Excavate and Clear the Deck Area
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How to Build a Simple Deck
What happens here
A Ditch Witch SK800 mini skid steer, rented from Tates Rents, is unloaded from a trailer. The operator uses the mini skid steer's bucket to scrape away the existing grass and topsoil from the front yard, specifically the area where the new deck will be built. The excavation is done in layers, with the operator adjusting the bucket depth to achieve an even removal of material. The removed soil is then transported to another part of the property. Learning to operate the mini skid steer's dual-track controls and mastering the bucket's float setting for rough grading are key skills demonstrated.
Goal: Using a Ditch Witch SK800 mini skid steer, the existing turf and topsoil are removed from the proposed deck area to prepare a level surface for construction.
Tools and materials
- Chain Binders
- Ditch Witch SK800 Mini Skid Steer
- Trailer
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