Nov 27, 2024 · Key Takeaway: Digging a pond with a skid steer might seem like a big job, but with the right plan and tools, it’s totally doable. Focus on preparation, safety, and precision, and you’ll end up …

Detailed guide on using a skid steer for pond excavation: understanding equipment limits, crucial site prep, and step-by-step digging methods.

Watch This BEFORE You Dig Your Farm Pond | Easy Skid Steer Work, How to build a pond with a skid steer, Bobcat T770! Our Highland Cattle kept having mud on their legs from a very small...

Sep 10, 2023 · A skid-steer can be effective in excavating the top shelves of the pond, but the bottom and final shaping should still be done with hand tools. A good backhoe operator can maneuver …

Sep 3, 2025 · In this section, we will explore how to effectively use a skid steer to dig a pond, the tools required, the steps involved, potential difficulties, and safety tips.

Mar 4, 2016 · We have done the digging with a 100 hp tracked skid steer, a 70hp tracked skid steer, and a backhoe. We originally were using a chisel plow behind a large farm tractor to break the ground …

Aug 26, 2012 · My question is, is it possible to grade the slopes sideways or would it be better to back drag the slopes? I live in south Florida so I'm not dealing with any huge hills, and although I don't …

Skid steer is a Kubota SVL65-2 with wide track Camso SD tracks. Mower is a standard flow 72" Bobcat brushcat. This is a site I mow once a year and I have don...

Oct 4, 2019 · You can dig a basement with a CTL no problem but if you get steep and it’s wet then it gets way too greasy and you can’t get up the slope anymore. Can you dig with the dipper, pile …

Ground around ponds often have drainage and compaction issues. We have two skid steer attachments that speed up ground prep around ponds.