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   / Need Trail Advice #11  
The more excavator you rent the easier the work.:thumbsup:

It may not hurt to have several swamp pads on hand for just in case. :)
 
   / Need Trail Advice #12  
The more excavator you rent the easier the work.:thumbsup:

It may not hurt to have several swamp pads on hand for just in case. :)


For moving the stumps, a thumb on the excavator will be a big help (and pretty essential for moving the pads.)

As for the swamp pads, agree they would be useful but I also suggest that you search youtube for "stuck excavator" to get an idea of what can go wrong even with experienced operators. There are some really interesting videos to watch:D
 
   / Need Trail Advice #13  
I agree that this is the best solution. However, I'm not sure that equipment you will need to do it. A big excavator may be able to work it's way in, digging up clay from the side and creating a side drainage ditch as it goes.

I would think a problem with building a corduroy road would be how long would the wood last before rotting and failing?

Assuming the clay remains mostly moist a few inches from the surface, any corduroy structure buried in it is cut off from oxygen and will take a long time rotting. Also, if your problem sink-holes do not occur the full length of the trail you're putting in, why not just corduroy the problem areas?
 
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#14  
My problem is in the Spring, there is a lot of sitting water and it doesn't dry up until late June/July sometime so to get to the back of my property that is high and dry, I need to be able to get through this low area (approx. 10-12 acres). So I need to raise the whole trail and build some drainage ditches to keep the water away from the trail.

I'll be calling around this week for an excavator to rent.
 
   / Need Trail Advice #15  
Now I'll suggest a completly different method. I've never done it but a member "Down Under" has a post on it from years back. Probably will not meet disposal codes though.:(

He bolted used tires together for the base pad and then hauled dirt on top.:D

The tires may also work for swamp pads.
 
   / Need Trail Advice #16  
Now I'll suggest a completly different method. I've never done it but a member "Down Under" has a post on it from years back. Probably will not meet disposal codes though.:(

He bolted used tires together for the base pad and then hauled dirt on top.:D

The tires may also work for swamp pads.

Have you seen the price of bolts lately??! :(
 
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#17  
Now I'll suggest a completly different method. I've never done it but a member "Down Under" has a post on it from years back. Probably will not meet disposal codes though.:(

He bolted used tires together for the base pad and then hauled dirt on top.:D

The tires may also work for swamp pads.

Yes I have read his posts but I would not put tires into the ground on my property. And as you say, highly unlikely to meet disposal codes.

Tks for the idea though. I looked at some mats and they are not cheap!
 
   / Need Trail Advice #18  
Only reason I mentioned mats is that if you get a "By The Hour" machine stuck it may cost before you get it unstuck.:)
 

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