[TowerTalk] Square Hole or Round Hole for Self Supporter?

[Keith Dutson]

I rented a mini-backhoe for about $250 (plus deposit), for a weekend, to dig
the holes for elevated guy wire pipes for my 150 foot Rohn 45 tower.  The
first hole took about an hour, damaged some nearby shrubs and trees, and was
about 60 percent larger than planned.  This was due to the learning
experience of operating the machine.  The second hole was much better, and
took about 30 minutes.  The third hole was just about perfect and took about
15 minutes.  This was in 1998.  The tower is still up, and in great shape.
Guys are EHS lower, and Phillystran beginning at 20 feet and running to the
tower.

7, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: TowerTalk [mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of
john at kk9a.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 6:18 AM
To: towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Square Hole or Round Hole for Self Supporter?

If you cannot find a backhoe op that meets your schedule you can rent one at
most tool rental places for <$200. I have done this many times. I just
spread the soil from the hole around the property using a loader.

John KK9A

To: Towertalk <towertalk at contesting.com>
From:	Richard Thorne <rthorne at rthorne.net>
Date:	Mon, 22 Jan 2018 14:06:28 -0600

Clay,

I emailed a fella by the name of Jeremy.  He quoted me $2800 for a 10' hole.

>From the other post's on the subject probably a reasonable number. I'll
still research the back hoe method.  I'll bet will be less expensive to use
a back hoe and have the dirt hauled off (if needed).

Rich

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