Posted by NE IA on December 04, 2008 at 18:20:47 from (206.72.18.153):
In Reply to: OTdigging a basement posted by Fudpucker on December 04, 2008 at 16:57:15:
You never mentioned the cost of using the backhoe. However I can't imagine not doing it yourself if you ever drove a tractor. I would guess that within a half hr you could be doing a decent job. If nothing else dig it loose with the backhoe and use the front loader to move the dirt.
You also did not include what machine , size, FWA? Type of soil? That would also influance the output per hour.
Get a free estamate from a contractor and go from there. If nothing else you could use the practice before digging in your water and sewer, and backfilling.
What would be the action taken if you had a major breakdown with this machine? Lets assume you drove over a sharp rock or object and cut up a tire?
I'm a betting you should go for it if the hr meter hours is a cheap deal for you.
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