Need some help from you guys knowledgeable in heavy equipment. I am going to dig a boat slip into the bank of our lake. Will start digging at the bank and move in 30 ft. Basically I need to dig a 12ft x 25ft hole 8 foot deep. My question is what is the typical reach of a Backhoe? Will a backhoe have enough reach to dig this or will I need an excavator?
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I don’t think a back hoe will reach 30 ft...so I googled it. I was right.
http://www.ritchiespecs.com/specific...&modelid=91936
Edit: if there is water, then no. If no water, then yes?Last edited by Shinesintx; 08-20-2018, 07:59 PM.
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The problem with using a rubber tire backhoe digging that hole is piling up your dirt. You’ll be better off with a track excavator. That way you’ll be able to spin around and put your dirt behind you or load it straight on to a truck behind you. Wouldn’t have to be a big machine to dig that size of a hole.
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Originally posted by Shinesintx View PostI don’t think a back hoe will reach 30 ft...so I googled it. I was right.
http://www.ritchiespecs.com/specific...&modelid=91936
He doesn’t need to reach out 30 feet. Start at the edge of the bank and move in 30 ft.
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Originally posted by RWB View PostNeed some help from you guys knowledgeable in heavy equipment. I am going to dig a boat slip into the bank of our lake. Will start digging at the bank and move in 30 ft. Basically I need to dig a 12ft x 25ft hole 8 foot deep. My question is what is the typical reach of a Backhoe? Will a backhoe have enough reach to dig this or will I need an excavator?
If the answers to those are yes, then a backhoe will be fine if you start at the water and dig into the bank. You are gonna have to stop to move your spoils and it will take longer than with a small excavator, but you can do it.
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Originally posted by El General View Post8’ at the deepest when you are farthest from the water? And that will be 8’ below existing grade which is the slope of the bank?
If the answers to those are yes, then a backhoe will be fine if you start at the water and dig into the bank. You are gonna have to stop to move your spoils and it will take longer than with a small excavator, but you can do it.
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