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Recent content by earthenstead

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    Clearing driveway and building site

    Maybe I'm remembering the interval wrong like a week not a day, but I think it is the size of machine the salesperson recommended. They were stupendously big. Far more than necessary, yet I don't recall spotting anything much smaller on the lot. Now that I think of it, I was told that I was...
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    Clearing driveway and building site

    I will keep the skid steer in mind for such work then. Thanks.
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    Clearing driveway and building site

    I think you misunderstand, I'm not buying. Not new, not used, not buying. I will rent or hire (or borrow if another opportunity comes along).
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    Clearing driveway and building site

    I do not feel comfortable discussing my funds. In my experience, the moment a dollar figure is given, people fixate on how to spend it... all of it... as if it were an invitation to an imaginary shopping spree, and not taking into account that there must be money left over for other things. Very...
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    Clearing driveway and building site

    Since I need a driveway and building site I thought that if I did a split of rent and hire that it would make sense to rent and clear the trees myself, then hire for the grading and finishing. I don't know which would take an experienced operator longer, clearing trees or grading and finishing...
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    Clearing driveway and building site

    This is my first post. I do not have any experience operating heavy machinery. I have tried to read and watch instructional videos as well as watch videos of work similiar to what I need done. I have also spoken to many people that I know with varying levels of experience and knowledge, as well...
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