What Size Excavator Do I Need To Dig a Pool in My Backyard?

A pool can be an excellent addition to your backyard. Fill a boring yard with fun and excitement for everyone to enjoy when it’s summer here in Brisbane. If you have the space, don’t think twice before taking the plunge.

However, we understand that it can be a little daunting to figure out all the details before the start of the work. Here, we simplify things for you by answering one of the primary questions you might have: what size excavator do you need for a pool excavation in your backyard? We discuss what you should consider when getting an excavator and how to choose the best one.

Read this guide to learn everything you need to know about Brisbane pool excavation.

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What You Need to Know About Small Excavator Hire

Hiring an excavator can be an excellent way to help you complete your own construction or demolition projects. A small excavator brings unique advantages to the scene, allowing it to outshine larger machines, depending on the situation.

Are you not sure what you need? Here’s what you need to know before hiring a small excavator to complete your next job.

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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.

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