My Most Expensive HARBOR FREIGHT Purchase So FAR!!! Is it WORTH the Money? Plate Compactor

My Most Expensive HARBOR FREIGHT Purchase So FAR!!! Is it WORTH the Money? Plate Compactor
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[@terrye6196]

When backfilling and compacting trenches, it is recommended do it it in layers. Like: add 4-6 inches of fill - compact it, then repeat! Trying to compact a trench after it is fully filled will most likely not give the desired results. Also, as you found out, running a compactor over mud isn't such a great idea.

[@henryknight7876]

in construction they are called lifts 6 to 8 inch lifts

[@terrye6196]

@@henryknight7876 --- OK, fair enough, but back in the 1960's whenever I was on the handle of one of those compactors building electric substations out in California, we just called them layers of backfill. Ran pneumatic tampers as well.

[@henryknight7876]

@@terrye6196 well i'm not in or from California, but I am in Louisiana and have done dirt/fill work in Florida, Louisiana and North Carolina also I am a Q.C. Manager for the US Army corps of Engineers and have done levee's for them several times was only trying to help you

[@johnisley4578]

Don't think he does his research first

[@jamesrichards3523]

@@henryknight7876 I’m none of the above but my experience with the Army Corps of Engineers is they can’t build a sand castle and make it right. Dealt with them on lake shore projects and the end result was worse than the initial problem.

[@5783greg]

I purchased a Harbor Freight plate tamper 5 years ago when I was building a paver block patio. In those five years, at least 10 friends and family members have also used it for their own projects. By far the best thing I have ever purchased from Harbor Freight. The only advice I can give is to keep the air filter clean.

[@randyelkins9123]

I agree GH. Also change the oil frequently. Oil is cheap compared to a new engine. Have a great day.

[@waynoevans2716]

Something to consider - using #2 gravel is good for a top coating on your driveway, but to establish a good base, try getting some bankrun- larger stones mixed with sand for a great driveway base. Then top with your #2 unwashed gravel.

[@WalkingScriptureWithShanna]

Yes this!

[@kamelsr]

This might seem mean spirited but it's not meant to be. Watching the compactor sinking was just the laugh I needed to start my day.

[@smallfamilyadventures]

Happy Monday from Wisconsin - I just pulled out over 2 and a half **correction*** gallons not pounds *** of potatoes from my little garden. I planted a dozen seed potatoes and cut them up. Al...you were right I did get a good crop. and how exciting it is going to be as I eat from my own garden. Next year I will fertilize the soil better and get even more. Congrats on your new toy. We are having so much fun watching you two prep your off grid land. Have a great week and God Bless!

[@LumnahAcres]

Fresh potatoes are the best

[@samvalentine3206]

I don't know what it is about growing your own taters, but it seems to be so rewarding... even though potatoes are purchased so inexpensively at the store. It almost doesn't make sense to spend the time and resources to grow your own, but it appears to be SO satisfying! Glad you had a good haul and learned some for next year! Thanks for sharing...👍

[@ritamaiorelle4801]

We're in Wisconsin too! North side of Milwaukee, where are you guys?

[@thomasrobinson8960]

@@samvalentine3206 Where I shop it's $7 for 10lbs.

[@annesta7748]

I’m from Jefferson county Wisconsin!

[@edwardfast4525]

You are the first person I've ever seen conpact mud.

[@dwighthires3163]

Nice to see someone who still has faith in Harbor Freight. I used to like them and buy regularly until I had so many failures that I now rarely buy anything from Harbor Freight.

[@garymixson687]

Like Al..our store never has what I want in stock....hmmmmm might be that way all over. 😆🤣😂LOL

[@storymanaz]

Al, speaking from experience your not using your biggest asset, the tractor. With the bucket, you can spread and level the gravel not to mention, haul more.

[@kevincameron8437]

I was looking at that box blade, just sitting there all alone…

[@jeremynguyen2346]

@@kevincameron8437 what does the machine sound like

[@davidgetchell2304]

Good morning Lumnah Acres. Al, why not lower the rippers on the box scraper and run them through your leech field to till the soil & remove roots and stones and also ditch the upper side of the driveway to drain water down to the culvert . Have fun and keep extra underwere handy !!!!

[@lauriesmith7793]

Al be safe with all your project's. It is exciting to see the many projects you ate doing to the off grid property ready!!

