pat32rf
Veteran Member
I am working on a little (?) projest now with my FEL and hoe. My quanset hut was built into the side of a hill with the dirt of the hill up against the foundation of the hut. Each winter I wind up with 6-8" of ice on the floor next to the wall so I decided to dig out about 6-8' of the hill so the run-off could run elsewhere. I quickly learned that when in a tight spot, its a lot easier when your rear wheels are on level ground (I have uncovered sections of bedrock sticking up on one side that ain't gonna move) so when I do dig too deep in one spot, I make sure that the next bucket goes back into the hole.
The other thing I've learned is that when I go in the lane beside the hut and only get 1/2 a bucket, just bring it out and dump it on level ground. Then go in and get another half. After I have a mound of dirt/rocks/gravel I THEN pick it up and carry it the 200' to my dump spot.
OH, and using a FEL with hydro is about 400% easier than using one with a clutch....
The other thing I've learned is that when I go in the lane beside the hut and only get 1/2 a bucket, just bring it out and dump it on level ground. Then go in and get another half. After I have a mound of dirt/rocks/gravel I THEN pick it up and carry it the 200' to my dump spot.
OH, and using a FEL with hydro is about 400% easier than using one with a clutch....