FEL uses

[farmerpsv]

ok
this is going to probably earn me points for being a real dumb question...but here goes.
i use my FEL for moving piles of this and that and moving hay around, which i assume is it's primary function. am looking at new tractors and am trying to justify the cost and am wondering if i can use a FEL to dig a pond? is this nutty? anyway, there it is. thanks

 

[Inspector507]

I doubt that you'd want to attempt a pond with a FEL, but I'm sure others have done it........takes a LONG time.
There are a million uses for a FEL. I have even hauled water to the garden in my bucket........... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[MossRoad]

<font color="blue"> am wondering if i can use a FEL to dig a pond? is this nutty? anyway, there it is. thanks </font>

Completely! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Just kidding. I suppose it depends on how long you have, how big the pond, soil types, costs, how fast you want it done, etc... It would probably be much faster and cheaper to have it dug by a professional. But If you have the time to put in a few hours every so often, are in no hurry, and don't mind putting some hours on the machine and buying the fuel, why not? Could be a fun project. I think a few people here have dug their own. Try a search of TBN and see.

 

[Eagle1]

Size makes a big difference but I dug an ornamental clay bottomed pond with a BX2200. It's about 12 by 20 with a some smaller arms of the corners. and up to 3+ foot deep. Took about a week working a couple of hours a day. Then rock lined spillway and "creek" bed leading the the overflow away. It's really just getting started but the plants and fish are doing well and we had a couple of spawns all ready. It was filled only about 2 months ago... I only plan on having goldfish, rosy reds (fatheads) and some tropicals during the summer.

SO yes it can be done but I would not want to dig a "real" pond with just the FEL. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[herbenus]

You can do it. I've been working on mine for 3 years...

I've used it as a sandpit for dirt fill that I need occassionally. I intend to get a bulldozer someday and finish it right.

 

[tdenny]

farmerpsv,

I wouldn't try it without a toothbar on your FEL. I'm sure it could still be done but man that would take a while.

 

[Docsknotinn]

It depends on how old you are and how many years you want to invest /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[cowboydoc]

How big of a pond?

 

[Hambone]

Pictures Eagle??!!
Sounds nice. I have been thinking of trying that for the dogs to swim in when hot. They get pretty warm.

 

[farmerpsv]

how big?
good question. as big as i can make it. i do have a natural creek/low lying area that would accommodate up to an acre by berming up one end and digging some. it's always good to see if someone else is a crazy as me, i'll try anything it seems.