I work for a company but one time I made almost 6000 bucks in one day, I dug and buried 670 ft fiber optics all by myself with a 35. But I regularly bring in over 2k a day, that’s probably the average for me. Driveways can be easy money. They ain’t even charging that much so it’s easy if you know what you are doing. But I’ll get myself some more experience before going solo. The problem is lining up so many jobs!
Thanks J Send me a list of what ideas, information or methods you would like to understand better and I’ll see what I can to include that information in future videos
This looks like a pretty good job for somone to get started with. I'm looking at getting into some smaller excavation work and always curious what type of jobs would be great to start with
Hey Jon I make my best money at Demolishing buildings and below ground swimming pools. Also putting in gravel driveways and Parking Area’s. Everything else is done pretty much by the hour. I charge 125 per hour. You’re going to need a truck and trailer and an excavator. I have a 2011 three-quarter ton GMC diesel with 230k mile. I paid 21,000 two year ago. I also bought a tilt ramp 13k lbs trailer, used for $7500, and the Excavator ran 64K. I have a good credit so I was able to borrow money for all of it with very little down. The excavator is a bobcat New 2021 E 42. I wouldn’t go with anything smaller if you want to do demo jobs and knock over big trees any other questions, be sure to let me know.
I know this is an older video but may I make a suggestion? I also run an E42 (extenda-hoe) for a plumbing company, I dig water and sewer lines for repair and I’ve found a breaker attachment really speeds up the process and cuts down wear and tear on the pins and bushings. You can rent them from your local Bobcat dealer and figure it into your bid.
Hey Tim, thanks so much for the comment. Since that video I have been using a breaker much easier and definitely the way to go. Thanks again always glad to hear from you guys.
I think a ripper attachment would be better choice for this fiberglass demolition. Did you get the E42 because of the CDL weight limitations? Overall very nice job.
Hi highlighted, That ripper sounds like a possibility. But they’re very hard to attach because they’re laying on their side so you have to have someone to hold them up and I work by myself. Thanks for the really nice comment and yes 842 doesn’t require a CDL. I think you can go all the way up to 12,000 pounds. The E 42 ways 9900.
My E42 left me (arm extended) over a burn pile. The Bobcat field tech who did a post mortem said it was a problem with the main controls harness. After that I bought a Takeuchi and never looked back. I had to learn the hard way that quality control and reliability are by far the best on Japanese cars and its the same for construction equipment.
Hi Cy We all have our stories. I’ve had a really good luck with my Bobcat, so far. Made right up in South Dakota but I’ve heard that those Takeuchi’s are pretty great too.
When trying to bust up concrete dont raise up so far, its slowing down at that point to normal speed, be short, quick and violent. Using the rocking motion of the machine to your advantage is key to breaking.... bad for longevity of a tight machine though. The Picking up a piece of concrete and dropping it on the other works very well and saved the machine.
Hey Raymundo, That's is good information . I will try that out. What equipment do you run? And thanks for your comments . I really like hearing from you guys.
The trick is to go boom down and stick in at the same time with the stick at 35 degrees or so that way both cylinders will move the bucket down together for twice the speed. And you only need to raise the bucket up a foot because the machine ain’t gonna move any faster then that anyway. If your pumps are strong enough you can curl the bucket out at the same time and hit the object with the tooth for the ultimate punch. All those motions just need to be done at the exact same time, you can hit multiple times a second!
I have found that every city is a little different with swimming pools. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, they do not require that you remove the contents of a swimming pool. You can bury them. They consist of concrete, vinyl pool liners, treated lumber frame, metal lumber frame, and fiberglass lumber frame. Maybe it’s because they don’t decompose and affect the ground water. We also put 2 feet minimum of cover over them so that they don’t effect any plants or trees planted on top.
Yeah, most of these people are quite elderly , the pools have outlived their usefulness, and the grandkids don’t seem to visit anymore. Kind of sad . I think about what if a young couple buys the house and decided to put in a pool. What a disappointment to have this mess underneath.
Hi Living Thanks for your concern Since I’m basically tearing this pool apart, it creates little or no dust, which is the source for concern. Also, most the time I have the door closed with filtered air conditioning.
