Original ForeHoe digging a foundation for double car garage. Ground was very dry and hard. Spade would not stand up after jabbing it into the ground. Used soaker hose to soften the soil.
Installing water hydrant
This ditch was
for a 4" drainage pipe and was dug by setting the bucket and backing out several times.
Start digging a trash
pit in relatively soft moist soil
Note: Spade in background
Note: Spade in background
ForeHoe bucket back at tractor after digging
Unloading to the right
After 30 minutes of
machine time
Approximately 3' deep
Another view
View showing side wall
Pit dimensions 30" wide x 5' deep x 11' long
after 1 1/2 hours of machine time