Do you have a new landscaping project that you want to
finish up quickly? Though working on landscaping is enjoyable, the long months
of mud and digging, multiple blisters and too much dirt tracked into the house
can take its toll. You may want to speed things up with a mini digger hire.
Whatever your landscape gardening project, having the right
machinery will make the project go faster. When compared to doing everything by
hand, you’ll find the mini digger is far more efficient. It can drastically cut
your work time and make your entire project neater and more effective.
You don’t have to buy your own digger, though. It’s possible
to hire one through a company that specializes in hires. You can even hire an
operator for the same, making sure you have everything necessary to work faster
and harder. With an operator, you’ll just need to direct the machine and
everything will be done for you. It’s a great way to finish up that project
that you’ve been meaning to do for a while now.
Uses for Mini Diggers
Why would you need a mini digger for
your project? It has so many purposes. While the machine doesn’t handle very
large tasks well, it is ideal for the smaller things that you need to do around
the garden. For example, here are a few of the things you can use it for. Once
you have the digger in your garden, you’re bound to think of even more uses for
it.
Breaking ground: Planning a new flower bed or gazebo site? A
mini digger can easily break through the tough grass and dig up the area you
need to lay foundations.
Dig footings: If you’re building a structure, such as a
conservatory or patio, you’ll need concrete footings. These can take days to
dig out by hand, but a mini digger can handle it in a single day. You may even
be able to pour concrete the same day, depending on the size of the footings.
Levelling: If you need to level an area, this little digger
is the perfect option. It can level out small areas or larger ones.
Demolish existing structures: If there are already small
structures, such as sheds or greenhouses, you can use the mini digger to
destroy and remove the structures. The excavator can also demolish metal and
concrete as needed.
Removing tree stumps: One of the bigger jobs when managing a
landscaping site is removing any tree stumps from trees that have been cut
down. These can be rather difficult to dig out, and nearly impossible by hand.
However, with this handy machine, you can pry the stump right out of the
ground.
Creating hills: The opposite of levelling, the mini digger
can also help you create gently rolling hills around your property if desired.
It can also be used to place rocks in attractive arrangements on the hills, as
well.
Dig ponds: Are you planning to add a pond or a small pool to
your garden? Water features are common landscaping projects and again, the mini
digger can help you carve out the perfect shape, far faster than doing it by
hand.
Fence post holes: Need to add a fence to your project? A
mini digger can handle the holes for you and will be nice and quick about it.
After all, no one really enjoys doing post holes by hand, even with fancy
tools.
Create drainage ditches: The micro digger is exactly the
right size to create drainage ditches or trenches for utility lines. Since
landscaping requires managing drainage, you will need this feature at some
point.
Fill garden beds: If you’re moving soil from a truck to a
garden bed, the mini digger can easily scoop and move the dirt. However, it
really shines when moving the dirt from the truck or a pile to a trailer or
wheelbarrow, since it can easily move from one spot to another.
Dig and turn compost: Planning to make your own compost and
fertilizer for your garden beds? You can easily create a compost hole with the
digger and then turn the compost as needed.
Turn over garden beds: If you want to mix fertilizer and
compost into the soil, you can do this with a digger, as well. It easily turns
the soil and digs the fertilizer down where it will be of the most use. If you
are working in the winter, turn over the beds so the remaining plants will
serve as fertilizer in the coming year.
The tiny machine has many uses for those working in the
landscaping industry, as well as those who are managing a small, personal
project. Either way, you can hire one of these useful machines and put it to
work for you in your own garden.
Benefits of a Mini Digger
Mini excavators have a lot of advantages over full size
ones. A micro digger hire saves you money, but it also comes with a unique set
of benefits, thanks to the size of the machinery. These are some of the main
reasons people opt for this smaller version, rather than the full size machine.
First, it has a much smaller footprint than a regular size
digger, which means it can fit into smaller spaces. It’s also much simpler to
transport, since it fits on the back of pickup truck. You don’t need any
special equipment to haul the digger to your garden.
Second, the smaller machine far quieter and more fuel
efficient than the larger machines. It is ideal for garden use in a residential
area, as neighbours are less likely to complain about the noise. Even if they
do, it won’t be nearly as bad as a larger machine.
Finally, the small footprint and lighter weight of the mini
digger will do far less damage to the garden. If you have grass down, there
will only be a small path instead of a larger machine tearing up the ground.
This is particularly useful if you need to move soil, plants, etc. from the
front garden to the back. It will be possible to do this without causing
excessive damage and the narrow digger can pass through fairly small spaces.
Waste Management with Mini Diggers
As anyone who has undertaken a massive landscaping project
knows, there is plenty of waste to dispose of during a job like this. Roots
need to be lifted out, old bricks piled up, and rocks will be removed. What do
you do with all this junk?
A mini digger hire will let you move the rubbish and waste
easily, moving it all to a more accessible part of the garden so you can
continue working. If you have thought ahead, you can hire your digger from a
company that also manages waste and they’ll take care of it for you.
Skip Hire and Waste Disposal
Rather than just pile up all the rubbish, it can be helpful
to hire a skip and fill it up. The best part of this is that the waste disposal
company will handle everything from there. They can even recycle some rubbish,
if it’s the sort of thing that can be recycled.
When you need to demolish a structure, there is a lot of
rubbish and debris left after the fact. It’s best to have a skip already in
place to load the rubbish directly into it. Once the skip is full, you can send
it off and you don’t need to worry about where the rubbish needs to go or where
you can dump it. Everything is taken care of by the skip company.
Who Can Manage a Mini Digger Hire?
It’s usually best to hire an operator along with the mini
digger, just because it can be complicated and it’s best to have someone who is
licensed to operate it. You want someone who has the experience necessary to do
exactly what you need it to do.
Look for an operator who has a CITB/CPCS safety certificate
and the experience to work with you. They should also carry NVQ qualifications.
Ideally, you’ll be able to hire skips and machinery from the
same company, so you only need to deal with one company for your entire
project.
Do you have a big landscaping project that a
micro digger hire would be ideal for? Contact Graham Churchill today to find
out how we can help you with your project. We offer everything from skip hire
to machinery hires and lorries.
