Recent content by summitlion

Thanks to the responses that I received in response to my questions regarding my land clearing. After speaking with a a lot of people, I have decided to get my land timbered first, and then decide on the best way to get the land cleared. I got quotes from a few different timber companies...

I own a small 23 acre plot of land in Richmond VA. It is covered with ~30 year old Lob Lolly pines. I have been here about 5 years and I currently have about 2 acres cleared for the house and yard. I am going to clear 10 acres and thin the remaining 11 acres. I am planning on putting in a...

I finally got my Bear Cat chipper delivered on Fri. I used it all weekend and I must say that I am very happy with it. 2 complaints... 1. It does not have a discharge tube, the chips just come out of the side and fall into a pile. Not a big deal, but every so often, I need to shovel out the...

It finally came. Unfortunately, by the time I came home from work it was dark and late. The chipper is being delivered today, and I am very anxious to give that a try. Rob

Thanks for everyones help and advise. I made the plunge yesterday and ordered a JD 4310 eHyro w/ FEL, 5' Bush Hog, and chipper. It arrives tomorrow, so it may be a sleepless night. I posted this in the JD forum, but a lot of the people who gave me advise may not visit that section. I'm sorry...

Thanks to everyone on this board who gave me lots of information regarding the purchase of my first tractor. I finally made a decision and purchased a JD 4310 eHydro with 420 FEL, 5' Bush Hog, and 6" chipper. It is being delivered tomorrow, and I am as excited as a kid at Christmas. I can't...

I have only been coming to this site for about three weeks, but it looks like there are a lot of people out there in my shoes. I am in the market for my 1st tractor. I have 22 acres, but at the time only about 5-6 is cleared. I am planning on getting another 5-8 acres cleared and putting ina...