Can a Bobcat do this?

[larry_g]

ALL I need to know is, is a typical common Bobcat type rubber tire small skid steer w a decent operator, capable of all parts of this job??

Or, is something bigger or different needed?

Thanks !! Marc

I think the first question we should have asked; What size or model # of a machine are we looking at? They range from a few thousand pounds to near 10k. Makes a difference.

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[K13]

As mentioned the only thing that is really relevant here is how much he is charging for the whole job in comparison to what others charge for the same work.

 

[Marctrees]

The new building slab needs to end up at a certain height to jive w an existing adjacent deck next to house.

No steps allowed, and no room for ramp.

Planning for possible future wheelchair access to roll out of house, onto deck, into shop.

To do that, we need to cut and put in about a 3' wall on upside, and fill about 12" on lowside.

We have no room to repose dirt gradually from the pad, need to be vertical drops.

So that's like why we gotta do it like this.

Thanks Guys for all the info, Excellent comments and ideas.

Has helped me undertand much better my options. Marc

 

[RustyBuckets]

Funny stuff here. Cut to the chase. If the OP is not doing it himself, is paying for a completed task, why would you care what equipment an experienced local professional uses. Get three bids. Pick the one you are most comfortable with ( may be not the cheapest) and write the check for a proper job.

Worrying about what method a professional uses is like worrying about whether he drives a Ford, Chevy or Dodge.

Co-sign.

When I want something level; I call in an experienced guy with a road grader.

Graders are very productive at getting building pads right on grade, but I think the 30x40 size building the OP describes is pretty small for a grader.

 

[LXCam]

When I want something level; I call in an experienced guy with a road grader.

You and the grading contractor have elected to fight to the death in a 3' x 3' room. He's brings a knife and you bring a bazooka, how ya think this is going to pan out?


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[Marctrees]

OK, I have decided what to do.

I am bringing in a full size grader, and a very large crane.

The crane will lift and spin the grader 180 degree when he needs to stop, and also set him over to side the width of his blade.

That should do my 30x40 pad.

Excellent, now I have a plan.

Now, I just need to find a local 120 ton Westinghouse Haulpak for my fill.

Marc

 

[LXCam]

OK, I have decided what to do.

I am bringing in a full size grader, and a very large crane.

The crane will lift and spin the grader 180 degree when he needs to stop, and also set him over to side the width of his blade.

That should do my 30x40 pad.

Excellent, now I have a plan.

Now, I just need to find a local 120 ton Westinghouse Haulpak for my fill.

Marc

Perfect I love it!



Now how ya gonna handle the last 12ft of the corners where the blade won't catch??



Oh I know, I know. Bring in a bobcat, what a novel idea huh?

 

[BDT/NWMN]

You and the grading contractor have elected to fight to the death in a 3' x 3' room. He's brings a knife and you bring a bazooka, how ya think this is going to pan out?


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He would get leveled

 

[BDT/NWMN]

OK, I have decided what to do.

I am bringing in a full size grader, and a very large crane.

The crane will lift and spin the grader 180 degree when he needs to stop, and also set him over to side the width of his blade.

That should do my 30x40 pad.

Excellent, now I have a plan.

Now, I just need to find a local 120 ton Westinghouse Haulpak for my fill.

Marc

Be sure to take plenty of pictures. Might want to price out the minimum charge for the crane.. Check Your local road restrictions before hiring that Haulpak.. If you lack the room; maybe something smaller.. I recommended a road grader in post 34.. About post 45 you offered a bit more detail about your project..... fantastic timing.. Good luck with your project.. If this prpject is close to any existing foundations or concrete slabs, there is no way in hell I would allow a dozer or crawler near them.
I don't have time to go into any details about the effects of the vibrations from a steel tracked crawler. Large TLB would be My choice given the extra information from post 45.

 

[LXCam]

BDT, in his first post he clearly stated the size of the pad. Matter of fact, in the second sentence at that.



While ya got that bazooka out, how bout taking out the snake that bit ya too while you're at it.

 

[BDT/NWMN]

BDT, in his first post he clearly stated the size of the pad. Matter of fact, in the second sentence at that.



While ya got that bazooka out, how bout taking out the snake that bit ya too while you're at it.

The size of a building pad does not necessarily mean that the surrounding area will not be leveled or sloped for proper drainage.. Unless there are large trees or other structures nearby that make doing so not feasible; I Myself would prefer this slope and proper drainage extending 10 feet from all four walls.

post 45 made it clear that a full sized road grader would be clumbersome for this project/ That there is existing structure/deck to work around..

 

[tthornto]

What tools a contractor uses shouldn't matter as long as the job gets done, if he wants to use a bunch of guys with shovels and wheelbarrows to do the job, or a D-10 dozer so what, as long as the dirt is moved and properly compacted and graded in an acceptable time frame and for a fair price. Different contractors have different tools available to them for different costs, they also have different skills, work ethics, etc. Picking the right tool is important if you are doing the work yourself, but if you are paying someone else then just worry about picking the right person/company.

 

[kbs2244]

My concrete guy used a Bobcat.
20x24

 

[TractorJeff]

LOL!
The driveway paver guys out around here have a small grader that they use to level/crown/slope a driveway. The OP could always get that and probably skip the rental on the Crane. Still not sure on the Haulpak though?