Basement excavation

[@alexosborne5629]

I see you keep good company in the form of Brandon!! Those flat stones would probably make good outdoor table tops, if they are flat enough. We used similar ones many years ago, they were sandstone platform edges, as far as I know they are still standing up, we did them over thirty years ago!! 🤯🇬🇧

[@evergreen7889]

Debating on getting a trackloader not popular in my area but. I can’t find a larger dozer for a decent price.. figure I track loader we can clear strip topsoil. Move fill etc.. we have a 450 grading dozer , wheel loader and a trackhoe,, not many vids of track loaders working out there

[@sassafrasvalley1939]

Those flat limestone stones are great for land planing. Just shove them across the ground and voila’ instant yard! That loader is a beast. It digs like a mole and totes like a mule. Nice video, thanks for putting it up!

[@topnotchexcavatingllc5193]

😂 thanks!

[@coltongarber8087]

The little 605C that could

[@HankinsExcavating]

Man you guys grow some big ones!!!!

[@eliteearthworksllc]

Great video! Got to love those Missouri pebbles! 😁

[@topnotchexcavatingllc5193]

Thanks it’s a adventure 🤣

[@alexosborne5629]

Hello stranger!!! 👋👋👋

[@allenlong3939]

I miss my 555G. I always wanted a hystat 555g. I think I would love a 605.

[@topnotchexcavatingllc5193]

It’s a great machine. I had a Cat 939C before this one the Deere will work circles around that Cat. Thanks for watching and the comment! 🤙

[@kdexcavation4887]

track loaders are a thing of the past in my parts .... along with backhoes ..... i can see where they would be handy ..... ive always wanted one !

[@topnotchexcavatingllc5193]

They definitely have there place . Thanks for watching!

[@evergreen7889]

How long does it take to dig with a track loader

[@topnotchexcavatingllc5193]

Depending on the size and depth, I can usually get one done in a couple days for a 1500 - 2000 SF house. Thanks for watching!

[@evergreen7889]

@@topnotchexcavatingllc5193 oh ok we dig them with 160 sized trackhoe w 42 inch bucket 6 to 8 hrs

[@evergreen7889]

9 ft basements normally

[@topnotchexcavatingllc5193]

@@evergreen7889 yes . Usually excavate around 6-7 feet at the deepest point.

[@Peter-V_00]

I suppose if all you have is a track loader then that's what you use but time is money and an excavator is the machine for this job.

[@topnotchexcavatingllc5193]

Every machine has its place. I agree an excavator would have been nice to have to go along with the loader but the project is 50 miles away and I didn’t feel it was worth the haul. Especially since I could do it all with one machine. Thanks for the comment!

[@njonebale7889]

i’m gonna go out on a limb and say that probably every mason in the county cringes when they hear you dug the basement, those machines are terrible, should get rid of that for an excavator, good video though.

[@bobgrier3103]

Please speak louder when the cam is in the cab so we can understand you. Fun video otherwise.

[@topnotchexcavatingllc5193]

Thanks for the feedback. I’ll try to talk louder. 👍