Top 19 Heavy Machinery Projects

1. 1. Tips on Operating a Bobcat

   Bobcats are handy for many jobs and fairly easy to use. DIY Network offers a few tips on how to operate a Bobcat.

2. 2. Handyman Tool Tip: The Dingo

   DIY Network host Paul Ryan shows how a dingo can be a handy tool when it comes to backyard projects.

3. 3. How to Operate a Power Tamper

   

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   Host Paul Ryan shows how to use a power tamper to tamp dirt into place.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

4. 4. How to Use a Yard Compactor

   

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   A yard compactor packs down gravel and soil. It has a heavy steel plate on the bottom that causes the vibration that packs down the dir...

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 5. How to Operate a One-Man Utility Lift

   

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   Host Paul Ryan shows how to use a one-man utility lift. This tool can lift up to 650 pounds up to 15 feet in the air.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

6. 6. How to Use a Yard Trencher

   

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   A yard trencher can dig out a trench for conduit or water pipes in the yard. It makes a thin trench in the yard without disturbing the ...

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $100 - $250

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

7. 7. Tips on Renting Tools

   DIY Network experts offer advice that'll make renting tools an easy task.

8. 8. Stump Grinder

   A stump grinder is like a big chainsaw on wheels. DIY experts show how it grinds back and forth across a stump to remove the wood fiber...

9. 9. How to Operate a Dig-R-Mobile

   

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   A Dig-R-Mobile is a powerful tool that digs holes. Host Paul Ryan shows how to use one.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

10. 10. Floor and Edge Sanders

    When sanding a floor, you need a floor sander, but if stairs are involved, you'll also need an edge sander. Both sanders are necessary ...

11. 11. Jackhammer Tips

    DIY Network experts spell out the safety issues to be aware of when operating a jackhammer.

12. 12. How to Operate an Excavator

    

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    An excavator is a rental machine that helps with digging and refilling big holes. Host Paul Ryan shows how to use an excavator.

    Time:

    Under Half Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

13. 13. How to Use a Mortiser

    

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    These step-by-step instructions explain what a mortiser is and how to use one correctly.

    Time:

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    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

14. 14. How to Operate a Skid Loader

    

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    A skid loader is a great tool for large landscaping projects. Host Paul Ryan shows how to operate a skid loader.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

15. 15. How To Bore Under Obstacles and Hand-Trench

    

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    When a sidewalk or driveway lies in the direct path of the poly pipe, it will be necessary to bore under it. There may be times that ma...

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $100 - $250

    Difficulty:

    Moderate