Hi CCC Yes I did but you have to deduct the filter which was about $500. Other than that it was all labor or tractor time. Once you get the hang of it, swimming pools are great way to make money with a mini excavator.
Hi Coziii, I know, right! There’s usually a couple reasons. 1 - older couples. Late 70s 70s no longer uses pool. Kids are all grownup. All they do is take care of it every year and put money into it. Tired of doing that and have the money to spend to bury it. 2, older pool, damaged from settling or age related mechanical issues. Just tired of messing with it. Sad. Thanks for a great question.
you really need a ripper tooth. good for stumps, concrete, asphalt, loosening rock, frost and picking logs and pool demo. save your digging bucket for digging.
Man next you get a fiberglass pool to fill in. Take the pool out and re-sell I do three or 4 year and then I get paid to re-install them. Talk about profit.
Hey, big fish. I know, right! There’s quite a learning curve to Excavating. Never realized it was so easy to bang things up and it has cost me a few thousand dollars in repairs. But I am getting better.
I work for a company but one time I made almost 6000 bucks in one day, I dug and buried 670 ft fiber optics all by myself with a 35. But I regularly bring in over 2k a day, that’s probably the average for me. Driveways can be easy money. They ain’t even charging that much so it’s easy if you know what you are doing. But I’ll get myself some more experience before going solo. The problem is lining up so many jobs!
Best thing that has worked for me Angi’s Leads. Demolition and spreading gravel. It can be expensive, but really helps in slow times.
Nice work. I have an E-50. Great machines.
Thanks J
Send me a list of what ideas, information or methods you would like to understand better and I’ll see what I can to include that information in future videos
This looks like a pretty good job for somone to get started with. I'm looking at getting into some smaller excavation work and always curious what type of jobs would be great to start with
Hey Jon
I make my best money at Demolishing buildings and below ground swimming pools. Also putting in gravel driveways and Parking Area’s. Everything else is done pretty much by the hour. I charge 125 per hour.
You’re going to need a truck and trailer and an excavator. I have a 2011 three-quarter ton GMC diesel with 230k mile. I paid 21,000 two year ago. I also bought a tilt ramp 13k lbs trailer, used for $7500, and the Excavator ran 64K. I have a good credit so I was able to borrow money for all of it with very little down. The excavator is a bobcat New 2021 E 42. I wouldn’t go with anything smaller if you want to do demo jobs and knock over big trees
any other questions, be sure to let me know.
@Mr. Digger Excavating awesome thanks for sharing some tips. I'm excited f9r the future and see what happens
Thanks so much for the nice comment
I know this is an older video but may I make a suggestion? I also run an E42 (extenda-hoe) for a plumbing company, I dig water and sewer lines for repair and I’ve found a breaker attachment really speeds up the process and cuts down wear and tear on the pins and bushings. You can rent them from your local Bobcat dealer and figure it into your bid.
Hey Tim, thanks so much for the comment. Since that video I have been using a breaker much easier and definitely the way to go. Thanks again always glad to hear from you guys.
What size excavator is that
Hey Kevin,
It is a 2021 bobcat E42-9800 pounds
I think a ripper attachment would be better choice for this fiberglass demolition. Did you get the E42 because of the CDL weight limitations? Overall very nice job.
Hi highlighted,
That ripper sounds like a possibility. But they’re very hard to attach because they’re laying on their side so you have to have someone to hold them up and I work by myself. Thanks for the really nice comment and yes 842 doesn’t require a CDL. I think you can go all the way up to 12,000 pounds. The E 42 ways 9900.
My E42 left me (arm extended) over a burn pile. The Bobcat field tech who did a post mortem said it was a problem with the main controls harness. After that I bought a Takeuchi and never looked back. I had to learn the hard way that quality control and reliability are by far the best on Japanese cars and its the same for construction equipment.
Hi Cy
We all have our stories. I’ve had a really good luck with my Bobcat, so far. Made right up in South Dakota but I’ve heard that those Takeuchi’s are pretty great too.
My Toyota got a flat tire once. So I bought an American car and never looked back.
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Thinking of getting a 2.5 ton mini , could that handle a job like this?
