Cleaning the bottom of a trench by swinging the bucket left-right is something that does not work on smaller excavators... (ref. 8:55) Thanks to the power of a bigger machine! You are right, filling only up to 12 inches from the top makes it much longer. I wish I had done that when I installed the insulated glycol pipe back then. At the mark of 44:13, i was sure you were going to tip the tractor. That beast is impressively stable! There must be sure liquid in the back tires! What I did on my side is to take a full bucket of dirt with the excavator and extend it perpendicular to the trench, so that 90% of the weight of the machine be on the track that rolls over the trench being filled. Again, you make me want a bulldozer! If my wife is mad at me because I spend too much on machinery, I'll blame you! Lol! Great job Glen!
The tractor was on the verge of tipping, but in the trench, I wouldn't have gone far. I have all four tires loaded. Good idea with the excavator for compacting. I'll take the fall for your equipment time. My wife is similar, but generally very understanding of my "needs".
@@timberterra nope , just get up between 03:00-04:30 lol , how much did the pile of rocks cost a ton for the trench ? Just wondering , I think u did an amazing job especially packing the dirt , I'm not sure if most people would have done such a good job.
Great job Glen you will be very proud of this work for the rest of your life. JeffinMaine.
Thank you. Appreciate the kind words.
Cleaning the bottom of a trench by swinging the bucket left-right is something that does not work on smaller excavators... (ref. 8:55) Thanks to the power of a bigger machine! You are right, filling only up to 12 inches from the top makes it much longer. I wish I had done that when I installed the insulated glycol pipe back then. At the mark of 44:13, i was sure you were going to tip the tractor. That beast is impressively stable! There must be sure liquid in the back tires! What I did on my side is to take a full bucket of dirt with the excavator and extend it perpendicular to the trench, so that 90% of the weight of the machine be on the track that rolls over the trench being filled. Again, you make me want a bulldozer! If my wife is mad at me because I spend too much on machinery, I'll blame you! Lol! Great job Glen!
The tractor was on the verge of tipping, but in the trench, I wouldn't have gone far. I have all four tires loaded. Good idea with the excavator for compacting. I'll take the fall for your equipment time. My wife is similar, but generally very understanding of my "needs".
Looking good! Take care....
Thank you.
I made it 🤪 morning
You're the champ!
@@timberterra nope , just get up between 03:00-04:30 lol , how much did the pile of rocks cost a ton for the trench ? Just wondering , I think u did an amazing job especially packing the dirt , I'm not sure if most people would have done such a good job.
Thanks, Todd. $10.80 per ton for the tailing rocks. $9.85/ton for the sand used to line the conduit.