[@AncientHermit]

Things are getting real interesting on this project. Simply breathtaking. Thanks for sharing.

[@mauriceryton]

Watching you try to compact mud was very humorous. Made me chuckle.

[@daviddavis703]

Gooood morning from central Florida! Hope everyone has a great day!

[@samvalentine3206]

Howdy there, David! Hope you and yours have a great day too! 👍

[@teresahyneman4349]

Good morning David

[@daviddavis703]

@@teresahyneman4349 Good morning Teresa!👋

[@Fellgla]

Hey AL, once you get rock pile low enough. Take your box blade drag it and level where you need it. You can get a better looking job with the box blade. Just an idea.

[@dwighthires3163]

I, too was a bit surprised Al didn't use his box scrapper on this one. But then he knows the hassles he has in switching out both vehicles and attaching the proper implement.

[@Fellgla]

@@dwighthires3163 Yes he already had the box blade on the tractor. To me it would have been easier. But he made it work that what count.

[@larryjacobsen536]

Outdoor with the Morgan’s (KZbin) bought the same one. He used his to compact the cement floor inside the building he built. He laid something so the floor would be heated that was poured over with cement. About 75 or so yards was poured.

[@lori1508]

Looks like you need a longer handle on the compactor.

[@StoneKathryn]

I agree, it looked like he had to slump over it to get it across the driveway.

[@gaylewatkins4685]

It's exciting to see things moving along so fast now. Best wishes.

[@pamelaseymour-gough2894]

In Australia those plate compactors are always called “Wacker Packers”. Using a wacker packer on mud or wet clay surfaces creates liquefaction or a bog, not a great idea. 🇦🇺

[@TXGladiators]

Haha. Lend me your Wacker Packer for the weekend.

[@steveperry2314]

Hi Al, those Predator engines are basically a Honda GX Series Clone. The big difference is the air cleaner and all the sheet metal parts (shroud, recoil, and gas tank). Those engines should always have the gas run dry if they are going to be moved or stored. Turn off the black fuel valve and let itself run the carburetor out of gas…then you have zero problems with the carburetor or gas running into the oil. Hope this helps you….

[@MazichMusic]

Good advice about running the carb out of gas.

[@craigmooring2091]

That should work out well for you. Mike Morgan ("Outdoors with the Morgans") has one of theirs. He knows construction machines, and he's quite happy with his.

[@theresaray6612]

I love how you guys are getting along on your project and I love how you wife does simple meal of three things

[@dropshot1967]

As you noticed (LOL) compacting wet soil or gravel just brings water to the surface and creates a large soft area. Top the wet area of with a thick layer of dry gravel and just lightly compact, not to long, and let it dry/stabilize.

[@urch4ever]

Liquefaction

[@dgmills5351]

Seeing how well that plate compactor worked, I'd say you picked a winner. I hope that wet spot isn't a natural spring seeping thru. Keep up the great work!

[@mrbibstoo]

Al, I've had my HF plate compactor for almost a decade, it's been a great runner and for the money, I don't think you could have gotten anything else any better for the price. I also bought their portable sawmill earlier this year for the same reason, not to mention that every other brand I tried to purchase, had a 4-6 month period, before they could get it shipped. I got mine in 5 days and have been using it for months and if I had bought elsewhere, I would still be waiting for it to arrive. Enjoy seeing you and the content you put out there. It's been a wet year for you so far, not so for us here in the Pacific Northwest. I hope the weather settles down, so you can get everything accomplished before winter storms set in. Can't wait to see the tiny house get underway. Keep up the GREAT work!

[@ronwhite6719]

Al, you created a hydraulic pumping effect using the compactor over the clay and gravel. Use your tractor and boxblade to spread the gravel and track it in with your excavator. The compactor is more for 2 or 3 inches of gravel on a flatter drained surface; sidewalk, driveway. Good luck, hope it works out for you. Be patient even though you have many irons in the fire. God bless you and your family.

[@davelawson2564]

you get it. Its meant for leveling 2-3 inch top before finishing . Totally useless in open ground where large trucks are meant to move around. you need heavy truck, roller to level those areas. can use the tractor and bobcat

[@davidjohnston1971]

Would have been smarter to buy a tow behind roller for the tractor. Filled with water it would compact deeper and faster. He hasn't a clue when it comes to spreading and filling. The same swale across the drive as when he started, just added a few inches over the whole thing. Needed to focus on filling the swale and not the two high areas. A roller would help a lot with compacting all his roads, which he won't get down with a plate compactor.

