Has anyone used a Dingo? Look like a great machine for tight access jobs. I have not had any hands on experience, but I watched as the rep. dug a 30″ hole with the auger attachment (thru 3″ limestone into clay) and was pretty impressed.
David
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David,
I own the 322 or 522D. I can't remember the numbers but is is the diesel version. It pretty much does anything I want it to. I build alot of fence, so I have the pivot auger head for it. It will dig pretty much anything a bobcat will, but it doesn't weigh nearly as much so it takes longer in rocky or hard soil. They do have a backplate for it that adds to the downpressure for drilling. I've also rented the trencher attachment for it to bury a power feed to a detached garage I built for someone and it worked great. The controls are all done by thumb, so it takes some getting used to but its easy. The best part is I can get it into any space at least 42" wide. I used it to bring in about 3 yards of fill dirt along that garage on the side with only 6' of space where I would have needed a wheelbarrow because a bobcat wouldn't fit. They aren' t cheap. I paid $18,000 with the bucket and auger attachement and 9" and 12" augers. You can also haul it in the back of a 3/4 ton or 1 ton pickup if you need to. I went ahead and got a trailer for it. I hope this helps. I'm sure I can answer more questions if you have them.
Cole
Cole Dean
Dean Contracting