i agree with the commissioner.... i would hire a dozer guy for around 60 bucks an hour (the cost around here) and sounds like for $1000 dollars he could push all the dirt up for you...which you could probably use as rich topsoil..or even sell it if you have enough. i've got a tractor with a front end loader...and trust me...the dozer is an awesome piece of machinery!!! my tractor can't come close to that dozer work!! they can also work in slightly wet soil..they can actually push up mucky soil, which you'd probably have to wait until the heat of summer...which would wear you out on your summer days... would be a well spent 1000 bucks to have a dozer guy do it!! mark