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If you need to pulverize soil on your property in order to either level the ground, clear debris, till the soil or more, you should highly consider opting for professional help by looking into the costs of renting a bobcat. On average, the cost of renting a bobcat and operating it yourself lies between $330 and $400 for a full day's work. If you need to hire an operator with the bobcat rental, you're looking at an additional $60 to $110 per hour for the cost of labour. The speed of which a bobcat can get the job done, however, will be well worth it. To pulverize soil, you'll need to rent a bobcat with a soil conditioner accessory. Here are 3 features you should look for in the soil conditioner.
Carbide-Tipped Teeth
To make sure that the soil conditioner can efficiently and easily cut into the soil, look for ones that have a carbide-tipped teeth. Carbide is not only more durable, but is also approximately two times stiffer than steel, so you can expect soil conditioners with carbide-tipped teeth to literally cut away at the soil as if it was butter.
Carbide-tipped teeth also require less maintenance repairs. They are ready to go at all times and will get the job done with less hassle and within a shorter timeframe. You should definitely make sure that the soil conditioners have carbide-tipped teeth if you'll need to rip through hard clumps.
Adjustable Angle and Depth Controls
Soil conditioners can do more than just pulverize the soil. They can also be used to level the ground, grade topsoil, cut swales and prepare the ground for seeding and even sodding. With that in mind, you'll want to make as much use of the bobcat as possible while you are renting it, so look for soil conditioners that come with adjustable angle and depth controls.
Generally speaking, angle and depth control adjustments need to be done manually. Angle control is highly effective in situations where the spoil needs to be redirected. On the other hand, depth control is great for shaving off high spots and filling low spots. Look at the amount of adjustments that can be made. The more settings available, the better.
Ability to Increase Horsepower with High-Flow Hydraulics
If you're going to be cutting into tough hardpan and rich clay soils, you may need more power. In these situations, look for soil conditioners that can be attached to high-flow hydraulics. The use of high-flow hydraulics will increase overall horsepower by increasing torque to the drums.
Conclusion
Regardless of whether you will be operating the bobcat yourself or hiring a professional, focus on the type of accessories that you'll need. Bobcats can accomplish many different tasks based on the type of accessories that are attached.
Share13 September 2016
If you work in or run an industrial or manufacturing facility, safety is key. In this blog, we are going to talk a lot about safety. However, we are also going to veer into other aspects of these industries as well. There will be posts directed toward consumers, business owners, workers and many others. Before you start reading, let me introduce myself. My name is Steve. I used to volunteer at an animal refuge where I put together a lot of buildings and frequently visited sheet metal processing facilities, fence manufacturing companies and similar businesses. I was incredibly interested in what they did so I decided to create this blog. Thank you for reading.
