Dirt Moving First Pond

[DiezNutz]

The perseverance of the typical BX2x owner never ceases to amaze me.

 

[TripleR]

I don't have that kind of patience or perseverance, I would have rented something bigger long ago.

 

[Islandfarmer]

Thanks for the tips. Going to put in a pump system this week and drive the water up to a dry area.

 

[zman007007]

To everyone that says rent something bigger, not everyone has the money to rent something bigger. Besides that, it gives me pride in being able to accomplish, what I need to do with what I have. zman

 

[ChuckinNH]

It is nice to work with what you have! I did a lot of things with my BX that would have been better, perhaps done with larger equipment, but I was constantly amazed with what I could accomplish, and I had a lot of fun doing it. I only pointed out my neighbor's situation because I was also amazed that he could even get equipment that size here for that much money. To rent a regular TLB around here would cost more than that for two days plus a healthy delivery fee. With patience, and a plan, one can really do some impressive work with tractors like the BX. Thanks for sharing your project with us!






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[EddieWalker]

Looks like fun. Just keep on plugging away and it's just a matter of time until you have exactly what you want. Don't rush, dont feel like you have to get it done by any date and never work behond what you are comfortable with.

You are living the old saying, it's easy to dig a hole, but the real work is in getting rid of the dirt!!!!!!!

Congrats on your achievement and please keep us updated on your progress.

Eddie

 

[TripleR]

To everyone that says rent something bigger, not everyone has the money to rent something bigger. Besides that, it gives me pride in being able to accomplish, what I need to do with what I have. zman

I was speaking only for myself, not making a recommendation for anyone else. As to cost, I have spent less on renting equipment than the cost of a backhoe.

I also understand the pride of accomplishing something on my own; my choices are just different than others and was certainly not a slam on anyone.

 

[20 20]

Looks good
How deep is it? Is there going to be a lot of run off going into it? If so you'll want to stop the dirt from filling it back in, untill you can get some grass or whatever around it. Is it deep enough to keep water weeds from taking over{cattails etc}? Are there any springs feeding into it?

Looks like you're having fun and getting some dirty seat time

 

[radioman]

20 20, I betcha its anywhere from 4-6 1/2 ft deep with average depth of 5ft. That is pretty much the limits of BX BH reach.

islander, what are you planning on doing with the pond ? have fish? place for fresh water to go? You said you plan to put in a jet pump next to pond. I assuming maybe a water fountain?

 

[DiezNutz]

20 20, I betcha its anywhere from 4-6 1/2 ft deep with average depth of 5ft. That is pretty much the limits of BX BH reach.

If this is as big as it's going to be, then I'd say you're right.
For a larger pond, assuming he had a way to keep the water out, it would've made more sense to dig his way into & out of it with the FEL and a TB.