Bought a mini excavator
Plan on doing lots of landscaping and reengineering my property.
I have some seasonal or mind of its own water issues from the ledge behind me. I don't really think it is related to rain, I remember having strong flowing water when it hadn't or barely rained for weeks.
Anyway plan to put in some french drains and redirect the water into one or more ponds incorporating water falls, swimming pool/pond. Hoping for some nice landscaping.
I have some seasonal or mind of its own water issues from the ledge behind me. I don't really think it is related to rain, I remember having strong flowing water when it hadn't or barely rained for weeks.
Anyway plan to put in some french drains and redirect the water into one or more ponds incorporating water falls, swimming pool/pond. Hoping for some nice landscaping.
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Good Show,And Real Handy Too..!! Baseline Your Filters & Fluids,And Take It From There..!!
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Nice machine! Very handy to have around.
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That size machine is extremely popular because it can be easily moved with a pickup and trailer. Good advice on making sure the maintenance is caught up.
I prefer larger machines in terms of bang for the buck, but that Bobcat is perfect for what you have in mind.
I prefer larger machines in terms of bang for the buck, but that Bobcat is perfect for what you have in mind.
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If it's 8000# dry, by the time you fill with fuel and load on a decent trailer you're overloaded in NY. You would need a CDL. Most half tons would be too small as well.Rob R. wrote: ↑Fri. Jun. 23, 2023 10:15 am That size machine is extremely popular because it can be easily moved with a pickup and trailer. Good advice on making sure the maintenance is caught up.
I prefer larger machines in terms of bang for the buck, but that Bobcat is perfect for what you have in mind.
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Into existing waterways ? Dealing with any type of waterway requires legal advice. Very complicated, too much for the coal forum.
Nice Bobcat.
No CDL required if not doing for hire or commercially.waytomany?s wrote: ↑Fri. Jun. 23, 2023 11:26 am If it's 8000# dry, by the time you fill with fuel and load on a decent trailer you're overloaded in NY. You would need a CDL. Most half tons would be too small as well.
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100% safe and effective.
Also, roll windows up and its good enough to go down and see the Titanic.