Recent content by whit61

Yeah, I’ve been thinking about it since I posted this morning, when I started to tally up the tracked skid steer and mulcher combo cost and pretty quickly answered my own question.

I’m surprised no one has suggested a tracked skid steer with a mulcher. Seems like that could do all the clearing work the OP mentions, with added versatility with a bucket/grapple etc.

Wondering if that is a typo, autocorrected from “hit in the bucket”, as in a car accident or something? I don’t have any experience with this sort of thing but I find it hard to believe that tractor has the power or traction to tear itself apart.

Appreciate the feedback…sounds very similar to what I’m looking at/for.

@xyz123 I appreciate all the great information. You’re providing exactly the kind of real world advice I’m looking for. Thinking that most of the negative reviews are from guys that can’t fix their own stuff and it seems like these saws can be solid performers, perhaps with some tweaks...

Thanks, I’ll check it out.

Thanks, all great feedback so far. I’ve got a couple of big (36”) red oak logs that I want to try my hand at chain saw milling. Thinking 90cc and min 36” bar. I’ve read enough to know I’ve got my work cut out for me if I follow through, but I tend to be stupid stubborn when it comes to doing...

I’m certain this is blasphemous on this site, but I’m curious if anyone has any real world experience with Stihl or Husky Chinese clone saws. I have a specific need for a big saw, short term. I know they are not as good as the original, but if it gets me through my immediate need and sticks...