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  1. zeek89

    Finding the right size

    I’m hoping you guys can help me figure out the right size excavator for my needs. The initial plan was a backhoe (general industry questions thread: Can a backhoe do all this?) but there seems to be a lot more support for a mini ex & CTL combo. So with that in mind, I’m hoping you guys can...
  2. zeek89

    Can a backhoe do all this?

    Thanks for all the feedback everyone. I hear you all loud and clear. Don’t bother with a backhoe and consider a mini ex / CTL combo instead. Cheers
  3. zeek89

    Can a backhoe do all this?

    What size mini-ex do you think could handle that excavation job? No love for the ol’ backhoes lol.
  4. zeek89

    Hi HEF

    Hi everyone, I’m a real estate investor/developer/builder from Ontario Canada. I’m already learning lots browsing the forums. Looks like there’s a great community here with many knowledgeable and helpful folks! I’ve also got a thread titled “Can a backhoe do all this?” in the General Industry...
  5. zeek89

    Can a backhoe do all this?

    I don’t think you’ve got that quite right. The fault lies with me though, I should have been more specific in my OP. With that said, I’m not so much looking for general business advice (although I appreciate any and all advice you guys are willing to share). I’m more specifically looking for...
  6. zeek89

    Can a backhoe do all this?

    Thanks for your response AzIron. I checked out your thread ‘a recent job’. Very cool. Looks like some very tough digging and lots of slope where you’re located. I’d love to hear how you’d tackle the siteworks for the two semis using only a backhoe. I’ve got a few ideas in mind but nowhere...
  7. zeek89

    A recent job

    Awesome thread. Thanks for sharing!
  8. zeek89

    Can a backhoe do all this?

    Hey everyone. I just wanted to say thanks in advance for all of you who take the time to read this thread and offer your insights. ...Where to start? *takes deep breath* I'm a residential developer and builder. I've hired my brother to work with me next year. He is an experienced gradesman...
  9. zeek89

    How Did You Find Us?

    Google. All of my searches kept leading me back to this forum so I figured I might as well join! Cheers
  10. zeek89

    Welcome!!!

    Hi everyone. I'm a real estate developer and builder in Ontario Canada. I've got 1000 questions floating around in my head with regards to heavy equipment and earthworks. I'm looking forward to learning lots from everyone and getting to meet many of you! Cheers
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