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Oil Tank Removal
Parents had there underground oil tank removed, tests showed potential leaking...and boy did it
![]() The complany sent the cutest little machine out to pull the tank...didnt have the balls. ![]() ![]() ![]() They ended up cutting it in half to get it out. |
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woodchuck2
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Re: Oil Tank Removal
Yup, cutting it in half will definitly make it leak what might be left in it. That machine is a monster too, might be a litle overkill.
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Re: Oil Tank RemovalQuote:
They sent a full size equipment trailer for the little guy, they had to make a plywood ramp bc the trailer ramps wouldnt go close enough together. |
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Trade: Excavation, Foundation, Concrete
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Re: Oil Tank Removal
That little excavator ain't big enough to pick my nose, let alone pick up that fuel tank. What were they thinking?
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Re: Oil Tank Removal
Apparently they were told the tank was shallow and much smaller.
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Re: Oil Tank Removal
At least the boys had a good time!
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Re: Oil Tank Removal
That tank couldn't have been empty if they couldn't lift it out...I've taken a couple of them out with a com-along...Tanks don't weigh all that much....
Last edited by JonM; 07-10-2009 at 06:55 AM. |
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Re: Oil Tank Removal
Trust me it was empty....They couldnt lift it bc the machines arm could not dig deep enough around the parameter of the tank.
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Re: Oil Tank Removal
Better off using a shovel.
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Trade: Excavation, land clearing, sewer/water
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Re: Oil Tank Removal
Maybe when it grows up it can be a mini excavator....
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