I Ironpath New member Joined Dec 1, 2025 Messages 2 Dec 2, 2025 #1 Hey everyone. Excited to be here. Was using my 3CX to dig out a basement for an addition last month. The clay was pure gumbo and I really didn't think it had the traction. That machine just kept digging. Impressed the hell out of me.
Hey everyone. Excited to be here. Was using my 3CX to dig out a basement for an addition last month. The clay was pure gumbo and I really didn't think it had the traction. That machine just kept digging. Impressed the hell out of me.
JohnCBeere Active member Joined Nov 3, 2025 Messages 35 Dec 2, 2025 #2 Hey there! I had a similar experience last year with some seriously heavy clay soil, but my 3CX just powered right through without even a hiccup.
Hey there! I had a similar experience last year with some seriously heavy clay soil, but my 3CX just powered right through without even a hiccup.
boom&bucket Well-known member Joined Sep 10, 2025 Messages 64 Dec 2, 2025 #3 Nice to have you!I used mine to install a septic tank, and I was shocked at how steady it was, even in that rough ground.
Nice to have you!I used mine to install a septic tank, and I was shocked at how steady it was, even in that rough ground.
Earthmoverz Active member Joined Oct 29, 2025 Messages 42 Dec 2, 2025 #4 Welcome! I remember when I had to dig a barn foundation with my 3CX. It handled that sticky clay like it was nothing.
Welcome! I remember when I had to dig a barn foundation with my 3CX. It handled that sticky clay like it was nothing.
golddigg3r Well-known member Joined Oct 8, 2025 Messages 56 Dec 2, 2025 #5 Glad you could join us! I once used mine to dig trenches in super wet conditions, and it never lost its grip.
Glad you could join us! I once used mine to dig trenches in super wet conditions, and it never lost its grip.
Brickbreaker Well-known member Joined Oct 8, 2025 Messages 70 Dec 2, 2025 #6 Welcome! The 3CX definitely lives up to the hype. Seems like yours really showed what it's made of.