12-19-2013, 04:17 AM
Alright, I'll throw a related question in here:
Excavator or dozer?
Our lot is three beautiful acres of relatively level, but never-cleared
Ohia forest in Orchidland. Right now we'd like to cut a solid, curving
drive from the road to the back of the lot, disturbing as little as possible.
I understand that Ohia roots may as well be made of glass, so naturally I'm
looking for a delicate touch.
We've met with a highly recommended excavator operator who is said to really work with the land, and visited his current job site (the owner is loving it so far, as the work is clean and very aesthetic).
Here's where the question comes in: We have friends (and friends of friends) here
who posit that an excavator wouldn't ever be able to cut and finish a *solid* drive, and that we should be looking at a D9 or 8!
I say yikes...
Anyone out there with any insight or experience?
Excavator or dozer?
Our lot is three beautiful acres of relatively level, but never-cleared
Ohia forest in Orchidland. Right now we'd like to cut a solid, curving
drive from the road to the back of the lot, disturbing as little as possible.
I understand that Ohia roots may as well be made of glass, so naturally I'm
looking for a delicate touch.
We've met with a highly recommended excavator operator who is said to really work with the land, and visited his current job site (the owner is loving it so far, as the work is clean and very aesthetic).
Here's where the question comes in: We have friends (and friends of friends) here
who posit that an excavator wouldn't ever be able to cut and finish a *solid* drive, and that we should be looking at a D9 or 8!
I say yikes...
Anyone out there with any insight or experience?