crossroadsd
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Hello,
I need some advice on clearing some cutover. The cost will require that we do the work ourself. My initial thought was to buy a dozer and sell when the work was complete. Last night while doing some research I ran across the forestry mulchers. Now I am wondering if this might be a better option.
The Cutover was cut about 20 years ago. There are several different tracts totaling about 150 acres. There are some trees 6 inch in diameter but it is mostly smaller. It is very thick in spots. The ground is mainly flat to rolling. There is a creek but the land should not be too wet in summer. Rocks above ground are minimal and should not be a problem. However, if we go the bulldozer route there are a lot of rocks once you start breaking ground.
The end use of the land will be to restore to pasture. Most of this land is already fenced in and cattle have access to it.
I understand that this will be a long process but I am not on a deadline with this. My plans were to possibly buy another farm within the next 2-3 years. We are currently renting a second farm. If we can convert this to pasture we wouldn't need the additional acreage and increase the value of this farm as well.
Like I said earlier my initial thoughts were to get an older dozer and sell once the work is done. I would want a dozer large enough to do the job. I think it is better to spend a little more and get equipment big enough to do the job.
Some questions I have:
-Any reason not to mulch?
-What is the smallest machine you would reccomend to clear this?
The little bit I have read it seems to me that the skid steer type are too small for what we have. I have seen mention of the Gyro Trac GT25. It seems this machine would be more than adequate for the job. I have found a used one for about a $100K. This is more than what I had anticipated investing in the equipment.
If I were to buy something that expensive is it possible to sell these once I am done. When I try to sell something usually know one is buying.
I saw an old Hydro Ax 520 brush hog. These seem much cheaper. Should I avoid these?
One other thing. Does anybody rent the larger machines in the Virginia / North Carolina area? Renting for a few weeks to a month at the time may be a better option.
I have never run one of these but have run farm / construction equipment.
Thank You for the help
Ronnie
I need some advice on clearing some cutover. The cost will require that we do the work ourself. My initial thought was to buy a dozer and sell when the work was complete. Last night while doing some research I ran across the forestry mulchers. Now I am wondering if this might be a better option.
The Cutover was cut about 20 years ago. There are several different tracts totaling about 150 acres. There are some trees 6 inch in diameter but it is mostly smaller. It is very thick in spots. The ground is mainly flat to rolling. There is a creek but the land should not be too wet in summer. Rocks above ground are minimal and should not be a problem. However, if we go the bulldozer route there are a lot of rocks once you start breaking ground.
The end use of the land will be to restore to pasture. Most of this land is already fenced in and cattle have access to it.
I understand that this will be a long process but I am not on a deadline with this. My plans were to possibly buy another farm within the next 2-3 years. We are currently renting a second farm. If we can convert this to pasture we wouldn't need the additional acreage and increase the value of this farm as well.
Like I said earlier my initial thoughts were to get an older dozer and sell once the work is done. I would want a dozer large enough to do the job. I think it is better to spend a little more and get equipment big enough to do the job.
Some questions I have:
-Any reason not to mulch?
-What is the smallest machine you would reccomend to clear this?
The little bit I have read it seems to me that the skid steer type are too small for what we have. I have seen mention of the Gyro Trac GT25. It seems this machine would be more than adequate for the job. I have found a used one for about a $100K. This is more than what I had anticipated investing in the equipment.
If I were to buy something that expensive is it possible to sell these once I am done. When I try to sell something usually know one is buying.
I saw an old Hydro Ax 520 brush hog. These seem much cheaper. Should I avoid these?
One other thing. Does anybody rent the larger machines in the Virginia / North Carolina area? Renting for a few weeks to a month at the time may be a better option.
I have never run one of these but have run farm / construction equipment.
Thank You for the help
Ronnie