johnnyringo
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I have learned the hard way that it is not easy work clearing land by hand. I have a tractor(Massey 285 with fel) but I have learned that clearing alot of trees with a tractor is hard on both tractor and operator. Both experience and time are factors here and I would like to see some results on the property. I've got the ok from the boss to take our tax money and clear off 15-20 acres of our property(at least get started with that money).
Let me tell you about my property. The 15-20 acres (I have a total of 80) I'm talking about were originally cleared off in 1962 so now the trees that are there now are approximately 8-10 inches in diameter. Mainly oak, hickory and some sycamore and lots of scrub brush. I don't have a picture but I guess it is your standard overgrown field with 50 years of growth. It is on level ground so no slopes involved. This will just be pasture so it doesn't have to look like a golf course when its done.
My question is can anyone give me a ballpark on how many hours this should take. I have asked around and dozer work in my area runs from $80-100 hour depending on dozer size. I have also asked for recommendations on operators in our area and I am meeting with one this friday. He has a D-6.
This is an open ended question with many variables but do you think an operator can finish it in 5,10,15 days.....more with a mid sized dozer(D-6)? I would like to have some idea before I turn someone loose. My wallet depends on it!
Thanks for your help. I enjoy watching projects on this site and I will post pictures of mine when I get started.
Let me tell you about my property. The 15-20 acres (I have a total of 80) I'm talking about were originally cleared off in 1962 so now the trees that are there now are approximately 8-10 inches in diameter. Mainly oak, hickory and some sycamore and lots of scrub brush. I don't have a picture but I guess it is your standard overgrown field with 50 years of growth. It is on level ground so no slopes involved. This will just be pasture so it doesn't have to look like a golf course when its done.
My question is can anyone give me a ballpark on how many hours this should take. I have asked around and dozer work in my area runs from $80-100 hour depending on dozer size. I have also asked for recommendations on operators in our area and I am meeting with one this friday. He has a D-6.
This is an open ended question with many variables but do you think an operator can finish it in 5,10,15 days.....more with a mid sized dozer(D-6)? I would like to have some idea before I turn someone loose. My wallet depends on it!
Thanks for your help. I enjoy watching projects on this site and I will post pictures of mine when I get started.