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Drive 6‑Ton Excavators and Skid Steer Loaders in a 70‑Minute Small‑Group Heavy‑Equipment Session
A hands‑on, 70‑minute Dig This session for groups of 4–8 that includes a safety class, machine operation, team challenges and a graduation.
Drive 6‑Ton Excavators and Skid Steer Loaders in a 70‑Minute Small‑Group Heavy‑Equipment Session.
Experience the raw, mechanical thrill of heavy earthmoving in a focused 70‑minute session built for groups of 4–8. At Dig This you’ll receive a safety class then take the controls of powerful 6‑ton excavators and skid steer loaders to dig trenches, move 1,000‑lb tires, backfill, and build—and knock down—tire pyramids.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Six‑Ton Excavators and Skid Steer Loaders
The session puts participants behind the controls of heavy equipment: two 6‑ton excavators and two skid steer track loaders are on site for hands‑on operation and team exercises.
Dig Trenches, Move 1,000‑lb Tires, Build Pyramids
Expect a sequence of active tasks—warm‑ups, digging deep trenches, hauling and stacking massive tires, backfilling, and building and knocking down tire pyramids—designed for teamwork and fast payoff.
A Focused 70‑Minute Group Session with Safety Class
This easy‑to‑plan group event begins with a safety class, moves into supervised machine operation and concludes with a graduation—making it a compact, memorable outing for small teams.
What the day feels like
What the Session Feels Like
The session opens with a safety briefing and warm‑up exercises, then staggers the group through supervised time in the excavators and skid steers. Activities are task‑driven—digging and backfilling trenches, relocating 1,000‑lb tires, and assembling tire pyramids—so the 70 minutes are dense with hands‑on operation and visible, group‑based progress.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this session suits—and who should rethink it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Session length: 70 minutes.
On‑site equipment includes two 6‑ton excavators and two skid steer track loaders available for participant operation under supervision.
Meet at Dig This for check‑in and the safety class; sessions are designed for groups of 4–8 and include supervised operation and graduation.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the session?
The session runs for 70 minutes.
What ages can participate?
Participants must be at least 8 years old.
How many people are in a group?
Sessions are designed for groups of 4–8 people.
What equipment will I operate?
You will operate 6‑ton excavators and skid steer track loaders (two of each on site).
What activities are included?
The session includes a safety class, warm‑up exercises, digging and backfilling trenches, moving 1,000‑lb tires, and building and knocking down tire pyramids, followed by a graduation.