494 sq ft of 5" concrete ( I need a concrete pump)

[GLyford]

If you are using a concrete crew, ask if they have a "concrete buggy." Or check and see if any of the local rental places have one available. Might be cheaper than a pump if you can find one...?

 

[Oldoak]

If you are using a concrete crew, ask if they have a "concrete buggy." Or check and see if any of the local rental places have one available. Might be cheaper than a pump if you can find one...?

I believe that is the best suggestion so far and think it would be much cheaper than a concrete pumper.

 

[newbury]

OP - You've got me wondering on why you don't have a wide easy path to the mill. Are you planning on pulling boards out on a narrow trailer?

Some ready mix places also rent READY MIX DUMP TRAILERs. The link rents it free if you buy ready mix. If you've got a good path to the mill your tractor might be able to pull it for 7 or 8 trips. It would probably weigh a little less than 3 tons full.
/edit - note the link is in Minneapolis, no idea how close it is to the OP in NW WI

 

[fried1765]

newbury,
You're right . I will run out of time because I still have to excavate the site on the the other side of the mill ( left side in photo ).Right side pretty much prepped Very poor soil ---> will need a layer of "heavies" and then some class 5. Then some rebar followed by the 5" of concrete. So I'm looking at a Spring pour when the Northern Wis weather moderates.
GGK

Get everything prepped now, before winter, (except re-bar), and then you will not need to disturb the soil that has settled nicely over the winter.

 

[RickB]

Looks to me like the cart is ahead of the horse. Why didn’t you excavate the site, pour the pad and set the mill up on the pad? Your mill is going to sit on “poor soil” and the rails won’t be straight by spring. I think I’d cut bait and start over.

 

[newbury]

Looks to me like the cart is ahead of the horse. Why didn稚 you excavate the site, pour the pad and set the mill up on the pad? Your mill is going to sit on 菟oor soil and the rails won稚 be straight by spring. I think I壇 cut bait and start over.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

My mill is on a concrete pad.

 

[rgr33]

I just added on to my barn, and had to use a concrete pump. There were some trees that kept a concrete truck from having a clear path to the work area.

The cost was $500 for about 2.5 hours work, including set up and clean out. It made the job a lot easier on the crew, and was well worth the added cost.

 

[Gitche Gumee Kid]

Looks to me like the cart is ahead of the horse. Why didn’t you excavate the site, pour the pad and set the mill up on the pad? Your mill is going to sit on “poor soil” and the rails won’t be straight by spring. I think I’d cut bait and start over.

RickB,
Please refer to the photo of my mill. If you look closely you will see eight concrete piers that are set 5 1/2' below grade.

GGK

 

[RickB]

RickB,
Please refer to the photo of my mill. If you look closely you will see eight concrete piers that are set 5 1/2' below grade.

GGK

OK. They looked more to me like chunks of 8x8 laid on the ground horizontally.

 

[farm boy00]

Do you have access to water? Another option might be to rent a concrete mixer and use bags