Looks like you're basically operating the equipment at idle. You won't struggle with the power so much if you give it throttle.
Hi Seij
I do that often because the engine noise will override the microphone
@@Mr.Digger oh of course, that makes sense.
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When trying to bust up concrete dont raise up so far, its slowing down at that point to normal speed, be short, quick and violent. Using the rocking motion of the machine to your advantage is key to breaking.... bad for longevity of a tight machine though. The Picking up a piece of concrete and dropping it on the other works very well and saved the machine.
Hey Raymundo, That's is good information . I will try that out.
What equipment do you run?
And thanks for your comments . I really like hearing from you guys.
@@Mr.Digger I run excavators almost exclusively these days, but can and have run just about everything.
The 2 happiest days of a pool owner……the day the pool is put in, and the day it is filled in.
Lol
Awesome!
The trick is to go boom down and stick in at the same time with the stick at 35 degrees or so that way both cylinders will move the bucket down together for twice the speed. And you only need to raise the bucket up a foot because the machine ain’t gonna move any faster then that anyway. If your pumps are strong enough you can curl the bucket out at the same time and hit the object with the tooth for the ultimate punch.
All those motions just need to be done at the exact same time, you can hit multiple times a second!
Did you just bury all that debris in the hole? Wouldn't it be required to bring to a landfill?
I have found that every city is a little different with swimming pools. In Tulsa, Oklahoma, they do not require that you remove the contents of a swimming pool. You can bury them.
They consist of concrete, vinyl pool liners, treated lumber frame, metal lumber frame, and fiberglass lumber frame.
Maybe it’s because they don’t decompose and affect the ground water. We also put 2 feet minimum of cover over them so that they don’t effect any plants or trees planted on top.
@Mr. Digger Excavating interesting, just creating mini landfills all over the place
Yeah, most of these people are quite elderly , the pools have outlived their usefulness, and the grandkids don’t seem to visit anymore. Kind of sad
. I think about what if a young couple buys the house and decided to put in a pool. What a disappointment to have this mess underneath.
pleae wear a dust mask or full face respirator when working with fiberglass !!!!
Hi Living
Thanks for your concern
Since I’m basically tearing this pool apart, it creates little or no dust, which is the source for concern. Also, most the time I have the door closed with filtered air conditioning.
@@Mr.Digger OK my buddy. Good videos, love that Bobcat, just eats it.
Dido
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hi,did u realy made 5000 dollars just for demolition and filling?
Hi CCC
Yes I did but you have to deduct the filter which was about $500. Other than that it was all labor or tractor time. Once you get the hang of it, swimming pools are great way to make money with a mini excavator.
I meant fill dirt not filter
I hope the home owner wanted his pool removed 😆
Hey Frank
I thought about that when we do a demo house. What if you just had an angry spouse or neighbor. What a mess that would be
Just why get rid of a pool
Hi Coziii,
I know, right!
There’s usually a couple reasons. 1 - older couples. Late 70s 70s no longer uses pool. Kids are all grownup. All they do is take care of it every year and put money into it. Tired of doing that and have the money to spend to bury it.
2, older pool, damaged from settling or age related mechanical issues. Just tired of messing with it.
Sad.
Thanks for a great question.
you really need a ripper tooth. good for stumps, concrete, asphalt, loosening rock, frost and picking logs and pool demo. save your digging bucket for digging.
Man next you get a fiberglass pool to fill in. Take the pool out and re-sell I do three or 4 year and then I get paid to re-install them. Talk about profit.
Thats a good idea lol
Hi John,
That’s bold. I can’t picture that working. I just seem like it would be too flimsy but I guess that’s how it’s delivered. Interesting.
Im just starting out with with my Mini. Whats the HP of your machine. Im just trying to figure out what I can do with mine. Thx
@@kevinscoolshitandstuff2537
Hi Kevin
2021 Bobcat e42
9800 lbs
52 hp
@@kevinscoolshitandstuff2537
I meant 42 h.p.
Man, i suggest you take an operator's class. You are needlessly beating yourself up.
Hey, big fish.
I know, right!
There’s quite a learning curve to Excavating. Never realized it was so easy to bang things up and it has cost me a few thousand dollars in repairs. But I am getting better.