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Read articles →A real neighbor-collaboration project showing two culvert extensions done with a John Deere 2038R backhoe. The video goes fairly deep on practical technique: using a laser and a 'linker stick' to set grade and slope, choosing clean rock as bedding, and managing tight roadside positioning. Sponsor mentions (bucket brand, HydrosPlus) punctuate the runtime. Best for compact-tractor owners tackling a first culvert or drainage job.
An owner-operator channel focused on DIY projects with compact tractors, with a casual instructional style and affiliated sponsor codes worked into the content.
Yes, the video confirms a 1025R with a backhoe would be fine for this project, and a similar project was done with one before.
Use clean rock rather than loose soil, since loose soil will settle out over time while rock stays in place even though dirt was removed.
A linker stick, taught by Neil from Dig Drive DIY, shows the amount of cut and fill needed along the trench without guessing by eye.
