What Plant Machinery Hire Is Best For Your Project?

There are many types of plant hire machinery that you can choose from for your project, but which one would be best? You need to consider the size, location, obstacles and timeframe of your project before you go and hire so here are some helpful tips to get you started!

Backyard Projects

Backyard projects are generally small scale when it comes to plant machinery hire. It may seem like a large task to you but get a bobcat in there and your project will be done in no time!

Backyards are a tight fit for most plant machinery so it is better to use smaller equipment such as your bobcat, skid steer and smaller excavators. You can use a tipper truck to haul materials away, which is a great idea as the bobcats can load it up out on the street.

Commercial And Industrial Projects

Commercial and industrial projects are your larger scale projects that tend to last for months or even years at a time. These projects generally require tasks such as bulk earthmoving, trenching and grading to be performed over a vast area.

In this case, larger plant hire machinery is needed. These machines include your dozers and large excavators, which are great for earthmoving, graders, which will level out the area of your worksite and tipper or water trucks to move materials off site and reduce dust.

Great All-rounders 

Excavators are your great all-rounders! They can handle different types of projects with the various attachments that they come with. Whether it is earthmoving, trenching, drilling or digging holes you will have the perfect machinery performing your task.

Bobcats and skid steers are also very versatile being able to level out your project area while performing earthmoving and rubbish removal tasks. Though not as versatile as an excavator they come in at a close second for any project!

Contact us today about our plant machinery hire options on (07) 3206 2800.

Hiring The Right Bobcat For Your Project

A bobcat or skid steer can be used for a variety of projects around the backyard, on acreage or even for construction. Depending on the type of project you need done and the terrain will determine the best bobcat or skid steer hire for you.

Best Projects For Bobcats

Bobcats and skid steers excel at a variety of projects which is why they are so commonly seen performing tasks such as landscaping, rubbish removal and earthmoving. They also come with a range of attachments to make work easier no matter what the task.

They are even a great asset when cleaning dams and working with many tight spaces on a construction site.

Terrain And Environment

The terrain and environment where your project is can affect the type of bobcat or skid steer you want to hire. Muddy terrain can be difficult for four wheeled vehicles so a tracked skid steer hire is the better option.

Also, if your project is located in a small yard or undercover you may want a smaller bobcat hire to perform the task as larger models may find it harder to reach the site. This can lead to timing issues and sometimes cost more if you miscalculated the size of the machinery and the size or location of the site.

When You Need To Think Bigger

Bobcat and skid steer hire can really help you out in a lot of situations but, unfortunately they aren’t built to handle everything. For example, they are great at earthmoving but not on large scales. This is when you need to think bigger and choose larger machinery such as dozer hire or grader hire.

Being aware of the scope of your project can help you save money in the long run. You may need a bobcat or skid steer here and there for the finer work but for largescale projects we recommend larger machinery to save you money and time.

If you need a bobcat or skid steer hire for your landscaping or backyard project contact the professionals in plant hire machinery on (07) 3206 2800.

How Dams Can Become Contaminated After Heavy Rainfall

Thunderstorms and rain are an inevitable part of nature but they can be a real issue for those who own dams. This is because heavy rain can produce flooding that washes organic matter across the landscape and into your dam.

Issues Caused By Contaminated Dams 

When floodwaters cause organic materials such as plants, manure and straw to wash into your dam multiple problems can occur. The water starts to become contaminated and undrinkable for livestock. Although healthy livestock may seem unaffected for a time, young and sickly livestock will become affected rapidly.

The organic materials that have washed into your dam will also start to produce blue green algae, which is toxic to both people and animals. It is best to remove livestock for the dam straight away and quarantine it until the algae has been removed completely. 

Treating A Contaminated Dam 

There are a few ways that you can treat a contaminated dam, the first being to remove all the organic materials from the dam. This can be done with our excavator and bobcat hire. The excavator is great for removing debris from the centre of the dam while our bobcat hire options can clear the banks.

