Can you trench with a backhoe?

The future is now. Many think of machine control as best suited for work in grading applications – but it can easily be outfitted on excavators (compact and conventional) and backhoes to help dial in trench digging applications.

Can you excavate with a backhoe?

Excavation Projects with Backhoes With an auger attachment, you can use a backhoe to quickly dig large, deep fence post holes. A backhoe operator with a toothed bucket can dig out a large area for a pond or swimming pool installation, or prepare several large, deep holes to plant trees or shrubs for landscaping.

How long does it take to dig a trench with a backhoe?

Dug, pipe laid and backfilled about 11 to 13hours, only digging can be done in 9 hours or so. We average 280-300 ft per hour digging a 48″ deep trench with an excavator putting in non grade lines to pivots. Usually we step the trench about a foot for ease of access.

What is the difference between a swale and a ditch?

A swale is like a ditch but it’s broad and shallow, and usually covered or lined with turfgrass or other vegetation. The purpose is to slow and control the flow of water to prevent flooding, puddling, and erosion and/or avoid overwhelming the storm drain system.

Can you dig a trench with a middle buster?

You could also use something like a middle buster like you’d use in the garden for throwing up rows. Something like that could be used to dig a relatively straight-sided trench for laying irrigation pipe, or wire or something.”

Can you straddle a trench?

There must be a safe way to enter and exit a trench within 25 feet of any worker within the trench at any time. Heavy equipment and traffic must be kept away from trench edges; excavators may not straddle a trench.

How much can a backhoe dig in a day?

“That’s one trench with one operator, opening up 10,000 feet of trench per day, whereas one excavator can open up 1,000 to 1,500 feet per day.