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Robert J Hampto

10-25-2007 17:26:34

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could someone give me info on the dirt scoop from TSC? what I need to know is if it will dig sod or will it just move loose dirt, I wanted to dig a small pond and fill in a sink hole.

Thanks robert

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Oldmax

10-31-2007 04:53:21

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Re: Dirt scoop advice in reply to Robert J Hampton, 10-25-2007 17:26:34

I have a Ford 706 that I bought at the local junk yard for $20 then spent another $30 for parts to rebuild it . Is fine for light use have moved dirt after using turning plow to break up & is realy nice to move rocks . Handy to have around when you don't have front loader on tractor .

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Joe in MI

10-29-2007 14:24:46

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Re: Dirt scoop advice in reply to Robert J Hampton, 10-25-2007 17:26:34

I guess it depends on what you mean by "small pond." It would definately dig a small pond (like for goldfish or decoration) pretty quickly. You'd be better off with some kind of excavator if you're looking to go much bigger.

I just got one a few weeks ago - it works great for what I needed it for. I moved about 10 yards of topsoil to various low spots around my yard in less than an hour with a King Kutter 30" scoop (from TSC) on my 8n. I figured it was probably around 3 wheelbarrow loads per scoop-full. But soooo much easier on my back!

Definately one of the handier implements for a small tractor. As others have said, you can use it for a lot more than just digging - it also makes a pretty good carry-all.

Joe

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Briar Creek Stables

10-27-2007 09:56:56

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Re: Dirt scoop advice in reply to Robert J Hampton, 10-25-2007 17:26:34

I have used one to dig. You just have to adjust your toplink out to get the right angle. I found it was easier to dig in reverse than going forward. I think you can get a little steeper angle in reverse.

I bought a dirt scoop at TSC and put it on an old Ford 2N. I used it for digging, moving gravel, firewood and worked excellent for transplaning small trees. The only issue I had running it on a smaller tractor is when it was full, the front of the tractor liked to go up. Not so bad on a straight or downhill, but had to use reverse going uphill.

We broke a hay spike earlier this year and there was only 3 bales left to move. We hooked the dirt scoop up slid the lip of the scoop under the bale, wrapped a chain around and it worked excellent. Didn't use the 2N for that job, it would of flipped that little tractor right on over.

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MF#1

10-25-2007 19:24:43

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Re: Dirt scoop advice in reply to Robert J Hampton, 10-25-2007 17:26:34

My Dad has an old Dearborn scoop that we used to clean out 3 small ponds in 1999 and I used it a few weeks ago to clean another one. Both times we had to use a scaper blade turned at a sharp angle to loosen the dirt then scrape with the scoop. As Ray(Mo) said a plow can be used or a heavy disc to loosen up the dirt. Either way it"s a s-l-o-w process. If you hit a ledge with the scoop expect some bending(BTDT!). A dozer or crawler-loader seems to be a LOT faster.

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RayP(MI)

10-25-2007 18:30:43

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Re: Dirt scoop advice in reply to Robert J Hampton, 10-25-2007 17:26:34

I've used one quite a bit. Hauling gravel from a pit at the back of the farm to my driveway at the front. they are rather limited in what you can do with them. Can only scrape up about so much dirt before you just can't dig any deeper, etc. Since the tool is suspended between the rear tires of the tractor, you'll find that using it to scrape off the surface is limited. Backing into an embankment to load is'nt all that great either. I was hauling dirt about half a mile, and was slow going at best. I do like the bucket for picking rocks in a field however. Can put right on the ground to roll bigger rocks in, and as long as you can back up and tip bucket, you can unload easily.

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Stephen in SOKY

10-25-2007 18:27:33

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Re: Dirt scoop advice in reply to Robert J Hampton, 10-25-2007 17:26:34

Buyer beware. I sprung mine (Yellow colored purchased at TSC) the second time I used it. Still operable, but sprung. Wish now I'd held onto the really old Ford one I used to have.

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Matthew H

10-25-2007 18:03:15

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Re: Dirt scoop advice in reply to Robert J Hampton, 10-25-2007 17:26:34

They will dig fine, but somewhat limited to the capability of the tractor. It is a handy tool, but it is just a scoop. Digging a pond would be slow and trouble if you get a little water. Someone who has tried it may have a better idea, but I am not sure it is the tool for the job.

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Ray(MO)

10-25-2007 17:59:29

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Re: Dirt scoop advice in reply to Robert J Hampton, 10-25-2007 17:26:34

It will if you get the right angle or I have plowed an area first then scooped it out then plowed again.

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