How to Build a Gravel Driveway...and Save Money!

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I walk you through the process we use to build gravel driveways and roads around the farm. After removing the topsoil, we typically start with a base of #2 limestone, or in this case #2 asphalt millings, as it saved us money. From there, we then add some #53 limestone followed by #8 limestone. The #2 provides a very solid base and the #53 fills in all the cervices really well. The #8 stone is a nice finish stone. This process has served us well over the years. Please leave your questions in the comment section.

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[python]

I totally agree about NOT using fabric. I see most people just blindly assuming they need fabric because of all the other people that blindly use it. That fabric is only necessary to stabilize sketchy ground. In your case, a packed clay base is far from sketchy. Using fabric will NEVER allow the rock to embed into the clay and "grab" it to keep it in place. It is just like having 6" of dirt on top of a sheet of it will easily move around ALL the time. And if it rains and washes...it will wash it down to the fabric every time. People need to think it through before assuming fabric is the answer just because everybody else says so.

[tylersowa]

Your method is CLEARY the same if not BETTER then most citys ! And at least half cheaper

[rlmillercpa]

I appreciate your leaning towards safety first.

[vinceshanks]

With my old Case 580B I have found using the float function of the front loader and back dragging gives really good results spreading dirt and rock.

[leannabroom]

Super appreciative of this video, and being honest. We just finished doing 4-20'x15" culverts with the same tractor you used in this video. We leveled, graded for proper flow of water, did rock, and dirt before and after, pact it, added more good dirt and rock, packed it again. We will be starting the driveway Thursday, and this video was so helpful. There is already a 10-12ft wide path, with a lot of exposed dirt. I'm just going to expose the good dirt, smooth and level a couple spots, and add a decent amount of dirt to a spot that has too much of a slope. Then just like this video will be doing the rock(2" limestone). It will take a little longer, but this video is exactly what I envisioned doing, and knew we could do it.

[BTHAlaska]

THANK YOU! This video is exactly what I needed. I just got a $17, 000 quote for a 200’x17’ driveway and that’s only to access the property I have another 300’ to get to the build site. I am looking at buying a tractor and doing it myself for that kind of money.

[MattLawrence]

Working and reshaping the dirt and stone on my driveway was really one of the most fun jobs I've done with my tractor and box blade.

[mardy]

That green tractor is insanely fast. WOW ! lol

[inkbythebarrelandpaperbyth]

My box blade and ford jubilee are gonna tackle this on my place. Thanks for the video

[andrewrivera]

Here in Wyoming I have these pools of clay intermixed in the valley I’m in and the clay literally squirts out when I drive equipment over it. I have a test spot that I’m using to see what actually works for coving that clay, good video.

[CrazyCanuckFitness]

This was a big help. I've got a small Access Road I've got to lay down

[lisacarey]

so cool to reuse the asphalt!!! Love it!

[charlescoker]

They are not worried about grass, or weeds growing up in it. But to keep the clay from working its way up into the gravel, or stone.

[martinrose]

Loved the video. I am currently preparing to do the same thing on my farm.

[GetTheNet]

You will get better at using those You kept the bucket tilted down instead of level which will (did) cause you to tilt from unlevel areas.

[JimCastleberry]

That green tractor got a mean top gear.

[robandnell]

crushed pavement is great stuff when available. I am from Idaho and have wondered why they don't call rock crushed: 1/2"-, 3/4"-, 1"-, 2"minus and so on like we do in the west. To me it is alot easier to tell them what you want than saying 53, 02.or 8 limestone. Can anyone answer for me? Keep up the good work.

[gerlandkent]

I've got a natural gravel pit on the farm that has never been dug out I want to start digging out bank gravel to stock pile soon

[RockhillfarmYT]

You guys have a lot of equipment out there

[JensHeijkoop]

Thanks for all the information and taking the time to document it all.