You should also aerate your dam and improve its water quality through chemical treatments such as chlorination. If you have blue green algae then you will need to add barley straw to your dam, as this will strip the nutrients from the water that allows the algae to grow. It also produces chemicals as it breaks down that limit algae growth. 

Maintaining Your Dam After Heavy Rainfall 

The best way to maintain your dam after heavy rainfall is through excavators and bobcat hire. This will allow you to remove the debris from your dam faster so your water has less chance of becoming contaminated.

Our excavator and bobcat options are also great for desilting dams and help reduce the salinity in the water. This is another form of water contamination that can be caused by excess salt being washed into your dam making it undrinkable.

If you require excavator and bobcat hire for your dam contact us today on (07) 3206 2800.

The Benefits Of Building A Dam

There are many reasons that people might want to build a dam on their property. You may want to build a dam for irrigation, for your livestock, as a way to mitigate flooding on your property or even for landscaping to improve the look of your property. In any case, building a dam is not a task that can be done by hand as it is a large scale project more suited for plant equipment.

Dams are a great way to store water on your property so that you don’t have to always rely on Government resources for water. This is especially beneficial for farmers as it is cheaper to save rain water than to ship it in for crops or livestock. This can save farmers a lot of money during seasons where it is especially dry.

Building a dam on your property with Brisbane plant hire machinery can be great if you live in a flood zone too, as the dam will collect the flood water instead of it covering your property which, in some cases, can limit access to and from your home. Floodwaters can also damage the plants or grass that your livestock eat, especially if there is high salinity in the water. In this case, it can be essential that a dam be built on your property.

Aussie Excavators provide Brisbane plant hire machinery to help you build dams on your property. This allows you to save time and money building the dam yourself as our experienced operators can make quick work of the job. This means that you will be able to benefit from your new dam sooner.

When building a dam we suggest hiring an excavator, as they are very versatile machines that can dig your dam efficiently and safely. If you need the earth that is dug up moved off your property then our truck hire services are a great option as well. Contact us for our excavator hire and truck hire Brisbane options today on (07) 3206 2800

Why Is Desilting A Dam Important?

Owning a dam can present some challenges and one of them is silt. Silt is a fine, sandy soil, clay or other material that builds up or is deposited in a dam, which builds up the sediment within the water. This can make your dam look muddy and may possibly make it undrinkable for livestock. Silt can also be a problem for pipes and pumps that might be pulling water from your dam.

Desilting your dam is important as silt can increase the risk of evaporation, algae blooming in your water supply and reduces the amount of water your dam can hold. This can be especially concerning during drought periods and for farmers. Silt can also affect the structure of your dam and, if not dealt with, can cause further problems for your dam.

Clearing the silt from your dam is a great way to reduce sediment and remove the nutrients that algae needs to grow. This will protect your water supply from becoming contaminated and reduces evaporation while increasing water volume in your dam. Clearing silt from your dam when it is dry is one of the easier ways to keep your dam clean. You can also maintain other areas of your dam as well while it is dry.

Dozer hire Brisbane and excavator hire are excellent for desilting dams as they are made to move earth and sediment easily. As dams can be quite large it is better to hire plant machinery to remove the silt in your dam than doing it by hand. Our team of operators are professionals in handling plant machinery so your dam will be cleared while protecting other vital components such as the pumps and pipes.

When desilting your dam it is best that the silt is removed from the area. Our plant hire team will make sure this is done so that the silt doesn’t run back into your dam and repeat the process over again. If you have silt with high levels of salt content which has increased your dam’s salinity we suggest seeking professional help to reduce the salinity levels. However, we will ensure that the removed silt is dealt with properly so that it doesn’t affect the surrounding landscape. This can be done by taking the silt away with our truck hire options.

If your dam is in need of desilting there are currently Government rebates if your dam is primarily used for livestock. This is the perfect opportunity to desilt your dam and save. Contact us today for our excavator hire or dozer hire Brisbane options on (07) 3206 2800

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