Garden renovation with a powerfab digger .

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Work Carrys on .

Not so much using the powerfab as a digger so much as I am a heavy duty rake (bucket teeth) and general scraper of neglected garden crap

 

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If anyone thinks a powerfab is a tonka toy ... this is an Holly stump I took out with it .

Wine glass for scale in celebration.... and a 16" bucket

 

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And a couple of other pics

 

[Migmac]

Looks a handy wee machine. Think I would prefer to trailer it though

 

[HopefullySoon]

Looks a handy wee machine. Think I would prefer to trailer it though

I bought it for this one job (landscaping my house/gardens) ...

I used to work at a plant hire firm and had free use of 1.8 mini diggers while I was there . (52 conifers I have ripped out so far before getting here )

The rip out force /curl of the bucket is greater than a tracked 360 mini digger it's just isnt powered wheels .... later ones are .

For hobby use I cant fault it (if you accept its limitations!). No hire fees and move it along when done or I'll keep it for what it cost me 1300 quid

If I was to sell I would say ... come look and make your own decision....

 

[HughF]

I can't fault mine...

 

[vw-al]

I have one too and as Chris and Hugh say they should tow fine with no issues providing they are set up correctly. There is a towing position for the axles (boom end) and a digging position for the axles (hitch end) also the the axles are handed . You should be able to lock the boom too.

 

[slim_boy_fat]

Looks a handy wee machine.

Go on, Al - you know you want to........

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[Migmac]

Go on, Al - you know you want to........

CLICK HERE

Is having two diggers toooo much? Somebody else can buy the powerfab. We’ve got a three ton machine coming shortly

 

[vw-al]

Go on, Al - you know you want to........

CLICK HERE

Is having two diggers toooo much? Somebody else can buy the powerfab. We’ve got a three ton machine coming shortly

Yes I did look,1 is enough for me,(but I think Chris has a collection?). It’s taken me a few months on and off to sort this one out, but it’s turned out great, cost me about £1200 all in, including purchase, I bought this little power barrow / dumper to go with it

 

[Guzrik]

Funky machines never saw them, but I m sure my garden would look like a molehill after one week

 

[Fraserb]

Funky machines never saw them, but I m sure my garden would look like a molehill after one week

That's easily solved, buy a bigger digger to level out the holes left from the smaller one.

 

[W.olly]

Coming along nice kida. changed a bit from when i was last down. Fit loads a cars in there and more diggers, i fancy something like this , i found one under a pile of scrap in a yard i worked in but back then had nowhere for one. Be a great project, cant remember the name of it though but was great size and cab on it with backhoe seat etc.

 

[More Amps]

It looks like someone has started producing a close copy. I saw this on the bay at £3,598. Powered by a 9hp 270cc Loncin petrol engine and with a 130 degree swing. I like the sellers "warranty" which says....

" Please note the warranty on this digger we supply is a self fix warranty, we will supply what ever parts are needed and you must make the repair, we will not be liable for any physical repairs, it would be better you are technically minded and able to repair otherwise we advise you not to purchase such a machine "

Link - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/29409658...d87fIUnYmNsakMcDVVb0|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2563228

 

[chrisg3103]

Yes I did look,1 is enough for me,(but I think Chris has a collection?)

Didn't set out for it, but ended up with three different powerfabs, just sort of happened... If anyone is looking for a 125 wtd I could be tempted to part with it

 

[indy4x]

@chrisg3103 I was going to ask what sort of money would tempt you but checked your location 1st, bit far for me although I am now wanting one

 

[chrisg3103]

Ironically my latest acquisition was acquired about 40 miles from you at Bristol cricket club feel free to pm if you change your mind, don't want to hijack @HopefullySoon 's thread

 

[indy4x]

Go on, Al - you know you want to........

CLICK HERE

You lot are bad, I now want one of these

 

[HopefullySoon]

You lot are bad, I now want one of these

Rem the old cream cake advert ....

We aren't naughty .... we're nice

 

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Started to dig down for driveway foundations ...

I'm about 4" down so far (my 8 ft level is out on borrow and I dont want to dig to far before level setting) and I'm getting ready for a skip coming in ... I know I could get a grab wagon ... but I've a load of rubbish to be delt with also.

Anyway on to the photos .