Egon
Epic Contributor
The BX 25 would do just fine. Just take a little more time.
When digging on slopes I generally prefer for the blade to be below/behind me - on the downhill side - and for the actual work to be above me on the uphill side.That's a good point. The land is sloped from flat to maybe 10 degrees. For the work part, I should be facing downhill.
Yes ... the blade should be lowered so that the machine is as level as you can get it ... even to the point that the tips/ends of the tracks on the end that the blade is on, are raised above the ground.So, are you saying I should lower the front blade so as to level the unit on all sides?
Re-examine the post you are replying to ... you answer is confirming a very less than ideal operating scenario.Yep that helps. Just be careful the trees can and will hurt you if you are careless. Ed
Rent a large machine don't fool around with a mini. Also get one with a hydraulic thumb as most of those stumps can be ripped right out of the ground quickly.
I have a 10K lbs. machine of my own and if I was going to do what you are asking just get a larger one and get the job done quickly. Some of those 8 inch stumps take time to dig out even with that size machine.
Good luck, Fred
Re-examine the post you are replying to ... you answer is confirming a very less than ideal operating scenario.
The OP asked if he should be facing downhill ... ideally, he would be facing uphill.
If I had a hoe on my tractor I would not rent an excavator. I hate being rushed and rent tends to do that. Take your time and enjoy the hoe you have. I know that is not the answer everyone likes but it is what I would do because I like running a hoe. Ed