[@blawknox]

@@davidjohnston1971 yes he hasn't a clue

[@normp.3657]

Isn’t the point that he shows other novices what he is doing, that at least he tried and then learns from any mistakes he makes? Many people have specific knowledge about very specific areas that others don’t know about. I have learned a lot from him and admire his diy attitude in all that he does. Experts who give input may not always help him, but they help other novices such as myself that watch and learn from others

[@carolynclark8780]

Nice job on the driveway. Have fun with your new toy. Wonderful to see things coming together there. So happy for you. Sending blessings your way.

[@margaretbedwell58]

Thanks for sharing the new toy, I mean tool. It will surly come in handy for many projects over the years. You're going to be very busy over the next couple of months getting all these jobs done and inspected. Hope the contractors/workers, materials and inspection teams keep up the pace. Have a Blessed day.

[@finndrennan541]

Hey Al. It always amazes me how good and entertaining your content is. Just keep up the great work. Good morning from Ireland.

[@Gladtobeleaving]

Gina, I had to take my garden down last year and when you started picking the frest tomatoes and cukes I was REALLY envious. Beautiful.

[@pamelagabert4709]

Just really missing the animals. Not even a glimpse today. They are my happy place on L.A.

[@samvalentine3206]

Agreed. We also haven't seen an Al point-of-view of giving the goats there sunflower seed treat at the hay feeder in months... I miss that too!

[@davidgetchell2304]

@@samvalentine3206 But Sam, we all know that they are getting them !!

[@jasonlechler577]

I agree,but sometimes change is good,best wishes to everyone.

[@tomvoyt3522]

Not me. They get so boring

[@sandravanlankvelt7975]

There is something called road plastic (it is black in color) you lay it down first on your roads before you lay your gravel down. This way your gravel won't disappear into the dirt. Holy COW took my breath away for a couple of seconds when you almost tipped over whew whew whew you saved yourself for sure good thinking. God's blessings.

[@gtm7614]

Hi Al, love your work. I would use your skip loader to compact as you go. Fill the bucket with dirt and drive back and forth. on the final lift use the Vibra plate. I would use the scraper in the back of the skip loader to grade it, also. it will make it smoother. Keep up the good work.

[@rlhanks]

My second patio going in at this house. This time I purchased the same compactor because of the price, especially the cost of used ones. Having it on hand while the project is progressing is a must. Quality of this unit is by far enough for how much I will use it in it's lifetime. Would have been cheaper to rent but having to get and return it wasn't worth the savings. At the end of all my projects I'll sell it or just keep it to loan out.

[@lisakukla459]

I think that's a nice idea to hang on to it to loan out. I wish every county had a tool library and a fab lab.

[@thom3124]

Thank you for the video. I do look forward to watching them. Have a great week.

[@linmcdon1662]

Good job with all of the progress. Maybe find some old lawnmower handles and switch them with those on your new piece of equipment. Looks as though they made them for short folks like me.

[@Uniquelyyours1]

I really like your new toy, Al. Hope you had a great weekend:)

[@debinbc]

Love watching you guys with your sunny sky's and gardens everything is right in your world here its a disaster so many out of homes or have lost their homes 😞 along with co-vid and now a election. Kind of depressing so thank you for your video it is really appreciated thank yous thank yous love your level headedness love and light gina al and olivia 💕🙏👍god bless

[@darlaherbst5929]

I agree with you! A lot of people find peace and happiness, for many different reasons, by watching Lumnah Acres videos! I am so stressed about what is happening in Afganistan! The Afghan people are "good" people who don't deserve to be run out of their homes, beaten, raped, tortured, or killed!! All white people, all Afghans who help whites, all afgan police, and all Afghan military are being killed!! The Taliban now have enough power to greatly increase US terrorism!! This world needs a lot of praying for all of the disasters that are happening and will happen!

[@Zeke-yv3nw]

Glad it's coming together. I can't wait to see some builing!!!

