And There Was Much Rejoicing!
May. 5th, 2009 06:59 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ellyssianWe completed three sides of exclosure #4 - the most we could do without the gate. Despite the steep slope, some of the sides are a lot closer to square, something we didn't think was possible. The stakes went in very fast; the biggest problem was sometimes they would be loose even when driven in all the way.
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We discussed the Boxer as an alternative to a larger skid steer. I had looked at these a while ago ~ they're significantly less expensive than a compact track loader ($25,000-$30,000 vs. $60,000-160,000), and meet the weight requirement nicely. I was worried that they wouldn't be enough to help with our needs, though. Based on Matt's feedback regarding his familiarity with the machines and their attachments, they will be a perfect fit. I will see what kind of financing I can get for the trailer ~ which we'll need first, to pick one up ~ and then I'll see if I can get the financing for the Boxer itself. I know that Boxer offers several financing plans, but I don't think the same thing exists for the trailers. Also, I don't know what the 10k trailer runs. I know the top o' the line 14.4k ran about $60,000, so it's still likely to be more than the Boxer itself.
For attachments, we would need the plate compactor, auger drive and some auger bits, the landscape power rake, and, most likely some form of bucket. Having them in-house would definitely make the 4 projects we have out to bid right now possible. Without that, we'll have to rent pretty much the same equipment, except it's likely to be the larger flavor, which means we'll have to work with someone out of Bethlehem and pay an arm and a leg for delivery to and from the job sites. If we can get financing, this will prove more cost effective.
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The best news came just before Matt was about to head home ~ it was the truck driver, and the rest of our fencing was on its way. Matt hung around for a half hour, and then all three of us could unload the parts for exclosure #s 5 & 6. All parts are now in house, all we need are some rainless days ~ well, one half day of rain is okay; that will give us time to assemble the three gates. =)
~ ~ ~
We discussed the Boxer as an alternative to a larger skid steer. I had looked at these a while ago ~ they're significantly less expensive than a compact track loader ($25,000-$30,000 vs. $60,000-160,000), and meet the weight requirement nicely. I was worried that they wouldn't be enough to help with our needs, though. Based on Matt's feedback regarding his familiarity with the machines and their attachments, they will be a perfect fit. I will see what kind of financing I can get for the trailer ~ which we'll need first, to pick one up ~ and then I'll see if I can get the financing for the Boxer itself. I know that Boxer offers several financing plans, but I don't think the same thing exists for the trailers. Also, I don't know what the 10k trailer runs. I know the top o' the line 14.4k ran about $60,000, so it's still likely to be more than the Boxer itself.
For attachments, we would need the plate compactor, auger drive and some auger bits, the landscape power rake, and, most likely some form of bucket. Having them in-house would definitely make the 4 projects we have out to bid right now possible. Without that, we'll have to rent pretty much the same equipment, except it's likely to be the larger flavor, which means we'll have to work with someone out of Bethlehem and pay an arm and a leg for delivery to and from the job sites. If we can get financing, this will prove more cost effective.
~ ~ ~
The best news came just before Matt was about to head home ~ it was the truck driver, and the rest of our fencing was on its way. Matt hung around for a half hour, and then all three of us could unload the parts for exclosure #s 5 & 6. All parts are now in house, all we need are some rainless days ~ well, one half day of rain is okay; that will give us time to assemble the three gates. =)
