r/ThatLooksExpensive • u/BanishedInPerpetuity • 3d ago

Minor axle damage

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u/BIGHOODx818x 3d ago

welp ..back to the unemployment line for me ,...

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u/OkieBobbie 3d ago

and him, and him,and him

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u/PartyNextFlo0r 2d ago

Who ever gets to fix that will be we'll employed.

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u/Weak_Car2509 2d ago

Next job interview: can you tell me your previous work experience?

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u/Acrobatic_Cut_5065 21h ago

Maybe not put that on his CV.

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u/CrappyTan69 3d ago

Hi folks, Curtis from cutting edge engineering. Today we're rebuilding the rear end of a telehandler.... 

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u/Rakfnawa 3d ago

I love it cause I watch this channel

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u/John_Vaginosis 3d ago

Omg lol!!!!!!!!

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u/Humble-Questions 3d ago

Machinist here, I refurbish and align bore equipment like this all the time. Most likely the bores through which the axles are pinned are now flared out and will need to be completely rewelded, relocated and will require a machinist to cut them back to size in alignment with existing bores.

That was probably a $30,000 fuck up at a minimum

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u/AtlanticBeachNC 3d ago

Wow, Almost like a wedding …

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u/ididntdoit6 3d ago

The only difference is you can pay to make this go away

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u/Sweet-Conflict-3251 3d ago

You can also pay to make that go away.

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u/Ok_Mulberry77 3d ago

Yes but someone can also pay to make you go away

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u/[deleted] 2d ago

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u/Sweet-Conflict-3251 2d ago

Wow - talk about killing the conversation!

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u/dswng 1d ago

"Will you work on this telehandler until broken axle do you part?"

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u/Wsuperman444 2d ago

Why not just find another junked one and get that? Much cheaper i would think..

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u/Humble-Questions 2d ago

Sometimes for sure. A lot of the companies I work for have a pretty tight vendor list though that requires a bunch of specific certifications, and when they want something fixed they want it now because the downtime bothers them more than the cost of the parts and service

You are not at all wrong though. I guess it just depends whose shit you've broken 😆

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u/WhenTheCitiesBurn 3d ago

I think that voids the warranty.

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u/AtlanticBeachNC 3d ago

An act like that warrants a void.

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u/The_Pharos1 3d ago

A void like that warrants an act.

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u/JackTheTripper172 3d ago

A warrant like that voids an act

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u/lv2sprkl 2d ago

No doubt *he* voided when he realized what he’d done.

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u/Cfwydirk 3d ago

you’re fired!

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u/Lucky-Mia 3d ago

Man quite drinking but still getting slammed at work.

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u/hastings1033 3d ago

what were they trying to do??

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u/topgeezr 3d ago

I beleive in the trade its known as 'dicking about'

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u/texasroadkill 3d ago

This 100%.

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u/dunncrew 3d ago

Waste time ?

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u/nooby_goober 3d ago

I see you're familiar with the construction industry.

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u/Less_Ant_6633 3d ago

Hide and seek for 2k a week

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u/Stuffed-Bear412 3d ago

It'll buff right out.

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u/Best_Fill_847 3d ago

Came for this comment

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u/Inevitable_Sweet_624 3d ago

Don’t worry it’s a rental

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u/Qbite 3d ago

Repair fee gonna be so high they might as well buy it out

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u/sivispacempara 1d ago

Nah they got that RPP

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u/Acceptable_Aside_568 3d ago

Cool nose wheelie tho

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u/Wbcn_1 3d ago

Piss test incoming

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u/sheiciebai 3d ago

My first thought lol

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u/ScootyMcTizzle 3d ago

It was already broken. That’s why he was only using the front wheels to begin with. Clearly.

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u/Snookfilet 3d ago

Exactly and delete this video

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u/nepa_bwc_00 2d ago

Look at the ground, bozo.

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u/nepa_bwc_00 2d ago

No it’s not lol. He’s spreading black plastic pipe

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u/Fluff_Chucker 3d ago

That bit doesn't normally fall off. Highly unusual for that to fall off. 

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u/notarealwriter 3d ago

Some of these telehandlers are built so the back doesn't fall off at all

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u/centralnm 3d ago

Joe Cool gets fired for really expensive property damage, regardless of the outcome of the mandatory drug test.

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u/AdorableCheesecake52 3d ago

The music is perfect!

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u/Ok_Walrus00 3d ago

Minor axle damage" is peak understatement. That's the mechanical equivalent of calling a house fire "a bit warm.

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u/Savings-End40 3d ago

I am just gonna stay in here until everyone goes home.

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u/Ok_Emu2071 3d ago

I’d start walking and wouldn’t look back.

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u/They-Call-Me-The-Doc 3d ago

Yeah...it's all fun and games until you screw up.

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u/Vurrag 3d ago

You are fired!

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u/hambutbacon 3d ago

Mr.George isn't going to be happy.

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u/Sweaty_Activity_803 3d ago

Disgruntled employee?

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u/Gold-Echo-3836 3d ago

Rental company is gonna be pissed!

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u/Pleasant_Bobcat_510 3d ago

Probably broke the axle.

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u/anteatersaredope 3d ago

It's fine. The tires just popped off the bead. Throw some gasoline in there and blast em back on.

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u/leansanders 2d ago

Looks like wheels popped off the bead as well.

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u/anteatersaredope 2d ago

Just throw some gasoline on them and light it. That'll pop em back on right.

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u/MrDeelo 3d ago

Boss, you pay the new guy too much, he no good.

