What did you buy this week?

[dnw64]

...the 2x2x6 which weigh about 3600 pounds each.

I guess it would be pretty easy to overload just about any piece of equipment...

 

[Complete Turf Care]

Bought 34 of these 4' x 2' x 2' concrete retaining wall blocks for $50 each delivered.

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That's just over $3 / cu ft! I couldn't mix the concrete myself for that price, even if I had the form.
A local concrete supplier makes them up from left overs in their delivery trucks.

What will you use them for?

 

[scootr]

Bought a barely used 2019 XT250 Yamaha dual sport bike for fun. And lots of gear and accessories.
Also bought a new big single lithium 52v battery/charger combo for the industrial Ezgo cart.
Been a big week for the wallet. Gonna have to let her rest up a bit

 

[bdhsfz6]

What will you use them for?

Retaining wall

 

[bdhsfz6]

I guess it would be pretty easy to overload just about any piece of equipment...

I chose the 4' x 2' x 2' blocks because they weigh 2200#. They can be moved easily with my MX5800 and LA1065 FEL.

 

[Seven Gables]

Nice find , be a perfect size/weight for a counterbalance on a decent size utility tractor on up.

 

[Jrasband]

Around here they are running $150 plus delivery for the 2x2x6 which weigh about 3600 pounds each.

Here they are $90/each plus $65 per delivery for 4 blocks(to my location from the plant)

I am building a retaining wall with the blocks that a hoop barn will sit on.

I can actually pick a 2x2x6 block up, and stack one layer with a M7060 with a chain attached right in front of loader pins. I thought I wouldn't be able to do this but just recently tried and was surprised I could!

 

[bdhsfz6]

Here they are $90/each plus $65 per delivery for 4 blocks(to my location from the plant)

I am building a retaining wall with the blocks that a hoop barn will sit on.

I can actually pick a 2x2x6 block up, and stack one layer with a M7060 with a chain attached right in front of loader pins. I thought I wouldn't be able to do this but just recently tried and was surprised I could!

I'm using them to build a storage "stall" to hold anti skid. Just started the project:

That way, I can back in my self loading spreader without the pile spreading out. I'll use a tarp to keep it dry.

 

[dnw64]

Something to push against is a great idea! Especially if it’s material you will always have on hand.

Question - how sturdy is the second layer, and/or do you somehow tie/bond them together?

FYI my BIL owns a precast company so I could probably get what I want for next to nothing, though I don’t have any way to unload even a 4’ one…

 

[bdhsfz6]

Something to push against is a great idea! Especially if it’s material you will always have on hand.

Question - how sturdy is the second layer, and/or do you somehow tie/bond them together?

FYI my BIL owns a precast company so I could probably get what I want for next to nothing, though I don’t have any way to unload even a 4’ one…

I maintain 1.25 miles of steep private road plus driveways and always need a supply of anti skid on hand. I used to burn coal for heat and put the ash on the road but I gave up the coal last year. Going forward, I'm going to start buying cinders or fine gravel. That's what the "stall" is for.

The blocks fit together like giant Leggo's, but I'm sure if I push hard enough, I might dislodge them. I plan to "backstop" them with fill.