Practical digger and groundworks tools

Calculators for excavation, access, spoil and site kit.

Start with a measurement-based tool, then use the result to choose the right type of digger, dumper, breaker, compactor, pump or landscaping equipment.

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Trench Spoil Volume Calculator

Work out trench dig volume, loose spoil and likely dumper loads before hiring a digger.

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02

Drainage Fall & Invert Level Planner

Estimate pipe fall, end invert level and trench-depth change across a drainage run.

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03

Strip Foundation Dig Out Calculator

Estimate trench volume, loose spoil and concrete volume for strip footings.

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04

Driveway Excavation & Sub-Base Calculator

Estimate dig-out volume, Type 1 sub-base tonnage and compaction kit for driveway preparation.

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05

Micro Digger Access Envelope Checker

Check gate width, path width, turning space, slope and unloading access before booking a machine.

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06

Digger & Dumper Pairing Calculator

Match spoil volume, haul distance and access width to a practical dumper choice.

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07

Concrete Slab Breakout Calculator

Estimate slab volume, waste weight and whether the job suits a hydraulic breaker or hand breaker.

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08

Post Hole & Fence Line Calculator

Calculate post count, hole volume, concrete volume and whether an auger or manual digger makes sense.

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09

Wheelbarrow vs High-Tip Barrow vs Dumper

Compare labour time, access width, slope and spoil volume before choosing powered haulage.

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10

Trench Backfill Compaction Calculator

Estimate backfill layers and whether a trench rammer or plate compactor suits the reinstatement.

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Wacker Plate vs Trench Rammer vs Roller

Choose compaction kit from trench width, surface area, material and finish type.

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12

Soakaway Crate Excavation Calculator

Estimate pit size, spoil volume, geotextile area and reinstatement requirements.

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13

Pond Excavation & Dewatering Calculator

Plan pond dig volume, spoil movement and whether dirty-water pumping may be needed.

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14

Retaining Wall Footing & Backfill Calculator

Estimate footing excavation, drainage stone and compaction work behind a retaining wall.

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15

Garden Cut/Fill Level Calculator

Estimate cut and fill volumes when levelling a garden from simple grid measurements.

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16

Turf Removal & Reinstatement Planner

Estimate turf waste, soil preparation depth and reinstatement tools for lawn work.

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17

Stump & Root Removal Planner

Compare stump grinding, root excavation and wood-waste handling for garden clearance.

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18

Site Dewatering Pump Selector

Choose between puddle, submersible, trash, diaphragm and centrifugal pump types.

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19

Drain Inspection & Clearance Selector

Decide when rods, a drain camera or pumping should come before excavation.

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20

Concrete Pour Mixer & Vibrator Selector

Estimate concrete volume, mixer type, poker, screed and finishing tools.

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21

Reinforced Slab Cut & Break Planner

Plan saw cuts, breaker choice and waste handling for thick or reinforced slabs.

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22

Digger Dig Depth & Reach Checker

Check whether a machine class can reach required depth, dump height and trench setback.

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23

Tracked vs Wheeled Digger Decision Tool

Compare surface damage, ground type, travel distance and site movement needs.

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24

Site Power & Generator Sizing Tool

Estimate generator size from pumps, lighting, mixers and 110V site tools.

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