On or about Thu, 24 Feb 2005 12:54:09 -0500, "jedi"
wrote something like:

Does anyone know what the
smallest excavator is that you can rent and how easy they are to use?

Caterpillar D-1
Sorry, old construction joke.
There are several rental small backhoe style units that have a bucket
of a cubic foot or so. They are fun to run. Be sure you call your
local 800 "Call Before You Dig" number. You would be surprised at
how many lines and pipes run through backyard america. You do not want
to have tp pay to replace everyone's cable service.
Any of your local rental stores will have several choices, along with
a trailer that you 'll need for transport to and fro. Wear a helmet
(it looks cool), and hearing and eye protection. These babies make
noise and dust. You should also think about your own water and
electric lines when you do this. The water can be right at the pond,
but the electric must be a certain distance away, like 15 feet or so.
Check your local government to see if you need a permit for the pond
and for the digging.
DIG WE MUST!
--
Crashj