rocksaplenty Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 Working space of a jcb? I need to get a jcb in to work in a space: 15ft wide 20ft deep bay (between house and fence) - to pull up slabs and dig a foundation trench along the fence (15 ft from the house). Would that amount of space be too small to work in? I'm getting him in for a few other jobs - which need a JCB rather than a mini digger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I would say a backhoe only needs the width of the machine. i guess it depends on where you are putting the earth dug out , and what your using to transport it , whats the width of a JCB 3cx ! 8ft ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 I would say a backhoe only needs the width of the machine. i guess it depends on where you are putting the earth dug out , and what your using to transport it , whats the width of a JCB 3cx ! 8ft ? 8ft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotslad Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 A lot will depend on the operator, they can be pretty numb things to manuoever in tight spaces and as others have said will depend on where the spoil is going and the angle where found trench has to be dug. Will also depend on the space outside to get it turned and lined up for the tight space Best option would be to get someone to look at it for u, possbily if u got a farmer type contractor they could tow mini digger there with a tractor/handler with front bucket so get best off both worlds Do u still get 2cx's? or are they quite rare and usually don't have a back actor, most i see are on tar squads with a jack hammer on back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuffy Posted September 8, 2013 Report Share Posted September 8, 2013 (edited) Loads of room . Is the fence going to fall over ?? When the footing is dug Edited September 8, 2013 by cuffy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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