[@fredwiegard3560]

Al the proper way to avoid continued settling of your trenches is to use water to jet ,Using water helps to fill voids with dirt.The next step is to use a roller with spikes embedded that you pull behind a tractor.The roller is nicknamed “sheeps foot”.The spikes are flat at the tip to enhance compaction.Hope this helps.I enjoy your channel.Thanks

[@rickster9993]

That plate compactor is meant to be used on one to two inch layers of material. For your drive way the best compacting comes when you track it in with your excavator. Use the excavator Luke, track it in. The plate compactor will be a great tool in the construction of pads and walkways.

[@gsyguy1]

found that out a few years ago myself,had a large area where it was a tad clay and wet,plated it and naaaaaa even with hogan added still flooded, told add a bit of hogan roll it with truck,add some more just keep repeating...it worked ,so finish layer was easy to lay, and to this day its fine no problems ..

[@ride-it-outtimandtoni232]

Ditto🍺 If you want to save the pipe lay down 2 or 3 layers of plywood for big trucks

[@rickster9993]

@@ride-it-outtimandtoni232 If he's got six inches of tracked in material on top of the culvert. It's not going to collapse. It would be an extremely rare vehicle that would cause problems. Rule of thumb, if it can travel down the highway to get there, it will cross that culvert with no problem.

[@ride-it-outtimandtoni232]

@@rickster9993 6 inches compacted on top means nothing if it’s not compacted from the bottom up though to include the sides. If the sides are not compacted the pipe will fold under heavy load.

[@rickster9993]

@@ride-it-outtimandtoni232 That doesn't make any sense. You can only compact from the top down. You have to place 4-6 inches of material down before you can compact from the top down. You can compact a lift larger than 6 inches if you have a big/heavy enough machine. That plate compactor isn't big enough to do more than a 1 to two2 inch lift.

[@jbraeslamb]

Al, I thought you and the whacker were gonna disappear down that quik sand. 😂 Good job in keeping it going 👍

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

Good morning to everyone at the Lumnah Acres channel!Greetings from Kamakura, Japan! 🇯🇵😄🐶 Have a great week everyone!

[@samvalentine3206]

Howdy Robert! Wishing you a great week as well!

[@evalinawarne1337]

Good mornings from MICHIGAN

[@annar6430]

Goid Morning Robert and Spunky🇯🇲🌺🐕

[@annar6430]

@@samvalentine3206 Good Morning Sam🌴🐓🇯🇲

[@daviddavis703]

Good evening Robert and Spunky! Have a pleasant evening!

[@infocus-media]

Just as I was about to say "You should have bought a Honda" it started, way to go! LOL!

[@jeanhawken4482]

It will be a real bonus and it will pay for itself vey quickly. Wonderful going home to beautifully cooked food.

[@astrabeltanebulosa5244]

good morning family this cucumber salad is very good with rice and beans it is delicious 😍 a fried egg too 😋😋😋

[@evelyndole4618]

With so many trucks coming I would put a couple of flags at the culvert edge just as a safety precaution

[@StoneKathryn]

That is a good idea too. It might get so uneven there from the dump trucks that they will have trouble telling where the diveway ends above the colvert.

[@cheekymonkey666]

ive been using two old plate compactors to crush rock for a few years, custom rock crusher... took some engineering but works well and made use of old equipment

[@peterlennart9062]

The new driveway looks nice and it will be interesting to see what's coming. A couple of thoughts. Why not give the driveway a slight crown so that any water can run off to the sides and more easily to the ditch keeping the center more stable. Also it could be useful to place a suitably large rock on each side of the driveway to mark out the culvert. That will be good marks for trucks and trailers to avoid accidental damage to the culvert ends.

[@matthewgroff433]

I hope you are ready for some Rain, remnants from Fred. Where I live, in Eastern, PA we are forecast to get anywhere from 3" to 5" of rain from the remnants of Fred, Plus about .33" of rain today on top of that. Stay safe. Looking forward to next few videos!

[@kimberlyshalaby1134]

Good morning Al, Gina, & Olivia! I am excited right with you. Really does seem like you've accomplished a lot in such a short time on our end of the camera. I know you have been busy on the off-grid property. Fall is almost upon us.

[@sandramontoya9185]

Doing a Great job! 👍🏽Remember to take your time with a clear mind. God bless your family…

[@kevincameron8437]

You might want to look at installing a line of drain tile in that low area…it’ll draw that water away from that lo space and allow you to direct the water to where you want it. I’ve seen this done for farmers and wet/bad draining fields…

[@ulfholt6434]

That’s a really good idea! Ditches and drainage is what you need

[@DWilliams-ce8nb]

Gina prepares such beautiful meals.

