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Dig the Initial Ditch

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Tractors at work...How to properly ditch your driveway to stop washing!

What happens here

With the blade set for digging, drive the tractor along the edge of the driveway, keeping the angled side of the blade digging into the soil. The goal is to create the initial trench for the ditch. The presenter recommends driving slowly and in a low gear to maintain control and achieve a consistent cut. Multiple passes might be needed to reach the desired depth without taking too much soil at once.

Goal: Create the main trench for water drainage.

Tools and materials

  • John Deere 5065E Tractor John Deere — Driving and operating the blade
  • Woods Scrape Blade Woods — Cutting the ditch