Robbie Hegwood
Platinum Member
Once upon a time there was these little ROW projects. In there varoius stages they are not that significant. But combined into one project they are the tuffest mulching jobs I have seen.
First we will take ground conditions. On the surface it looks good, right up till someone jumps down off a machine and the ground wiggles in a 2' circle like a big bowl of jello. The crust is roughly 8" thick. The ground under that is (for simple terms) liquified. Once you break thru the crust it is 3-4' to the hard pan. By then you have bogged with no return and have to get on the radio for plans B,C, and D. Always handy to keep a 300 size plus excavator on site just for such jobs. If you can drive carefully you can stay on the surface. Alot of swepping turns.
Secondly. These are 80' wide ROWS with lines that have to be followed to the T. Whatever is in your way has to go. Plantation pines, open fields, and mature 120+ft. trees of every species. And on top of that throw in rolling hills, bottoms, and the above mentioned BOG. Worst conditions in the sun shine, throw in rain and a bad sitiuation just went south.
Now for the kicker. Your job is a 15 mile stretch of this "Gold Mine" remember 80' width and you have 15-18 days to complete the project. It has to be left in a condition that looks like a park and trucks can be driven where dry enough to do so. And did I mention there is crew 3 days behind you utilizing this ROW and if you stop they WILL catch you and two projects will be shut down.
Names and location withheld on purpose. If you figure out where please keep that to yourself.
Supporting pics of what equipment is being used and the end results.
If you can't tell in the group pic is 2-400hp Brons 1-PT gator 400hp 1-dozer, and 1- excavator. Leg 2 of this run is a Risley 300hp and another 400 hp Bron and excavator. All on one section. They start and work toward each other. The excavator is a Supertrak 450 hp running the Rolly Chopper. On the yard with Supertrak is a Fecon 440. My rough estimate of above equipment is 4 million dollars. This is half there inventory!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
First we will take ground conditions. On the surface it looks good, right up till someone jumps down off a machine and the ground wiggles in a 2' circle like a big bowl of jello. The crust is roughly 8" thick. The ground under that is (for simple terms) liquified. Once you break thru the crust it is 3-4' to the hard pan. By then you have bogged with no return and have to get on the radio for plans B,C, and D. Always handy to keep a 300 size plus excavator on site just for such jobs. If you can drive carefully you can stay on the surface. Alot of swepping turns.
Secondly. These are 80' wide ROWS with lines that have to be followed to the T. Whatever is in your way has to go. Plantation pines, open fields, and mature 120+ft. trees of every species. And on top of that throw in rolling hills, bottoms, and the above mentioned BOG. Worst conditions in the sun shine, throw in rain and a bad sitiuation just went south.
Now for the kicker. Your job is a 15 mile stretch of this "Gold Mine" remember 80' width and you have 15-18 days to complete the project. It has to be left in a condition that looks like a park and trucks can be driven where dry enough to do so. And did I mention there is crew 3 days behind you utilizing this ROW and if you stop they WILL catch you and two projects will be shut down.
Names and location withheld on purpose. If you figure out where please keep that to yourself.
Supporting pics of what equipment is being used and the end results.
If you can't tell in the group pic is 2-400hp Brons 1-PT gator 400hp 1-dozer, and 1- excavator. Leg 2 of this run is a Risley 300hp and another 400 hp Bron and excavator. All on one section. They start and work toward each other. The excavator is a Supertrak 450 hp running the Rolly Chopper. On the yard with Supertrak is a Fecon 440. My rough estimate of above equipment is 4 million dollars. This is half there inventory!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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