[@donlatimer5114]

Al here’s a suggestion for getting the compactor in and out of your truck or a trailer , take a piece of rebar and bend it with a loop at the top center and weld it to the sides of your compactor , this way you can hook a chain to it and pick it up to move it around

[@bobbennett3153]

I bought that same compactor about 8 years ago I also bought some wheels and bolts about 8 in Long to go through on the holes on the side of the compactor to roll it around easy peasy

[@samvalentine3206]

Good idea!

[@debinbc]

Here in salmon arm bc we got rain on some of the fires can see the mountains today still a bit smokey... Got a good sleep not worrying about fire over night.. Hope the rain keeps up... Taking down pool have to wash everything soot on everything..

[@StoneKathryn]

Wow, that has to be hard to have the fires close to you. I hope you don't get burnt out. Take care.

[@simplymeconnie4003]

That is a great addition to your tool shed! On the same note, it won't be sufficient enough for the pad of your future home. You need a big one with more power behind it for that as you really don't want nor need the ground to move under your pad. That one you're going to want to rent, or have a professional team with the big mac daddy ones, come prep the pad for you.

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Gooood morning Lumnah's everything is looking so good up there! God bless y'all!

[@samvalentine3206]

Howdy Loren! God bless you and yours as well!

[@shartne]

Already prepping the leach field good.

[@jrwalker1048]

Bring you boom closer to the cab might make grading a little easier for fine touches. Thank you for all the great content!

[@stevetuttle5472]

Never noticed the turning radius on the tractor, that’s impressive!

[@straubdavid9]

Good Tuesday mornin Moose Crossing ... hope you are having a nice day AL, Gina & Olivia .. take care.

[@neildriedger637]

Thanks for another GREAT video,loved it guys!!!!

[@rheanneisafreak]

I love the way you filmed/edited the intro to Gina’s cooking! Very nice!!!

[@taylorboone5201]

I bought a couple years ago and still running great There Predator motors are all top notch

[@michaelklein5046]

I have a plate compactor from H/F and haven't had any problems with it yet I'm putting some wheels on it to make it easier to move around. That's the only thing I see to be a problem. I like your videos I'm hoping you get dry whether for you so you can get off to a great start on your build

[@klazyy641]

Good save on Tippy the Excavator! Luckily your bucket arm was in the right position for you to right the 'Vator. Your water on the culvert might be a sign of a hidden spring?

[@HaroldReece]

I own many harbor freight tools, most I have found work just fine with a little adjustment now and then. It seems the bigger equipment is built from quality materials. I have never had one of their small engines but I have heard that they work fine.

[@thomascallaghan5988]

Great video and a good chunk of work done

[@rightfromwrong]

Gina, Al bought a new tool again, don’t spare the rod.😂😂😂 cool, so many things to level off on the new property. Have a great week. God bless.🕊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿❤️ p.s. definitely made for a chinese night, could have put a longer handle on it. Does the job well though.

[@agnestakacs2059]

Good morning! How exciting, another bit of machinery! Love how you said don’t tell Gina lol 😂

[@samvalentine3206]

Howdy there, Agnes! That is always funny when he says "don't tell Gina" as we all know she probably looks over his shoulder when he edits the videos - or maybe she does all the magic behind the scenes... or it's a group effort!

[@agnestakacs2059]

@@samvalentine3206 hey Sam 👋 that’s so true hey! 🤣😂

[@joey70082]

Keep the video coming guy I look forward to them all

[@jimbrewer1404]

Awesome job on the drive way .we don,t have a harbour fraight in NOVA SCOTIA WISH WE DID .THE STOMP-ER WORKED WELL

[@billhauck7872]

Dont forget the spark plug wrench. It is right where you left it. The manual is also where you left it but is not the same place as the spark plug wrench.

[@Bamaman14k]

I ran Honda engines for 20+ years and came across the predator, it’s sort of a Honda clone some of the parts are Inner changeable, but I’ve run probably 15,000 hours through each one. Great machine. Gina that salad looks amazing, I bet it was yummy.

