If you get an excavator look at ones between 10,000 and 18,000 pounds with a thumb if you learn to be proficient with it you can get a lot done in a short time with one. A good operator on a good sized Minnie will bring $55 to $95 an hour but you need to learn to make every move count. Your truck is worth $60 an hour if you have good knowledge of material suppliers and dump sites it is all about making your time count. A good rule of thumb is if it cost you $12 a yard at the pit sell it for $24 and it will be a good fare price
