I have a bid going on a 1 acre pond to be cut in virgin flat ground with clay/loam soils going down to mostly clay, no rock. I am trying to run calculations between the excavator and dozer. Because of the size of cut, I need to get a little closer on my numbers. The D7 has an SU blade that is 5ft high, and 11ft wide. With a very rough calc, I am coming up with about a 10yd push. I realize there are a lot of variables. Decision on depth has not been made, but likely in the 10ft range.
I typically do smaller ponds in which the excavator is the more practical method. I am not yet sure how the material will push up and out. I am trying not to handle material twice by excavating, then pushing spoil away.
I typically do smaller ponds in which the excavator is the more practical method. I am not yet sure how the material will push up and out. I am trying not to handle material twice by excavating, then pushing spoil away.