Re: Digging a level trench with a backhoe

Posted by Larry NE IL on January 09, 2007 at 11:44:16 from (64.12.116.74):

In Reply to: Digging a level trench with a backhoe posted by Terry Edwards on January 09, 2007 at 09:31:05:

When you rent the backhoe, rent a surveyers level, or a laser level. The best way when you are new is to figure what elevation you want to be at, then shoot the ground at the surface. That will tell you how much to dig.
The reach on the backhoe should be about 12'. Put a paint mark on the ground every 10' and thats where you will have to be 1/2" deeper.
Keep the bucket with the teeth down. The 3"-4" of loose dirt from the teeth wil make any hand work required easy. Bulk the dirt out until under 1' to go, then pull crowd lever toward you while regulating the depth with dipper lever. The tendancy of most is to grade uphill as you work toward the tractor. As you dig the trench, always try to dig a level grade. Good practice for when you get to the bottom.
Take your time and enjoy....did it for many years.

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