[@knightshelmfarms6128]

We purchased a Honda compactor from northern tool and it will not start. Not sure what the deal is but very unhappy.

[@Tyrese37]

Great job on the homestead.

[@russellwatters5891]

Great job with the gravel! I would've dug out the wet stuff and replaced it with dry, but that's Florida for ya, looks like it'll dry out fine

[@StoneKathryn]

That's funny when you said putting John Deere oil in it might make it run like a Deere. That new tool is pretty impressive in how it solids the gravel up. The driveway is a lot of area to cover. It must have taken hours to cover all that. It looks good. Did I see you almost tip over clearing the leach field in the excavator? The GoPro did catch it because I did see it. That cucumber salad you made Gina looks delish. Nice dinner. Thanks for this video.

[@conniewright8080]

I use a small de thatcher (around $30) on the back of my riding mower to level out driveway or lawn (you can put on a few small blocks for added weight) THEN compact a level surface. But then again I buy STONECRETE - it cost more but turns into concrete. My second driveway is rock hard & level...

[@ericroadking7564]

Good work today!! Everyday progress wins in the end!! Love the content!! Dinner looks great stay blessed you guys!!

[@billsmith-wq5or]

think the excavator tracks are a better compactor then that compactor by far

[@zhilaohu50]

Vibration compacting tends to bring water up to the surface I'm told. If compacting wet areas, better to use pressure (weight) such as repeated driving over with track or wide tires.

[@BraxxJuventa]

I like that Bobgatti. It is a great tool! 👍😁

[@suannedorman621]

I know nothing about putting in a driveway, just wanted to catch your video. Have a blessed day everyone!

[@annwithaplan9766]

Oh man...I did the funniest thing. When you started to fall into that "quicksand" I said "Nooo" and clicked on the video to stop you from going down. My hand was already on the mouse, so it happened in a spit second Haha.

[@briancaldwell9549]

Goooooood morning Lumnah family from Melville Saskatchewan have a blessed day your life is about to get even busier good luck hope everything runs a scheduled

[@avalianteffort40]

We bought the chepo WEN plate compactor from Menards. Worked well enough for us. About the same price, and slightly higher advertised compaction force.

[@tomweber3529]

Mike from Outdoor with the Morgans bought one and loves it. Hope you like yours also.

[@jasonjones846]

I’m a fan of harbor freight power equipment. I have a bunch of generators I use on roofing projects, a welder and plasma cutter. If you treat the machines right you get a lot of value for the money. As far as those gas cans go, I have a few of the ones you have and think they are garbage, I like my old school round 5 gallon cans way better. Good job up there pal!

[@robertworman4355]

Good Morning Al, Gina and Olivia.

[@kaisenji]

My husband and I were wondering why the heck you didn't have that so-called self built cabin shipped up to field and just add on to it? You're getting ready to build another house and you already have something that's built but just needs to be added on to. I suspect that would be a lot faster than building a tiny house from the ground up. To each thine own I guess

[@The44Irish]

Dig it all out and build a bridge across the trench. I hope 2 trucks come together, one to pull the first one out when it goes axle deep. Hope that I'm wrong.

[@ericjohnson1008]

Morning, y'all are rocking it.

[@teresahyneman4349]

Good morning Lumnah family and friends from NE Mississippi! Hope everyone has a wonderful safe day!

[@samvalentine3206]

Howdy Teresa! Thanks for the hello in my earlier post!

[@UncleGo67]

Can’t wait to see All the New Buildings..👍😎

[@shawnpower6206]

Maybe there is a spring there. Always seems to be wet. Thanks for sharing your journey!

[@iamthemoss]

Great video, I am going to get one for gravel compaction

[@kellygroce40]

That compactor looks fun!

[@mousegouse]

All this work is showing on these two. Healthy looking tan and Gina is getting some definition on those arm muscles, you go girl 💪. The healthy meals she prepares for the family look delicious 😋....Your a lucky guy Al 😁

[@samvalentine3206]

26:33 Yes she does!

[@slamsshenanigans2296]

As others have said, fill and compact in lifts, doing it after will not compact even the top 6 inches well because the soil underneath is not solid. You might want to have some additional road base piled up near this area so when your dump trucks start coming in and compacting that you can immediately fill and grade to protect your culvert.

[@StoneKathryn]

That sounds like a really good idea. I think the dumptrucks can compact that driveway right?