David Dobrik is not associated with any forklift manufacturer or product. The connection between David Dobrik and heavy equipment stems from a widely publicized 2020 accident involving an excavator, not a forklift. Over time, some online discussions have mistakenly referred to the vehicle as a forklift, creating confusion.
The Excavator Accident (June 2020)
The incident occurred while Dobrik was filming a stunt video in Provo, Utah, with his "Vlog Squad". Fellow YouTuber Jeff Wittek held onto a rope suspended from the raised arm of a spinning excavator, which Dobrik was operating.
The stunt went wrong when the excavator suddenly accelerated and then stopped abruptly. Wittek collided with the machine's metal arm and fell into the water below. His leg became entangled in the rope, leaving him dangling.
Wittek's Injuries:
Skull shattered in nine places
Broken foot and hip
Torn ligament in his leg
Nearly lost his eye
Underwent multiple surgeries, including a $90,000 eye surgery to correct double vision
Legal Aftermath
Wittek filed a lawsuit against Dobrik seeking $10 million in damages for "general negligence and intentional tort". The lawsuit alleges that:
The stunt was Dobrik's idea
Dobrik's negligent operation of the excavator caused the injuries
The initial plan was to use the excavator for wakeboarding, but Dobrik suggested swinging people from the rope
Dobrik has claimed the stunt was Wittek's idea. As of 2026, the legal case remains unresolved.
Summary
There is no such thing as a "David Dobrik forklift." The confusion stems from a 2020 stunt accident involving an excavator, which some have mistakenly referred to as a forklift in online discussions. The incident resulted in severe injuries to Jeff Wittek and a $10 million lawsuit against Dobrik. The vehicle involved was an excavator, not a forklift, and no forklift brand or product is associated with David Dobrik.