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Re: Is running a dozer hard to learn?


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Posted by 720Deere on March 07, 2005 at 13:12:27 from (146.145.101.1):

In Reply to: Is running a dozer hard to learn? posted by Thomas2 on March 07, 2005 at 09:09:54:

It all depends on your natural ability to run machinery. Some people spend years on a dozer and still can't hold a grade. I've been in the business for nearly 18 years and I have always believed that you either have the feel for hydraulics or you don't. You can be taught the tricks and techniques, but you need to have a feel for the machine.

Most likely you will spend an entire day learning the machine before you become productive. I would guess that it would take a beginner 3 to 4 days to do a 800' x 10' driveway and a pro would do it in less than 2 days. I would say less than $1600 to pay someone else to do it. How long will you need to rent a machine to do it yourself? It will probably cost you $400 to $500 per day plus fuel costs to rent a machine. Add at least $50 to $60 per day for fuel and you have less than 3 days to do the job. Plus the rental company will charge delivery and pickup charges on top of that.

You will want the finished stone grade to be slightly higher than the existing dirt grade. That way the water won't lay on your stone and saturate it. You are going to need a little over 400 tons of stone and 1100 square yards of fabric if you choose that option. Another thing to consider is that a pro will most likely use less stone as his grade will be more accurate.

Filter fabric costs around $0.50 to $0.60 per square yard. I personally would not install stone base without it. It will keep the stone and the dirt seperate where otherwise during the wet season, dirt will pump it's way up through the stone. Of course it all depends on the type of soil that you are working with. If the soil is well graded sand/gravel then you won't need fabric, but if it is clay/silt or micaceous, you need fabric. 8" of stone base should be sufficient and with decent soil & fabric you could get away with 6".


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