Heavy Equipment Work: New Tire, Stone Hauling, and Dirt Grading

Morning Preparations and Stone Delivery

• 🌧️ Arrived early to assess the site after overnight rain, using a skid steer to skim off mud and prepare for stone delivery.
• 🚚 The first loads of stone were brought in, with the truck backing into a designated area to allow for grading of the entrance.
• 💡 A base layer of stone was spread to minimize tracking red mud off-site.

Dirt Work and Tire Issues

• 🚜 Excavator was moved to begin cutting out dirt, with plans to spread it later.
• ⚠️ A significant issue arose with a flat tire, requiring frequent air-ups and a temporary fix while awaiting a replacement.
• 🚚 Dirt was hauled and spread, with different types (sandy/ruddy vs. clay) being deposited in separate areas for future use.

Tire Replacement and Continued Work

• 🛠️ After multiple loads and constant tire maintenance, a new tire was ordered and eventually installed on the equipment.
• 💰 Fuel money was provided to the truck driver to ensure the completion of the last load.
• 🏗️ Work continued with spreading and rolling stone, and using a dozer for dirt work and grading.

Final Grading and Day's End

• 🛞 The motor grader was used to slick up the surface, followed by rolling with a smooth drum roller.
• ⛰️ Dirt was pushed to the bottom of the hill and spread, with the back edge graded again.
• 🏁 The day concluded with trimming stone, spreading the final load, and rolling it in, totaling approximately 300 tons hauled by one truck.