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Emmerich · #16 06-14-2010, 01:20 AM

It might be possible to get a backhoe with a narrow bucket or hook from one end so to get a straight shot lengthwise down the dirt area, but it wouldn't go all 30 feet, and there might be issues with the roll cage and the roof overhang.

I thought maybe a Bobcat, come at it from the side, dig the bucket down at the edge of the driveway and roll the bucket forward, but I do not know if there is a small enough bucket to not hit the wall when the bucket is turned down.

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Originally Posted by Chas H

I think a backhoe/trencher will fit onto the site, but using such to pull up root balls will likely rip up some of the drive way as well.
It might be too late now, but I would killed the hedge with Round-Up first, then cut it to the ground and left the root balls in place to rot.

Chas H · #17 06-14-2010, 12:19 PM

There are some very small tractors/backhoes. I rented a Kubota backhoe not much larger than a lawn tractor to excavate a narrow trench right next to the foundation of my house for a drain pipe. The bucket was no wider than 12". The machine did not really have enough weight to do the job quickly and this might be a consideration in your case if the roots are strong or extensive.
The rollover hoops are easily removed to clear overhangs.

LUVMBDiesels · #18 06-14-2010, 12:30 PM

When I had to do the same thing I used my rototiller. I just stood in one spot and had it churn the dirt down around 2 feet deep. Then I put a rope around the stump and pulled out the roots by hand.

mgburg · #19 06-14-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Emmerich

Where can you get Remedy or Crossbow? I am a bit too far from the Aggie mother ship to head back there...

I bought my stuff from a local Farmers' Co-op...Just walk into the office and ask the manager if he has some brush-killer chemicals...and he'll either talk your ear off or go "Yeeyup!" and lead you over to his workshop/storage bin. But, be aware...there may be a minimum you have to buy...so be friendly as all git'out! IF you don't need a gallon of the stuff...and you happen to have a decent container...well...you know...