Toughest jobs in the field share yours

[Alan]

Tell me about the toughest job you've had, did you face bad weather, equipment problems, or crazy deadlines? I want to hear all about it.

 

[redm4chineguy]

I worked 16-hour shifts baling hay before the storm hit. During one of the runs, the hydraulic line burst, so I had to patch it up on the spot using flare fittings and zip ties. I made sure to keep the coolant topped off and closely monitored the temps since the radiator was mostly clogged with dust. I managed to wrap everything up just as the first raindrops started to fall.

 

[Oldrediron]

I once hauled gravel in crazy heat, and my transmission temp kept rising. I added a fan and changed the fluid right away. Plus, I had to fix a broken dump hinge on the spot with a portable welder.

 

[Rustinpeace]

So there I was, knee-deep in a trenching job, when the auger decided to throw a little wrench in my plans, it sheared a pin right in the middle of digging through the stubborn clay soil. Talk about frustrating. I had to whip out the torch to clear away the broken stub, and with barely any tools at my disposal, I had to fashion a new pin on the spot. It was a race against the clock, and I couldn't afford to miss a beat. The pressure was intense, but you know what? I thrive on that kind of challenge