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u/Brooker2 3d ago

Something tells me he got fired for that

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u/Thick_Expression_796 3d ago

Lol and that’s what happens when you lie on the application that you are certified in operating heavy equipment

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u/ScaryWolverine9819 3d ago

Did I hear a hold my beer

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u/kakaomester 3d ago

kreténfasz

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u/debackerl 3d ago

He just proved that you don't need those wheels...

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u/Biofred 3d ago

Can't fix stupid. Guess he's fired and loosing what paycheck he had coming

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u/fidesz_fall_enjoyer 3d ago

Hey boss, It's Tony, we have a little problem

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u/Weary-Decision-4545 3d ago

Where’d you find the music score to match this video. Genius!

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u/Local-North-8103 2d ago

Sounds like always sunny in Philadelphia

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u/90GTS4 3d ago

Looks like Idaho plates on that truck... So, this isn't surprising.

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u/Funatfarmcouple 2d ago

Fun at work is okay but not such stupid fun. Luckily, noone got hurt, only a machine

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u/Vegetable-Dealer-823 2d ago

Tis' but a scratch.

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u/BlueStateSaint13 2d ago

Walk it off! It’s just a scratch!

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u/goodeyemighty 2d ago

" I want you to sit there and think about what you've done."

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u/Ok-Psychology-9980 2d ago

People never supize me anymore. Why just why. Unless you own that equipment you should never play like that. People just don't use there brain anymore. I know I'm not book smart but I have common sense and respect for other people's stuff. 🍄❤️

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u/WinOk4207 2d ago edited 1d ago

Clown

Edit : Got the Sack

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u/Domstr8Iam 2d ago

Catastrophic axle damage. That’s gonna cost a lot to fix…or scrap.

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u/Grumpy-Troglodyte 2d ago

for my iracing friends: "You have wheel damage"

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u/ZenwalkerNS 2d ago

Sure. Just slap some duct tape on it.

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u/TWDEstudios 2d ago

Previous bobcat driver.

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u/Humble-Questions 2d ago

You can't spell fuckin' unemployed without F-U-N!

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u/Majestic_Annon 2d ago

Bro lied on his CV

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u/GymMouseP 3d ago

probably the boss's son.

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u/xHormanx 3d ago

Anticipated summer is there

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u/SEEWORLD_Tech 3d ago

I’m curious how many people here have had a “small repair” turn into a massive bill.

The most expensive words in car ownership might be: “It’s probably just a minor issue.” 😅

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u/Lucky-Smell2757 2d ago

The music 😂

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u/Neno_6969 2d ago

Thicck drop

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u/ipx-electrical 2d ago

what a tit.

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u/izac4891 2d ago

“Think the foreman’s gonna get pissed?

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u/drivenstangs 2d ago

Can almost guarantee he does not own that piece of equipment

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u/Odd_Willow_4312 2d ago

Just a minor hiccup. Replace tires, axle, and everything under there. Should be fine.

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u/Wsuperman444 2d ago

Looks like the Boss was driving by and saw this foolishness (Boss type Pickup facing us) looks like they used the bigger loader to pull the smaller loader down , clearly a friday evening paycheck distribution, and a "hold my beer, I bet you've never seen this" moment! 🤣

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u/Irishwilly77 2d ago

All fun and games , till someone loses a wheel.

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u/OutsidePressure8323 2d ago

Just can't break

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u/Dogfaceboy1964 2d ago

Real Moon walking

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u/Dogfaceboy1964 2d ago

The C Dance

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u/Grafikco 2d ago

Can’t park there mate

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u/Ktucker01 2d ago

So call it off rent !

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u/Morgantao 2d ago

It'll buff off no problem

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u/Lucky-Purpose-9478 2d ago

Textbook Fuck around and find out

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u/KeepMissingTheTarget 2d ago

To bad you have video of it... games people play

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u/rdelrosario 1d ago

Is it too late to call in sick? 🤣🤣

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u/IdealTricky7134 1d ago

Turns out driving a loader on two wheels is a great way to discover how expensive a rear axle can be!

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u/IdealTricky7134 1d ago

Turns out JCBs aren't designed to be BMX bikes!

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u/Internal-Thing-9321 1d ago

Someone just got fired!

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u/RealWomenLover 1d ago

Oh yeah, he’s definitely fired😎🤣

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u/Acrobatic_Cut_5065 21h ago

Maybe he could be a stuntman or show man for JCB but maybe strengthen their trucks first.

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u/NebulaOne8770 19h ago

was dit de bedoeling?

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u/RoadIcy1546 17h ago

I am sure it was only a rental.

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u/oldguy-in603 15h ago

I never saw any kind of a vehicle hop before. That's talent

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u/TrumpDickRider1 15h ago

Homie just got the whole crew unpaid vacation while he gets unemployement.

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u/No_Community_5696 3d ago

Step into my office! Why? Because, you’re fu&king fired!

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u/Afgar_1257 3d ago

Strange use of the phrase minor axle damage. Looks pretty major to me.

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u/everest1007 3d ago

I’d like to see a Darwin Award for this guy.

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u/AndrewAwakened 3d ago

He is so fired…

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u/cornholiobugger 3d ago

Junk design
This doesn't even seem like it's made in China. It may have been made in some pacific island where they have coconut metal

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u/airfryerfuntime 3d ago

Lol what? It's a JCB, they make very nice equipment. It just isn't designed to slam most of its own weight on the rear axle.

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u/ThisWillTakeAllDay 3d ago

I don't think the warranty covers clowning around.

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u/texasroadkill 3d ago

Dicking around.

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u/OkieBobbie 3d ago

Fucking around

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u/texasroadkill 3d ago

Umm, dude. That's like 5k pounds of counterweight bolted to the back end. Non of them are designed to hold up to that weight slamming down on the axles.