What Size Mini Excavator Do I Need for A Drainage Ditch in North Florida?
For most North Florida drainage ditch work, a 3.5-ton mini excavator is the practical choice because it handles the region’s clay layers and saturated soil conditions that consistently bog down smaller 1.7-ton machines. Shallow swales in sandy areas may work with a 1.7-ton unit, but the 3.5-ton provides the hydraulic power and weight needed when…