OP: If you have a post hole digger, I would hook it up and dig some test holes at the bottom of the area that you plan to work in. The contractor started with a D7 and a paddlewheel, but we still had to use our loader to get the mud out from the area where the tanks were. We had a new tank dug about 20 years ago that incorporated two existing mud holes. Now with the added info he presented (it doesn't sound like he will be working in much silt and it may be that the area he wants to work is practically dry), a scraper may be much more realistic. 6' of wet black clay that starts 3 feet under the surface that is dry on top would leave him with nothing but a couple haul fees to show for his money. Dad and I spent several summers cleaning out tanks over the years. This is why I initially responded the way I did. But to say that a scraper is the ideal piece of equipment when he is on a limited budget (meaning he will only have one piece of equipment besides his tractor) is the wrong answer for 100% of the tanks I have cleaned out. Schmellba99: I agree that it really depends on his circumstances. I agree that a 650 dozer is too small as well.ĮTA: How big of tank are we talking about? And how long of boom does that excavator have? Which model excavator? That can make a big difference. Be aware though, that if you dump a lot of that soupy black mud, it can take a long time until it dries out enough to smooth or level it to make it look nice. So long as you scoop up the muddy stuff to keep your footprint clean, you can do it alright. We've been successful going in and taking out several feet of hard stuff below the mud, but if you don't know what you are doing, you can easily get a wheel loader stuck when the mud falls off the loader when backing out. Delivery fees and hauling add up in a hurry. Thinking about going with the 4yard loader for $1900/wk so I can move it between farms myself. I talked with Holt a while back about a year ago when we thought about doing the same thing, but got some rain and decided to hold off. Volvo rents has a store in Pflugerville where they actually have prices listed on their site. I'm currently checking prices/options for doing the same thing on another farm away from where we keep out Cat. Even though you have time, it still costs a lot in fuel. No way would I piss ant dirt with a 50 hp tractor and FEL. At 100 HP and 2.25 yd bucket, it still takes a while. We've cleaned out many tanks with a Cat 930 wheel loader. A PAT blade (Power-Angle-Tilt) is a versatile blade good for leveling and scraping harder materials.Even the excavator will probably be too small.An angle blade is a good option for moving soft or medium-hard soil, snow, or gravel.The narrower, slightly curved S-U-blade combines the best elements of both for tasks such as backfilling and crowning it’s great for pushing soil over long distances.A U-blade is designed for ditching, pushing, and material handling.An S-blade works well for stumping, backfilling, and grading uneven terrain.What bulldozer blades or attachments are best for my project?Ī variety of blades and attachments can be used for different kinds of jobs involving different loads and weights. The largest bulldozers (200-249 hp) can be found clearing roads after natural disasters and working at demolition sites. Larger machines (140-149 hp) are commonly used to dig and level ground at worksites. Small dozers (70-79 hp) can be used to clear a residential lot, move rocks, plow snow, remove tree trunks, or remove asphalt from a roadside. Our models range from 70 hp at the low end all the way up to 249 hp. Wheel dozers can handle heavy-duty tasks, too, but they’re more maneuverable than crawlers they’re good for leveling and moving material on relatively smooth surfaces that don’t require extra traction.Crawler or track bulldozers provide extra traction for moving heavy materials over rough terrain.Mini dozers are versatile and easy to maneuver in small spaces while working on driveways, residential areas, and snowy areas.If you need a larger model, you may need to request a quote.īulldozers come in three main types: mini bulldozers, crawler dozers, and wheeled dozers. By the week, you can rent a 70-79 hp dozer for $1,294, a 80-89 hp mid-sized dozer for $1,377, and the 90-99 hp dozer for $1,536. Contractor’s equipment insurance is required.ĭaily prices range from $438 for a 70-79 hp dozer to $546 for a 90-99 hp machine. Rentals are available by the day for quick jobs, or at weekly and monthly rates for larger projects. How much does it cost to rent a bulldozer?īulldozer rental pricing depends largely on the dozer size and how much horsepower you need.
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