I have been operating tractors for as long as I can remember around the farm. I have no experience on a dozer.... I'm thinking the pond will be around 1/2- 2/3 of an acre. The rental place said 40hrs on the machine and delivery/ pick up would be around $1700 + diesel. I am thinking I will use the dozer for the rough digging and outlining and use our tractors (2miles away) for the finishing and clean up. How practical is that timeline though? I'm worried I will be in a little over my head but can't stomach forking over 10k for a hole in the ground.