A prominent feature of the Obsidian Ridge grounds is the strategic placement of large rocks and trees. Here again the PC138 excelled. Some of the boulders weighed 15,000 lbs. and the PC138 had no difficulties lifting or skidding them. Occasionally they’d engage the PC88 and PC138 together to lift the larger rocks into place. Ultimately, Phase 1 positioned over 3,000 tons of natural rock and planted more than 300 trees.
But wasn’t all about the PC138. The PC88 was also such a versatile machine for its size, it was a difficult decision as to which one to sell when the two-excavator need ended with the completion of Phase 1 construction.
Obsidian kept the PC88 because it has the articulating boom, and it’s a bit smaller, which is good for tight spaces but still has great lifting capacity. LaFayette said there were so many operations that no other machine could have done.
But wasn’t all about the PC138. The PC88 was also such a versatile machine for its size, it was a difficult decision as to which one to sell when the two-excavator need ended with the completion of Phase 1 construction.
Obsidian kept the PC88 because it has the articulating boom, and it’s a bit smaller, which is good for tight spaces but still has great lifting capacity. LaFayette said there were so many operations that no other machine could have done.