WebOct 9, 2012 · They can dig in harder substrate but they will dig less/slower. 10% clay should be plenty. Also keep in mind playsand at Home Depot is wash sand, mimics closely their natural habitat and is MUCH cheaper than sand at the petstore. Good luck! thanks, I'll try that. I just hope it doesn't contain any harmful chemicals, so it won't kill a scorpion.
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WebJan 26, 2021 · It's a stable and sturdy digging machinery that uses a long arm for extended reach without compromising on the excavator lifting capacity. The lift capacity ranges from 1.2kN (0.13 ton) to 7.0kN (0.71 ton) depending on the lift, with a lift radius of 1.5m to 3m and a lifting height of +2m to -1.5m.The mini excavator packs a lot of power under
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WebTIP #1. UNDERSTAND THE SIZE CLASSES AVAILABLE. Mini or compact excavators: (Approximate weight: up to 13,000 lbs./6 metric tons) Ideal for working in tight spaces around or in existing structures, landscaping and sidewalks. In many states, can be transported by Class 1 or 2 size trucks which require no Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
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WebTIP #1. UNDERSTAND THE SIZE CLASSES AVAILABLE. Mini or compact excavators: (Approximate weight: up to 13,000 lbs./6 metric tons) Ideal for working in tight spaces around or in existing structures, landscaping and sidewalks. In many states, can be transported by Class 1 or 2 size trucks which require no Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
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WebBesides determining how much you plan to use the excavator, you should determine whether or not you have the ability to house heavy machinery and transport it from place to place. By buying an excavator, you're deciding to take responsibility for its storage, transportation and maintenance.
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WebTypically in our excavations we have some sort of clay material in our subsoil. In these situations, we like to do an amendment of that soil to get it to proper bearing ability. To do this, we typically pour a layer of 3/4″ clear stone through the excavation area.
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WebMay 26, 2022 · A 2,000-pound mini excavator, which some call a micro mini excavator, can dig up to 6 feet deep and is perfect for small landscaping jobs or digging close to a structure. For slightly larger jobs such as grading and leveling a patio or walkway, opt for a 3,000-4,000-pound excavator, which can dig about 7 to 8 feet deep.
Learn MoreWebTIP #1. UNDERSTAND THE SIZE CLASSES AVAILABLE. Mini or compact excavators: (Approximate weight: up to 13,000 lbs./6 metric tons) Ideal for working in tight spaces around or in existing structures, landscaping and sidewalks. In many states, can be transported by Class 1 or 2 size trucks which require no Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
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WebMay 23, 2017 · 1) Cohesive Soil - Clays and clay silts which are hard to break up once dried. They bind in a way that better holds the shape and consistency of the soil. 2) Granular Soils – Mostly gravels and sand with little to no clay. This soil has no cohesive strength and as a result can't be molded together when wet and is very crumbly when dry.
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WebMay 26, 2022 · A 2,000-pound mini excavator, which some call a micro mini excavator, can dig up to 6 feet deep and is perfect for small landscaping jobs or digging close to a structure. For slightly larger jobs such as grading and leveling a patio or walkway, opt for a 3,000-4,000-pound excavator, which can dig about 7 to 8 feet deep.
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WebJan 4, 2017 · "An excavator is capable of climbing some pretty steep slopes," says Matt Hendry, product specialist, Hitachi and John Deere excavators. "When working on slopes, it takes a lot of extra care."
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WebIf you are excavating an area with a volume of 200 cubic yards consisting of material with a 40% swell, you are actually looking at removing 280 cubic yards. At an average of 12 cubic yards hauling capacity of a truck, you are looking at an additional 6 to 7 truck loads.
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WebMay 5, 2010 · we averaged about 480'/day on last hdpe project of 5miles long 16"pipe. this included one river crossing (bored) highway crossing, and steep terrain bore. no personnel needed in trench. 270D excavator trenched and slinged in pre fused pipe. had another excavator backfilling pipe area, and dozer backfilling rest. we now have cx350b wonder if …
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WebMay 26, 2022 · A 2,000-pound mini excavator, which some call a micro mini excavator, can dig up to 6 feet deep and is perfect for small landscaping jobs or digging close to a structure. For slightly larger jobs such as grading and leveling a patio or walkway, opt for a 3,000-4,000-pound excavator, which can dig about 7 to 8 feet deep.
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WebMay 5, 2010 · Tennessee. Just trenching I believe you could open 1000'+ with a 350. But you won't touch that production laying at that depth. I also wouldn't think you would want to open twice as much trench as you could lay in a day. Drag a box, up your laying production and save $ by having 1 machine on the job digging/laying.
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WebNov 12, 2014 · No more mortar or grout, no more silicone, no more acrylic copolymer or white glue, no more clay to coat my naturalistic backgrounds. I still use polyurethane foam underneath to build up my outcrops, ledges, stream courses, etc, just as under all the aforementioned coating agents.
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Web3. Speaking as one who has done this (or close - my clay was rather hard once you got into it, and it was a deeper and longer trench) I'd strongly suggest one of these; a mattock. Peel off your turf if any, put it aside, use the mattock to break out the clay, use your shovel to lift it over the side. Clear your feet a nice space in the bottom
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WebBuying excavator clay is not really a viable option for me because it's kinda pricey here and i need a lot of them. Yes that's possible! The more clay powder, the harder it gets in the end. Depending on if you want to sculpt landscape with it or just have it as a soil in the viv.
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WebDec 4, 2022 · 1. Remove the topsoil. Excavate 10–20 centimeter (3.9–7.9 in) of soil, depending on the depth of the topsoil layer. Store the topsoil away from other spoil material to avoid contamination. Ensure that the topsoil heap does not exceed 1–1.5 meter (3.3–4.9 ft) in height to avoid compaction.
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WebExcavator clay holds tunnels extremely well, while allowing reptiles to act on natural digging instincts. There is little risk for impaction or accidentally being ingested with this clay as it is compacted and has very little loose grains once wet and dried.
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